St Mary’s Cathedral College & Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich Shaping Future Of Education
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is celebrating the achievements of two outstanding schools – St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney and
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP’s Christmas Message 2024
In the Middle Ages, after a period of prolonged suffering from climate change, war and pandemic, thousands of Christians went on pilgrimage to Rome at Christmas time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings.
But not everyone could make the journey to Rome. So popes began the p …
HSC 2024: The results are in
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is pleased to announce another outstanding year of Higher School Certificate (HSC) results.
In the 2024 HSC, six schools placed in the top 100 high schools in NSW, with a total of 13 schools ranking in the top 150.
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Former Refugee Asteer Tops State In Arabic Extension
Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley student Asteer has reached an impressive milestone, placing first in the state for Arabic Extension in the 2024 HSC and achieving an ATAR of 95.15.
This triumph symbolises years of har …
From Refugee to Role Model: CEF Helps Sarah Thrive
Sarah’s story reflects the determination and resilience of many young people seeking a fresh start, culminating in her impressive achievement of an ATAR of 96.55 in the 2024 HSC.
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HSC 2024: Eight students place First in Course
Eight students from Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) have received First in Course honours in the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC).
The students represent eight different schools from right across the Sydney Archdiocese and placed first in a diverse ra …
SCS Tackles Cost-of-Living Crisis: Inside FinEd Forum 2024
Against the backdrop of Australia’s escalating cost-of-living crisis, Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood and Sydney Catholic Schools (SC …
Photo Gallery: 2024 Network Festival
After four weeks of performances, the inaugural Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Network Festival has drawn to a close, leaving a lasting impression on all who participated.
Throughout Term 4, more than two thousand students from 90 schools took part in five …
Tune In To SCS’ Special HSC Podcast
For Year 12 students, the journey toward the Higher School Certificate (HSC) is filled with excitement, opportunities, and the chance to embrace new challenges with confidence.
As students face one of the most pivotal moment …
Virtual Gallery: 2024 Christmas Story Art Exhibition
For centuries, art and faith have walked hand in hand— inviting us to transcend the everyday, marvel at life’s wonders, and to express our deepest and most important beliefs.
It’s a connection that was on full and bright di …
5 conversation starters to support a confident leap into high school!
The jump from Year 6 to Year 7 is a huge milestone—not just for your child but for you too! It’s a mix of new beginnings, big opportunities, and yes, a few nerves along the way.
At Sydney Catholic Schools, we totally get it …
Helping your little person make big, brave, excited steps into Kindergarten
I’m not crying, you’re crying! Watching your little one head off to kindergarten for the first time is a big moment with big emotions. Starting ‘big school’ is an exciting milestone—for your child and
Sharing the joy of giving with children this Christmas is as easy as one, two, three!
Christmas is a time of giving and celebrates the ultimate present – God’s gift of his perfect son. As we enter a season fixated on presents, treats and material gifts it is a good time to revisit the joy that can be found by integrating simple acts of kindness int …
Batger Furniture: Catholic Education Foundation Supplier Hero
Two minutes with CEF Rebecca Bissett from Batger Furniture
Today, we’re speaking with Rebecca Bissett, account manager at Batger Furniture, a Sydney-based company and long-time partner of Sydney Catholic Schools. Batger recently became a Sapphire Corporate Partner of the Catholic Educa …
Network Festival ready to set the stage alight
Two thousand performers. Ninety schools. Five performance days. Four weeks.
Sounds big, right? Well that’s because it is. Introducing the inaugural Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Network Festival.
This term, prima …
Kindergarten Orientation: Everything You Need To Know
Kindergarten marks the beginning of an exciting time where your child will take their first step on a journey of lifelong learning. That step can be a big one though and so it helps to have a head start—that’s where Kindergarten Orientation comes in.
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School Spotlight: A Bright Future At De La Salle Caringbah
As you step onto the grounds of De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah, you’re immediately greeted by a palpable energy that sets it apart from schools across the country.
SCS students going for gold at WorldSkills
It’s billed as the Olympics of Vocational Education and Training (VET), a chance for students to test themselves, to compete against one another, and to showcase their skills and expertise on a grand stage.
And it all starts on Tuesday 22 October, as Syd …
Danielle Cronin named new Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools
Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. Anthony Fisher OP has named Danielle Cronin as the new Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools, overseeing a network of 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.
Ms Cronin brings an impressive record of service to C …
Gallery and Winners: 2024 Clancy Prize
A collection of extraordinary visual art pieces inspired by the Saints were unveiled as part of this year’s Clancy Religious Art Prize and Exhibition.
The opening night of the exhibition, held at the McGlade Gallery at the Australian Catholic University, …
Spark creativity in your child!
Five ways to spark creativity and self-expression in your child!
Are you amazed by your child’s creativity? Do you love seeing their imagination run wild during story-time, making drawings or inventing games? If you’ve wondered how to nurture their creati …
Results and Gallery: 2024 SCS Athletics Championships
More than 2000 students took to the track and field at Sydney Olympic Park for this year’s Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Athletics Championships on Friday 30 August.
Both primary and secondary students from our 147 schools competed together on what was a …
How to unlock the magic of reading
Five great ways for every family to create a lifelong love of reading!
As a parent, you might wonder how to foster a love of reading in your children. For Aidan, the answer came naturally on the occasional afternoon when he picked a book from the ov …
Marist teacher wins NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship on Mental Health
Yang Sun feels like something is missing.
She loves her students and she loves her school, and everyday for the past 15 years she’s relished the challenge of making a positive difference in young people’s lives.
Gallery and Results: 2024 Winter Championships
Another season of sport came to a thrilling finish as the Sydney Catholic Schools 2024 Winter Championships took centre stage over two action-packed days on 31 July and 1 August.
The best teams across four sports—netball, football, rugby league and All A …
Boost young minds with Science and Technology
Ever wondered how your child’s endless curiosity and boundless energy can be the foundation for a future in science and technology? Imagine transforming their natural wonder into a love for Science and Technology right from your living room. Intrigued? Keep reading …
Domremy’s light focus brightens hearts and minds
Light-themed projects at Domremy College Five Dock have brightened the minds of gifted students in the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) network and provided help to families in Papua New Guinea (PNG) living in energy poverty.
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New festival shines light on learning
Move over Vivid – there’s a new light festival in Sydney!
More than 2,000 people attended Domremy College Five Dock’s first-ever Light Festival
Raising healthy young men: Conference explores innovations in boys’ education
Healthy young men help create healthy societies.
That was the common message proclaimed by a range of leading educators and industry experts as De Lalle Catholic College Caringbah hosted an innovative conference on boys education on Monday. …
Gallery and Results: 2024 Sydney Chess Championships
Some of the best chess players from across the Archdiocese of Sydney came together to battle it out for supremacy at the 2024 Sydney Chess Championships at Rosebank College Five Dock on 2 July.
Following the success of the inaugural competition in 2023, …
CEF Keeping The Fire Burning this NAIDOC Week
The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) is excited to announce the introduction of two new scholarship initiatives that will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Sydney Catholi …
Gallery and Results: 2024 Gymnastics Gala Day
Sydney Catholic Schools students dazzled and delighted the crowd at the 2024 Gymnastics Gala Day on Friday 28 June at Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre in Rooty Hill.
Students from 23 different secondary schools competed on the day across three levels …
Mithun’s Teacher Sponsorship Journey
It was the prospect of a new challenge on the other side of the globe—and perhaps the allure of some sunnier skies—that prompted Mithun Vaghela to continue his teaching journey in Australia.
After seven years teaching in central London, the science teach …
CEF and LJ Harper: A powerhouse partnership creating educational opportunities for all
“We have seen firsthand how a Catholic education helps students reach their potential. CEF financial bursaries have profoundly shaped these students’ lives, empowering them to discover their talents, passions, and capabilities” – Scott Wilson, LJ Harper
Gallery and Results: Sydney Table Tennis Championships
Some of the best table tennis talent in the Sydney Archdiocese converged in Homebush for the 2024 Sydney Table Tennis Championships on Tuesday 4 June.
Having already proven themselves worthy contenders in their school conferences, the top players from ac …
Eisteddfod builds performance and vocational skills
Jacinta Drummond will experience the 2024 Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod from both sides of the stage.
The singer and songwriter, in year 11 at St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove, is also an external Vocational Education and …
Gallery and Results: 2024 Cross Country Championships
More than 3,200 students from the Sydney Archdiocese represented their schools at the 2024 Sydney Catholic Schools Cross Country Championships in May.
The Championships were held across two days and venues—more than 2,000 primary students converged on Sy …
Advancing literacy with 1,700 teachers enrolled in new course
Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy, launched in 2023, has been working closely with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) to develop an online course for teaching and assessing reading in K-2 that aligns with the new English syllabus.
EOC@Work: Inside our school’s new social enterprise
The creativity and commitment of Eileen O’Connor Catholic College (EOCC) Lewisham’s students is driving a new social enterprise at the college.
EOC@Work began at the college for students with moderate intellectual disabilities this year.
The not-for …
Meet the Maestros: Paul Terracini
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Here Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic O …
2025 School Leadership Roles – Register your interest
Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is seeking visionary leaders who are passionate about nurturing faith, maximising learning growth, and preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow. If you possess a future-focused mindset and thrive in a collaborative culture of …
St Joseph’s Rosebery opens its doors
A new era has officially begun at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Rosebery with the school opening its doors for the first time this week.
After much excitement and anticipation, students from the foundation Kindergarten and Year 1 classes were welco …
Peter Turner announced as Interim Executive Director
Very Rev Dr Gerald Gleeson VG Adm
Chair – Sydney Catholic Schools
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Turner to the role of Interim Executive Director Sydney Catholic Schools.
Undoubtedly, many of you already …
Coming together as one
Statement from Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP
Last year’s Voice referendum left many people asking, what next for indigenous affairs in Australia.
The result was a reminder th …
Meet the Maestros: Monique O’Dea
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
Here the Australian Brandenburg …
Meet the maestros: Mark Brown
Meet the Maestros: Mark Brown
‘Meet the Maestros’ is a series of articles that celebrates the diverse professional talent and musical expertise of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program tutors.
VET students recognised for workplace achievements
Talented Vocational Education and Training (VET) students from Sydney Catholic Schools have been acknowledged with a slew of awards this year.
Vocational Education and Training students at Sydney Catholic Schools scooped almost a quarter of th …
Meet our new Family Educators sharing the faith
Family educators have played a key role in creating vibrant faith communities at Sydney Catholic Schools since their role was introduced in 2009.
Meet the initiative’s newest faces, who b …
A peek inside the Kindergarten classroom
With a term of primary school to their name, Kindergarten children are becoming truly settled in their new school routine.
They’ve started to gain confidence as learners and to develop new relationships and friendships.