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One school, 32 languages
St Joseph the Worker is continuing to set the bar for multiculturalism with the school this year boasting students from 32 nationalities, 99 of which speak a language other than English in their homes. It’s a level of cultural diversity that would be impressive in any organisation, let alone in a primary school with just over 100 students in Auburn South, in Sydney’s west. WE ARE ONE BUT WE ARE MANY According to St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Principal, Gai Melville, multiculturalism is something that has always been part of the fabric of the school. “I think...
Wellbeing: The Sydney Catholic Schools approach
A legacy of care unique to Catholic education has laid the foundations for a robust and positive approach to wellbeing at Sydney Catholic Schools. A HISTORY OF PASTORAL CARE Catholic schools became synonymous with pastoral care in the 1980s when many adopted the work of Marist Brother and member of Little Brothers of Mary (FMS), Brother Kevin Treston. The educator and author’s book, Pastoral Care for Schools, quickly became favoured for its philosophy of care across all aspects of school life. It asked teachers to recognise and develop each child’s individual gifts and emphasised forming positive relationships. Pastoral care...
St Clare’s listed among country’s most innovative schools
St Clare’s College Waverley is officially one of the most innovative schools in Australia. The college features in The Educator’s 5 Star Innovative Schools of 2021 special report. The report showcases schools at the forefront of change and innovation, and whose new approaches to teaching and learning are shaping the educational landscape of the future. “This is a reward for the innovative approach we have to learning at St Clare’s” - Kerrie Mc Diarmid, Principal The college is also a ‘Best Secondary School - Non Government’ finalist in this year’s Australian Education Awards. The winner will be announced on...
