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Southern Cross Catholic College named Australia’s best non-government secondary school
Southern Cross Catholic College in Burwood has been crowned Secondary School of the Year (Non-Government) at the 2025 Australian Education Awards held on 8 August in Sydney. The recognition is a big win for the Year 10–12 specialist college, which focuses on vocational education and training (VET) alongside the HSC. Southern Cross was the only New South Wales finalist in its category which included several high-fee, independent schools. Principal Tammy Prestage said the accolade validates the school’s model that puts hands-on learning at the centre of senior schooling. “We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the best in...
Award-winning St Joseph’s Rosebery officially opened
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Rosebery celebrated a significant milestone in its short history on Friday with a blessing and opening ceremony officiated by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. The day brought together community leaders, educators and families to celebrate a new chapter in Catholic education, and was attended by a number of dignitaries including Ron Hoenig, Minister for Local Government and Member for Heffron; Councillor Clover Moore AO, Lord Mayor of Sydney; and Danielle Cronin, Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS). Foundation Principal Bernard Ryan said it was a proud day for the entire St Joseph’s community. “St...
Corpus Christi recognised for Best First Nations Program
When Lesley Dunn began the Waranara Program at Corpus Christi College Maroubra in 2014, her goal was simple: create a space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students felt seen, safe, and proud of who they are. A decade on, that vision has blossomed into what is now a nationally recognised success story, after the program was named as an Excellence Awardee for Best First Nations Education Program at the 2025 Australian Education Awards. It’s a deserving accolade for both Lesley and the school community, who together have transformed the lives of hundreds of students by nurturing their academic...
