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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From Iraq to Australia: Two Sisters’ Tale of Embracing Resilience and Finding Their Dreams
Helen recalls tearing up on her first day of school in Australia, feeling overwhelmed by not knowing how to communicate.
Born and raised in Iraq, the former Sydney Catholic Schools student and her sister Nadeen had a tumultuous start to life, c …
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
Empowering Refugee Students Through A Catholic Education
It’s a typical Monday morning at All Saints Catholic College Liverpool in south-west Sydney, one of the largest and most vibrant Catholic schools in Australia. As students gather around lockers and corridors, preparing for another day of learning, the school resona …
CEF Launches The Giving Circle
The Sydney Catholic Schools’ Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), has launched a new initiative called The Giving Circle.
Launched on International Women’s Day, the Giving Circle is an opportunity …
Supporting Refugee Students with the Gift of a Catholic Education
The philanthropic division of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), recently achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone of raising over $12,000 for its Refugee Bursary program.
From refugee to advocate: Thang’s journey in support of an inspiring cause
For Thang Phan, a Project Officer within Sydney Catholic Schools’ Vocational Education and Training (VET) team, the Catholic Education Foundation’s (CEF) Refugee Bursary initiative resonates deeply.
Embracing Equity on International Women’s Day 2023
Sydney Catholic Schools strives to crack the code to gender equity by creating an educational environment that prepares our students for the world in which they live.
Female students are encouraged to embra …
CEF awards scholarships to next gen teachers
The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) has announced support for seven high school graduates embarking on their teaching careers as part of the inaugural CEF Teaching Scholarship program.
The program provides scholarship recipients with ongoing financi …
The gift that keeps on giving
For the first time in 10 years Sydney Catholic School secondary colleges were invited by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) to nominate a …
World Refugee Day: Giving voice to student stories
In honour of World Refugee Day (20 June), we are sharing the stories of courageous refugee students from war-torn Iraq who have been welcomed into the Sydney Ca …