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Students pay respects to our ANZACs

Posted 12 May 2017 by Catholic Education

Students represented their schools and families at ANZAC ceremonies all over the diocese on Tuesday.  It is wonderful to see so many students with a deep respect and understanding of the importance of respect and acknowledgement for the servicemen and women of our country, and sacrifices of past, present and those yet to come.

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Duke of Edinburgh Award Recognises Outstanding Commitment

Posted 12 May 2017 by Catholic Education

Mr Chris Whicker, Administration Coordinator at Magdalene Catholic High School, was recently presented with the Duke of Edinburgh Medal of Recognition for his Long Service to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

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Australian Catholic Youth Festival to be held in iconic Australian venues

Posted 12 April 2017 by Catholic Education

The Australian Catholic Youth Festival organisers today announced preparations are well underway for the event that will draw 15,000 young people to Sydney from 7-9 December this year.

The festival will be held in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct and culminate with a closing mass at the Domain.

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Harmony Day - Everyone Belongs

Posted 31 March 2017 by Catholic Education

Students were asked a series of questions based around this year's theme of "Everyone Belongs"

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Catholic School Staff Inspired to Display Heart, Character and Passion

Posted 10 March 2017 by Catholic Education

“Yura jauiang yulang. Yura budbut. Bindadhan mareiin yabun”.The people will come to ceremony. Giving their hearts. Giving to God sacred time.

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Schools Open Their Doors During Catholic Schools Week Celebrations

Posted 28 February 2017 by Catholic Education

Schools from the Diocese of Wollongong joined with Catholic schools across NSW and ACT to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, from 6-12 March 2017.

 

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Principal Don Spencer Vying For Spot of No 1 Don

Posted 15 February 2017 by Catholic Education

Staff and students of Mary Immaculate Primary School in Eagle Vale, have entered their beloved Principal Don Spencer into the DON Smallgoods Dons of Australia competition! 

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HSC Outstanding Achievers ~ 2016 Higher School Certificate

Posted 18 January 2017 by Catholic Education

We are immensely proud of all our students and there are many success stories that we can celebrate. Some of these were achieved in the face of significant adversity. 

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UOW Learning Labs An In2Uni Program Supporting our Gifted Young Learners

Posted 5 December 2016 by Catholic Education

In2Uni is an outreach initiative by the University of Wollongong (UOW), which aims to build in students, aspirations and awareness toward higher education, while fostering a culture of lifelong learning and engagement with education. Learning Labs, a school holiday workshop program for gifted and talented students in Years 1-10, targets students performing in the top 10-15% in their area of interest.

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Christmas Story Art Competition 2016 Reveals Students' Creative Talent

Posted 5 December 2016 by Catholic Education

Catholic primary school students from across the Diocese have again produced stunning works of art for the annual Christmas Story Art Competition and Exhibition.  

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Taneesah Cultural Ambassador for Australia after Winning AIA Scholarship

Posted 11 November 2016 by Catholic Education

Taneesah was one of three winners Australia-wide to receive the 2016/17 Australia Indonesia Association Scholarship Program. The scholarship involves a two -week homestay program and intensive language course in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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What Matters to Talented Young Writer Maddie?

Posted 11 November 2016 by Catholic Education

17 year old student Maddie Mott, from Holy Spirit College Bellambi, has taken out first prize in the Year 11/12 Category of 2016 What Matters writing competition, with her powerful and stirring poem, 'We Matter', that addresses the significant issue of women and gender in today’s society.

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Tyler Wright Not Only a Champion in the Surf

Posted 11 November 2016 by Catholic Education

Last Thursday morning, the 13th of October, several bleary eyed teachers and students arrived at St. John the Evangelist Catholic High School a little later than they normally would after watching history in the making. It was not until the wee hours of the morning that twenty-two-year-old former student, Tyler Wright, was crowned as the 2016 World Surf League Women’s World Champion!

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St Pius X Unanderra Caring for Our Common Home

Posted 11 November 2016 by Catholic Education

2016 has been a huge year for the community of St Pius X, taking an active role in caring for our common home. Pope Francis’ Laudato Si inspired the students and staff to do more to our already beautiful school environment to ensure that all the wonders of creation are around for future generations. We felt improvements were needed, not only to the appearance of some areas of our school grounds, but in the way we educate others, so they too are empowered with the knowledge that they can make a difference! 

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Congratulations to St Columbkille's Cast and Crew of Olivia!

Posted 14 October 2016 by Catholic Education

St Columbkille's School Production of Olivia! this term, was a delightfully inspiring example of how valuable Arts Education is for our young students.

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