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St Therese West Wollongong celebrates more than $6m worth of student-centred refurbishments

Posted 23 November 2022 by Catholic Education in News

Students and families from St Therese West Wollongong gathered together to celebrate more than $6m worth of student-centred refurbishments when the Bishop of Wollongong, Most Rev Brian Mascord DD, visited the school on Friday 18 November 2022 to officially bless and open the facilities.c

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25th Annual CDF Diocesan Sports Awards 2022

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in Sport News

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers. 

The evening, held at St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong, attracted more than 450 guests with another 400 attending virtually. It proved to be a fitting culmination to a busy and difficult sporting year marked by extreme weather and COVID-19 restrictions.

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Photos: Primary Sports Council Medallions

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards 2022

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers.

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Photos: Secondary Sports Council Medallions

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards 2022

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers.

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Photos: Primary Red Awards

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards 2022

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers.

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Photos: Secondary Blue Awards

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards 2022

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers.

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Photos: Outstanding Team Awards

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards 2022

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers.

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Photos: Outstanding Individual Awards

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards 2022

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers.

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Photos: General Event Photos

Posted 16 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 25th Annual CDF Sports Awards 2022

Last Friday evening, the CDF Sports Awards officially returned with a bang—the first live event in two years. It was a celebration of all that is great about sport in the Diocese of Wollongong and a positive advertisement of the pathways available to students and teachers.

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Schools Engage in Ecological Formation Opportunities

Posted 9 November 2022 by Catholic Education in 'Environment Matters' Blog

Since the release of Laudato Si' in 2015 schools across the diocese have been on a journey of ecological conversion which has involved not only environmental action but also theological and spiritual formation that encourages an exploration of our call to care for our world. In 2022 seven schools engaged in the formation day, Praise Be! Living Our Ecological Conversion.

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Upcoming webinar with Paul Dillon: Vaping - 'short and sweet'. What do parents need to know?, 17 November 2022

Posted 8 November 2022 by Catholic Education in News

The Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT, together with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, will be hosting a free webinar with Paul Dillon that will provide practical advice to parents, carers and staff on how to talk to young people about vaping.

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A message to teachers on World Teachers' Day

Posted 28 October 2022 by Catholic Education in Director's News

Today, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day across Australia. A day to reflect, recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of the teachers who bring our mission to life in Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong schools.

You make a positive and meaningful difference every day—educating, supporting and inspiring the children and young people in your classrooms, on sports fields, and everywhere you offer the great gift that is learning. Thank you for the important role you play in our schools and in our communities.

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Free Webinar: Popular apps - Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT

Posted 24 October 2022 by Catholic Education in News

The ‘Popular apps’ webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 13 to 18 years old. Learn about TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube to help your children stay safe online.

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CEDoW much loved Christmas art competition returns to Wollongong Art Gallery

Posted 18 October 2022 by Catholic Education in News

After two years as a virtual event, students, parents and staff from Catholic primary schools across the diocese gathered together once more for the anticipated exhibition launch of the 2022 Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) Christmas Story Art Competition, at the Wollongong Art Gallery on Wednesday 12 October. Painted wooden cutting boards, pointillism style painting and threaded gold wire were amongst the creative and innovative techniques used in the winning artworks to bring the spirit of Christmas alive. 

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Celebrating Excellence at CEDoW VET Awards

Posted 21 September 2022 by Catholic Education in News

The inaugural Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) Vocation Education and Training (VET) Awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in VET across both systemic and congregational schools within the diocese and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), was held on Thursday 15 September. 

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Catholic schools join together to kick goals against poverty at 2022 World Mission Month Launch

Posted 19 September 2022 by Catholic Education in News

‘Build brighter futures for families in Ethiopia’ is the theme of the 2022 Catholic Mission World Mission Month Appeal, celebrated at a Diocese of Wollongong school launch at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Ruse. Students and staff from every school across the diocese gathered together to pledge their commitment to the annual school appeal and kick goals against poverty. 

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Holy Spirit College Bellambi student’s innovative road safety solution gets national attention

Posted 16 September 2022 by Catholic Education in News

Young innovator, Thomas Walker, a Year 12 student at Holy Spirit College, Bellambi is aspiring to reduce deaths on and around our roads with his design innovation, 'Illuma Ride', which alerts drivers to the position of other road users through a wearable set of solar-powered indicators.

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Bishop inspires students to celebrate their faith at Year 6 Masses

Posted 14 September 2022 by Catholic Education in News

In reflective and uplifting celebrations, over 1,600 Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong students were represented at the annual Year 6 Masses which featured inspiring homilies by the Bishop of Wollongong, Most Rev. Brian Mascord DD aimed at connecting students to their faith and to one another. 

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‘Fearless and powerful’ students take home first place at South Coast Public Speaking Competition

Posted 12 September 2022 by Catholic Education in News

Four students from Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) systemic schools received first place honours in their year groups at the recent 30th Annual South Coast Public Speaking competition, hosted by Holy Spirit College, Bellambi. 

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Listening to the Voice of Creation

Posted 8 September 2022 by Catholic Education in 'Environment Matters' Blog

The Season of Creation began on September 1st and the theme and invitation of this year’s season is Listen to the Voice of Creation. Schools across our diocese have taken up the opportunity to listen to, pray for and act for creation.

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