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Students apply their trade in WorldSkills Australia VETiS Regional Competitions

Posted 18 November 2017 by Catholic Education in VET News & Events

CEDoW VET students have successfully participated in the WorldSkills Australia Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) Regional Competitions across several skills categories during October and November.

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A Creative Answer to Pope Francis' Call

Posted 16 November 2017 by Catholic Education in 'Environment Matters' Blog

St Pius X Unanderra have been working on the installation of a mural, composed of plastic bags woven into a pre-existing chain link fence.  This creative re-use of plastic bags, speaks directly to Pope Francis’ call to alter the contemporary ‘throwaway culture’ (Laudato Si, 22). 

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Oran Park student earns recognition in Young Journalist competition

Posted 16 November 2017 by Catholic Education in News

Sister Mary mightn’t be famous, or a person you're hanging for an autograph from, but she might just be one of the most amazing people you will ever meet.

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War On Waste (WOW) Club

Posted 14 November 2017 by Beth Riolo in 'Environment Matters' Blog

The Environment Club at St Joseph’s Albion Park, now called the War on Waste (WOW) Club has been working hard this year to reduce the amount of waste the school is sending to landfill by introducing recycling to the school.

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St Joseph’s Albion Park: Winners at the Illawarra Green Flicks film competition!

Posted 14 November 2017 by Beth Riolo in 'Environment Matters' Blog

St Joseph's Albion Park are Winners of the 'Schools' Participation Prize' for the Illawarra Green Flicks Film Competition!

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SICS Enrichment Day at Corpus Christi

Posted 12 November 2017 by Catholic Education in News

The Southern Illawarra Catholic Schools (SICS) Science Enrichment Day was held at Corpus Christi Catholic High School on Friday, involving 26 students from

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Deadly Encouragement Awards

Posted 6 November 2017 by Catholic Education in Yarning Circle – News From Around The Diocese

The second annual 'Deadly Encouragement Awards' were held on October 19 at Waniora Public School, recognising Indigenous students in the Northern Illawarra region, who consistently apply effort in all areas of their schooling.

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St Paul's Moss Vale Students Sing for a Great Cause at Celebration Sing Out!

Posted 2 November 2017 by Catholic Education in News

Students from St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, joined 800 other choristers from 23 schools, and an 80-piece symphony orchestra, in CELEBRATION SING OUT! at the Sydney Town Hall on Sunday. 

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Corpus Christi's First Musical Production a Great Success!

Posted 27 October 2017 by Catholic Education in News

Corpus Christi Catholic High School performed their first school musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Roo Theatre in August. The production featured 40 students from years 7 to 10.

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Ss Peter and Paul Launch Innovation Studio

Posted 27 October 2017 by Catholic Education in News

“The pace of change, supercharged by new and emerging technologies, has never been so great, nor so disruptive.” Australian Innovation Agenda (2015)

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St Columbkille’s Enviro Ninjas

Posted 23 October 2017 by Beth Riolo in 'Environment Matters' Blog

In September, leading up to the Feast of St Francis, the community of St Columbkille’s celebrated, the Season of Creation.

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St John's Dapto : With Faith, Trust and a Little Bit Of Pixie Dust

Posted 18 October 2017 by Catholic Education in News

What a magical and professional performance from the students at St John's Catholic Primary School Dapto, as they brought to life the musical production of Disney's Peter Pan Jr earlier this month at Roo Theatre.

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Aboriginal Art Resource – Sacraments Series

Posted 13 October 2017 by Beth Riolo in Yarning Circle – News From Around The Diocese

There are connections that can be made with Aboriginal spirituality, celebration and ritual with many symbols associated with Aboriginal ceremonies being similar to those used in the sacramental life and religious rituals of the Catholic Church.

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St Joseph's Host Budding Year 5 STEM Students

Posted 10 October 2017 by Catholic Education in News

Over 350 excited Year 5 students were hosted by St Joseph's Catholic High School last month, for a day of fun and challenging STEM activities.

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CEDoW School Response to Laudato Si' 2016

Posted 27 September 2017 by Beth Riolo in 'Environment Matters' Blog

Our schools have taken up the challenges and considerations from Laudato Si’ and responded in a myriad of ways.

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World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Posted 27 September 2017 by Beth Riolo in 'Environment Matters' Blog

Ss. Peter and Paul, Kiama had an action packed day full of various activities to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

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St Clare's Narellan Vale Environmental Campaign

Posted 27 September 2017 by Beth Riolo in 'Environment Matters' Blog

The Mini Vinnies busy bees of St Clare’s Catholic Primary School, at Narellan Vale, are uniting to benefit the community and environment.

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Our Young Artists Are Celebrated at the 2017 Christmas Story Art Exhibition

Posted 18 September 2017 by Catholic Education in News

The Stage 3 Christmas Story Art competition and exhibition provides an opportunity for our Diocese of Wollongong students to reflect upon their understanding and interpretation of the Scripture of Advent and Christmas. 

Last Thursday, more than 50 young artists gathered together with family, teachers and other Catholic Education staff, to celebrate the opening of this special event at the Wollongong City Art Gallery.  

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St John’s Dapto take a behind the scenes look at St Vincent de Paul Society.

Posted 11 September 2017 by Catholic Education in News

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong and the St Vincent De Paul Society have enjoyed a longstanding relationship, working collaboratively to support the marginalised and socially disadvantaged within our community.

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