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Catholic Education calls for a bipartisan approach to school funding

Catholic Education calls for a bipartisan approach to school funding
28/02/2013

Bishop Anthony Fisher OP, executive director of schools, Greg Whitby and Catholic Education directors met with local state and federal MPs on Friday 7 February to discuss the issues facing Catholic schools in regards to school funding.


A saintly name change for Mary MacKillop Primary

A saintly name change for Mary MacKillop Primary
25/02/2013

On 22 February, staff and students at St Mary MacKillop Primary, Penrith South honoured the canonisation of their school patron by officially changing their school name from ‘Mary MacKillop Primary’ to ‘St Mary MacKillop Primary’.


Students set a new record in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge

Students set a new record in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
18/02/2013

During the summer holidays, a record number of 8,955 books were read by 370 students across the Parramatta Diocese as part of the annual Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge.


‘Open Doors into the Future’ – Catholic schools mark the beginning of Lent

‘Open Doors into the Future’ – Catholic schools mark the beginning of Lent
13/02/2013

On Wednesday 13 February, Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta marked the beginning of Lent by attending Ash Wednesday masses and liturgies.


Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation

Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation
12/02/2013

As Catholics from around the world are shocked of the news that Pope Benedict XVI is stepping down, Bishop Anthony Fisher OP, reminds us that whilst this is a time of grieving it is also a time for Catholics to show gratitude.

Tags: Catholic   Bishop Anthony   Pope Benedict


St Canice’s students jump back into learning

St Canice’s students jump back into learning
06/02/2013

Returning to school after the Christmas break can be challenging after the long holiday break but for St Canice's Primary, Katoomba, it proved to be an easy leap back into learning.


St John’s immerse themselves in healthy living and learning

St John’s immerse themselves in healthy living and learning
05/02/2013

On Monday 4 February, St John’s Primary, Riverstone started the second week of term with an Immersion Day to engage students in learning activities focused around healthy living and contributing to a sustainable society.


St Anthony’s ‘ignite learning’ on their first day back at school

St Anthony’s ‘ignite learning’ on their first day back at school
31/01/2013

On Thursday 31 January, students at St Anthony’s Primary Girraween were welcomed back to school with an exciting community expo designed to ignite learning in 2013.


It’s about good teaching – school and system leaders focus the year ahead

It’s about good teaching – school and system leaders focus the year ahead
24/01/2013

More than 400 school leaders and education office staff within the Diocese of Parramatta gathered at Rosehill Gardens on Wednesday 23 January for their annual leadership day prior to the commencement of the new school year.


Catholic schools to ring the Angelus daily

Catholic schools to ring the Angelus daily
23/01/2013

Over 47,500 students and staff in Catholic schools as well as Catholic Education Office and Chancery staff will pray the Angelus at noon daily as a sign of ‘unity, reverence and dignity’.


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