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From pre-school to post-school: Your guide to Catholic education

From pre-school to post-school: Your guide to Catholic education
04/03/2013

Within the Diocese of Parramatta there are a number of Catholic schooling and educational opportunities for families from early childhood through to leaving school and beyond.


Space to grow Science in schools

Space to grow Science in schools
15/08/2012

National Science Week is a time to celebrate all things scientific and aims to encourage students to pursue the field. Within the Parramatta Diocese, schools are providing innovative opportunities for students to explore the Sciences.


High school already?

High school already?
30/03/2012

Some factors for parents to consider - With so many options available for secondary schooling, including single-sex and co-educational schooling, determining the ‘best fit’ for your child can be a little daunting.


Why reading is fundamental

Why reading is fundamental
17/02/2012

Research into early childhood reading shows that parents or caregivers reading books with infant children is the best way to help develop listening, speaking and eventual reading skills.


Back to Basics – return to the good old days or outdated thinking?

Back to Basics – return to the good old days or outdated thinking?
28/11/2011

There have been numerous calls in recent years from politicians on both sides of politics for a ‘back to basics’ approach to schooling. What exactly is a back to basics approach, and will it benefit students in a 21st century world?


A little failure leads to a lot of learning

A little failure leads to a lot of learning
04/07/2011

No child enjoys making mistakes or failing, but many child development and education experts say failure is a crucial part of learning.

Tags: failure   learning   child   helicopter parents   overparenting


Support services for students and families in Catholic Schools

Support services for students and families in Catholic Schools
16/06/2011

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides an extensive range of support services to meet the needs of students and their families including support for students.


Flexible spaces:open minds

Flexible spaces:open minds
01/11/2010

For today’s students a classroom is much more than four walls, as a learning space it can be a valuable tool in enhancing learning and teaching.


Captivating learners through creative and performing arts

Captivating learners through creative and performing arts
29/10/2010

Students of all ages and abilities are getting involved with CAPTIVATE – the Parramatta diocese’s creative and performing arts initiative – as part of their overall educational experience and are reaping the rewards.


Delivering Australia’s First National Curriculum – what’s it all about?

Delivering Australia’s First National Curriculum – what’s it all about?
30/07/2010

In 2008 all Australian governments agreed that a national curriculum would play a key role in delivering quality education and committed to the development of a K-12 Australian curriculum.


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