The Strategic Improvement Plan 'New Horizons' highlights the importance of staff faith formation, and it outlines that during the next three years Sydney Catholic Schools will enhance and diversify the faith formation and religious leadership opportunities for staff (1.2). To this end, we seek feedback to assist in goal setting and future planning. Your completion … Continue reading Staff Faith Formation Survey

As many of you would already be aware, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for a review of the controversial Safe Schools Coalition program, a program used by approx. 5% of Australian schools. This independent review will be conducted by Emeritus Professor Bill Louden (University of Western Australia). While some politicians and media commentators have … Continue reading The Problem with the Safe Schools Coalition

The Religious Education and Evangelisation team are offering a pilgrimage opportunity to all Sydney Catholic School staff to experience the 'Year of Mercy'. Please register early, in order to secure your preferred option.

As part of the great Jubilee celebrating 800 years of the Order of Preachers, the Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia invite you to join them to discover how the Scriptures shaped Dominic and his preaching. Dr Michele Connolly rsj will reflect on St Dominic’s favourite Scriptures. ALL are WELCOME to attend all of the scheduled … Continue reading 800 years of the Order of Preachers – Lecture Series

On Tuesday, 9 February, newly appointed Religious Education Coordinators of the Archdiocese gathered at Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office for their induction and commissioning. The induction was led by the Director of Religious Education and Evangelisation, Mr. Anthony Cleary. In his presentation , Anthony spoke of the role of the REC, challenges and priorities, and … Continue reading New RECs Orientation Day