Tag: Education
Parents hang up. Families ban kids’ mobile phones
A network of Catholic parents in Sydney’s south have banded together to ban their children’s access to social media and smartphones until at least Year 9.
Dr Philippa Martyr: Schools that evangelise
The Vatican recently released a document on Catholic schools called The identity of the Catholic school for a culture of dialogue. Among other things, it’s a template for Catholic bishops across the world to take responsibility for deciding exactly which of their local schools can use the ‘Catholic’ brand.
Teachers of Faith, Teachers of Light
At the annual archdiocesan Mass, Sydney’s longest serving catechists have been honoured for a lifetime’s service to the Church.
Catholic schools are vital. Making the difference for kids
With Easter approaching and the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus about to be remembered and sanctified, it’s timely to reflect on to what extent schools provide an enriching and worthwhile education; one that enables students to be morally grounded, spiritually enriched and imbued with a deep appreciation of the significance and value of Christianity.
Take our teachers for granted at your peril
Teachers work hard, and I mean really hard. On any given day they are instructional specialists, counsellors, trusted colleagues and confidantes.
Schools CEO trains at Oxford
Dallas McInerney, chief executive officer of Catholic Schools NSW, has gone back to class to learn from global leaders in the area of academic...
Kevin Donnelly: Parents under attack
A recent research paper titled Parents’ perspectives on the inclusion of gender and sexuality diversity in K-12 schooling: results from an Australian national study...
Monica Doumit: Cancel culture cancels parents
Radical gender activists and ideologues are increasingly successful in getting at children. Now, if you support parental rights in relation to kids you’re out...
Catholic Schools Week 2022
Catholic Schools Week 2022
The 'Catholic Schools Week 2022 Magazine' is a timely way to celebrate Catholic education and the successes of another year. It...
Open Days 2022
Open Days 2022
The Catholic Weekly’s Catholic Schools OPEN DAYS feature is a great opportunity to highlight your school’s facilities and provides a focus for...