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29th October 2011
Diocese of Broken Bay hosts NSW Aboriginal Catholic Education Conference
110 Aboriginal Education Workers from Catholic schools across the state gathered in late September for the 5th Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers NSW Catholic Conference hosted by the Broken Bay Diocese.
12th October 2011
North Shore Catholic Schools Festival of Song
Students at Catholic primary schools across Northern Sydney unleashed their inner performer when they took to the stage for the Australian Arts Alive (a3) Choral Festival.
22st September 2011
2011 Review of Broken Bay Catholic Schools BER Projects
The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Broken Bay has published ‘Broken Bay Catholic Schools - Building the Education Revolution 2011 Review’, outlining the Diocese’s response to the Australian Government’s investment in schools.
21st August 2011
National Catholic Education Commission launches website on Catholic school funding
The Federal Government is conducting a sweeping review of funding for all schools- government and non-government, including Catholic schools. There will be a new national system of school funding in place from 2014
1st August 2011
Broken Bay Catholic schools build excellence in leadership
When teachers get together to learn amazing things can happen A system wide Leading Learning forum attracted 260 school leaders from across the 43 schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay on 27/28 July at Hornsby RSL.
21st July 2011
Broken Bay students ready for their trip of a lifetime to WYD Madrid
Twenty eight Broken Bay students and eight staff are making their final preparations before they depart on a trip of a lifetime to World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations in Spain.
21st May 2011
650 students showcase the Peninsula Catholic Schools Festival of Song
Students at Catholic primary schools across the Peninsula unleashed their inner performer when they took to the stage for the Australian Arts Alive (a3) Choral Festival.
29nd May 2011
Gifted and talented students take part in science extension program with Taronga Zoo
Each of the primary schools that form part of the Peninsula Learning Community of Catholic Schools participated in an exciting opportunity for their gifted and talented students during Term .
22nd May 2011
Living Memorial keeps the Anzac Spirit alive
Anzac Day was alive with relevance and reality at St Leo’s Catholic College Wahroonga this year. A living memorial to a past student who died in Vietnam at an age just two years older than current Year 12 students made the Anzac memory poignant, pertinent and powerful.
21st May 2011
Timorese Ambassador trains Broken Bay teachers
The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Broken Bay welcomed two East Timorese dignitaries as part of the East Timor Teacher Placement Program in early March. The East Timor Teacher Placement Program (ETTPP) was established in 2004
1st May 2011
Broken Bay Catholic schools throw open their doors for Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools across the Broken Bay diocese are opening their doors to celebrate Catholic Schools Week from May 1-7 with a host of activities and events designed to celebrate the theme
13th February 2011
Central Coast Rides For Aboriginal Recognition in Constitution
On 11 February, a group of 30 students from the Central Coast of New South Wales including three students from Broken Bay diocesan schools began a journey retracing Charles Perkins’s historic Freedom Ride of 1965, which travelled 2300km around NSW and visited 21 communities in 14 days..
26th January 2011
Leadership strategy launched in Broken Bay Catholic Schools
The 2011 school year commenced with the launch of the Diocesan Leading Learning 2011-2012 strategy. Br Tony Whelan cfc, Director of Schools, launched the strategy at a Leadership Forum held on Tuesday January 25 at Hornsby RS..
21st January 2011
Excellent HSC results for Broken Bay schools.
Again this year, Broken Bay diocesan schools are celebrating outstanding HSC results. Across the seven schools, 279 Band 6 (or equivalent) results were achieved by students..
1st January 2011
Surf Education is a real lifesaver at St Philip Neri Northbridge
A St Philip Neri Catholic School student recently had a close call in the surf and used skills she had learnt at the school’s Surf Education program to survive..
21st December 2010
St Paul’s takes an oath in support of White Ribbon Day
Students from St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly gathered together on 25 November to swear an oath and release white doves to raise awareness of violence against women as part of White Ribbon Day.
11th December 2010
Drumming a big hit!
St John Fisher Catholic School’s specialist music teacher, Lynda Burke, is enjoying teaching drumming to her students with a wonderfully exciting ensemble of African drums
20th Novembers 2010
Schools Celebrate the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop
The Diocese of Broken Bay had a strong presence in St Peter’s Square, Rome for the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop on 17 October. The group led by Br Tony Whelan, Director of Schools included seventeen students
10th Novembers 2010
National testing indicates high quality teaching across the Broken Bay Diocesan School System
The results of the 2010 National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) were released on 10 September. Principals and Assistant Principals from all Broken Bay
30th October 2010
Broken Bay Students learn about Social Justice
On Wednesday 25 August 2010, 250 Catholic school students from 15 different schools in the Diocese took part in the annual Year 10 Social Justice Day at St Pius College
21st October 2010
Developing a skill set through vocational training
At the recent Central Coast Apprenticeship and Traineeship Advisory Committee Awards, Year 12 student Claire Bodle from St Peter's Catholic College
14th October 2010
Schools Celebrate the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop
Excitement is building in Broken Bay schools for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop
7th August 2010
Prouille Catholic School celebrates 60 years
Prouille Catholic School, Wahroonga celebrated its 60th anniversary on Thursday 5 August, St Dominic’s Day
30th July 2010
Central Coast choirs seize the day
Students from nine Central Coast Catholic Schools came together to “Seize the Day!” on 29 July 2010, for the inaugural Central Coast Catholic Primary Schools Choral Day.
20th July 2010
Peninsula students action for Social Justice
On Thursday 5 August, Year 6 students from across the Peninsula Learning Community of Catholic Schools gathered together for a Social Justice Workshop.
4th July 2010
St Kevin’s students Wrap with Love
Students from St Kevin’s Catholic School, Dee Why have recently knitted a blanket as part of the Wrap with Love campaign. Inspired by ABC radio’s ‘Knit In’ in June
25th June 2010
St Leo’s Aerobics Champions Flying High
St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga has a new team of champions.Seven aerobics teams competed in the State Aerobics Championships held at UTS Lindfield on 26-27 June 2010
18th June 2010
St Thomas’ Willoughby win debating competition
On Friday 18 June, the Year 5 debating team from St Thomas’ Catholic School, Willoughby defeated Loreto Kirribilli in the grand final of the Independent Schools Debating Association
12th June 2010
Bishop and MP open new school buildings.
MacKillop Catholic College student Jack Geoghegan will travel to Russia in July and study at Star City, the headquarters of the Russian cosmonaut training program.
7th June 2010
Books come to life at St Leo's
When students visited the library at St Leo's Catholic College, Wahroonga recently they were able to open the chapter of a "living book".
26th May 2010
MacKillop student reaching for the stars
MacKillop Catholic College student Jack Geoghegan will travel to Russia in July and study at Star City, the headquarters of the Russian cosmonaut training program.
10th May 2010
St Cecilia’s on the airwaves
The St Cecilia’s Catholic School community at Wyong were treated on Friday 7 May to a very special occasion.
30th April 2010
Prouille Catholic School celebrates 60th anniversary
Prouille Catholic School at Wahroonga is celebrating it’s 60th anniversary this year. The primary school was founded by the Dominican Sisters in 1950 and was led by the Dominican Sisters...[Full story]
20th April 2010
New Trade Training Centre for the Central Coast
St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah, in partnership with MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale and the Aspect Central Coast School for Autism Students...[Full story]
20th April 2010
St Patrick’s Asquith’s Haiti Appeal
Recently the children of St Patrick’s Catholic School, Asquith, came together as a community to reflect, pray and support those who have been suffering in Haiti...[Full story]
8th April 2010
Mass for Year 6 students
Last week Year 6 students from the Diocese of Broken Bay Catholic primary schools gathered together in their clusters for a Mass with Bishop David Walker...[Full story]
4th April 2010
Radio visits for schools
During Catholic Schools Week, radio stations Mix 106.5 and WSFM visited two of our schools to hand out free goodies to the students...[Full story]
29 March 2010
St Leo’s building strong bonds with Germany
Students at St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga, are of mixed emotion this week, as they sadly bid farewell to their German exchange friends.....[Full story]
18 March 2010
50 years of service for Josephine
Josephine McGuinness was recently recognised for 50 years of service to Catholic education at the Diocesan staff mass for the Catholic Schools Office....[Full story]
16 March 2010
BYTE 2010
Last week, Year 12 students from all Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay came together over two days for the annual Broken Bay Year Twelve Event (known as BYTE)...[Full story]
15 March 2010
Catholic Early Learning Centres to open in Broken Bay
Catholic Early Learning Centres will open in February 2011 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, Terrigal and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School.[Full story]
11 March 2010
Catholic Schools Week showcases innovative education
During Catholic Schools Week, 14-20 March, Catholic schools across the Diocese of Broken Bay will be inviting the local community to visit their classrooms to experience the wonderful teaching..[Full story]
24 February 2010
OLHC students meet Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Students from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic School, Epping, along with Principal Kevin Turner, met Prime Minister Kevin Rudd..[Full story]
18 February 2010
Hearts For Haiti at St Leo’s
While the focus of Valentines Day is often commercial with flowers, cards and chocolates, students at St. Leo’s College, Wahroonga opted for a heart felt approach this year..[Full story]
14 February 2010
A Numeracy Statement for the Broken Bay School System
This document is provided for the information of staff in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay and others interested in Catholic education...[Full story]
12 February 2010
More cheers than tears as Kindy kids start school
It was a momentous day for over 1700 of our Kindergarten children in the Diocese of Broken Bay when they started big school at the start of Term 1...[Full story]
04 February 2010
Broken Bay students get cybersmart
World Safer Internet Day will be celebrated next Tuesday 9 February at three Catholic primary schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay...[Full story]
29 January 2010
Launch of the My School Website: a comment from the Director of Schools Br Tony Whelan AM
All education systems have become much more data driven over the last five years or so. That is our principals and teachers analyse a range of data about student achievement...[Full story]
19 January 2010
Mater Maria students build houses in Cambodia
In late November 2009, as an alternative to Schoolies week, members of Mater Maria Catholic College and the Catholic Parish of Pittwater travelled to Cambodia on a house building expedition....[Full story]
23 December 2009
Director of Schools congratulates HSC students
Brother Tony Whelan cfc, Director of Schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay has congratulated the HSC class of 2009 across all diocesan systemic schools for their excellent HSC results....[Full story]
27 November 2009
St Joseph’s teachers awarded
Two teachers at St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford have recently received prestigious teaching awards...[Full story]
13 November 2009
St Peter’s named National Rock Eisteddfod Champions
St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah were declared the National RAW Division Champions of the 2009 Rock Eisteddfod Challenge...[Full story]
2 November 2009
St Leo’s Catholic College wins prestigious teaching award
St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga has won a Highly Commended Award for Excellence...[Full story]
11 August 2009
School and Parish Support Important Ingredients in Australia’s First MasterChef Success
Thomas, Patrick and Joseph Goodwin have known that their mum was pretty special...[Full story]
25 May 2009
National Excellence in Teaching Award for teacher at Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood
The Mater Maria Catholic College community again have reason to celebrate the achievement of one of their teachers. Mrs Klara Hollestelle-Watson, Director of Music ... [Full story]
25 May 2009
National School Pride program approvals for 38 Catholic systemic schools in Diocese of Broken Bay
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, recently announced that 5,965 Australian schools will receive $828.16 million in funding for minor infrastructure ... [Full story]
19 May 2009
Career Adviser Scholarship for MacKillop Catholic College Warnervale
Mr Russell Jones, Careers Advisor at MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale has been awarded an Australian Government Scholarship for Career Advisers. ... [Full story]
15 March 2009
Broken Bay Catholic Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Catholic school students across the Diocese of Broken Bay will celebrate ‘Youth in Action: Active in Faith, Active in Learning’ during Catholic Schools Week- 22 to 28 March.. ... [Full story]
1 September 2008
Diocese celebrates World Youth Day 08
Schools, parishes and families across the diocese have hosted over five thousand pilgrims from over fifty different countries during World Youth Day week. ... [Full story]
1 September 2008
Broken Bay Teacher wins 2008 Frater Travelling Scholarship.
Mrs Fran Taylor of Corpus Christi Catholic School, St Ives has been awarded the prestigious Frater Travelling Scholarship by the Australian Catholic University.. ... [Full story]
26 August 2008
Success for St Peter’s Catholic College VET/SBAT Program
Two Year 12 students from St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah have been recognised at the recent Central Coast Apprenticeships & Traineeship Advisory Committee (CATAC) Awards Evening, receiving two of the five major awards amongst strong competition. ... [Full story]
1 July 2008
Honour for Director of Catholic Schools Office Broken Bay
Br Tony Whelan cfc, Director of Schools in the Broken Bay Diocese, paid tribute to his parents and the Christian Brothers who taught him for his recent recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. ... [Full story]
30 April 2008
CSO Broken Bay Wins National Safety Award
The CSO Broken Bay has been named as winner of the Best Workplace Health and Safety Management System category at the prestigious National Safe Work Australia Awards. ... [Full story]
20 March 2008
Broken Bay Year 12 Celebrate World Youth Day Unleashed
There is something particularly energizing in being with a large group of ebullient yet well-behaved young people who have come together for a common purpose. The Broken Bay Diocese Year 12 World Youth Day Cross and Icon Event at Oxford Falls... [Full story]
20 February 2008
Aboriginal Reconciliation Statement from the Director of Schools
In 2000 over one million people walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a gesture of solidarity with Indigenous Australians.. ... [Full story]
1 February 2008
Higher School Certificate success in 2007
A significant number of students in systemic schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay achieved outstanding results across a broad range of subjects in the 2007 Higher School Certificate examinations. ... [Full story]
11 December 2007
Launch of the Pastoral Letter of the Bishops of NSW and the ACT :Catholic Schools at a Crossroads
Today the Bishops of NSW and the ACT issued a Pastoral Letter, Catholic Schools at a Crossroads. Its title reflects their view that changes in enrolment patterns and in our educational and cultural context have radically affected the composition and roles of the Catholic school in recent years. ... [Full story]
11 December 2007
Central Coast Catholic schools dance up a storm at National Story Festival
Central Coast Catholic primary schools have performed strongly at the National Story Festival, also known as Wakakirri ... [Full story]
18 October 2007
Broken Bay School Communities prepare for Advent
School communities in the Diocese of Broken Bay prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth through Advent, helping students to answer the call as Catholics to be active in good works and generosity of spirit. Each of the 43 Catholic schools in the Diocese ... [Full story]
18 October 2007
CSO Broken Bay Twice Honoured for Highest Safety Standards
Recognising and exemplifying the highest standards for safety management in Australian industry brought guests from across Australia together for the 2007 National Safety Awards of Excellence ... [Full story]
7 October 2007
Broken Bay Hosts Annual International Learning and Teaching ICT Conference on the Central Coast
The Diocese of Broken Bay co-hosted the seventh Annual International Learning and Teaching ICT Conference with the Navigator Schools Consortium (Navcon) from 2 – 5 October on the NSW Central Coast. ... [Full story]
2 October 2007
National Literacy and Numeracy Week Awards
The winners of the National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2007 Excellence Awards for Schools were recently announced by the Minister for Education ... [Full story]
5 September 2007
Social Justice Innovation Award
St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly Year 11 student Matt Bartlett has excelled in the Charles Sturt University “Making a Difference Social Justice Innovation Award”. ... [Full story]
21 August 2007
National Excellence in Teaching Award
The Mater Maria Catholic College community at Warriewood recently joined together to celebrate the achievement of one of their teachers, Mr David Kennedy, who was awarded a prestigious NEiTA National Excellence in Teaching Award. ... [Full story]
8 August 2007
Award Winning Production for St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah
Students from St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah achieved first place out of eleven schools at the recent OxyGen Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® Newcastle Final. The production involved 130 students from St Peter’s.. ... [Full story]
7 August 2007
Australian Government Innovation Grant
A cluster of Broken Bay schools successfully applied for an Australian Schools Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics (ASISTM) grant for 2005-06. ... [Full story]
22 June 2007
Australian Business Excellence Award 2007
Last night the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Broken Bay was named winner of the 19th Annual SAI Global Systems Excellence Award for Occupational Health and Safety. ... [Full story]
12 February 2007
Boys Education
The Diocese of Broken Bay recognises the need to cater for boys' and girls' differing social and academic needs. ... [Full story]
13 September 2006
Catholic Schools of the Future
Recently I had the wonderful experience of opening the Broken Bay Diocesan ICLT Learning and Teaching Conference... [Full story]
12 July 2006
VALUES EDUCATION AT ITS BEST
Recent years have seen considerable discussion in the community about the importance of values education... [Full story]
24 April 2006
Catholic Schools in Broken Bay Improving Student Learning
Principals, teachers and other leaders from Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Broken Bay spent two days last week studying new approaches to learning and teaching... [Full story]
10 June 2005
New Look Website
Find out more about behind the scenes of the new look website... [Full story]
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