Further scrutiny of GONSKI recommendations needed
National Catholic Education Commission executive director Ross Fox has said if the recommendations of the Gonski Review of Funding for Schooling are the starting point as the Commonwealth Government moves towards a new school funding model, the recommendations must be measured against the real needs of current students and schools.
GALLERY: Pitch perfect at Lochinvar
Yesterday’s Diocesan Choral Showcase filled the auditorium at St Joseph’s Campus, All Saints College (ASC), Lochinvar with the sound of sweet melodies and harmonies.
San Clemente experiences artist in residence
Throughout September, students and staff of San Clemente High School, Mayfield, experienced the perks of having an artist in residence at the school.
Former student writes book for intellectually gifted children
Former student Kathleen Humble, of ASC St Mary’s Campus, Maitland, left her career as a computer programmer to home school her profoundly gifted son and research her book on educating intellectually gifted children to help other parents as well.
RAY COLLINS: Accepting a new reality
On four occasions during the year a lunch, organised by the Diocese of Maitland Newcastle’s Association of Catholic Professionals, is held to enable people working in a range of professions to engage with issues that impact on the Church.
School funding model reflects needs
National Catholic Education Commission executive director Ross Fox has challenged the notion that variations in how Australian schools are funded are a “corruption” of the funding model that emerged from the Gonski Review of Funding for Schooling.
Accepting a New Reality: A Youth Perspective
The Assembly of Catholic Professionals welcomed the Public Speaking Champions of St Mary’s High School, Gateshead, St Clare’s High School, Taree and St Pius X High School, Adamstown to share their views on ‘Accepting a New Reality: The Youth Perspective’ at the final luncheon for 2016.
Catholic education’s advocacy shaped by first principles
Funding for Australian schools has been prominent in media commentary in the last week.