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In his 2013 apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium – God’s Mission, The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis calls for, “a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything so that the Church’s […]
Can we advance their education with the use of technology? In August 2015, Mark Zuckenburg, co-founder and CEO of social networking site Facebook, claimed the company was exploring the use […]
Catholic Schools share in a close partnership with Caritas Australia to end poverty, uphold dignity, and promote justice around the world. In 2015, a record 86% of Australian Catholic schools […]
ACU’s mission statement clearly defines the kind of institution it is and what it aims to be. It also highlights the qualities of its staff and graduates, stating: “Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and […]
We need future leaders that can transform society. And a model of leadership where service to others is more important than self-promotion is the sort of leadership that can be […]
Thanks to the Australian Catholic community, in 2014, nearly $11 million was raised for Project Compassion which helps Caritas Australia partner with the world’s poorest communities. Your generous funds are […]
In all aspects of life the need for outstanding leadership is immutable. The evidence is clear that in high performing schools we have wonderful leaders – talented, passionate individuals who hold at the heart […]
Each year for Project Compassion, Caritas Australia asks supporters to help raise money and awareness to offer hope to the millions of families living in poverty. Last year, Pope Francis […]
The Catholic Secondary College draws on the Catholic tradition and a unique founding charism or mission to be a place of learning for students in the important adolescent years, contributing […]
Powerful learning by students requires productive teaching—a straightforward sentence to write, but there is much involved in teaching for powerful student learning. The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority is […]
“Talent or persistence. Which would you choose for your child?” I often ask this question at my parenting seminars and the responses are fascinating. Parents naturally want both. Sorry, but […]
Education continues to be at the top of government policy concerns at national and state levels and we hear much about better schools and better teaching. There is clear evidence […]
