📢 Studies of Religion Teachers – Have Your Say! The draft NESA Studies of Religion 11–12 and Studies of Religion Life Skills 11–12 syllabuses will open for consultation on Monday, 26 October and your voice matters. With around 85% of all Studies of Religion students in NSW enrolled in Catholic schools, the Catholic sector has a significant stake in the future direction of the syllabus. This consultation is an important opportunity to ensure that the perspectives, experiences and aspirations of Catholic educators are reflected in the feedback provided to NESA and influence the final syllabus. Join Catholic educators from across NSW to explore the proposed changes, share your insights and help shape the future of Studies of Religion in our schools. 🗓 Wednesday, 18 November 2026 ⏰ 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams 📝 Register: csnsw.catholic.edu.au/events…

Our teachers help shape futures every day, and World Teachers’ Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate their impact. 💙👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Recognise the teaching gems in your school communities and early learning services who make a difference. Pin a gem to NESA’s NSW Teaching Gems Map or download the World Teachers’ Day celebration kit for social media assets, posters and resources to help your school get involved. Find out more: nsw.gov.au/education-and-tra… #WTD2026 #NSWTeachingGems @nswedustandards

Join Catholic educator John McKay at the CSNSW K–12 Curriculum Reform Conference: Learning with Grace – Expert practice at the heart, online livestream on Monday, 20 July. John is the Lead for Learning and Innovation in the Diocese of Lismore Catholic schools. He has a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Leadership, a Master of Education (Student Wellbeing), Graduate Diploma of Education, Graduate Certificate in Religious Education and a Bachelor of Arts. Before working in the Diocese of Lismore Catholic schools, he was a Deputy Principal (Learning and Teaching) with Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools. While in the classroom he taught Global Politics, French, Japanese, Humanities and Religious Education. This session will explain the process of implementation that the Diocese of Lismore Catholic schools has used to implement explicit teaching across 45 schools, so that it aligns with the new NSW Curriculum and the evidence on how students learn best. John will highlight their roadmap, successes and challenges so that other Catholic schools can learn from Lismore's experiences. This session will refer to Lismore's approach that maximises the use of contemporary research on matters like cognitive load theory, focused classrooms (classroom management) as well effective professional learning for leaders and teachers. John will draw particularly on the work of AERO and AITSL. In 2026, we are live streaming the professional learning into your staffroom and diocesan offices. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this conversation with your colleagues across NSW – secure your tickets today! Explore the full programme and register here: csnsw.catholic.edu.au/events… All registrations will have six months of exclusive access to the conference content and recordings post event. #CSNSW #CatholicEducation #LearningWithGrace #CurriculumReform #ProfessionalLearning

The 2026 Catholic Schools NSW Education Law Symposium will be held on Monday, 6 July. Designed for leaders involved in the management and governance of Catholic schools, systems and agencies, this in-person symposium will unpack complex governance challenges, share expert perspectives, and examine current regulatory issues in the school sector. This year, the theme of the Symposium will be Stewardship and Service. We hope you can join us! Registrations will open soon. #CSNSW #Education #EducationLawSymposium

Catholic Education statement on Bondi terrorist attack Last night, members of the Jewish community peacefully gathered to celebrate a religious festival when an appalling act of terror occurred. Our Jewish brothers and sisters have again experienced violence and fear in a way that has not been seen in New South Wales in living memory. As a faith community, Catholic Education condemns antisemitism in all its forms. There can be no tolerance for hatred, intimidation, or violence directed at any religious or cultural group. Every person has the right to worship, gather, and celebrate in peace and safety. Jewish leaders for some time, have warned that antisemitism is increasing and safety is at risk, we pray for the strength and determination of all those in authority to respond as they should. In this season of Advent, our hearts are filled with hope, but now also sorrow. Catholic school communities across New South Wales pray for the souls of those who were murdered, for their families and loved ones, and for all who have been traumatised by this act. We pray for wisdom and courage for those entrusted with public safety, and for renewed commitment to protecting social harmony, human dignity and swift justice. Pope Saint John Paul II once said to the Jewish community in Rome: “You are our dearly beloved brothers, and in a certain way it could be said that you are our elder brothers.” These words resonate deeply today. Catholic schools stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and reaffirm our shared commitment to peace, justice, and respect for all.