Kindergarten, Here We Come! A Parent’s Guide to Orientation
For children starting school next year, the countdown to big school is officially on. Kindergarten Orientation gives children and families their first opportunity to experience school life before the first day. From meeting teachers and future classmates to exploring the classroom and playground, Orientation helps children become familiar with their new environment in a fun and welcoming way. At Sydney Catholic Schools, Orientation programs are designed to help children
5 STEAM Activities Every Family Should Try
Everyone seems to be talking about STEAM education, and for good reason. Many parents will already be familiar with STEM, which brings together Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEAM places the Arts more centrally within this learning experience. Both approaches foster creativity, communication, design thinking and problem-solving, and are most powerful when these disciplines are connected rather than explored in isolation. At Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), this learning comes
5 STEAM Activities Every Family Should Try
Everyone seems to be talking about STEAM education, and for good reason. Many parents will already be familiar with STEM, which brings together Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEAM places the Arts more centrally within this learning experience. Both approaches foster creativity, communication, design thinking and problem-solving, and are most powerful when these disciplines are connected rather than explored in isolation. At Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), this learning comes
Raising Readers in a Screen Age
Somewhere between bedtime stories and high school homework, many parents notice a shift: the child who once devoured books now seems glued to a screen. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The teenage years are often when reading for pleasure starts to decline, replaced by social media, streaming, gaming and busy schedules. But staying connected to reading matters more than ever. It builds vocabulary, imagination, empathy, confidence and communication skills, while supporting
Why More Parents Are Seeking an Education for the Whole Child
For many parents, choosing a school is less about labels and more about a quiet but important question: Where will my child flourish? Increasingly, families are seeking an education that supports the whole child — one that nurtures academic growth alongside wellbeing, character, confidence and a sense of belonging. It’s a decision shaped by practical realities like location, affordability, and academic outcomes, but also by something harder to measure. Parents want their children to feel known, encouraged, safe, and challenged.