A peek inside the Kindergarten classroom
With a term of primary school to their name, Kindergarten children are becoming truly settled in their new school routine. They’ve started to gain confidence as learners and to develop new relationships and friendships. For a peek at what they've been up to inside their new classroom and what lies ahead, read on. Inside the classroom First, know that the Kindergarten classroom is a vibrant and exciting place
Episode 3 | Keeping your child safe and healthy online
The latest episode of The School Report is here! In this episode, we switch our focus to protecting students online. We look at how parents can help their children safely navigate the online world, what parents need to be mindful of when it comes to social media, and provide some tips on how we can all promote healthy digital habits in the home. The episode features expert
How to make Mathematics fun for kids
Mathematics skills are vital to help children make sense of the world. So how do you ensure they learn and enjoy them? Here we look at how schools set strong numeracy foundations from Kindergarten, and the activities you can do at home to help your child’s skill, confidence, and appreciation for Maths grow. Strong foundations At Sydney Catholic Schools, students in Kindergarten to Year 2 are explicitly taught
The curtains lift for the 2023 Eisteddfod
The Eisteddfod is back for its third year in 2023 and it’s bigger and better than ever. Students from 114 schools will lace up their dancing shoes and warm up their vocal chords for the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Eisteddfod. Born from a need for schools to have the opportunity to perform, the SCS Eisteddfod offers Vocal, Instrumental, Dance, and Drama categories with numerous sections in each. With two
Episode 2 | Sport For All
The second episode of The School Report is here! In this episode, we switch our focus to sport at Sydney Catholic Schools. We lift the lid on the transformation of sport across our system and how we’re working towards being the gold standard for school sport in Australia. We’re joined by Damien Kerr, Manager: Sport Pre to Post, and Anna Turnbull, Education Officer: Pre to Post Sport,