
80-Year-Old volunteer “enjoys every minute” of his work

Thank you to everyone who participated in the consultation held in April 2022 on Catholic Education South Australia’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Feedback was received from a broad cross section of stakeholders including employees, volunteers, contractors and the Independent Education Union.
Catholic Education Week was celebrated in South Australia from May 9-15 2022 (Week 2, Term 2).
Catholic Education Week is an annual opportunity to celebrate the excellent teaching and learning that happens in Catholic schools every day.
In 2022, the week had a particular focus on saying ‘thank you’.
In a first for Catholic Education South Australia, twelve educators (and a dog!) have been recognised at the inaugural Catholic Education Awards ceremony on May 12. The Awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions by staff and volunteers across South Australia’s 103 Catholic schools.
In a South Australian first, a new miniature supermarket has opened at Our Lady of La Vang School, Flinders Park. The supermarket will support the education of students with an intellectual disability, autism and a range of specific needs with hands-on learning experiences.
A special group of educators within Catholic Education SA have achieved the National Certification of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers.
Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation recognises and rewards highly innovative and exemplary expert teachers.
Eight former students from Catholic schools in five cities were among more than 40 students awarded prestigious scholarships by the Playford Trust.
All are studying in areas considered of strategic importance to South Australia.
Staff from Catholic Education South Australia will be available at the Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo at the Adelaide Showground at Wayville on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1.
While the start to the 2022 school year has had many challenges, perhaps the group of students most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic has been our boarding community.
Catholic Education South Australia has moved to ensure parents that Catholic Schools are working hard to prepare for a smoother start to Term 2.
Catholic Education South Australia has opened a consultation on a proposed COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Reception students who join a 2022 mid-year intake at a Catholic school will get free tuition in Terms 3 and 4.
This initiative of the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools (SACCS) aims to reduce the financial burden on families.