Nearly 500 children and young people in care are now benefiting from a generous scholarship program offered by Catholic schools.
The partnership between the Department for Child Protection (DCP) and Catholic Education SA (CESA) has grown from strength to strength since forming almost four years ago.
The scholarships allow children and young people in care to attend Catholic schools fee free. More than 100 students in care have been offered the scholarships this year alone, which also include uniforms, textbooks, excursions and extracurricular activities, each year for the duration of a student’s schooling.
South Australia’s newest Catholic school will open in Riverlea Park in 2027. Families can register their interest now at: www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/riverlea
The new school will be the 120th Catholic school campus delivered in South Australia and will cater for students from early years all the way through to Year 12.
A new $30 million school will be established in Strathalbyn.
The investment by Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) will deliver South Australia’s first Catholic school in Alexandrina Council region.
In partnership with South Australia’s largest home builder, the Hickinbotham Group, the school will support existing families and new home buyers in the fast-growing Alexandrina region.
Twelve outstanding South Australian educators, including a botanist with a passion for orchids, a wizard mathematician, and a champion of the Arts in regional SA were recognised at the annual Catholic Education Awards ceremony on Thursday May 16. In addition, the teams of two innovative school programs and a dedicated school volunteer were presented with awards for their contributions to Catholic education.
National Playgroup Week, between March 18-24, is a time to celebrate and promote the benefits of playgroups for children, families, and communities.
Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) recognises the essential role playgroups have in supporting children, families, and communities through its Supported Playgroups in Catholic Education (SPiCE) Program.
On Friday March 8, nine students from five Catholic schools were given the opportunity to present their big ideas on how to improve South Australia, at The Advertiser’s Teen Parliament. The event was held in the House of Assembly at state parliament with politicians and change-makers listening to the 31 Year 10 - Year 12 students speak.
Five Catholic school students and a group of primary school children from Xavier College have been recognised as informed citizens in the 2023 Governor’s Civics Awards for Schools.
Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its first Regional Teacher Scholarship Program.
Initiated by the Diocese of Port Pirie, the program will provide 14 recipients with a total benefit of up to $20,000 each, paid as $5,000 for each full-time (or pro rata part-time equivalent) year successfully completed in an undergraduate teaching degree.
It was a sky-high finish for our STEM Girls Academy participants as they completed their Girls in Engineering Program with UniSA. The students were presented with a creative challenge designed around a real-world problem and were asked to design a solution for it. Their innovate solutions were presented to a panel of experts in the space industry.
Catholic Education South Australia proudly recognises the exceptional achievements of the "Class of 2023" in their SACE results. These outcomes stand as a testament to the unwavering determination, resilience, and commitment showcased by our students, complemented by the invaluable guidance and support provided by our dedicated educators.