2026 CEF Teaching Scholarship recipients welcomed into SCS community
Sydney Catholic Schools has announced the 2026 recipients of the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Teaching Scholarship, with record application numbers highlighting strong interest in teaching within Catholic schools. Following a competitive selection process, 16 students were awarded scholarships for 2026, recognised for their academic potential, commitment to Catholic service, and passion for teaching. For 2026 recipient Angelina Odisho, an 18-year-old former student of Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights, receiving
Magis 2033: A bold new direction for Catholic education in Sydney
Sydney Catholic Schools is setting the vision for its next chapter with the launch of Magis 2033, an ambitious plan that reaffirms a commitment to forming young people not only for academic success, but for lives of purpose, service and hope. Meaning ‘the more’ and ‘the greater’ in Latin, Magis reflects a shared aspiration to go deeper, reach further and offer every child the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Starting Year 7 Next Year? Don’t miss these tips!
There’s something special about this moment - your child ready to take their first steps into high school, uniform a little too big, nerves buzzing beneath the excitement. For many parents, the transition to Year 7 comes with pride,nervous anticipation but also questions: Will they settle in? Will they make friends? How can I best support them? At Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), we know that moving into Year 7
Four fun STEM activities to build science skills at home
When it comes to science experiments, the classic baking soda volcano is a rite of passage. To keep the learning excitement going beyond the volcano, Sydney Catholic Schools is sharing four fresh, fun, and hands-on ideas to get your child’s interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) truly exploding with curiosity. Whether your child is a budding scientist, tech whiz, builder, or mathematician, these simple activities will spark