Curriculum
What we teach
Sharing the Catalyst journey at National Summit
CECG Director Ross Fox has highlighted Catalyst to over 400 educators from across the country at the national Teaching Matters Summit in Hobart.
Teacher Insights Catalyst Podcast
Tune in to hear from teachers and educators sharing their Catalyst knowledge and change journey. Season 2 now streaming.
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Catalyst Research and Resources
Access our Catalyst library of educational resources, presentations videos and downloads to learn more about the program.
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Discover the latest from Catalyst
Stay up to date with what we have been up to, and read our stories of transformational change in our classrooms.
StoriesWhat is Catalyst?
Catalyst encompasses the teaching and learning approach of Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn. Informed by the Science of Learning and Science of Reading, Catalyst delivers excellent learning experiences for students through evidence-based teaching practice and high-quality resources.
Pillars of teaching and learning
Pedagogy
How we teach
Assessment
How we know
Catalyst Resources
Learn more about the underpinning research of Catalyst through curated resources including readings, videos and podcasts.
Impact of Catalyst: 2020 – 2023
Learn about our approach to Learning and Teaching. In less than three years we have had 56 schools, 1,700 teachers and over 21,000 students engage in the Catalyst journey.
Catalyst Brochure
Summarising the Catalyst program, an evidence-based teaching approach, and how it is implemented at a system level
Catalyst Knowledge Pack 1.0
A suite of resources and readings that will give you a greater understanding of the foundational research and theories that underpin the Catalyst program
Catalyst Knowledge Pack for Teachers
Specifically designed for teachers, Knowledge Pack 2.0 is a collection of research on the core knowledge underpinning Catalyst.
Catalyst in Numbers
Since its launch in 2020, Catalyst has had a wide-reaching impact across all our schools with
100%
Principals engaged in professional learning 
100%
Teachers engaged in Online Units and Professional Learning sessions 
1200+
Teachers engaged in High Impact Teaching Practice, with all schools participating 
400+
Teachers trained in evidence-based whole class K-2 Literacy Instruction 
90%
Schools using evidence-based literacy intervention across K-12 
100%
Schools utilising a common system-wide assessment schedule 
80%
Schools implementing Spelling Mastery 
200+
Teachers trained in The Writing Revolution What does Catalyst mean for me?
Leaders
Understand how to implement Catalyst at your school and where to find support.
Teachers
Understand the professional learning programs and resources available to support implementation in the classroom.
Parents
Understand the benefits Catalyst will bring and how you can support at home.
Director, Ross Fox, shares the Catalyst journey to National Teaching Summit
Mar 2024
The Catalyst teaching approach was in the spotlight at the second annual Teaching Matters National Science of Learning Summit, in Hobart, which drew over 400 educators from around the country.
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Structured literacy approach ensures competent reading: Grattan Institute
Feb 2024
This landmark the report highlights Catalyst as a system example of successful change and implementation, with evidence-based teaching practice at its core.
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The Catalyst Journey at St Anne’s Catholic College, Temora
Feb 2024
Learn about the positive impact the Catalyst program is having in the classrooms at St Anne's Central School, Temora
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St Thomas the Apostle, Kambah – A Catalyst School Journey
Feb 2024
Learn about the positive impact the Catalyst program is having in the classrooms at St Thomas the Apostle - Kambah.
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Catalyst’s Impact at Merici College, Braddon
Nov 2023
Learn about the positive impact evidence-based teaching practice is having in the classrooms at Merici College, Braddon ACT.
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This way of teaching has made our lessons more engaging. We are reminded of past content through daily reviews so I am able to remember and recall information a lot better. By going back to past content and reminding us of these concepts we don’t forget it and I am able to better recall that information.
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The class is very engaging and I feel comfortable contributing to class discussions because of the environment of the classroom and the teaching style of my teacher.
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I love teaching in this way allows children to be their best self, which makes you feel good as a teacher and you just want to keep building them up which is then building you up. I learn so much from watching others, to then have others come into my class to observe my lessons and watch me, I am so open share and collaborate and build each other up, that is the best thing about this Catalyst journey
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The staff at St Mary’s are excited to be taking part in professional learning that aligns with our prior experience and knowledge. The professional learning has been engaging, practical and relevant.
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I’ve seen a significant growth in student knowledge and deep understanding of the literacy concepts within my Stage 1 classroom. Student engagement is high due to the fast pace of delivery, visual scaffolds, and multisensory movement to embed concepts being taught.
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Our journey at Sacred Heart has set us on a focused path to improving students’ outcomes for reading and writing. We were also seeking common language across the school around the science of reading - we are now well on our way!
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