Transforming Lives Through Learning
Introducing Catalyst
Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn Director, Ross Fox
In 2019, we launched Catalyst, a program dedicated to educational transformation. With more than 21,000 students, 56 schools, and over 1,700 teaching staff on board, Catalyst has been built on the belief that teachers are the most important learners and leaders of educational change.
We are committed to providing outstanding learning experiences that unlock each student’s full potential. Our Catalyst approach, grounded in evidence-based practice, offers world-class professional development and curriculum resources, ensuring consistent quality across all schools in our Archdiocese.
THE EVIDENCE
Since launching in 2020
Testimonials
“The integrity of the (Catalyst) design, the quality of the implementation and the belief of the staff – school and central – are all strong predictors of improved learning outcomes. As is the foresight to pursue ongoing evaluation for system learning and refinement, and the transparent sharing of the key outcomes as they emerge so the whole system can celebrate the success.
CECG deserves tangible impacts in headline student learning measures in coming years, as the transformation process continues and matures.”
“Catalyst has not only transformed the academic lives of students, but changed the culture of schools too.”
“The impact of Catalyst has extended far beyond the Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese. Countless educators, schools and systems have either visited and learned from Catalyst or taken inspiration from it to implement changes that have had an impact across Australia. Catalyst really has been a catalyst for positive change in education and continues to be a shining light for education in Australia.”
“My child has really enjoyed the HITP program, I think it’s good because it gives the student a chance to review and consolidate what they’ve learned in previous lessons and to try and commit that information to their long-term memory.
“The biggest difference of Catalyst is that it gives the students a level playing field.”
ABOUT CATALYST
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