Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) had the privilege of hosting 24 leaders from the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Schools Network.

Among the visiting delegates were Director – Education Strategy & Performance QLD/ACT, Peter Fullagar, staff from St Edmund’s College Canberra, as well as Principals and Assistant Principals from Queensland Colleges.

Over three days, the group visited four CECG Primary and two CECG Secondary Colleges. Here, they had the opportunity to step into classrooms where they observed High Impact Teaching Practice (HITP) and engaged in rich conversations with teachers and school leaders. The key focus of the visit was to see the impact of Catalyst and witness Explicit Instruction in action. This was supported by opportunities to learn about the change management strategies that support the system’s successful implementation across CECG classrooms.

Visitors observed teaching practices and heard firsthand accounts of how this evidence-based approach are driving improved student outcomes. CECG teachers and leaders shared both the successes and challenges of their journey implementing Catalyst, offering a transparent and authentic look at school improvement in progress.

Jessica Colleu Terradas CF, Senior Teaching & Learning Officer, Literacy and Instructional Coach of CECG reflected on the visits, saying, “it was energising to see how much we can learn from each other when schools open their doors and share their journey, challenges and all. Collaboration like this keeps the momentum for change moving forward,”

Delegates spoke highly of their experience, noting the consistent approach to teaching and learning across the schools. They also commented on the high levels of student engagement and that there was a clear sense of purpose articulated by staff. Many remarked on the evident passion and conviction with which educators described the positive impact of Catalyst on both their teacher practice and student learning.

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