News

Catalyst featured on the Microsoft Education Blog

Jan 2022

Microsoft Education has featured Catholic Education on their blog, focusing on our evidence-based approach to teaching and learning, and how we have leveraged Microsoft tools to enable the Catalyst program

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Building knowledge through virtual Catholic Leaders’ Day

Nov 2021

On 28 October 2021, all Principals across the Archdiocese came together for the first virtual Catholic Leaders’ Day, engaging in meaningful professional learning, including three high quality key note presentations.

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In the Classroom

Teachers share their greatest learnings

Nov 2021

Our teachers reflect on their greatest learnings gained from participation in Catalyst programs and the impact it is having in their classroom.

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In the Classroom

Teachers reflect on Catalyst’s positive impacts on students

Nov 2021

Learn about the positive impact of Catalyst on students from some of the teachers in our system who have implemented high impact teaching practices in their classrooms.

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In the Classroom

Teachers share their Catalyst experience

Nov 2021

Hear from some of our teachers as they progress through their Catalyst journey, building knowledge and implementing high impact teaching practices in their classrooms.

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In the Classroom

Students, teachers and parents enjoy the benefits of InitiaLit

Sep 2021

Hear from Literacy Coordinator and Year 2 teacher, Lauren Macdonald, on the changes she’s seen in students’ learning and development since InitiaLit was introduced into her school.

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In the Classroom

Explicit Instruction Inspires Positive Change at St Thomas Aquinas

Sep 2021

Learn how St Thomas Aquinas Primary school improved student learning and behaviour by evolving their teaching instruction.

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In the Classroom

Improving students’ writing skills through evidence-based instruction

Aug 2021

Learn how Lumen Christi College is using The Writing Revolution to improve the literacy and writing skills of their students.

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In the Classroom

Phonics improves student literacy skills at St Joseph’s Bombala

Jul 2021

Teachers at St Joseph’s Bombala have been using InitiaLit to teach literacy in the classroom this year, resulting in improved reading outcomes for their youngest learners.

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What you're saying

  • 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.
    Year 9 Student
  • 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.
    Year 12 Student
  • 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
    Monique George Year 3/4 Teacher
    St Thomas the Apostle Kambah
  • 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.
    Sarah LowePrincipal
    St Mary’s Primary School - Crookwell
  • 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.
    Jenny SmithCoordinator and Stage One Teacher
    St Bernard’s Primary School - Batemans Bay
  • 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!
    Janica MorellaLearning Support
    Sacred Heart, Pearce