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  • 2025 Rottnest swim champion, not slowing down

    Rottnest Channel Swim champion, and Corpus Christi College alumnus, Max Coten…

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    Rottnest Channel Swim champion, and Corpus Christi College alumnus, Max Coten said his academic and athletics success is a testament to resilience, hard work, and the importance of having a support system. In February, Max completed the 19.7km crossing in 4 hours 2 minutes and 15 seconds – cementing his…

  • Commissioning of new Catholic education staff across WA

    New staff joining Catholic schools in WA were commissioned earlier this…

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    New staff joining Catholic schools in WA were commissioned earlier this term at ceremonies held across the state, including in Perth, Broome, Geraldton, Karratha, and Mullewa. On 4 February, nearly three-hundred staff were commissioned at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth, where they were joined by Education Minister, Hon Dr Tony…

  • Ingrid makes waves in and out of the classroom

    Ingrid Blandford has managed to balance her demanding academic and athletic…

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    Ingrid Blandford has managed to balance her demanding academic and athletic commitments to emerge as the 2024 Bunbury Catholic College Dux and winner of the Kelderman Award for being the school’s highest ranking ATAR student with a score of 98.55. In her ATAR year, Ingrid juggled eight swimming sessions and…

  • Ella’s ‘green’ mission met with open arms

    Meet Ella Dale, a Year 12 student with a passion for…

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    Meet Ella Dale, a Year 12 student with a passion for sustainability and a vision to transform her community of Karratha. The Head Girl at St Luke’s College has taken on an ambitious project to beautify the town by growing and donating over 100 native trees to her local community….

  • ‘Running to God’ encourages athletes to pray

    Australian athletes, and Catholics in the sports world, have contributed to…

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    Australian athletes, and Catholics in the sports world, have contributed to a resource designed to help incorporate faith and prayer into the practice of sport at all levels. Running to God: A Collection of Prayers for Sport produced by the National Centre for Evangelisation (NCE), features prayers written for and…

  • Seton Media students up for prestigious film award

    Budding Seton Catholic College cinematographers William Walker (Year 12) and Oliver…

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    Budding Seton Catholic College cinematographers William Walker (Year 12) and Oliver Turner (Year 11) have been selected as nominees for their films Durg and Guess Who at the 2025 WA Made Film Festival. In Durg, Zack is grappling with loneliness and addiction. He faces his inner demon personified by the…

  • ViSN is tops! Distance learners achieve top scores

    Catholic Education WA’s Virtual Schools Network (ViSN) program provides students with…

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    Catholic Education WA’s Virtual Schools Network (ViSN) program provides students with exceptional learning experiences and opportunities to excel in their academic pursuit. Last year, eleven ViSN students achieved an ATAR score above 90, with 10 students receiving prestigious awards. Awards handed out to high achievers included Certificates of Merit, Distinction,…

  • Mel Maria CPS dual-campus model celebrated in first week of school

    There’s an exciting new chapter for Catholic education in Attadale and…

    There’s an exciting new chapter for Catholic education in Attadale and Myaree as Mel Maria Catholic Primary School officially launched its new dual-campus model.   The model is a first for Catholic education in Western Australia and embodies the school’s commitment to delivering a high-quality Catholic education that nurtures and celebrates…

  • A Message From The Executive Director

    Dear Colleagues, Parents, and Friends of Catholic Education WA I am…

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    Dear Colleagues, Parents, and Friends of Catholic Education WA I am pleased to welcome you back for another busy and hopefully productive year. I especially wanted to welcome the 82,000 students who will be attending Catholic schools in 2025, particularly those students who are starting their educational journey in Catholic…

  • In the Footsteps of Ursula: A Journey Through the Mercy Story

    To conclude the 2024 school year, St Jude’s Catholic Primary School…

    To conclude the 2024 school year, St Jude’s Catholic Primary School staff embarked on a memorable journey through history and faith, celebrating the school’s shared Mercy charism. Titled ‘In the Footsteps of Ursula’, the day was conceptualised by Vedette Lendich, Director of Faith & Mercy Charism at Mercedes College and…