01/12/2023

MACS welcomes national artificial intelligence framework

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has welcomed the Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools released by federal Minister for Education Jason Clare today.

09/11/2023

Melbourne Catholic schools working towards integrating AI into teaching and learning

MACS is working towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into education practice across its 296 schools.

27/10/2023

Let’s all back our teachers

It’s not an exaggeration to say teachers are key architects of the future health and prosperity of our nation.

20/10/2023

Best wishes to Year 12 students

MACS Executive Director Dr Edward Simons has offered his encouragement to 11,000 Year 12 students from 65 Catholic secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

11/10/2023

Students showcase STEM skills to make a difference

Around 500 primary and secondary students from Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne will come together to showcase how they are using science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

04/10/2023

More families choosing a Catholic education

August 2023 school census figures have revealed that demand for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Melbourne continues to grow.

17/08/2023

Catholic school families to receive support as part of transition plan

Families and carers of students attending four Catholic primary schools will receive financial and wellbeing support to assist them with transitioning to neighbouring schools from 2024.

17/07/2023

MACS moves to better support teachers and learning with curriculum resource materials

MACS will work with its primary school teachers to develop high-quality, comprehensive curriculum resource materials enabling them to focus more on the core task of teaching.

15/06/2023

Students have their say on Catholic school cybersafety policies

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is including student voices in the regular review of ICT acceptable use and cybersafety policy for its 300 schools.

24/05/2023

Catholic education Victoria seeks urgent talks on payroll tax

CECV Executive Director Jim Miles says the sector is deeply concerned about the impact of the state government decision announced in yesterday’s budget to remove a longstanding exemption and charge some Catholic schools payroll tax.

09/03/2023

Melbourne’s Catholic schools prepare to celebrate

The commitment to ‘forming lives of faith, hope and love in the light of Christ’ is the theme of celebrations for Catholic Education Week across the Archdiocese of Melbourne this year from 12 to 19 March.

27/01/2023

Educating the ‘whole person’ the aim, as 155,000 students return to Melbourne Catholic schools

Around 155,000 – or one in five – students, along with 21,600 teachers and staff, will commence or continue their journey at one of 334 Catholic primary, secondary and special schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne this year.

15/12/2022

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools launches new brand and visual identity

An exciting new brand and visual identity has been launched by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS).

12/12/2022

Congratulations and best wishes to Year 12 students

Around 11,000 graduates of 61 Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne have received their Year 12 results today.

28/11/2022

Catholic schools celebrate the return of an Andrews Labor Government

The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) congratulates Premier Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Labor Party on their election victory.

04/11/2022

New campus for Kolbe Catholic College will deliver more educational options for northern suburbs

Kolbe Catholic College has announced it will open an additional Years 7−12 campus in Mickleham in the Catholic parish of Craigieburn from 2026.

26/10/2022

Catholic students to benefit from a re-elected Labor Government

The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) has today welcomed the commitment by a re-elected Andrews Labor Government of $717 million for non-government schools and kindergartens.

20/10/2022

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools launches inaugural strategic plan

Following an extensive process of consultation and development, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has now launched its inaugural strategic plan – MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

19/10/2022

CECV welcomes support for flooded communities and special consideration for VCE students

The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) has welcomed the Premier’s announcement of additional support for the communities and students impacted by flooding in recent days.

04/10/2022

Catholic schools welcome funding commitment by Guy-led opposition

The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Liberals and Nationals party to commit $175 million per annum over four years for non-government schools.

14/09/2022

CECV welcomes funding extension for tutoring programs

The CECV has welcomed the extension of state government funding to employ tutors to support students to get back up to speed with learning, announced by Victorian Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins today.