Traditional Custodians of the land were invited to spend time in schools and host formal Welcome to Country ceremonies, yarning circles, artistic collaborations and more

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/News-Events/2025/July/Catholic-Schools-Connecting-to-Country

Ben Coleman, Sustainability Coordinator at St Monica’s College, Epping, is a finalist in the ResourceSmart Schools Awards for Teacher of the Year – Secondary, recognised for his student-led environmental initiatives. With a background in zoology and a deep respect for nature, Ben empowers students to create meaningful sustainability projects, including native bee habitats that have supported the return of blue-banded bees to the school grounds

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/News-Events/2025/June/a-lifelong-love-of-the-environment

St Ambrose’s School, Woodend, took part in the CFA Schools in Fire Country program, which equips students with life-saving knowledge.

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/News-Events/2025/July/bushfire-preparedness-through-education

This year, six MACS teachers have been nominated as finalists for Victoria. Let’s meet them.

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/News-Events/2025/June/Australia-s-Best-Teacher-s-Finalists-Announced

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is hosting the inaugural Flourishing Learners Conference, taking place 8-9 September 2025 at Marvel Stadium.

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/News-Events/2025/July/The-inaugural-MACS-Flourishing-Learners-Conference

Our secondary schools offer direct support and advice from specialist careers teachers about possible pathways for your child.

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/Our-Schools/Choosing-a-School/Catholic-Secondary-School/Learning-Pathways

Religion is an essential characteristic of many societies and religious knowledge is fundamental to an understanding of self, others, the world and God.

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/Our-Schools/Curriculum-Learning-Programs/Religious-Education

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) provides student support aimed at enhancing the capacity of Catholic primary and secondary schools to assist students with additional learning needs.

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/Our-Schools/Students-with-Diverse-Learning-Needs

NCCD Nationally Consistent Collection of Data/SWD Students With Disabilities. The NCCD is an annual data collection that counts the number of students with disability and the level of reasonable educational adjustments they are provided. The definition of disability used for this purpose is very broad and includes students that “learn differently.”
 

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/Our-Schools/Students-with-Diverse-Learning-Needs/Disability-Funding

Education learning consultants support regional staff in identifying gifted students, assessing their needs and make appropriate program recommendations.

https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/Our-Schools/Students-with-Diverse-Learning-Needs/Gifted-Education