‘Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you’ (Isa 60: 1).
The Year of Jubilee presents many opportunities to celebrate our Catholic faith. A highlight of our school year, Catholic Education Week, begins on Sunday 16 March. With a variety of memorable activities planned across the Archdiocese, our schools are coming together to honour their faith, the gift of education, and the pivotal role they play within their local communities.
Reflections as a Pilgrim of Hope
I was fortunate to join Archbishop Peter and others from Catholic agencies across the Archdiocese on a Jubilee pilgrimage recently and recorded some highlights to share with you in a video diary.
Watch full screen | Read Pope Francis' Bull of Indiction
Women in Leadership launch
International Women's Day provided the ideal platform to launch the MACS Women in Leadership (WIL) network at the Catholic Leadership Centre this morning. WIL comprises school senior leaders and office staff, united by a mission to create a supportive space for women to connect, empower one another, and build resilience in their leadership journeys.
Support Caritas Project Compassion this Lenten season
This week marked the beginning of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. Make sure you view the heartwarming video of our students sharing their Lenten promises in our News section this week.
Once again, MACS is supporting Project Compassion, Caritas Australia's annual Lenten appeal. Your generous donations can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. You can contribute online here.
In this edition
One year since the launch of Vision for Instruction and the impact is clear, with significant progress made toward our fundamental goals of excellence and equity. Shauna-Maree Sykes, Chief of Education, Strategy and Performance and Nicole Prismall, Manager, Education Strategy review what has been achieved with the implementation so far, and the work still ahead of us as we deepen our efforts and ensure every student flourishes.
Coming up
- National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing commences Wednesday 12 March 2025
- Remember to register for the Flourishing Learners Conference, 8–9 September.
When sharing news of achievement, innovation and/or good practice on your school’s social media accounts, please remember to tag Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. Sharing your stories builds collegiality and enriches our sense of being a Catholic education community.
Dr Edward Simons
Executive Director