CCSPANNUAL REPORT COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS
2012
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS NSW/ACT
Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT Level 11, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 PO BOX A960, Sydney South, NSW 1235 Ph: 02 9287 1514 Email: office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au www.partners4learning.edu.au ABN: 31 821 542 696
About CCSP CCSP Structure Message from the Chairperson Message from the Executive Director CCSP Secretariat CCSP Committee Representation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee Special Needs Working Party Strategic Directions: Broad Goals Strategic Directions: Priority Areas 2012 Snapshot: School Funding Snapshot: Family School and Community Partnerships Snapshot: National Parent Representation Snapshot: Information and Research Snapshot: Equity Financial Report Our Schools
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CCSP ANNUAL REPORT 2012
ABOUT CCSP The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) was formed in 1995. It is a private association within the Church and is incorporated in NSW under the Roman Catholic Church Communities’ Lands Act 1942. Its mandate is set out in its Constitution.
does not exist, the Catholic schools in the diocese are represented by a parent nominated by the Catholic Education Office or Bishop. Congregational schools affiliate directly to the Council.
The CCSP is the officially recognised body representing the interests of parents with children in Catholic schools in the dioceses of NSW and the Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn.
In 2004, the Council recognised that the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers needed to be specially recognised by the Council and established the NSW Catholic Schools Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents are represented on the CCSP with full voting rights, through the Chair of that Committee.
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In 2012 the Council secretariat comprised a full-time Executive Director and gained a full-time Communications and Development Officer. The day to day work of the Council is supported by a Management Committee comprising volunteer representatives.
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MEMBERSHIP
The Diocesan Parent Associations and the Group of Congregational schools are the members of the Council. A diocesan parent association is the membership body for all systemic Catholic schools within a particular diocese. Catholic systemic schools therefore affiliate to the Council through their diocesan association. Where an association
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OUTGOING CHAIR CATHERINE IBLE WITH TREVOR KELLAM CHAIR ELECT 2012.
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The diocesan, congregational and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives form the State Council of the CCSP which is the representative and decision-making body of the organisation.
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The CCSP exists to provide leadership, advocacy and support to all parents with children in Catholic Schools in NSW.
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CCSP STRUCTURE
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STATE COUNCIL
11 Diocesan Association Reps
1 Congregational School Rep
1 Indigenous Parent/Carer Rep
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(representing 581 schools)
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STANDING COMMITTEES
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Management Committee
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee
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COMMITTEES AND WORKING PARTIES
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Special Needs Working Party
Conference Committee
Diocesan Officers Group
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MISSION:
REPRESENTATION
ADVOCACY
SUPPORT
SECRETARIAT
Executive Director (F/T)
Communications & Development Officer (F/T)
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MESSAGE FROM CHAIRPERSON Dear Parents and Colleagues,
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This year 2012 has been my final one as Chairperson of the Council of Catholic School Parents and what a year it has been! 2012 has been very much a year for looking forward and looking back. In July we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Goulburn School Strike of 1962. The strike of 1962 was the beginning of the great State Aid Question - the right of our schools and all non-government schools to receive government aid to assist with general running expenses. The Goulburn Strike was a significant catalyst in the subsequent granting of various forms of state aid for non-government schools nationwide. It was a l s o t h e b e g i n n i n g o f re c o g n i t i o n , u n i v e r s a l l y acknowledged today, that all parents and children are entitled to choice and affordability in school education. This landmark event had an echo in the organised campaign of protest that was waged by the CEC and Bishops through the local CSOs when in September the NSW state government announced cuts of $67million to recurrent grants funding from 2013. The remarkable grassroots action in response to this took the NSW government by surprise and was a major factor in the decision to freeze non-government school grants for four years. This cap is a part of a comparable reduction in expenditure in government schools. Over the years there have been a number of attempts to form a distinct national Catholic school parents organisation but these have not been successful for a variety of reasons. At the present there is a much stronger sense that a ‘distinct’ and autonomous Catholic school parent voice is needed. The Gonski Review of School Funding and the exclusion of the Catholic parent voice at the Ministerial table brought this into sharp focus. After a meeting co-hosted by the CCSP and the South Australian Federation of Catholic School Communities, it was evident that although all states agreed on the need for a national Catholic voice, the mechanism for attaining this was not something that had the agreement of everyone. Consequently, the CCSP and the Queensland P&F Federation with the support of the Victorian Catholic School Parent Body and the CEO Archdiocese of Canberra/Goulburn have submitted a proposal to the Australian Bishops Conference for the formation of a single, clear Catholic school parent voice that can speak authoritatively and with the support of the Church hierarchy. During my time as a member of the CCSP there have been many ongoing threads of advocacy that we have pursued, one that has been close to my heart is school bus safety. During this year the CCSP has contributed to the School Bus Safety Rural and Regional Community Advisory Committee Report which has been submitted to the Minister for Transport, Ms Gladys Berejiklian. The report closely examines all issues relating to the safe transportation of school children by bus in
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rural and regional areas. The report and its thirty-five recommendations have been unanimously endorsed by all members of the Committee. 2012 has been a time of new beginnings and a time to say goodbye. Sue Bull, our much loved Communications and Development Officer, announced her decision to retire. The CCSP has been nurtured by her skills with people, her gift for finding resources for us to use as parent reps and particularly her generous and caring spirit. We welcome Linda McNeil as Communications and Development Officer and look forward to the contribution she will bring to our work at the Council. Congratulations to Trevor Kellam, the incoming Chairperson of the CCSP. Trevor has many gifts to bring the Council and I am looking forward to representing the Diocese of Armidale on the CCSP under his leadership. A very special thank you to our secretariat: Danielle, Sue and Linda are recognised and respected throughout the education sector for the work they do to further parent and community engagement, particularly in our Catholic schools. Danielle and Sue have supported me throughout my four years as Chairperson, I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you for your affirmation and friendship. 2012 saw the birth of Danielle’s fourth child, Edward Francis. Edward is a blessing on our Council and a reminder of why we are here - for the children - our belief in the future. Thank you, the members of the State Council, volunteers all, for your hard work and support over the past twelve months. Thank you for the gift of your membership of the CCSP as well as your commitment to Catholic school education. I commend this report to you.
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Catherine Ible Chairperson
Sue Bull and Catherine Ible
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MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Funding for Catholic Schools As a keen observer of, and participant in, Catholic education I was well aware of the ‘Goulburn Strike’ of 1962 when the parents of over 2000 children supported the temporary closure of their Catholic schools and enrolled their children in the local state schools. The action was taken to raise public and political awareness of the plight of their schools and in particular the inequity in state government funding (or lack thereof). It was with great pleasure then, in July this year, that I was able to attend several celebrations, including a dinner at Trinity College, Goulburn, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the strike. This was a wonderful occasion to reflect on how far we had come and how well supported our schools are today by government, parents and the broader community. It was against this backdrop in September 2012, that the NSW Government announced unprecedented funding cuts to Catholic and other non-government schools. In the spirit of Goulburn and within 24 hours of hearing of the proposed cuts the CCSP, along with the Catholic Education Commission, diocesan offices and their parent associations, mounted a grass roots campaign to oppose the cuts. Following this mass action, and much diplomatic work behind the scenes, the government was persuaded to ‘freeze’ the grants over the next four years rather than cut funding in real terms. This announcement demonstrated that Catholic school communities should never take government funding for granted. It also highlighted the importance of strong relationships within the education sector, between parent associations, system authorities, unions and Principal associations. At the national level, much of the year was spent immersed in the detail of the Gonksi funding model. At year’s end there was still much uncertainty as to what the model will mean for Catholic schools in the years immediately ahead. Partnerships
around common issues and in particular to strengthen the national voice for Catholic school parents. The Secretariat Sue, our Communications and Development Officer, retired from the CCSP at the end of the year. Sue made a significant contribution to the CCSP and to genuine parent engagement in Catholic schools more broadly over many years. She enlivened and enriched the work of the CCSP in so many ways. Of particular note though was her strong desire to empower and support others in their roles - particularly our volunteer parent representatives, but also myself. Sue has many gifts, but she has grace, humility and a deep sense of the ‘other’ in abundance. Thank you to Catherine and Sue and our brand new Communications and Development Officer, Linda McNeil, who very capably looked after the CCSP while I was on maternity leave from September. Thank you too to all the members of the CCSP and in particular the Council representatives for their significant contributions throughout 2012. The CCSP Council representatives are an incredibly dedicated group of parents, playing an important role in support of Catholic education and parents and children everywhere. They take valuable time away from their families and often paid work and other commitments to represent parents at the state level. Thank you for the sacrifices you make and the wisdom and collegiality that you bring to our meetings. This report is a snapshot of the Council’s work throughout 2012. It offers examples of our work in leadership, advocacy, representation and service on behalf of all parents with children in Catholic schools in New South Wales.
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Danielle Cronin
Executive Director
During 2012, CCSP continued to strengthen its partnerships with other groups. A particular focus this year was on partnerships with universities. The CCSP continued its Strengthening Parent and Community Engagement project with ACU, the NSW Parents Council and the Federation of P&Cs and began discussions around new research projects. The CCSP also once again gave guest lectures to undergraduate students. CCSP also supported an Australian Research Grant project with a consortia of universities called Bridges to Higher Education to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds access university. We continued to strengthen our relationship with the NSW Parents Council. We very much value this collaborative relationship as together we represent all parents and carers of students in non-government schools in NSW. CCSP also further developed its relationship with Catholic school parents associations in the other states and territories in order to pursue closer collaboration
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Danielle Cronin, Bishop Anthony Fisher, Chairman of the Catholic Education Commission, and Edward.
The Secretariat of the CCSP was compromised of an Executive Director, Danielle Cronin, and a Communications and Development Officer, Sue Bull. Administration and finance support was provided by John Kitney, Andrew Madigora, Mei Jones, Veronica Lina and Jason Garrick (CECNSW). Additional staff members were employed in September, Linda McNeil and Cathie Renfrew.
Danielle Cronin Executive Director
Sue Bull Communications Officer
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CCSP SECRETARIAT
CCSP STATE COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Catherine Ible, CCSP Chairperson, Armidale Sharon Cooke, Chair ATSI Parents Committee, Armidale Donna Falzon, Broken Bay Tim Smith, Canberra Goulburn Nicholas Lambert, Lismore Bronwyn Melville, Maitland-Newcastle Anne-Maree Pletkan, Parramatta Neisha Licitra, Sydney Archdiocese Angela Wedesweiler, Wagga Wagga Trevor Kellam, Wollongong Anne-Maree Dwyer, Wilcannia Forbes Sue Boudakin, Congregational Schools
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ALTERNATE MEMBERS Narelle Burke, Armidale Robert Brady, Canberra Goulburn Janita Cullen, Lismore Lynn McKinnon, Parramatta Steve Caulfield, Sydney Archdiocese Lorraine Roche, Wagga Wagga Rebecca Hill, Wollongong
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EXECUTIVE MEMBERS Danielle Cronin, Executive Director CCSP Sue Bull, Communications Officer Cathie Renfrew, Broken Bay Carmel Hewitt, Broken Bay Paul Edgar, Lismore Linda McNeil, Maitland-Newcastle Mary Ryan, Sydney Archdiocese Kay Blundell, Wollongong
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COUNCIL MEETINGS 73rd Meeting, 23rd March, Sydney 74th Meeting, 22nd June, Sydney 75th Meeting, 10th August, Sydney (Special Meeting) 76th Meeting, 14th September, Sydney 77th Meeting and 18th AGM. 23rd November, Sydney
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COUNCIL AGENDA Gonski Review of Funding Work Health & Safety Legislation Cross-Sectoral PD Project NCEC Review School Attendance Laws NAPLAN National Parent Association Empowering Local Schools Project Royal Commission School Bus Safety Religious Faith Formation Project Biennial Conference Anne Henderson Master Class Students with Disabilities Bullying Staffing the Secretariat Diocesan programs and initiatives School Certificate / RoSA Australian Curriculum Aboriginal Education Rural Education NCEC Review
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REPRESENTATION NSW Catholic Education Commission CEC Public Policy Committee CEC Media and Strategy Working Group CEC VEAG Committee (CCSP Chair) CEC Audit and Risk CEC Sustainable Schools (CCSP Chair) Catholic Education and Social Welfare Committee National Catholic Education Commission NCEC Parent Committee (Chair) Communications Strategy Group NCEC Religious Education Committee NSW Quality Teaching Council (Joint Nominee) NSW Board of Studies (Joint Nominee) BSW BOS Primary Curriculum Committees NSW BOS Board Curriculum Committees Non-Government Schools Advisory Council Peer Support Australia Reference Group NSW Country Areas State Advisory Committee Schools Animal Care & Ethics Committee School Student Transport Scheme Appeals Panel Family School Partnership Bureau Research Advisory Group MCEECDYA Taskforce on Parental Engagement NSW Literacy & Numeracy Planning Group
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The Council also met regularly with NSW Minister for Education, the President of the Board of Studies and ACARA.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee was chaired by Mrs Sharon Cooke from the Armidale diocese.
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Committee Members for 2012 were:
• Sharon Cooke (Chair)
• Michelle Flanders
• Mary Atkinson
• Neisha Licitra
• Sharynne Freeman
• Tracey Walford
• Mary Senj
• Sid Eades
• Karan Taylor
• Kelly Humphrey
• Leona Oliver
• Kerry O’Callaghan
• Emma Peel
• Merindah Wilson
• Bettrina Rook
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COMMITTEES: ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PARENT COMMITTEE
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Danielle Cronin (Committee Executive Officer) and Catherine Ible (CCSP Chair) also attended meetings and provided practical support for the work of the committee.
Acknowledgement of Country
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The committee’s agenda included transition to kindergarten and high school, funding of boarding school places, Focus Schools, cultural awareness training, professional learning for school staff, gifted and special needs education, school funding, specific programs to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families, personalised learning plans.
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The committee revised and re-published its successful “Choosing a Catholic School for Your Child” booklet. The booklet is now in its third print-run. The booklet is made available to all Catholic schools. It is often used in enrolment packages, displayed in front offices of schools and provided to prior-to-school services and other community organisations. The committee also worked on an Acknowledgement of Country resource for schools to be published in 2013. The resource will include a poster and Acknowledgement cards. These will also be made available to all schools and other services.
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CCSP ANNUAL REPORT 2012
COMMITTEES: SPECIAL NEEDS WORKING GROUP CCSP Special Needs Working Group The CCSP’s special needs working group met throughout 2012, both electronically and face-to-face. The working group’s annual work plan included the provision of expert advice to the CCSP State Council on effective ways of supporting families with children with special needs. The group examined the feasibility of a survey for parents and a dedicated webpage on the CCSP’s main website. The group also considered the advice of members of the SCSEC Joint Working Group for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability on a regular basis. The Working Group Chair, Mrs Bronwyn Melville also attended the Brain Science in Education Day, presented by Dr Martha Burns, Neuroscientist and Speech Pathologist, from University in the USA.
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Working Group Members in 2012 were:
• Bronwyn Melville (MN)
• Pauline Bliim (BB)
• Narelle Burke (A)
• Peta Rourke (L)
• Kathleen Rangiawha (P)
• Anne-Maree Pletkan (P)
• Siobhan Farrell (MN)
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Significant Announcements: A Schools Disability Advisory Council was announced by the federal government to provide ongoing expert advice to government on how to provide more support and better services for students with disability. Minister for School Education Peter Garrett and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Senator Jan McLucas made the announcement in Sydney during a forum with 65 stakeholders from the disability and education sectors. The new advisory council will comprise peak representative organisations from the disability sector as well as academic experts.
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Other initiatives included:
• $200 million for More Support for Students with Disability initiative, with funds to be available to schools in 2013
• $220 million Helping Children With Autism initiative
• $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability program
• The development of a nationally consistent definition of disability, which will give Governments a better understanding of current and future needs in the education system; and
• The examination of better funding support through the Australian Government Review of School Funding, chaired by David Gonski
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SCSEEC Joint Working Group for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on school students with Disability:
The Joint Working Group is a National Working Group appointed by the State and Territory Ministers as well as representatives from the Independent Schools Council of Australia and the National Catholic Education Commission.
- In 2012 the Joint Working Group met on 13 occasions - 6 Face to Face meetings in Melbourne or Sydney and 7 teleconference meetings.
- In 2012 the NCEC SWD Network Group also met on 5 occasions – 2 Face to Face meetings and 3 teleconferences.
- In April 2012, the SCSEEC agreed to a trial in 2012 of a revised model for a nationally consistent collection of data on students with disability and the level of “reasonable adjustment” (according to the Disability Standards for Education 2005) that the students are being provided to help them participate in education on the same basis as other students.
- The 2012 trial tested the revised model in more than 200 schools across Australia, with the Australian, state and territory governments and the Catholic and independent education sectors working together to implement the trial. The aim of the 2012 Trial of data collection was to test the suitability of the model for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability for national implementation.
- The 2012 Trial Final Report found that the model was valid, robust and suitable, subject to minor refinement, for national implementation.
- The findings of the Final Report on the 2012 Trial fully endorsed the phased implementation of the nationally consistent collection of data in all schools in Australia between 2013 and 2015. The first data collection was determined to take place in selected schools in October 2013.
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The State Council and Secretariat of the CCSP have responsibility for articulating and monitoring the strategic intent of the organisation. This is the third year of the four year Strategic Plan developed by the Council in late 2009. BROAD GOALS OF THE COUNCIL
The broad goals of the Council are aligned to the Council’s mission statement: to provide leadership, advocacy and support to parents with children in Catholic schools.
Support Goals
• to provide effective methods of internal and external communication • to align CCSP strategies with those of its diocesan members • to assist parents to participate more fully in the Catholic life of their school • to promote strong links between families, schools and Church • to support member bodies in their political advocacy • to be a source of information, resources and expertise for member bodies and to other agencies
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Leadership Goals
• to assist in the development of strong diocesan parent bodies • to build/maintain the profile of the CCSP representatives and strengthen relationships with the Diocesan Bishops • to strengthen relationships with parent leaders and other parent associations • to maintain strong relationships with the media and maintain the profile of the CCSP as the peak voice for parents with children in Catholic schools • to identify opportunities to support parent leaders through activities such as mentoring and succession planning • to maintain an appropriately resourced organisation • to promote the importance of the diversity of culture, age, gender and ethnic backgrounds at all levels of parent leadership
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STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS BROAD GOALS 2010-13
Broad Goals
Advocacy Goals
• to promote the interests of Catholic education on the basis of Church teachings (with particular emphasis on parents/carers) • to provide an effective voice for parents at the state and national level and promote CCSP with relevant government agencies • to strengthen families and to promote homeschool-parish partnerships • to promote access and inclusive services for children and parent/carers • to foster understanding of and commitment to emerging issues which are important to the future of Catholic education
Mission Statement [Touch Stone]
[explicitly linked to Mission; responsive to changing environment & need; but remain fairly stable; constitute the on-going or foundational work of the Council; roll over from year to year]
Priority Areas Highly responsive to environment and current needs; may change from year to year; requires choosing some options over others
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Strategic Plan 2010-2013
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Strategic Plan 2010-2013
The outcome of this strategic plan should be an energised organisation, which is open, accessible, flexible and responsive to parents’ needs, as well as being effective, efficient, targeted and accountable.
CCSP Level 11, 133 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Ph:02 9390 5338 office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au
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The CCSP exists to provide leadership, advocacy and support for parents with children in Catholic schools in NSW
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STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS PRIORITY AREAS 2010-13 PRIORITY AREAS 2010-2013 -
In addition to the broad goals of the Council, the CCSP has identified six areas where it would place particular emphasis over the period 2010-2013. Five of those, outlined below, were prioritised in 2012. 1.EQUITY
Promote equitable access to Catholic schools and provision of services/support for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Indigenous students, students with disabilities, students with other learning needs including gifted students, for rural and isolated students and students from a language backgrounds other than English.
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ACTIONS IN 2010-13 PLAN
WHAT WE DID
Promote appropriate levels of funding and resources to support greater equity and access to a K-12 Catholic education for families.
Review of Funding
Promote appropriate levels of additional or supplementary funding to support the diverse special needs of some children and their families, including needs related to disability, isolation, rurality, health, social and emotional well-being, cultural background, Indigenous.
Raise the profile of special learning needs and disabilities in the public discourse and policy agenda.
Encourage Catholic schools to be welcoming of families from diverse backgrounds (cultural, social, economic). Promote a holistic model of schooling that supports diversity and social inclusion.
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Actively participated in joint advocacy around schools funding at state and national level
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Actively participated in the NSW CEC Public Policy Committee and NCEC Strategy Committee
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Disseminated the CCSP’s funding facts leaflets
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Produced newsletter snippets
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Developed and contributed to state and national submissions to the Review of Schools Funding (Gonski Review).
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Met regularly with the NSW Department of Education senior staff through the NGSAC and regular briefings established by the Minister
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Promoted new national funding website for parents: www.fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au
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Closely monitored policy developments nationally
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Participated in forums and stakeholder meetings
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Prepared submissions to Inquiries
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Produced a webpage as a resource for parents and carers
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Shared good practice through Partners4Learning, ParentNet, Website
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Developed relationships with community organisations
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Supported the Bridges to Higher Education Australian Research Grant
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Developed resources supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families including posters for schools, the ‘Choosing a Catholic School for Your Child’ booklet and acknowledgement of Country resources.
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Promoted suite of NSWIT PD Modules
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Continued the Joint Parent Project with ACU (pre-service and in-service PD)
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Worked with Family School Community Partnership Bureau Research Advisory Group
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Held Master Class
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Delivered lectures to undergraduate students
[Linked to: Priority Area 2: Family/ School/Community Partnerships] Promote appropriate pre-service training, graduate training, on-going professional develop for teachers, leaders and para-professionals working in schools with respect to working with diverse communities.
[Linked to: Priority Area 2: Family/ School/Community Partnerships]
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2. FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Enhance the CCSP’s position as a recognised leader in promoting meaningful partnerships between families, schools, parishes and the broader community.
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ACTIONS IN 2010-13 PLAN
WHAT WE DID
Promote the concept of Family School and Community Partnerships and help sustain the necessary cultural change
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Contributed to journals and other publications
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Conducted MasterClass (Anne Henderson)
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Collaborated with other Catholic jurisdictions (CEOM, QLD Federation of P&Fs)
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Re-writing of national tools with a Catholic schools perspective
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Ran professional development workshops in NSW and Interstate
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Worked towards 2013 Conference with PRC
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Promoted Partners4Learning and developed resources
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Presented at numerous conferences and other events
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3. CATHOLIC IDENTITY
Promote a strong Catholic identity within the CCSP and Catholic schools and enhance parents’ capacity to engage with the values, principles and religious dimensions of Catholic schools.
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ACTIONS IN 2010-13 PLAN
WHAT WE DID
Identify opportunities to support parents in their faith journey and understanding of Catholic values and principles and help them participate more fully in the Catholic life of the school
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Ensured that CCSP meetings and gatherings included opportunities for prayer and reflection and that symbols and traditions were evident
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Promoted the Year of Grace and Faith through CCSP communication channels
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Promoted the ‘Together At One Alter’ resource
Actively promote the holistic needs of children spiritual, emotional, academic and sense of connectedness (to family and broader community)
[Linked to: Priority Area 1: Equity and 2: Family School Partnerships]
Promote school choice and religious freedom
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Closely monitored legislation and parliament for challenges to school choice and religious freedom
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4. INFORMATION & RESEARCH
Identify, evaluate and disseminate information and research pertinent to parent engagement with schooling and promote the development of new Australian research in this area.
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ACTIONS IN 2010-13 PLAN
WHAT WE DID
Develop a strong communications plan that takes into account internal and external communication needs of the Council
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Developed a media strategy and policy
Hired a new Communications and Development Officer and commenced development of a stakeholder communications plan
Identify and highlight past and current research in the area of parent engagement and identify future trends
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Staff maintained high levels of professional reading
Worked cross-sectorally and interstate to develop and understand current work in Australian jurisdictions
Provided updates to stakeholders on emerging trends and research through ParentNet, the CCSP websites and Twitter Feed and Blog, ConnectingU newsletter, Partners4Learning resources
Participated in Partnership Bureau advisory committee on future research trends
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• Undertake, commission or collaborate on research projects and share with broader networks
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Agreed to participate in a consortium with 5 Universities and the NSW parent associations around a Commonwealth funded project looking at transition to university and access for low SES families
Worked with ACU on the Pre-Service and In-Service teacher PD modules
Participated on the Research Advisory Group which oversaw the development of the ARACY report
Promoted research outputs to our communities
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6. NATIONAL PARENT REPRESENTATION
Actively promote the development of a strong national Catholic parent voice and maintain collaborative partnerships with other national bodies and agencies.
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ACTIONS IN 2010-13 PLAN
WHAT WE DID
Representation on and support of the National Catholic Education Commission Parent Committee
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Maintained membership of the NCEC Parent Committee (two members and Independent Chair position)
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Contributed to NCEC Parent Committee workplan
Be active in national policy making
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Sought to inform the national agenda through our representation on the NCEC PC and in meetings and consultations with national government departments and agencies such as DEEWR, ACARA, AITSL
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Submissions to key national inquiries
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Membership of NCEC and associated other committees (in addition to PC)
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Liaison with the Chair of the NCEC and Australian Bishops Commission for Education
Submission to Australian Bishops
Maintained an open dialogue with other parent associations (Catholic and non-Catholic)
Contributed to NCEC Review
Explore the development of an independent national Catholic parent association taking account of the need for strong cross-sectoral partnerships
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CCSP SNAPSHOT SCHOOL FUNDNG: RESPONDING TO THE CUTS (NSW) Within 24 hours of the NSW Minister for Education informing the non-government sector of funding cuts, the CCSP launched a widespread and very successful communications campaign to raise parental awareness of the cuts and to educate members of parliament on the impact of funding cuts on the future quality and accessibility of Catholic schools. Parent communities all over NSW met with and/or wrote to their local MPs. The CCSP corresponded with all sitting members and sent all Liberal/National Party parliamentary members a poster (“What Will You Do?) reminding them that 2012 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Catholic schools’ “Goulburn Strike” and the beginning of the long journey towards state-aid and equitable funding. The CCSP partnered with the Catholic Education Commission and Dioceses in responding to the cuts by disseminating information on ways families could voice their concerns via petitions and other means. Members of CCSP’s Secretariat and State Council protested on Macquarie Street with principals and parents from the Parramatta Diocese. The CCSP also engaged with the media over the issue and was quoted by various media outlets. We also joined an historic coalition of government and non-government principal and parent bodies and the two teacher unions to lobby the Premier and Education Minister directly on behalf of all schools across NSW. CCSP was also invited to participate in a special CEC funding strategy task force. The work of of this committee is ongoing.
Protesters outside Parliament House
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“GONKSI” REVIEW OF FUNDING (NATIONAL) The Federal Government review of funding for schooling – referred to as ‘The Gonski Review” – continued to be the major focus of the CCSP’S political advocacy work in 2012. Over the course of the review the CCSP made several submissions and met with the review panel. All local advocacy and communications around the review aligned with the national strategy prepared by the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC). The CCSP was an active participant in the formulation of aspects of the Catholic sector response through its representation on the NCEC and its strategy group with Danielle Cronin. The CCSP’s central message was the need for a funding model that delivered funding fairness and certainty for all children irrespective of where they attended school.
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FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CCSP held its 3rd Annual Master Class for parent and school leaders. Once again the Master Class was over subscribed and a waiting list had to be established. The 2012 Master Class, “Parent and Community Engagement in Learning” was facilitated by Anne Henderson from the Annenberg Institute of School Reform in Washington DC. The CCSP’s Executive Director, Danielle Cronin, was invited to make two presentations to a National Symposium on Parental Engagement with Learning. The first showcased the new Strengthening Parent and Community Engagement in Learning Toolkit. The second presentation was a reflection on her time overseas as a Churchill Fellow looking at public policies to support engagement in the UK and USA and her sabbatical which took her to Canada and Harvard University. You can view videos of her presentations here: http://www.familyschool.org.au/index.php/what-we-do/events/past-curr/symposium-program/ Ms Cronin continued the 2011 partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD Victoria) to deliver Family School Partnership Forums across Victoria. In addition to those conducted in late 2011, she delivered a second series of forums in regional Victoria in 2012 reaching over 600 schools altogether. Ms Cronin was also invited to be a member of the National Family School Community Partnerships Bureau Research Advisory Group which oversaw the development of a significant research paper by Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. In late 2012, the Federal Education Minister Peter Garrett launched the paper (Parental Engagement in Learning and Schooling). Based on lessons from research, the paper presents a powerful and convincing argument for policy and practice that embeds parent engagement in children’s learning as an integral component of the Australia’s education reform agenda. The research paper can be downloaded here: http://www.familyschool.org.au/index.php/what-we-do/research/original-bureau-research/parentalengagement-learning-and-schooling-lessonsresearch/ In 2012, the CCSP was asked to lead the development of a second project under the National Partnerships. This project, funded under the National Partnership for Empowering Local Schools, will see the development of a resource to support school advisory boards. Cathie Renfrew from the Broken Bay diocese was seconded in late 2012 to the CCSP to develop the resource in partnership with Broken Bay and Armidale. The CCSP will maintain the resource alongside the Partners4Learning resource developed as part of the Teacher Quality National Partnership. Master Class, Campbelltown Catholic Club
Danielle Cronin, DEEWR and Bureau National Symposium, Canberra
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Minister Garrett launching the ‘Parent Engagement’ Paper, Glebe Public School
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CCSP ANNUAL REPORT 2012
CCSP SNAPSHOTS NATIONAL PARENT REPRESENTATION The CCSP continued its role on the National Catholic Education Commission’s Parent Committee and its Executive Director, Danielle Cronin, continued in her role as Chair. In August, CCSP also hosted a national meeting of Catholic state Parent Associations to discuss the topic of “An Autonomous National Catholic School Parent Voice”. There was unanimous agreement on the importance of such a voice, but less agreement on a way forward. The organisations in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory agreed to form a new national Catholic school parent organisation. In November 2012, a submission was sent to the Australian Catholic Bishops for their approval to use the name ‘Catholic’ in its title and to outline a process for progressing the new body.
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Implementation of NEW Australian Curriculum in NSW Catholic Schools K–10 Preparing for English, Mathematics, Science & History The Board of Studies anticipates that NSW K–10 syllabuses in English, Mathematics, Science and History for the Australian curriculum will be ready for publication in September 2012. Support materials to accompany the syllabuses will be published from September to December 2012. Teachers will be able to familiarise themselves with syllabuses and support materials throughout 2013. Implementation of the new syllabuses will begin from 2014. Education sectors have agreed on the following timeline for implementation. Kindergarten to Year 6
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The CCSP’s joint project with ACU and the other state parent associations (NSW Parents Council and the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations) to develop pre-Service and in-Service teacher professional development modules continued. Literature reviews were completed as were focus groups with parents.
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CCSP was also invited to present at numerous events and conferences: Australian Catholic Primary Principals Executive, CEO Sydney Early Childhood Conference, CEC Early Childhood Forum, Lismore Parent Assembly Conference, CEO, Melbourne, Wollongong CEO National Partnerships Forum and the Australian Council of State School Organisations Conference in Darwin. CCSP NSW/ACT * Executive Director, Danielle Cronin * E: office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au * Ph: (02) 9390 5338 W: www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au * W: www.partners4learning.edu.au * P: PO Box A960, Sydney South NSW 1235
EQUITY FOR RURAL & REMOTE STUDENTS CCSP Chair, Catherine Ible continued her membership of The School Bus Safety Community Advisory Committee established in 2011 by the New South Wales Minister for Transport, the Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP and the Minister for Roads and Ports, the Hon Duncan Gay MLC. The Committee was comprised of representatives from parent organisations across the Government, Catholic and independent schools sectors; the Belt Up for Safety Action Group; an emergency department doctor; BusNSW; the Country Mayors Association; the NRMA; Transport for NSW (TfNSW); and Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). The purpose of the Committee was to inquire into and report on issues relating to the safe transportation of children in rural and regional NSW. Their terms were to: • • •
assess the status of school bus safety in rural and regional NSW; consider the full range of school bus safety measures, with reference to national and international experience; and recommend the most effective ways to make school bus travel as safe as possible.
The committee met nine times in 2011 and 2012 with regional public meetings in Coffs Harbour, Albury and Wagga Wagga. The committee arrived at 35 recommendations which were submitted to the Minister on 21 October.
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CCSP ANNUAL REPORT 2012
CCSP FINANCIAL REPORT The Council of Catholic School Parents [NSW & ACT] is an incorporated body under the Roman Catholic Church Communities’ Lands Act 1942 No. 23. The financial report was authorised for issue by the State Council on 24 MAY 2012.
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Operating Revenue
Revenue Affiliation Fees Other Income
Affiliation fees
$312,973
Other Income
(including NSW Government grant Interest, other income
$186,494
Total
$499,467
Operating Expenditure Staff Costs
$223,641
Office Services
$40,020
Travel
$67,012
Information Technology
$8,343
Administration
$17,272
Total
$356,288
Surplus from Operations (before capital) Surplus *Note surplus includes extraordinary income of $80K to fund an additional staff member. Staff member not hired until September 2012.
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$143,179
Expenditure Staff Costs Other Expenses
CCSP OUR SCHOOLS Armidale Diocese
St Patrick's School, LITHGOW
Holy Trinity School, INVERELL
St Philomena's School, BATHURST
McCarthy Catholic College, TAMWORTH
St Pius X Primary School, DUBBO WEST
O'Connor Catholic College, ARMIDALE
St Raphael's Catholic School, COWRA
Sacred Heart School, BOGGABRI
The Assumption School, BATHURST
St Edward's Primary School, TAMWORTH
St Francis Xavier's School, NARRABRI
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Broken Bay Diocese
St Joseph's School, BARRABA
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, ST IVES
St Joseph's School, GLEN INNES
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, KINCUMBER
St Joseph's School, MUNGINDI
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, LINDFIELD
St Joseph's School, QUIRINDI
MacKillop Catholic College, WARNERVALE
St Joseph's School, TENTERFIELD
Maria Regina Catholic Primary School, AVALON BEACH
St Joseph's School, URALLA
Mater Maria Catholic College, WARRIEWOOD
St Joseph's School, WALGETT
Mercy Catholic College, CHATSWOOD
St Joseph's School, WARIALDA
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School, EPPING
St Joseph's School, WEE WAA
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School, CHATSWOOD
St Joseph's School, WEST TAMWORTH
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, FORESTVILLE
St Mary of the Angels Primary School, GUYRA
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School, WEST PYMBLE
St Mary's College, GUNNEDAH
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, SHELLY BEACH
St Mary's Primary School, ARMIDALE
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, WAITARA
St Michael's School, MANILLA
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, WYOMING
St Nicholas' Primary School, TAMWORTH
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, TERRIGAL
St Patrick's School, WALCHA
Prouille Catholic Primary School, WAHROONGA
St Philomena's School, MOREE
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, MONA VALE
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Sacred Heart Catholic School, PYMBLE
Bathurst Diocese
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, , BEROWRA HEIGHTS
Al Hallows School, GULGONG
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, , LAKE MUNMORAH
Cathedral School, BATHURST
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, BALGOWLAH
Holy Family School, KELSO
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, WYONG
James Sheahan Catholic High School, ORANGE
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, CARLINGFORD
La Salle Academy, LITHGOW
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, TUMBI UMBI
MacKillop College, BATHURST
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School, NARRAWEENA
Sacred Heart Infants School, ORANGE
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, FRESHWATER
Sacred Heart Primary School, COOLAH
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, WOY WOY SOUTH
St Brigid's Primary School, COONAMBLE
St Joseph's Catholic College, GOSFORD EAST
St Columba's School, YEOVAL
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, NARRABEEN
St Edward's School, CANOWINDRA
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School, DEE WHY
St John's College, DUBBO EAST
St Kieran's Catholic Primary School, MANLY VALE
St John's Primary School, DUBBO
St Leo's Catholic College, WAHROONGA
St John's School, BARADINE
St Martin's Catholic Primary School, DAVIDSON
St Joseph's Catholic School, EUGOWRA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, MANLY
St Joseph's Catholic School, OBERON
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, NORAVILLE
St Joseph's Primary School, BLAYNEY
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, ASQUITH
St Joseph's Primary School, ORANGE
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, GOSFORD EAST
St Joseph's School, GILGANDRA
St Paul's Catholic College, MANLY
St Joseph's School, MANILDRA
St Peter's Catholic College, TUGGERAH
St Joseph's School, MOLONG
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, NORTHBRIDGE
St Joseph's School, PORTLAND
St Rose Catholic Primary School, COLLAROY PLATEAU
St Laurence's Primary School, DUBBO
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, WILLOUGHBY
St Xavier's School, GUNNEDAH
St Lawrence's Primary School, COONABARABRAN
St Mary's Catholic School, WELLINGTON
St Agatha's Catholic Primary School, PENNANT HILLS
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Canberra Goulburn Diocese
St Mary's Primary School, DUBBO
Carroll College, BROULEE
St Mary's Primary School, ORANGE
Hennessy Catholic College, YOUNG
St Matthew's Catholic School, MUDGEE
Lumen Christi Catholic College, PAMBULA BEACH
McAuley Catholic Central School, TUMUT
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Mount Carmel Central School, YASS
Trinity Catholic College, LISMORE
Sacred Heart School, COOTAMUNDRA
Waverley College, WAVERLEY
Saints Peter and Paul Primary School, GOULBURN
St Anne's Central School, TEMORA
Lismore Diocese
St Bede's School, BRAIDWOOD
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, SKENNARS HEAD
St Bernard's Primary School, Batemans Bay
John Paul College, COFFS HARBOUR
BATEHAVEN
MacKillop Senior College, PORT MACQUARIE
St Francis Xavier Primary School, LAKE CARGELLIGO
Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell, TOORMINA
St Gregory's Primary School, QUEANBEYAN
McAuley Catholic College, CLARENZA VIA GRAFTON
St Joseph's Primary School, GOULBURN
Mount St John Primary School, DORRIGO
St Joseph's School, ADELONG
Mount St Patrick College, MURWILLUMBAH
St Joseph's School, BOMBALA
Mount St Patrick Primary School, MURWILLUMBAH
St Joseph's School, BOOROWA
Newman Senior Technical College, PORT MACQUARIE
St Joseph's School, EDEN
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School, LISMORE SOUTH
St Joseph's School, GRENFELL
Our Lady of Lourdes Infants School, EAST LISMORE
St Mary's Primary School, YOUNG
St Agnes' Primary School, PORT MACQUARIE
St Mary's School, BATLOW
St Anthony's Primary School, KINGSCLIFF
St Mary's School, CROOKWELL
St Augustine's Primary School, COFFS HARBOUR
St Mary's School, MORUYA
St Brigid's Primary School, KYOGLE
St Mary's War Memorial School, WEST WYALONG
St Carthage's Primary School, LISMORE
St Patrick's Parish School, COOMA
St Finbarr's Primary School, BYRON BAY
St Patrick's Primary School, BEGA
St Francis Xavier Primary School, WOOLGOOLGA
St Patrick's School, GUNDAGAI
St Francis Xavier's Primary School, BALLINA
Trinity Catholic College, GOULBURN
St James' Primary School, BANORA POINT
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Trinity Catholic Primary School, MURRUMBURRAH
St James' Primary School, YAMBA
St John's College, WOODLAWN
Congregational Schools
St John's Primary School, MULLUMBIMBY
Boys' Town School, ENGADINE
St Joseph's College, BANORA POINT
Brigidine College St Ives, ST IVES
St Joseph's Primary School, ALSTONVILLE
Chevalier College, BURRADOO
St Joseph's Primary School, CORAKI
Christian Brothers' High School, LEWISHAM
St Joseph's Primary School, LAURIETON
Edmund Rice College, WEST WOLLONGONG
St Joseph's Primary School, MACLEAN
Holy Saviour School, GREENACRE
St Joseph's Primary School, PORT MACQUARIE
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, ROSE BAY
St Joseph's Primary School, SOUTH GRAFTON
Loreto, KIRRIBILLI
St Joseph's Primary School, SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH
Loreto, NORMANHURST
St Joseph's Primary School, TWEED HEADS
Mater Dei School, CAMDEN
St Joseph's Primary School, WAUCHOPE
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, NORTH SYDNEY
St Joseph's Primary School, WEST KEMPSEY
Mount St Benedict College, PENNANT HILLS
St Joseph's Primary School, WOODBURN
Mount St Joseph Milperra, MILPERRA
St Joseph's Regional College, PORT MACQUARIE
Oakhill College, CASTLE HILL
St Mary's Catholic College, CASINO
Our Lady of Lebanon College, HARRIS PARK
St Mary's Primary School, BELLINGEN
Our Lady of Mercy College , PARRAMATTA
St Mary's Primary School, BOWRAVILLE
Red Bend Catholic College, FORBES
St Mary's Primary School, CASINO
Rosebank College, FIVE DOCK
St Mary's Primary School, GRAFTON
Santa Sabina College, STRATHFIELD
St Patrick's Primary School, MACKSVILLE
St Aloysius' College, MILSONS POINT
St Paul's College, WEST KEMPSEY
St Augustine's College, BROOKVALE
St Paul's High School, PORT MACQUARIE
St Charbel's College, PUNCHBOWL
St Peter's Primary School, PORT MACQUARIE
St Clare's College, WAVERLEY
Xavier Catholic College, SKENNARS HEAD
St Dominic's College, KINGSWOOD
St Edmund's School, WAHROONGA
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Maitland-Newcastle Diocese
St Edward's College, GOSFORD
All Saints College, MAITLAND
St Gabriel's School for Hearing Impaired Children, CASTLE HILL
Corpus Christi Primary School, WARATAH
St Gregory's College, CAMPBELLTOWN
Holy Cross Primary School, GLENDALE
St Ignatius' College, LANE COVE
Holy Family Primary School, MEREWETHER BEACH
St Joseph's College, HUNTERS HILL
Holy Name Primary School, FORSTER
St Lucy's School, WAHROONGA
Holy Spirit Infants School, ABERMAIN
St Maroun's College, DULWICH HILL
Holy Spirit Primary School, KURRI KURRI
St Mary Star of the Sea College, WOLLONGONG
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, TARRO
St Patrick's College, CAMPBELLTOWN
Our Lady of Victories Primary School, SHORTLAND
St Patrick's College, STRATHFIELD
San Clemente High School, MAYFIELD
St Paul's International College, MOSS VALE
St Benedict's Primary School, EDGEWORTH
St Pius X College, CHATSWOOD
St Brigid's Primary School, BRANXTON
St Scholastica's College, GLEBE POINT
St Brigid's Primary School, RAYMOND TERRACE
St Stanislaus College, BATHURST
St Catherine's Catholic College, SINGLETON
St Vincent's College, POTTS POINT
St Clare's High School, TAREE
Stella Maris College, MANLY
St Columban's Primary School, MAYFIELD
The John Berne School, LEWISHAM
St Columba's Primary School, ADAMSTOWN
St Dominic's Centre For Hearing Impaired Children, MAYFIELD
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, KELLYVILLE
St Francis Xavier's College, HAMILTON
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, ST MARYS
St Francis Xavier's Primary School, BELMONT
Our Lady of the Way Primary School, EMU PLAINS
St James' Primary School, KOTARA SOUTH
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, GREYSTANES
St James' Primary School, MUSWELLBROOK
Parramatta Marist High School, WESTMEAD
St John the Baptist Primary School, MAITLAND
Patrician Brothers' College, BLACKTOWN
St John Vianney's Primary School, MORISSET
Sacred Heart Primary School, MT DRUITT SOUTH
St John's Primary School, LAMBTON
Sacred Heart Primary School ,WESTMEAD
St Joseph's High School Aberdeen, ABERDEEN
St Agnes Catholic High School, ROOTY HILL
St Joseph's Primary School, BULAHDELAH
St Aidan's Primary School, ROOTY HILL
St Joseph's Primary School, CHARLESTOWN
St Andrews College, MARAYONG
St Joseph's Primary School, DENMAN
St Andrew's Primary School, MARAYONG
St Joseph's Primary School, DUNGOG
St Angela's Primary School, CASTLE HILL
St Joseph's Primary School, EAST MAITLAND
St Anthony's Primary School, GIRRAWEEN
St Joseph's Primary School, GLOUCESTER
St Bernadette's Primary School, CASTLE HILL
St Joseph's Primary School, KILABEN BAY
St Bernadette's Primary School, DUNDAS VALLEY
St Joseph's Primary School, MEREWETHER
St Bernadette's Primary School, LALOR PARK
St Joseph's Primary School, MERRIWA
St Canice's Primary School, KATOOMBA
St Joseph's Primary School, TAREE
St Clare's Catholic High School, HASSALL GROVE
St Joseph's Primary School, WINGHAM
St Columba's High School, SPRINGWOOD
St Kevin's Primary School, CARDIFF
St Finbar's Primary School, GLENBROOK
St Mary's High School, GATESHEAD
St Francis of Assisi Primary School, GLENDENNING
St Mary's Infants School, GRETA
St John Vianney's Primary School, DOONSIDE
St Mary's Primary School, SCONE
St John's Primary School, RIVERSTONE
St Mary's Primary School, WARNERS BAY
St Joseph's Primary School, KINGSWOOD
St Michael's Primary School, NELSON BAY
St Joseph's Primary School, SCHOFIELDS
St Patrick's Primary School, CESSNOCK
St Madeleine's Primary School, KENTHURST
St Patrick's Primary School, LOCHINVAR
St Margaret Mary's Primary School, MERRYLANDS
St Patrick's Primary School, SWANSEA
St Mark's Catholic College, STANHOPE GARDENS
St Patrick's Primary School, WALLSEND
St Mary's Primary School, RYDALMERE
St Paul's High School, BOORAGUL
St Matthew's Primary School, WINDSOR
St Paul's Primary School, GATESHEAD
St Michael's Primary School, BAULKHAM HILLS
St Paul's Primary School, RUTHERFORD
St Michael's Primary School, BLACKTOWN SOUTH
St Peter's Primary School, STOCKTON
St Monica's Primary School, NORTH PARRAMATTA
St Pius X High School, ADAMSTOWN
St Monica's Primary School, RICHMOND
St Pius X Primary School, WINDALE
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, PENRITH
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St Oliver's Primary School, HARRIS PARK
Parramatta Diocese
St Patrick's Primary School, BLACKTOWN
Bede Polding College, SOUTH WINDSOR
St Patrick's Primary School, GUILDFORD
Bethany Catholic Primary School, GLENMORE PARK
St Patrick's Primary School, PARRAMATTA
Caroline Chisholm College, GLENMORE PARK
St Paul the Apostle Primary School, WINSTON HILLS
Catherine McAuley, WESTMEAD
St Paul's Catholic College, GREYSTANES
Cerdon College, MERRYLANDS
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, SPRINGWOOD
Chisholm Catholic Primary School, BLIGH PARK
Terra Sancta College, SCHOFIELDS
Christ the King Primary School, NORTH ROCKS
Trinity Catholic Primary School, KEMPS CREEK
Corpus Christi Primary School, CRANEBROOK
Xavier College, LLANDILO
St Therese's Primary School, NEW LAMBTON
Delany College, GRANVILLE
St Patrick's Marist College, DUNDAS
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Emmaus Catholic College, KEMPS CREEK
Archdiocese of Sydney
Gilroy Catholic College, CASTLE HILL
All Hallows Primary School, FIVE DOCK
Good Shepherd Primary School, PLUMPTON
All Saints Catholic Boys College, LIVERPOOL
Holy Cross Primary School, GLENWOOD
All Saints Catholic Girls College, LIVERPOOL
Holy Family Primary School, EMERTON
All Saints Catholic Primary School, LIVERPOOL
Holy Family Primary School, GRANVILLE EAST
All Saints Catholic Senior College, CASULA
Holy Family Primary School, LUDDENHAM
Aquinas College, MENAI
Holy Spirit Primary School, ST CLAIR
Bethany College, HURSTVILLE
Holy Trinity Primary School, GRANVILLE
Bethlehem College, ASHFIELD
John XXIII Catholic Primary School, STANHOPE GARDENS
Blessed Sacrament School, CLIFTON GARDENS
Loyola Senior High School, MOUNT DRUITT
Brigidine College Randwick, RANDWICK
Marian Catholic College, KENTHURST
Casimir Catholic College, MARRICKVILLE
Mary Immaculate Primary School, QUAKERS HILL
Christ the King School, YAGOONA
Mary Mackillop Primary School, SOUTH PENRITH
Clancy Catholic College, WEST HOXTON
McCarthy Catholic College, EMU PLAINS
De La Salle College, ASHFIELD
Nagle College, BLACKTOWN SOUTH
De La Salle College, CARINGBAH
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, BAULKHAM HILLS
De La Salle College, CRONULLA
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, SEVEN HILLS
De La Salle College, REVESBY HEIGHTS
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School, WENTWORTHVILLE
Domremy College, FIVE DOCK
Our Lady of the Angels Primary School, KELLYVILLE
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School, BALMAIN
Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School, LAWSON
Freeman Catholic College, BONNYRIGG
Galilee Catholic Primary School, BONDI BEACH
St Francis' School, PADDINGTON
Good Samaritan Catholic College, HINCHINBROOK
St Francis Xavier's Primary School, CROYDON PARK
Good Shepherd Primary School, HOXTON PARK
St Francis Xavier's School, ARNCLIFFE
Holy Cross College, RYDE
St Francis Xavier's School, LURNEA
Holy Cross Primary School, WOOLLAHRA
St Gabriel's School, BEXLEY
Holy Family Primary School, MENAI
St Gertrude's Primary School, SMITHFIELD
Holy Innocents Primary School, CROYDON
St James' Primary School, GLEBE
Holy Spirit College, LAKEMBA
St Jerome's School, PUNCHBOWL
Holy Spirit Primary School, CARNES HILL
St Joachim's Primary School, LIDCOMBE
Holy Spirit School, NORTH RYDE
St Joan Of Arc School, HABERFIELD
Immaculate Heart of Mary School, SEFTON
St John Bosco College, ENGADINE
John the Baptist Primary School, BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS
St John Bosco Primary School, ENGADINE
La Salle Catholic College, BANKSTOWN
St John Vianney's School, GREENACRE
Marcellin College, RANDWICK
St John's Primary School, AUBURN
Marion Primary School, HORSLEY PARK
St Joseph the Worker School, AUBURN
Marist College, EASTWOOD
St Joseph's Primary School, BELMORE
Marist College, MAROUBRA
St Joseph's Primary School, COMO
Marist College Kogarah, BEXLEY
St Joseph's Primary School, ENFIELD
Marist College North Shore, NORTH SYDNEY
St Joseph's Primary School, MOOREBANK
Marist College Penshurst, MORTDALE
St Joseph's Primary School, OATLEY
Marist Sisters' College, WOOLWICH
St Joseph's Primary School, RIVERWOOD
Mary Immaculate Primary School, BOSSLEY PARK
St Joseph's School, ROCKDALE
Mary MacKillop College, WAKELEY
St Kevin's School, EASTWOOD
Mater Dei School, BLAKEHURST
St Luke's School, REVESBY
McAuley Primary School, ROSE BAY
St Margaret Mary's School, RANDWICK NORTH
Our Lady of Fatima School, CARINGBAH
St Mark's Primary School, DRUMMOYNE
Our Lady of Fatima School, KINGSGROVE
St Martha's School, STRATHFIELD
Our Lady of Lourdes School, EARLWOOD
St Mary and St Joseph Primary School, MAROUBRA
Our Lady of Mercy College Burraneer, CRONULLA
St Mary's Cathedral College, SYDNEY
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School, WATERLOO
St Mary's Preparatory School, NORTH SYDNEY
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, BONNYRIGG
St Mary's Primary School, CONCORD
Our Lady of the Annunciation School, MAROUBRA
St Mary's Primary School, GEORGES HALL
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, FAIRFIELD
St Mary's School, ERSKINEVILLE
Our Lady of the Rosary School, KENSINGTON
St Mary's Star of the Sea Primary School, HURSTVILLE
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, KENSINGTON
St Mel's Primary School, CAMPSIE
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, RANDWICK
St Michael's School, BELFIELD
Our Lady Queen of Peace School, GLADESVILLE
St Michael's School, DACEYVILLE
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, MIRANDA
St Michael's School, LANE COVE
Patrician Brothers' College, FAIRFIELD
St Michael's School, MEADOWBANK
Regina Coeli School, BEVERLY HILLS
St Michael's School, STANMORE
Sacred Heart School, CABRAMATTA
St Patrick's College, SUTHERLAND
Sacred Heart School, MOSMAN
St Patrick's Primary School, KOGARAH
Sacred Heart School, VILLAWOOD
St Patrick's Primary School, SUMMER HILL
Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College, BURWOOD
St Patrick's Primary School, SUTHERLAND
St Agnes' School, MATRAVILLE
St Paul of the Cross School, DULWICH HILL
St Aidan's Primary School, MAROUBRA JUNCTION
St Peter Chanel Primary School, REGENTS PARK
St Aloysius' Primary School, CRONULLA
St Pius School, ENMORE
St Ambrose' Primary School, CONCORD WEST
St Raphael's Primary School, SOUTH HURSTVILLE
St Andrew's School, MALABAR
St Therese Primary School, PADSTOW
St Anne's School, STRATHFIELD SOUTH
St Therese' Primary School, DENISTONE
St Anthony's School, CLOVELLY
St Therese School, SADLEIR
St Anthony's School, MARSFIELD
St Therese' School, LAKEMBA
St Bernard's School, BOTANY
St Therese's School, MASCOT
St Brendan's School, ANNANDALE
St Thomas More's School, BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS
St Brendan's School, BANKSTOWN
St Ursula's College, KINGSGROVE
St Brigid's Primary School, COOGEE
St Vincent's School, ASHFIELD
St Brigid's Primary School, MARRICKVILLE
Trinity Catholic College, AUBURN
St Catherine Laboure School, GYMEA
Villa Maria Primary School, HUNTERS HILL
St Catherine of Siena Primary School, PRESTONS
St Charles' Primary School, RYDE
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Wagga Wagga Diocese
St Charles' School, WAVERLEY
All Saints Primary School, TUMBARUMBA
St Christopher's Primary School, HOLSWORTHY
Henschke Primary School, WAGGA WAGGA
St Christopher's School, PANANIA
Holy Spirit Primary School, LAVINGTON
St Columba's School, LEICHHARDT NORTH
Holy Trinity West Wagga, ASHMONT
St Declan's Primary School, PENSHURST
Kildare Catholic College, WAGGA WAGGA
St Felix's Primary School, BANKSTOWN
Marian Catholic College, GRIFFITH
St Fiacre's School, LEICHHARDT
Mater Dei Catholic College, WAGGA WAGGA
St Finbar's School, SANS SOUCI
Mater Dei Catholic School, WAGGA WAGGA
St Francis de Sales School, WOOLOOWARE
Sacred Heart Primary School, KOORINGAL
Sacred Heart Primary School, TOCUMWAL
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, MILTON
St Anne's Primary School, LAVINGTON
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, MITTAGONG
St Brendan's Primary School, GANMAIN
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, NOWRA
St Columba's School, BERRIGAN
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, THIRROUL
St Francis De Sales College, LEETON
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, , PORT KEMBLA
St Francis Xavier Primary School, URANA
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, ALBION PARK
St Joseph's Primary School, CULCAIRN
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, CAMDEN
St Joseph's Primary School, FINLEY
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, MOSS VALE
St Joseph's Primary School, JUNEE
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, UNANDERRA
St Joseph's Primary School, LEETON
St Therese's Catholic Primary School, WEST WOLLONGONG
St Joseph's Primary School, LOCKHART
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, BOWRAL
St Joseph's Primary School, WAGGA WAGGA
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, CAMPBELLTOWN
St Joseph's School, JERILDERIE
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, SHELLHARBOUR
St Joseph's School, NARRANDERA
St Mary's School, COROWA
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St Mary's School, YOOGALI
St Michael's Primary School, COOLAMON
St Patrick's Parish School, ALBURY
St Patrick's Primary School, HOLBROOK
St Patrick's School, GRIFFITH
St Peter's Primary School, COLEAMBALLY
St Therese's Primary School, YENDA
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Xavier High School, ALBURY
Wilcannia Forbes Diocese
Holy Family Primary School, PARKES
Sacred Heart Parish Primary School, BROKEN HILL
St Augustine's Parish Primary School, NARROMINE
St Ignatius' Primary School, BOURKE
St John's Primary School, COBAR
St John's Primary School, TRANGIE
St Joseph's Primary School, BALRANALD
St Joseph's Primary School, CONDOBOLIN
St Joseph's Primary School, HILLSTON
St Joseph's Primary School, NYNGAN
St Joseph's Primary School, PEAK HILL
St Laurence's Primary School, FORBES
St Mary's Primary School, HAY
St Mary's Primary School, WARREN
St Michael's Primary School, DENILIQUIN
St Patrick's Primary School, BREWARRINA
St Patrick's Primary School, TRUNDLE
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St Therese's Community Primary School, WILCANNIA
Wollongong Diocese
Corpus Christi Catholic High School, OAK FLATS
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, HELENSBURGH
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, INGLEBURN
Holy Spirit College, BELLAMBI
John Therry Catholic High School, ROSEMEADOW
Magdalene Catholic High School, NARELLAN
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, EAGLE VALE
Mount Carmel Catholic High School, VARROVILLE
Nazareth Catholic Primary School, SHELLHARBOUR
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School, ROSEMEADOW
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, KIAMA
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, PICTON
St Benedict's Catholic College, VARROVILLE
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, GWYNNEVILLE
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, NARELLAN VALE
St Columbkille's Catholic Primary School, CORRIMAL
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, WARRAWONG
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School, WOLLONGONG EAST
St John The Evangelist Catholic High School, NOWRA
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School, CAMPBELLTOWN
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, FAIRY MEADOW
St John's Catholic Primary School, DAPTO
St Joseph's Catholic High School, ALBION PARK
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BULLI
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