Catholic Education Western Australia

Congratulations to Bunbury Catholic College science teacher Annabel Kanakis who has been recognised as a finalist in the 2024 Premier’s Science Awards. https://lnkd.in/ghn6z2tp  Annabel said: “I am very proud to be a finalist as it represents recognition and acknowledgement at a community level for the 39 years I have spent devoting my life to science and STEM education. Professionally it represents value for what I do and have accomplished with my students, and also provides encouragement for other teachers to further their interest in STEM education. It provides further motivation to continue to inspire young people to achieve to their potential and to encourage them to study and pursue a career in STEM. “STEM is crucial for Australia’s future as it drives innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness. By investing in STEM education and research, Australia enhances its ability to address complex challenges such as climate change, cybersecurity, and healthcare, while fostering a skilled workforce that can thrive in a rapidly evolving job market. Embracing STEM helps ensure a prosperous and resilient future for our future generations. “The STEM program at BCC demonstrates the enormous array of possibilities for students who are interested in pursuing study and careers that involve STEM. They are encouraged to problem solve and think critically with empathy and communicate and work collaboratively to achieve a common goal. The project work that we do, and the activities and competitions that the students are involved in provide these opportunities. By being a passionate educator and mentor, students realise the purpose and pleasure of studying areas of learning being modelled.”

St Joseph’s School in Waroona will host a ‘STEMathon’ for people in the Peel and South West regions on Wednesday 14 August. The STEMathon is one of only five projects in Western Australia to be awarded a National Science Week grant in 2024. Congratulations to St Joseph’s School and particularly STEM and Extension Teacher, Sharni Silvestri for your dedication and commitment to excellence which has led to this achievement. #ScienceWeek #STEM

1 in 5 WA school children attend a Catholic school, and in 7 locations in the Kimberley CEWA is the sole education provider. We’re calling on WA’s political parties to put children first by providing more equitable funding for Catholic schools. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gQeJA9_8

QCE Awards 2024 – Nominations close on Friday 16 August! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g3jACAKA Do you know a school that should enter the 2024 QCE Awards? There’s still time for schools to submit their nominations for the 2024 Quality Catholic Education (QCE) Awards. Schools can nominate across the four categories that are informed by the four Pillars of Strategic Directions and Quality Catholic Education: 🟣 Catholic Identity 🔵 Education 🟢 Community 🟠 Stewardship Get nominating!

The partnership between Catholic schools and state governments is vital to ensuring parents continue to benefit from school choice. Catholic schools in WA save taxpayers hundreds of millions annually. However, unlike in other states, WA’s Catholic schools don’t receive capital grant funding. Time for this to change. That’s why we're calling on WA’s political parties to put students first by offering fair funding to our schools. https://lnkd.in/gQeJA9_8 ⤵️

Catholic schools give parents the choice of a quality, affordable education, regardless of their individual financial situation, background, abilities, faith or culture. 1 in 5 WA school children attend a Catholic school yet, unlike in other states, the State Government does not provide capital grant funding to our schools. Find out more https://lnkd.in/gQeJA9_8

Did you know that, unlike in other states, Catholic schools in WA don’t get State Government capital funding? https://lnkd.in/gQeJA9_8

Today we are calling on the state’s political parties to commit to providing state capital funding for Catholic schools. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gQeJA9_8

This year CEWA will host four STEM showcases, an important part of students learning more about STEM. Through STEM, students develop key skills in areas including problem solving, creativity, critical analysis, teamwork, independent thinking, communication, and digital literacy.

Last week CEWA hosted the latest meeting of the National Education Digital Leadership Advisory Group (NEDAG). NEDAG is a group of technology leaders spanning Government, Catholic, and Independent school systems from across the country. Over two days the group discussed topics as diverse as artificial intelligence, digitisation of regulatory authority functions, and cybersecurity. Tony Panetta, CEWA’s Chief Technology Officer said: “It is a privilege to be hosting thought leaders, stakeholders, and experts from across the country to address key issues and advancements in deploying digital technologies in education. “These meetings are an important part of fostering collaboration and information sharing among ICT leaders, including around key issues like AI in Education and Cyber Safety. It means our leaders stay updated on national initiatives, gain insights from vendors, and ensure the Catholic voice is heard and included.”