Catholic Education Week

A time to come together

During Catholic Education Week, the schools of Columba Bunyip, St James Nar Nar Goon and St John’s Koo Wee Rup came together as schools in partnership to celebrate in several different ways. In 2024, we began what is sure to be a staunch tradition by celebrating Mass at each other’s schools with different year levels attending at each school.  This year, as “Pilgrim’s of Hope”, we continued this.

The staff of the three schools also joined together for a day of professional learning, focusing on Inclusive Education.  We were fortunate to be supported by allied health professionals and also staff from the Diocese of Sale Learning and Teaching Team.  It was a day of deep learning within a community of learners all focused on one, united goal- providing high quality Catholic Education for all students in our schools.

As a Diocese, we have 39 Primary Schools and 5 secondary schools, stretching from Cranbourne and Narre Warren to Orbost in the east.  Every one of these schools was represented at St Francis Xavier Beaconsfield as we collectively celebrated love, hope and peace within our communities.  It was a wonderful opportunity for our schools to come together and celebrate our Diocese and the uniqueness of all our schools.

Our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale are vibrant and inclusive communities where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. You are always warmly invited to visit them as the superior choice for your child’s education.