A Crossroads in Catholic Education

Australian Catholic education has undergone significant change over the past forty years. While the various transitions have been relatively smooth, substantial and daring challenges remain.

Music Matters – Episode 2

The truths of heaven – Why Music matters in a Catholic School

Why music matters

In any school there are many reasons why music matters. Numerous studies over the years have demonstrated that engagement with music can have such various and diverse positive effects as building a sense of community, improving memory, enhancing performance on cognitive tasks, allowing for improved mental health, and even strengthening the immune system!

Truth, Beauty, Goodness

In the second of three articles by Dr. Gerard O’Shea we look at more of the characteristics of what should define a genuine Catholic school. Knowing these attributes helps us to reflect more deeply on what it is we are actually doing in the great adventure of Catholic education.