Media Releases

Catholic schools, fee support and ongoing education delivery – June 1, 2020

Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) is committed to supporting school families experiencing financial stress and guaranteeing enrolment of students despite the financial situation of their families.

Catholic education and return to classroom teaching in Term Two – May 14, 2020

Catholic schools across Western Australia today advised parents that classroom teaching for all students will recommence from Monday, 18 May.
This decision follows a comprehensive school readiness review by CEWA earlier this week, and aligns with the WA Government’s advice for public schools, as well as the latest information from the WA Chief Medical Officer and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee.
Students who are immune-compromised, or otherwise considered at-risk, will be supported by their school to continue learning from home.

First day attendance rates at Catholic schools – April 30, 2020

As Term Two began for 76,000 students in Catholic schools across Western Australia, teachers and students alike were excited to get teaching and learning underway.

Catholic Education supports opening of schools and parental choice – April 23, 2020

Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Executive Director, Dr Debra Sayce confirms that Catholic schools will open for Term 2 on Wednesday 29 April:
“Every child who attends a Catholic school in the coming days (at home or at school) will receive equitable access to engaging teaching and learning opportunities, and attentive pastoral care.

Catholic schools in Term Two – April 22, 2020

In line with recent announcements from the WA Premier and Minister for Education, there will be a soft start for Term Two for Catholic schools in Western Australia.
From Wednesday, 29 April, Catholic schools and colleges will be open, signalling the start of a phased approach to a return to normal operation.

CEWA schools switch to remote learning – March 26, 2020

In line with the latest education announcements by the State government, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) is advising parents with children in all Catholic schools in Western Australia to keep their children at home from the close of school tomorrow (Friday 27 March), if at all possible.

Youth festival an opportunity to listen and learn – December 8, 2019

Hundreds of CEWA students and staff will be among 5000 pilgrims attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival which begins today at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and concludes on Tuesday.

Lawyer and rights advocate Teela Reid to speak at Catholic Education’s Kaartdijin Week – August 22, 2019

Accomplished lawyer, educator and Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman Teela Reid will be sharing her insights on treaty and the Uluru Statement from the Heart at Catholic Education Western Australia’s (CEWA) upcoming Kaartdijin Week.

STEM Strategy paves the way for brighter future for young Western Australians – May 28, 2019

Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) today welcomed the launch of the State Government’s Future Skills, Future Jobs Strategy as an important milestone in preparing and educating young Western Australia’s for the world’s technological future.

Renewable energy important to Catholic Education Western Australia – April 30, 2019

Catholic Education Western Australia has welcomed Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s announcement at St Maria Goretti’s Catholic School in Redcliffe this morning that a Labor government would establish a $1 billion Solar School’s program.

High-gain NAPLAN results for WA’s Catholic schools – April 10, 2019

A number of Catholic schools and colleges across Western Australia have achieved excellent results in the 2018 NAPLAN assessments.

Re: Father Joseph Tran – March 24, 2019

Father Joseph Tran was a parish priest in the Archdiocese of Perth who ministered to many in Catholic school communities. The reported circumstances of his death have caused deep distress and concern for many in the community.

Letter from CEWA Executive Director Dr Debra Sayce to WA’s Catholic school communities regarding Fr Joseph Tran – March 23, 2019

Outstanding results achieved by WA’s Catholic education students – December 21, 2018

Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Executive Director Dr Debra Sayce today congratulated the 4724 students who achieved their WACE at CEWA colleges in 2018.

CEWA Students Have Golden Skills – June 13, 2018

Four CEWA students have returned with gold medals from the Worldskills National Championships in Sydney which was held from 2-4 June 2018.

LifeLink a Chance for Everyone to Become Good Shepherds – June 7, 2018

LifeLink Day 2018 was officially launched for Primary Schools on June 6 by the Most Rev Donald Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth and Chairman of LifeLink and Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth.

Lead Award Winners Final – March 23, 2018

A sensory garden, mentoring program, East Kimberley cultural immersion and innovative professional learning model are among eight initiatives recognised at Catholic Education Western Australia’s annual awards for excellence this week.

Catholic Education sustains improved WACE performance – January 18, 2018

In 2015, the Catholic Education system has once again delivered sustained improvement in its WACE performance.

NAPLAN Provides Valuable Data For Catholic Schools – May 10, 2016

Thousands of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 at Catholic schools around the state will participate in NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy) testing this week.

Catholic Education Welcomes Focus on Early Years – February 4, 2016

Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) acknowledges the announcement this week by the WA Labor Party of its State Election commitment to Early Years Care, and welcomes the conversation it will generate around this priority education area.