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Eight Catholic primary schools from Bendigo and surrounds participated in a leadership masterclass presented by Knowledge Society, aimed at equipping school leaders with the tools to foster positive learning environments. Held at the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership in Bendigo on Wednesday 12 March 2025, the one-day workshop was led by Knowledge Society trainer and Classroom Mastery expert, Sara Wiggins.
Read more: Classroom Mastery in action as Bendigo educators lead the way
Eighty student leaders from nine Catholic secondary colleges across our diocese gathered at The Woolshed in Kialla on Thursday 6 March for our annual Ethical Student Leadership Day.
A day of connection and learning, students heard from respected leaders including Kate Wilde from The Workshop Melbourne, and Catholic Education Sandhurst Executive Director Kate Fogarty who decribes Ethical Student Leadership Day as one of her “favourite days of the year”.
Read more: Student leaders gather for Ethical Student Leadership Day
Hargreaves Mall Bendigo was filled the delicious scent of pancakes this morning as the community gathered to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, hosted by Caritas Australia. This cherished tradition brings together Catholic schools across the Sandhurst diocese to celebrate the start of Lent - a time of reflection and preparation for Easter, where we are called to bring hope and be good news for those in need. The event also serves as a launch for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, an annual appeal that supports life-changing projects in vulnerable communities worldwide.
Read more: Flipping for a Cause: Shrove Tuesday in Hargreaves Mall Bendigo
For 30 years, Denise Webb and Lisa Patterson and have been shaping young minds at St Liborius School in Eaglehawk, creating a legacy of education, community and friendship. The two educators have made a lasting impact on generations of students and their families in the Eaglehawk community.
The Catholic Dialogue School Consortium commenced in Bendigo today, with more than 100 delegates joining the conversation both in person and online. International presenters Professor Didier Pollefeyt and Drs Jan Bouwens from KU Leuven in Belgium, facilitated rich conversations with clergy, principals, religious Education leaders and Catholic identity teams from across Eastern Australia.
Read more: Catholic Dialogue School Consortium brings international experts to Bendigo
Catholic Sandhurst Education Ltd are thrilled to announce the launch of Magnify Sandhurst, a transformative learning and teaching program rolled out to 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese. This new learning and teaching program aims to significantly enhance the learning experience for students and provide teachers with the tools they need to deliver an evidence-based curriculum that boosts student outcomes.
Read more: Magnify Sandhurst: New learning and teaching program launched
At just eleven years old, Ivy Parker has done something many adults dream of - she’s published not one, but two books. In her latest release, the St Francis of the Fields Strathfieldsaye student, continues her mission of helping anyone who feels overwhelmed, delivering relatable characters and practical advice. With a remarkable ability to understand and convey the complexities of human emotions, Ivy is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference.
Both of Ivy’s books feature Emerson, a gender-neutral character who is central to the narrative. From the start, Ivy made deliberate choices to ensure inclusivity in her stories. Images of the main character, their mother, and other characters intentionally do not resemble the author, emphasizing that these are stories for everyone.
Her first book; published when she was only 10 years old is called ‘The buzzing bees in my brain’. The story offers a glimpse into the experience of one child during a meltdown, and while each child is unique, there are some things that support all children (and adults) when they are experiencing overwhelming emotions.
An exciting Performing Arts festival featuring workshops with the Australian School of Performing Arts will take place across the Sandhurst Diocese over three weeks this month. The festival, called Sandhurst Arts on Show will involve more than 1500 Catholic school students over with performances in Wodonga. Wangaratta, Bendigo, Echuca, Cobram and Shepparton.
Each day begins at 9.30am with a welcome and some warmup activities. The students will then commence workshops with the talented team for ASPA Education from 11am with the main performance taking place from 1.00pm – 2.00pm.
By the time the audience arrives, the performances are polished, the excitement of the students is palpable and the energy is high. Over the nine performances there are a variety of indiviual school performances as well as massed choir performances involving all of the students.
In a move described as unjust by the Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst Ms Kate Fogarty, the Allan Labor Government has excluded the vast majority of Catholic school families from the $400 School Savings Bonus announced in yesterday’s State Budget.
‘There are almost 87% of Catholic School families who will miss out on this much-needed support across our 56 schools which educate 20,000 (1 in 5) students in the Sandhurst Diocese.
‘Our families also face cost-of-living pressures, however, only those who hold healthcare cards (approximately 13%) are eligible for the program.
The Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd Mass for Healing and Justice took place at Catherine McAuley College Bendigo on Friday 31 May.
Almost 1700 people attended the Mass, including students and staff from Catholic primary and secondary schools of the Bendigo region, diocesan priests, Sisters of Mercy and invited guests. The Mass was also live streamed to primary and secondary schools throughout the Sandhurst Diocese.
The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Shane Mackinlay with concelebrants Fr Brian Boyle and Fr Denib Suguitan. Students representing all schools present played a leading role in the Mass, including procession of the symbols and flags, reading, dancing, singing, playing didgeridoo and clap sticks.
The Executive Director of Catholic Education Sandhurst, Ms Kate Fogarty said she was proud that the Catholic Education community could to come together, fully committed to waking alongside our nation’s First People.
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