Tag: Sydney Catholic Schools

Dame Marie Bashir’s legacy was not only one of towering public service, but also of a quiet generosity that made people feel seen, valued and welcomed.

More than 750 Sydney Catholic Schools students competed at the SCS badminton championships at Silverwater in December to complete what has been an extraordinary year for SCS Sport.

The Sydney Catholic Schools sporting summer finals saw a record 16 schools share the silverware across 20 finals played in early December.

Four schools in Western Sydney have been ranked in the top 20 for numeracy and literacy student progress in New South Wales schools, according to the national assessment and curriculum body ACARA.

Nearly 500 eager Year 7 and 8 students converged on Vale of Ah Reserve in Milperra on Monday, 1 December for the Sydney Catholic Schools NFL Flag Football Gala Day, a vibrant celebration of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and a preview of an event set to shine on the world stage at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Sydney Catholic Schools is expanding its local, faith-based diverse learning opportunities with the establishment of Specialist Support Classes at its schools in Lakemba. 

Year 10 student Lucas Dawes, from De La Salle Revesby Heights, has again proved himself one of Australia’s brightest young divers at the Australian All Schools Diving Championships in Queensland.

This Christmas will not only see St Mary’s Cathedral transformed by a breathtaking light spectacular, but Sydney’s iconic mother church will also resonate with the uplifting sounds of choirs, bands, and performers during daily concerts from 17-25 December 25 in an invitation to experience joy and faith through music. 

Todd Park, in the South of Sydney, hosted the inaugural Sydney Catholic Schools Girls Rugby League Gala Day at the end of Term 3.

More than 300 students converged on Kelso Park East Hills for the Sydney Catholic Schools annual baseball gala day.

On Thursday, 19 September 2025, the SCS Goalball Gala Day welcomed 31 teams, showcasing remarkable growth in participation since its inception.

The Horsley Park parishioner, in Sydney’s south-west, was born with a severe case of hip dysplasia. The diagnosis led to surgeries, braces, and months in a body cast at an age before most kids learn to crawl. But by age three, his heart was set on conquering the soccer field.