Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst

What an incredible experience at Ignite Sydney 2026!

Students and staff from across the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) came together to celebrate faith, worship, and community under this year’s theme, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:3).

From powerful workshops and inspiring speakers to high-energy worship rallies, our young people were empowered to live out their faith with courage and purpose. Ignite Sydney Conference 2026 reaffirmed the importance of faith formation for our young people. Events like this play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual growth of students, equipping them with the tools and inspiration to continue "going up the mountain" in their daily lives. The CEDB is grateful for the opportunity to support such a transformative experience for our students and staff.

Post Graduate RE Studies: Liturgy and Prayer
The 2026 cohort of the Graduate Certificate/Master's in Religious Education has recently begun their second unit: Liturgy and Prayer in Schools and Other Settings. Facilitated by Dr Gavin Brown from the Australian Catholic University, this unit prepares teachers to lead prayer and liturgy in Catholic schools and parishes. Throughout the unit, teachers critically evaluated existing educational resources and built hands-on skills for planning liturgical celebrations. By the end of this unit, teachers will have deepened their knowledge of Catholic traditions and theology and developed the professional expertise needed to lead religious education effectively.

World Communications Day 17 May 2026
This year, the 60th World Communications Day – has the theme “Preserving human voices and faces”, reflecting Pope Leo’s concerns about the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
"We need faces and voices to once again speak the person. We need to safeguard the gift of communication as the deepest truth of the human being and to orient every technological innovation toward it."

🎓📈 Mathematics - Pathways to Progress🎓📈

This year, we’ve taken a major step in the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst by introducing Mathematics Instructional Coaches in all K-6 schools.

In Week 8, our coaches met in Dubbo and Bathurst to collaborate, analyse data, and refine our key programs: EM2 (Stage 3 enrichment) and MAP (Stage 1 intervention).

It is inspiring to see such a strong sense of collective responsibility. Our coaches are building incredible momentum, capability, and enthusiasm within their communities. This is system improvement in action evidence informed and focused on student learning! 🎓📈

It's Catholic Schools Week!
Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate the incredible value our schools bring to students, families, and the wider community. It’s a moment to reflect on our rich history and embrace the exciting journey ahead - a time for connection and celebration. At the heart of Catholic education lies a commitment to nurturing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Our schools are led by teachers who are expert educators and who are passionately committed to the learning and wellbeing of each student in their care.
Our Catholic schools are affordable, inclusive, and quality learning communities.
We warmly invite you to celebrate Catholic Schools week with us. Visit your local Catholic school and experience what makes our schools unique.
Check your local Catholic school website and page for the dates of open days and meetings with the principal, or visit our website www.bth.catholic.edu.au, to make an enrolment enquiry.

Executive Director experiences school spirit!

On Tuesday, our Executive Director of Schools, Christina Trimble, enjoyed a heartwarming visit to St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Dunedoo and All Hallows Catholic Primary School, Gulgong.

Christina was welcomed with wonderful student greetings that reflected the joy, warmth and vibrant spirit these communities are known for. She spent time in classrooms, witnessing inspiring learning and strong student engagement, connected with dedicated staff and collaborated with Principals Judy Gibson and Brad Toole.

We are proud of these schools where faith, learning and nurture come together helping every student to shine.

🏆 Fantastic Results at CCC Touch! 🏉

What a fantastic two days of competition! Our students represented the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst with pride, teamwork, and determination. It was a thrill to see such high-level play, resulting in outstanding achievements across multiple age groups:

🥇 15 Years Boys: CHAMPIONS!
🔥 15 Years Girls: Made the Play-offs
🌟 Open Girls: Semi-Finalists
💪 Open Boys: Quarterfinalists

👏👏 A Massive Thank You to our dedicated coaches for their leadership and strategy and to all the parents and families who travelled and cheered from the sidelines over the two days.