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DOBCEL achieves ST4S security and privacy certification for school data system

DOBCEL has now been awarded Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) certification recognising the high-level of safety and security standard of its SIMON platform. ‘The security of data across all 58 of our DOBCEL schools and…

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More families choosing a Catholic education in the Diocese of Ballarat

February school census data has revealed more families in the Diocese of Ballarat are choosing a Catholic education with 2024 enrolments across 63 primary and secondary schools increasing by 273 students or 1.5%, representing more…

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Early Career Teacher Induction

Around 30 beginning teachers from around the Diocese gathered today for the first of our early career teacher program days – a three-year integrated program designed to support early career teacher induction into the diocese…

Foundation teacher Sharon Dwyer, from Our Lady Help of Christians School (OLHC), Warrnambool, was nominated for an award by her school community for 'Empowering all to Flourish'.

2024 Spirit of Catholic Education Award Nominees Announced

The Spirit of Catholic Education Award is aimed at continuing to recognise the outstanding service and leadership within Catholic education throughout our Diocesan school communities, and Catholic Education Office. It is with great pleasure that…

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DOBCEL schools committed to supporting students with diverse learning requirements

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Ballarat are committed to delivering best practice approaches to supporting students with diverse requirements to fully flourish across their learning and wellbeing. Key among these commitments is having a…

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NAPLAN – GUIDE FOR PARENTS

NAPLAN tests start next week on 13 March and run until 25 March. An information guide for parents, families and carers of students participating in NAPLAN is now available and includes frequently asked questions. The…

Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC), Wendouree teacher and children’s author, Jodi Toering, with her students enjoying ‘Night Watch’.

Teacher and author brings love of writing to students every day

It’s not often that children have the opportunity to develop their reading and writing skills with guidance from a published children’s author. But at Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Primary School in Wendouree, this…

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Spirit of Catholic Education Awards

One of the highlights of Catholic Education Week (29 April – 3 May) in the diocese is the presentation of the Spirit of Catholic Education Awards. These awards aim to recognise outstanding service and leadership…

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Catholic education confirms purchase of land in Mildura

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Ltd (DOBCEL) has confirmed the purchase of a 7.3 ha parcel of land at 720 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, adjacent to the Mildura South Sporting Complex. Executive Director, Tom Sexton, says…

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Globally recognised education innovators guide plan for Ballarat Diocese Catholic schools

Globally recognised Finnish educator Professor Pasi Sahlberg and Director of Future Schools Australia Dave Runge will work with Catholic Education Ballarat to advise and guide development of a strategic plan to shape directions for the…

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Ballarat Diocese Catholic schools proactively supporting students and families with new wellbeing initiative

All 58 Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB) primary and secondary schools now have access to a leading online mental health and wellbeing platform designed to proactively support families and students and strengthen parent-school partnerships. SchoolTV is…

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Exciting year ahead as 18,000 students and 2,200 staff return to Ballarat Diocese Catholic schools

More than 18,000 students and 2,200 teachers and staff this week return to 52 Catholic primary schools and 11 secondary colleges across the Diocese of Ballarat, from Mildura in the north, Portland in the south,…

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Catholic School Fee Relief Available as Cost of Living Pressures Rise

Cost-of-living pressures are front of mind for Catholic school principals as children return to school next week, with Catholic Education Ballarat moving to re-assure families experiencing genuine hardship that fee relief is available. ‘Catholic schools…