Learning and Wellbeing

Find information on curriculum and student support, as well as a range of teaching and learning resources for the classroom.

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Mission and Identity

Catholic schools are an essential element of how the Catholic Church continues the ministry and mission of Jesus Christ.

Find out more about mission and identity

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Educational support

Diverse Learning

Support is provided to Catholic schools with students with diverse learning needs.

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Wellbeing

Catholic schools have always provided a holistic education to the children in their care. We play a significant role in supporting the wellbeing of young people.

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Early Childhood Education and Care Regulation and Policy Environment

Discover more about the Early Childhood Education and Care regulation and policy environment in NSW.

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Vocational Education and Training

We support the planning and delivery of VET for Catholic school students and coordinate VET training for teachers.

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School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT)

Find guidelines and resources on school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.

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Family and Community Engagement

The Catholic school community is made up of families and school staff and it is supported the parish and the wider community.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Catholic Schools New South Wales is working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, teachers and principals to support students to thrive throughout school and life.

Find out more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education

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Foundations for Learning

Early learning matters for future school success.

Use the Foundations for Learning resource

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Curriculum and assessment

Student Assessment

Find student assessment resources and teaching strategies for Catholic schools in NSW.

Curriculum

NSW is in the midst of significant curriculum reform. CSNSW, along with NESA and Catholic School Agencies, has been leading the development and implementation of new syllabuses in all Catholic schools in NSW.

CSSA HSC Trial Examinations

The CSSA is a division of Catholic Schools NSW. It creates premium CSSA Trial HSC Examinations written and assessed by education experts.

"Catholic education commits us, among other things, to the building of a better world by teaching mutual coexistence, fraternal solidarity and peace."
Pope Francis