CCSP ANNUAL REPORT. Council of Catholic School Parents CCSP NSW/ACT

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1 2013 CCSP ANNUAL REPORT Council of Catholic School Parents CCSP NSW/ACT

2 ADVOCACY MISSION The CCSP exists to provide leadership, advocacy and support to all parents with children in Catholic schools in NSW and the ACT. VALUES We believe in the empowerment of parents as the first and most important educator of their children. We believe that all parents want the best for their children. We believe parents have the capacity to help their children and the right to the support they need in order to do this. We believe that all children are capable of learning and have the right to access the best possible education. We believe in the value of partnership between home and school. We believe in the importance of childhood and children s experience. We see children as being partners in education. We believe in the right of parents to lifelong learning opportunities. CONTENTS About the CCSP... 4 CCSP Structure... 5 Message from the Chairperson... 6 Message from the Executive Director... 8 The CCSP in ATSI Parent Committee Report...14 CCSP Snapshots: National Representation...16 Partnerships...16 Connecting Parents...18 Advocacy...19 Resources for Parents...21 Financial Report...22 Our Schools...23 Parents, carers and families are the first and most important influence in a child s life, instilling the attitudes and values that will support young people to participate in schooling and contribute to broader local and global communities Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians

3 CCSP STRUCTURE LEADERSHIP STATE COUNCIL 11 Diocesan Parent Reps. 1 Congregational School Rep. 1 Indigenous Parent/Carer Rep. (representing 583 schools) STANDING COMMITTEES The CCSP exists to provide leadership, advocacy and support to all parents with children in Catholic Schools in NSW and the ACT. Management Committee Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Parent Committee 4 ABOUT THE CCSP The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) is the peak body representing the interests of all Catholic school parents in NSW and the ACT. The CCSP is a private association within the Church and is incorporated in NSW under the Roman Catholic Church Communities Lands Act Its mandate is set out in its Constitution. The CCSP is led and supported by a Chairperson elected from its membership, a Council of state members, a Management Committee, an Executive Director and Secretariat. One of the core activities of the CCSP is advocating for the interests of school parents as well as participating in the development and dispersal of policy affecting school students, especially Catholic school students. This includes areas such as school funding, education policy, students with disabilities, rural and remote families, culturally diverse families, parent and community engagement and transport. MEMBERSHIP Membership of the CCSP is comprised of representatives from the 11 dioceses in NSW and the ACT and Catholic congregational schools. STATE COUNCIL The State Council is the decision-making body of the CCSP. It has one representative from each of the 11 dioceses, one Congregational schools representative and a representative of the NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Parent Committee. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Management Committee, consisting of a Chairperson, Assistant Chairperson and four elected representatives from the State Council, is responsible for running the business of the State Council. MISSION Leadership, Advocacy, Support COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS Special Needs Working Group SECRETARIAT Executive Director Communications & Development Officer Project Officer Diocesan Executive Officers Group 5

4 Trevor Kellam Chairperson CHAIRPERSON S MESSAGE Dear Parents and Colleagues, Another year has passed by and this report is my first as your Chair. I have been honoured and privileged to serve in this role, following the efforts of my wonderful predecessor, Catherine Ible. A focal point of the year was the 10th biannual iconnect Parent Conference in May hosted by the hardworking parents and helpers of the Parents Representative Council (PRC), Parramatta Diocese, and supported by the CCSP s Danielle Cronin, Linda McNeil and Sue Bull. The conference produced many highlights including a world-first webcam conversation with the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE). Canada leads the world in parental engagement and improving student educational outcomes and the OAPCE is widely recognised as its pre-eminent Catholic parent body. We were delighted to participate in the link with the parents of Ontario while they were holding their annual parent conference and we look forward to connecting with them again, sharing time and talent at future conferences and events. My thanks to the PRC Executive team and their families who were so supportive and enthusiastic about every aspect of hosting the conference, in particular PRC President, Selina Calleia, Lynn McKinnon, Julie Daly, Mona Mazlin, Priscilla Pickering, Rebecca Moxey, Michelle Parkes, Sonia Nesci and Anne-Maree Pletkan. In October this year, the CCSP hosted the exciting launch of Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA), a new body representing parents of children in Catholic schools nationwide. The launch was attended by representatives of each state and territory Catholic parent body, Directors of Catholic School Education Offices, Bishops and important pioneers of the CCSP who have worked, hoped and prayed together for the creation of a truly Catholic parent body to represent our children in Catholic schools at a national level. The CSPA ensures that the unique needs of parents from any Australian Catholic school will be effectively heard by governments. children regardless of whether they attend a Catholic, independent or government school. This year saw a continuation of our research and development work for the National Partnerships for Empowering Local Schools (ELS) project to support School Advisory Councils culminating in the Better Together website and supplementary print resources. My congratulations to Cathie Renfrew, DPC Diocesan Coordinator from Broken Bay, who has led this project from the beginning, working in partnership with parents and administrative staff from the Broken Bay and Armidale Dioceses. During the year, the CCSP State Council and Secretariat also worked to update the Strategic Plan for the period We identified four priority areas - Advisory Councils, Strategic Partnerships, Meeting Diverse Family Needs, and Communications & Connectedness. These four priority areas will assist in guiding our organisation and Council members for this period as well as maintaining a strong link to our mission of providing leadership, advocacy and support to all parents with children in Catholic Schools in NSW and the ACT. I would like to acknowledge the many people who, through their hard work, support and commitment, have contributed to the success of the CCSP in My sincere thanks to Executive Director, Danielle Cronin and Communications & Development Officer, Linda McNeil for their dedication, expertise and most importantly their friendship. Thank you also to my fellow Council members for their input, assistance and guidance; to the parents and carers representing students in Catholic systemic and congregational schools across NSW and the ACT and the teachers and support staff in those schools who are an integral part of our children s development. Having a national voice has never been more vital with discussions continuing throughout 2013 regarding the I commend this report to you. future of Federal Government funding for Australian 6 schools. Our hope is the new funding model will result in an education system that is fair and equitable for all Trevor Kellam Chairperson 7

5 Danielle Cronin Executive Director EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S MESSAGE This report is a snapshot of the CCSP s work throughout 2013 and offers examples of our work in leadership, advocacy, representation and service on behalf of all parents with children in Catholic schools in NSW and the ACT was a significant year in Catholic education in many ways. The world witnessed the appointment of a new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis - the first Jesuit pope and the first-ever from the southern hemisphere. Back home, the 2013 Federal Election resulted in a new Coalition Government and continued uncertainty about the future of ongoing Commonwealth government funding for non-government schools. The CCSP worked hard throughout 2013 to ensure funding levels so that Catholic school parents continued to have the right to choose the schooling they believe is best for their children. represents an exciting and historic development, not least because it is a genuinely national body for Catholic school parents aiming to provide a distinctly Catholic voice at the national level. CSPA has the support of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, the National Catholic Education Commission and the Catholic Education Commission NSW. An inaugural national Council, consisting of two nominees from each state Catholic school parent association and the ACT Catholic School Parent Council, has been established. The new body is now building its profile and engaging in national policy debates. Commission NSW and the diocesan schools offices, schools and parents who have supported the CCSP during 2013, a warm and heartfelt thank you for your support and interest in the work of the CCSP. In 2013, the CCSP was represented on numerous boards, committees and other groups, including the NSW Non-government Schools Advisory Council, NSW Board of Studies, NSW Quality Teaching Council and most recently, the Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA). As a result of the CCSP s involvement in these committees, CCSP has made a significant contribution in a number of key policy areas including: Australian Education Bill 2013 Better Schools National Policy National Family, School and Community Partnership Bureau National Symposium on Parent Engagement in Learning and Schooling School funding and funding for students with disabilities Australian Curriculum. Key presentations were delivered to such groups as the Australian College of Educators (Wollongong), Association of Catholic School Principals, Broken Bay Catholic Schools Office, Pastoral Care Conference, Principal Conference of the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn, the Council of Deans of Education and the Australian Catholic University International Leadership Conference. CCSP also contributed to the work of Education Services Australia by providing advice and assistance to its National Safe Schools Hub project. The Safe Schools Hub is a valuable resource for parents and schools and I commend it to school communities looking to work together to support young people s learning and well-being. Finally, I would like to thank the Secretariat at the CCSP including our Chairperson, Trevor Kellam and Communications & Development Officer, Linda McNeil, whose commitment and support during 2013 have contributed significantly to the work on behalf of Catholic parents in NSW and the ACT. My thanks to them for their hard work, dedication and support during this reporting period. I would like to thank all the members of the CCSP and in particular the Council parent representatives for their significant contributions throughout The CCSP State Council is made up of an incredibly dedicated group of parents, playing an important role in support of Catholic Another event of historical significance was the launch of a national Catholic parent body on 14 October 2013 Catholic School Parents Australia. The CCSP was a education and parents and children everywhere. They take valuable time away from their families and often paid work and other commitments to represent parents at the Throughout 2013, CCSP continued to provide support founding member of Catholic School Parents Australia state level. My thanks to them for the sacrifices that they to schools, diocesan offices and other groups by (CSPA) and worked hard towards its formation for a make and the wisdom and collegiality they bring to our Danielle Cronin delivering workshops and presentations. number of years. The establishment of the CSPA meetings. My thanks also to the Catholic Education Executive Director 8 9

6 CCSP State Council COMMUNITY THE CCSP IN CCSP SECRETARIAT Executive Director, Danielle Cronin Communications & Development Officer, Linda McNeil Project Officer, Cathie Renfrew Administration and finance support provided by John Kitney, Andrew Mandigora, Mei Jones, Angela Cain and Jason Garrick (CECNSW). COUNCIL MEMBERS Trevor Kellam, CCSP Chairperson, Diocese of Wollongong Sharon Cooke, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Committee Chair Catherine Ible, School Boards Association, Armidale Ali Cant, Diocese of Bathurst Donna Falzon, Diocesan Parents Council, Diocese of Broken Bay Tim Smith, Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Nick Lambert, Parent Assembly, Diocese of Lismore Bronwyn Melville, Federation of P&F Associations, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Anne-Maree Pletkan, Parents Representative Council, Diocese of Parramatta Steve Caulfield, Archdiocese of Sydney Angela Wedesweiler, Diocese of Wagga Wagga Anne-Maree Dwyer, Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes Rebecca Hill, Parent Forum, Diocese of Wollongong Sue Boudakin, Congregational Schools ALTERNATIVE REPRESENTATIVES Narelle Burke, School Boards Association, Diocese of Armidale Bob Brady, Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Janita Thomson, Parent Assembly, Diocese of Lismore Siobhan Farrell, Federation of P&F Associations, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Lynn McKinnon, Parents Representative Council, Diocese of Parramatta Neisha Licitra, Archdiocese of Sydney Lorraine Roche, Diocese of Wagga Wagga MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Danielle Cronin, CCSP Executive Director Trevor Kellam, Chairperson Bronwyn Melville, Assistant Chair Anne-Maree Pletkan Angela Wedesweiler Nick Lambert Tim Smith DIOCESAN EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Lorraine Short, Bathurst Carmel Hewitt, Broken Bay Paul Edgar, Lismore Cath Garrett-Jones, Maitland-Newcastle Kay Blundell, Wollongong Mary Ryan, Sydney COUNCIL MEETINGS 78th Meeting 22 March th Meeting 24 May th Meeting 23 August st Meeting 22 November 2013 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Aboriginal Education Advisory Group on Cyber Safety Animal Care & Ethics Group Anti-Discrimination Act Australian Curriculum Australian Education Act 2013 Biennial Conference Canberra/Goulburn Parent body Catholic School Parents Australia CCSP Constitution CCSP Governance (WHS & ACNC) Communications Plan Diocesan programs & initiatives Empowering Local Schools Project Federal Election Campaign Resources Gonski Review & NSW Funding Great Teaching, Inspired Learning Discussion Paper HPV/Gardasil Vaccination National Plan for School Improvement National Family, School and Community Partnership Bureau National Symposium on Parent Engagement in Learning and Schooling NCEC Review New website Review of Languages Education in NSW Schools Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Rural Education Safe Schools Hub 11

7 School Attendance Laws School Bus Safety Report School Certificate/ROSA School Counsellors Working Party Strategic Planning Students with Disabilities Truth, Justice & Healing Council VET in Schools CCSP REPRESENTATION Animal Care & Ethics Committee NSW BOS Primary Curriculum Committee Catholic Education and Social Welfare Committee Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) CECNSW Audit and Risk CECNSW Sustainable Schools (CCSP Chair) CECNSW Media and Strategy Working Group CECNSW VEAG Committee (CCSP Chair) Communications Strategy Group NCEC Family School Partnership Bureau Research Advisory Group MCEECDYA Taskforce on Parental Engagement (NCEC) Parent Committee (Chair) Non-Government Schools Advisory Council NSW Board of Studies (Joint Nominee) NSW BOS Board Curriculum Committees CECNSW Public Policy Committee NSW Country Areas State Advisory Committee Schools NSW Literacy & Numeracy Planning Group NSW Quality Teaching Council (Joint Nominee) Peer Support Australia Reference Group Religious Education Committee School Counsellors Working Party School Student Transport Scheme Appeals Panel The Council also met regularly with the NSW Minister for Education, the President of the Board of Studies and ACARA. ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER (ATSI) PARENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Sharon Cooke (Chair) Michelle Flanders Mary Atkinson Neisha Licitra Sharynne Freeman Richard Allen Karan Taylor Kelly Humphrey Kerry O Callaghan Emma Peel Merindah Wilson SPECIAL NEEDS WORKING GROUP Bronwyn Melville Tim Smith 12 Anne-Maree Pletkan 13

8 Sharon Cooke Chair, ATSI Parent Committee ATSI PARENT COMMITTEE 14 The ATSI Parent Committee was formed by the CCSP in 2006 to represent the interests of parents and carers of indigenous students in NSW and the ACT. As the ATSI Chair, I am also the authorised representative on the CCSP State Council. In 2013, the issue of funding and the development of parent resources emerged as two of the priority areas for the ATSI Parent Committee. Following consultation with local parent groups and advisory bodies, the ATSI committee developed an Acknowledgement of Country resource for all the state s schools. This resource was published in 2013 and has provided a common language for Acknowledging Country within our school system. The resource includes Acknowledgement of Country cards and a poster for each school that acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which the school is situated. The posters were distributed to all schools, to hang in their foyer or reception area. All resources can be found on the CCSP website. The ASTI committee was also approached by a number of dioceses to assist schools with student attendance strategies. As a result the committee developed a resource for our parents and carers, explaining the importance of and legalities relating to compulsory school attendance in a way that our families can understand. This resource was trialed in Wagga Wagga, Armidale and the Sydney Archdiocese. Initial feedback from parents and schools suggest it is proving to be a successful and valuable resource. The final versions of these resources will be published in In May, the ATSI committee celebrated the highest number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in attendance at the CCSP iconnect Parent Conference in Parramatta. Throughout 2013, the ATSI committee continued its work around supporting parents and schools in transitioning to kindergarten, high school and post-school options. The committee also provided advice on cultural awareness training and professional learning for school staff. Conversations continued around school funding and specific programs to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families with a particular focus on personalised learning plans. The ATSI committee also investigated the Federal Government s boarding school funding for indigenous students, identifying a number of inequities in relation to remote and regional students. The ATSI committee lobbied state and federal MPs calling on them to overturn this injustice. This issue will be ongoing in In late 2013, the renewal of targeted funding within Catholic education was placed on our agenda. The committee set about assisting the Catholic Education Commission NSW, Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee in outlining principles for the continuation of targeted funds in supporting our children in their education. Members of the committee also received an update of the 2012 Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) data, which provides a national measure of early childhood development in Australia. The data identified those communities where children starting school are more vulnerable in at least two of the five domains. The data lead to a discussion and lobby action at a local government level to ensure our families have access to the services they need to assist in setting their children up for success within education. It was noted that for 2014 this data would be explored more and aligned to the NAPLAN results. I would like to thank all members of the ATSI committee for their commitment and hard work during the 2013 reporting period. On behalf of the ATSI committee, I would also like to thank Danielle Cronin and Trevor Kellam for their attendance and support at the 2013 ATSI Parent Committee meetings. Sharon Cooke Chair, ATSI Parent Committee 15

9 SNAPSHOTS 16 PARENT REPRESENTATION NATIONAL VOICE FOR AUSTRALIA S CATHOLIC PARENTS It was an historic moment in Catholic education when a new national body for Australia s Catholic parents was launched in Sydney in October The CCSP played a central role in the formation of the new body, Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA), alongside the Queensland Federation of P&Fs in Catholic Schools, the Victorian Catholic Schools Parent Body and the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. The launch and inaugural Annual General Meeting of the CSPA was the culmination of years of work to create a strong and united voice for nearly 735,000 Catholic school parents around Australia. It came at a time when 82% of Catholic school parents in Australia were not represented at a national level. Tony O Byrne, the retiring principal of Melbourne s Xavier College, was appointed the Independent Chair of the CSPA. The CSPA secretariat will be based in QLD for at least one year. The CCSP s representatives on the new national parent body are Executive Director Danielle Cronin and Trevor Kellam, in his capacity as CCSP Chairman. CANBERRA & GOULBURN PARENT BODY The formation of Catholic School Parents Australia had an almost immediate impact in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with representatives of parents and school principals from all Catholic schools in the region gathering in late 2013 to unite and launch Catholic School Parents (CSP) Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. This dynamic group quickly gained recognition from all sides of politics in the ACT with Education and Training Minister Joy Burch inviting the new body to take an active role in the cross-sector project Progressing Parental Engagement. This project, in collaboration with the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, will seek the views of the Catholic sector as a member of the stakeholder group that has been formed to advise the project. This project was touted as a great opportunity for all sectors in the ACT to work to ensure parent engagement in schools is given high priority. PARTNERSHIPS Better Together: Catholic School Advisory Bodies Website Collaborative school communities are stronger communities because they build on local resources and foster social capital We are Better Together. In 2012, the CCSP was asked to lead the development of a web-based resource to assist schools and dioceses develop new or enhance existing advisory school bodies. School advisory bodies encompass school boards, school councils, P&F associations and other similar groups. They can be an important expression of the educational partnership that exists between parents, schools, parishes and the wider community to support the faith, learning and wellbeing of all students. Funding for the project was provided through the Empowering Local Schools National Partnership, which aims to empower schools to better respond to local school community needs and enhance the educational outcomes of all students. The funding was predicated on research, which identified clear benefits for student learning and wellbeing when all stakeholders (families, schools and communities) are engaged and working collaboratively to build strong learning communities. This is also consistent with the Catholic principle of subsidiarity, which speaks to local empowerment and the participation of Catholic school communities in decision-making processes, for the benefit of the common good. Two NSW dioceses with uniquely diverse school communities, expectations and experiences with school boards, Broken Bay and Armidale, elected to be key partners with the CCSP in the project. The first phase of the project in 2013 involved a literature review by Project Officer, Cathie Renfrew, which sought to identify existing resources that are available to support advisory boards in public, independent and Catholic systemic school jurisdictions both within Australia and internationally. Cathie also looked at a number of not-for-profit and community organisation boards, to ascertain common language, contemporary educational practices, promising practice and core principles. Although the structure and specific roles of advisory bodies in these jurisdictions varied widely, certain key characteristics (attitudes, knowledge and approaches) were evident. In consultation with the partner dioceses, this research directed the development of the framework for Better Together, as did the need for the website to complement the various structures and policies that exist in each diocese or school. Once launched, the CCSP has agreed to house the website and maintain it over time to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the partner dioceses. The final website is due to go live in Term 1,

10 SUPPORT CONNECTING PARENTS 18 CONNECTING IN LEARNING AND FAITH The Parramatta Diocese was the venue for the 10th Catholic School Parents Conference held on the weekend of May 25 and 26, Developed around the theme iconnect with Learning, in Partnership, in Faith, the conference was an opportunity to provide parents and educators with a deeper understanding of how they are all connected as a community of Catholic schools. Co-hosted by the CCSP and the Parents Representative Council (PRC), Diocese of Parramatta, the 2013 iconnect conference included a stellar line-up of speakers on a range of topics as well as a very successful and informative Q&A session on The Future of Catholic Education. Special guests included the Parramatta Diocese s Executive Director of Schools, Greg Whitby, Federal MP for Parramatta, Julie Owens, State MP for Parramatta, Dr Geoff Lee and PRC President, Selina Calleia. Opportunities were provided for delegates to provide feedback via social media during the conference with ipads provided by Catholic Education s Learning Exchange. Students from Catholic Schools in the Parramatta Diocese were on hand to assist delegates engage in the conversation during the conference via Twitter, a feedback wall and online polling. A video link-up with the Ontario Association for Parents in Catholic Education extended the audience to a global scale. One of the highlights of the conference was the inspiring keynote address by Paralympian Curtis Palmer. The wheelchair rugby gold medalist spoke about the challenges he has faced since becoming a paraplegic at the age of 15 and how, by sharing his story, he wants to inspire others to overcome adversity in their lives. The conference was a great success, with 250 delegates from every NSW/ACT diocese as well as indigenous representatives and delegates from Queensland attending each day. For many the ability to network with other parents was invaluable. The insights from speakers gave many delegates the courage to take back this information to share with their own local parent bodies and schools. Of particular note was the high representation of indigenous representatives at the conference (around 12 percent of the delegates in contrast to Aboriginal students making up 2.5 percent of enrolments in Catholic schools). The conference also provided the opportunity for the Parramatta Diocese to showcase the wonderful activities taking place in its Catholic community of schools such as the Captivate string ensembles, which entertained delegates during conference breaks. 12 months in the planning, the conference could not have taken place without the support of the Parramatta Catholic Education Office s Director Greg Whitby and his team, under the leadership of Parramatta Bishop Anthony Fisher OP. ADVOCACY WORK NATIONAL FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS Uncertainty about proposed national funding models for Catholic and independent schools and the need to ensure that no school was worse off under new arrangements drove much of the CCSP s political advocacy work in While the Federal Government responded to the final report Gonski Review of school funding in September 2012, there were still many unknown elements about the potential impact on funding for Catholic and independent schools. With current arrangements for Australian Government school funding due to expire at the end of 2013, it was essential for new school arrangements to be finalised before then. In representing the needs of Catholic parents and families in 2013, the CCSP s central message was the need for a funding model that delivered fairness and certainty for all children, regardless of where they attended school. Key themes included: No Catholic or independent school was worse off, in accord with Prime Minister Julia Gillard s commitment that no school will lose a dollar That Catholic and independent schools would receive their fair share of increased Commonwealth funding under the new model That indexation would be clear and fair That funding models for 2014 and 2015 would be available as soon as possible so schools could budget for the future. The CCSP also worked overtime to keep parents and families abreast of the funding issues during an ever-changing political landscape, monitoring and responding to issues as they arose (including the passing of the Australian Education Bill 2013) and communicating key messages via its parent network. All local advocacy and communications aligned with the national strategy prepared by the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC). Following the installation of a new Coalition Government in September 2013, the new Education minister, Christopher Pyne announced a review of the school funding model and in December 2013 a Select Committee on School Funding was established to inquire into and report on the development and implementation of new national school funding arrangements. 19

11 20 SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCACY The CCSP is committed to targeted advocacy and support for families with special needs in our Catholic school community. In 2013, the CCSP s special needs working party developed a dedicated page on the CCSP website for families of students with special needs ensuring they have access to relevant and up-to-date information and resources. This included updates on the Federal Government s requirement for all government and non-government schools in Australia to participate annually in the collection of Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on School Students with Disability by Collection of the data began in approximately 30% of Catholic Schools in This will extend to 74% in 2014 and 100% by The collection of this data will play a role in better determining the funding needs and other requirements for students with special needs and their families in all Australian schools. The CCSP also promoted an elearning resource on its special needs website page, that was developed in These modules are for Catholic school staff as a guide to effectively participating in the individual planning process for students with a disability or behavioural issue. RURAL AND REMOTE FAMILIES Years of hard work fighting on behalf of regional and rural communities for seat belts and other safety measures on rural buses and school bus routes come to fruition for the CCSP in August As a member of the School Bus Safety Advisory Committee, the CCSP s representative, Catherine Ible, travelled to communities around NSW looking at issues relating to the safe transportation of school children. The committee was set up by the Government in 2011 and included representatives from parent organisations in the government, independent and Catholic schools sector, the Belt Up for Safety Action Group; an emergency department doctor; BusNSW; the Country Mayors Association; the NRMA; Transport for NSW (TfNSW); and Roads and Maritimes Services (RMS). Their report, listing 35 recommendations, was submitted to the NSW government on 21 October In August 2013, the NSW Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian announced a $208 million funding package in response to the majority of the recommendations in the Bus Safety Advisory Committee Report. The funding was for the installation of seat belts and the phasing out of students standing up on buses on almost 1,700 dedicated bus school routes, over the next decade. Charter buses, buses used for excursions or regular daytime services were not included in the plan. While welcoming the Government s response, the CCSP continued to push for the phasing in of the no standing recommendation, sooner rather than later. The CCSP has also continued to encourage schools in the Catholic community to ensure providers meet the minimum standards when they hire or procure buses. The efforts of the Bus Safety Advisory Committee in compiling the report and its recommendations along with their extensive community consultation received high praise from the NSW Government. RESOURCES FOR PARENTS TThe CCSP continued to promote its series of newsletters for all involved and interested in Catholic education - parents and carers, school staff and parishes. These include ParentNet and CCSPNet. Issues produced in 2013 include: ParentNet Sharing Data to Support Student Learning and Well-being The Essential Conversation: Parent Teacher Meetings CCSPNet Together at One Altar School Assessment Tool - Family School Partnerships School Attendance: Information for Parents and Carers The Future of Learning. In addition, political action resources were developed for Catholic school communities in NSW and the ACT. The resources were designed to provide suggestions to school communities on how to approach meetings and other contact with Members of Parliament and political candidates, especially in the lead-up to the 2013 Federal Election. 21

12 FINANCIAL Report CCSP OUR SCHOOLS 22 The Council of Catholic School Parents [NSW & ACT] is an incorporated body under the Roman Catholic Church Communities Lands Act 1942 No. 23. The financial report was audited by HLB Mann Judd Chartered Accountants and authorised for issue by the State Council on 23 May FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013 Operating Revenue Affiliation fees $328,198 Empowering Local Schools Grant $140,000 Other Income (including NSW govt grant, CECNSW grant, interest and other income) $215,562 Total $683,760 Operating Expenditure Staff Costs $249,416 Office Services $100,279 Travel $66,878 Information Technology $16,051 Administration $17,930 Empowering Local Schools Initiative Grant expenses $140,000 Total $590,554 Surplus from Operations (before capital) Surplus $93,206 Revenue Affiliation Fees ELS Grant Other Income 48% 20% 32% 42% Expenditure Staff Costs ELS Grant Other costs 24% 34% ARMIDALE DIOCESE Holy Trinity School, INVERELL McCarthy Catholic College, TAMWORTH O Connor Catholic College, ARMIDALE Sacred Heart School, BOGGABRI St Edward s Primary School, TAMWORTH St Francis Xavier s School, NARRABRI St Joseph s School, BARRABA St Joseph s School, GLEN INNES St Joseph s School, MUNGINDI St Joseph s School, QUIRINDI St Joseph s School, TENTERFIELD St Joseph s School, URALLA St Joseph s School, WALGETT St Joseph s School, WARIALDA St Joseph s School, WEE WAA St Joseph s School, WEST TAMWORTH St Mary of the Angels Primary School, GUYRA St Mary s College, GUNNEDAH St Mary s Primary School, ARMIDALE St Michael s School, MANILLA St Nicholas Primary School, TAMWORTH St Patrick s School, WALCHA St Philomena s School, MOREE St Xavier s School, GUNNEDAH BATHURST DIOCESE All Hallows School, GULGONG Cathedral School, BATHURST Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School, ORANGE Holy Family School, KELSO James Sheahan Catholic High School, ORANGE La Salle Academy LITHGOW MacKillop College, BATHURST Sacred Heart Primary School, COOLAH St Brigid s Primary School, COONAMBLE St Columba s School, YEOVAL St Edward s School, CANOWINDRA St John s College, DUBBO EAST St John s Primary School, DUBBO St John s School, BARADINE St Joseph s Catholic School, EUGOWRA St Joseph s Catholic School, OBERON St Joseph s Primary School, BLAYNEY St Joseph s School, GILGANDRA St Joseph s School, MANILDRA St Joseph s School, MOLONG St Joseph s School, PORTLAND St Laurence s Primary School, DUBBO St Lawrence s Primary School, COONABARABRAN St Mary s Catholic School, WELLINGTON St Mary s Primary School, DUBBO St Mary s Primary School, ORANGE St Matthew s Catholic School, MUDGEE St Michael s School, DUNEDOO St Patrick s School, LITHGOW St Philomena s School, BATHURST St Pius X Primary School, DUBBO WEST St Raphael s Catholic School, COWRA The Assumption School, BATHURST BROKEN BAY DIOCESE Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, ST IVES Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, KINCUMBER Holy Family Catholic Primary School, LINDFIELD MacKillop Catholic College, WARNERVALE Maria Regina Catholic Primary School, AVALON BEACH Mater Maria Catholic College, WARRIEWOOD Mercy Catholic College, CHATSWOOD Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School, EPPING Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School, CHATSWOOD Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, FORESTVILLE Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School, WEST PYMBLE Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, SHELLEY BEACH Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, WAITARA Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, WYOMING Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, TERRIGAL Prouille Catholic Primary School, WAHROONGA Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, MONAVALE Sacred Heart Catholic School, PYMBLE St Agatha s Catholic Primary School, PENNANT HILLS St Bernard s Catholic Primary School, BEROWRA HEIGHTS St Brendan s Catholic Primary School, LAKE MUNMORAH St Cecilia s Catholic Primary School, BALGOWLAH St Cecilia s Catholic Primary School, WYONG St Gerard s Catholic Primary School, CARLINGFORD St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, TUMBI UMBI St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School, NARRAWEENA St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, FRESHWATER St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, WOY WOY SOUTH St Joseph s Catholic College, GOSFORD EAST St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, NARRABEEN St Kevin s Catholic Primary School, DEE WHY St Kieran s Catholic Primary School, MANLY VALE St Leo s Catholic College, WAHROONGA St Martin s Catholic Primary School, DAVIDSON St Mary s Catholic Primary Schoo, NORAVILLE St Mary s Catholic Primary School, MANLY St Patrick s Catholic Primary School, ASQUITH St Patrick s Catholic Primary School, GOSFORD EAST St Paul s Catholic College, MANLY St Peter s Catholic College, TUGGERAH St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, NORTHBRIDGE St Rose Catholic Primary School, COLLAROY PLATEAU St Thomas Catholic Primary School, WILLOUGHBY CANBERRA & GOULBURN DIOCESE Carroll College Broulee, BROULEE Hennessy Catholic College, YOUNG Lumen Christi Catholic College, PAMBULA BEACH McAuley Catholic Central School, TUMUT Mount Carmel Central School, YASS Sacred Heart School, COOTAMUNDRA Saints Peter and Paul Primary School, GOULBURN St Anne s Central School, TEMORA 23

13 24 St Bede s School, BRAIDWOOD St Bernard s Primary School, Batemans Bay, BATEHAVEN St Francis Xavier Primary School, LAKE CARGELLIGO St Gregory s Primary School, QUEANBEYAN St Joseph s Primary School, GOULBURN St Joseph s School, ADELONG St Joseph s School, BOMBALA St Joseph s School, BOOROWA St Joseph s School, GRENFELL St Mary s Primary School, YOUNG St Mary s School, BATLOW St Mary s School, CROOKWELL St Mary s School, MORUYA St Mary s War Memorial School, WEST WYALONG St Patrick s Parish School, COOMA St Patrick s Primary School, BEGA St Patrick s School, GUNDAGAI Trinity Catholic College, GOULBURN Trinity Catholic Primary School,MURRUMBURRAH CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOLS Boys Town School, ENGADINE Brigidine College St Ives, ST IVES Chevalier College, BURRADOO Christian Brothers High School, LEWISHAM Edmund Rice College, WEST WOLLONGONG Holy Saviour School, GREENACRE Jarjum College, REDFERN Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, ROSE BAY Loreto, KIRRIBILLI Loreto, NORMANHURST Mater Dei School, CAMDEN Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College, NORTH SYDNEY Mount St Benedict College, PENNANT HILLS Mount St Joseph Milperra, MILPERRA Oakhill College, CASTLE HILL Our Lady of Lebanon College, HARRIS PARK Our Lady of Mercy College, PARRAMATTA Red Bend Catholic College, FORBES Rosebank College, FIVE DOCK Santa Sabina College, STRATHFIELD St Aloysius College, MILSONS POINT St Augustine s College, BROOKVALE St Charbel s College, PUNCHBOWL St Clare s College, WAVERLEY St Dominic s College, KINGSWOOD St Edmund s School, WAHROONGA St Edward s College, GOSFORD St Gabriel s School for Hearing Impaired Children, CASTLE HILL St Gregory s College, CAMPBELLTOWN St Ignatius College, LANE COVE St Joseph s College, HUNTERS HILL St Lucy s School, WAHROONGA St Maroun s College, DULWICH HILL St Mary Star of the Sea College, WOLLONGONG St Patrick s College, CAMPBELLTOWN St Patrick s College, STRATHFIELD St Paul s International College, MOSS VALE St Pius X College, CHATSWOOD St Scholastica s College, GLEBE POINT St Stanislaus College, BATHURST St Vincent s College, POTTS POINT Stella Maris College, MANLY The John Berne School, LEWISHAM Trinity Catholic College, LISMORE Waverley College, WAVERLEY Wollongong Flexible Learning Centre, TOWRADGI LISMORE DIOCESE Holy Family Catholic Primary School, SKENNARS HEAD John Paul College, COFFS HARBOUR MacKillop Senior College, PORT MACQUARIE Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell, TOORMINA McAuley Catholic College, CLARENZA VIA GRAFTON Mount St John Primary School, DORRIGO Mount St Patrick College, MURWILLUMBAH Mount St Patrick Primary School, MURWILLUMBAH Newman Senior Technical College, PORT MACQUARIE Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School, LISMORE SOUTH St Agnes Primary School, PORT MACQUARIE St Anthony s Primary School, KINGSCLIFF St Augustine s Primary School, COFFS HARBOUR St Brigid s Primary School, KYOGLE St Carthage s Primary School, LISMORE St Finbarr s Primary School, BYRON BAY St Francis Xavier Primary School, WOOLGOOLGA St Francis Xavier s Primary School, BALLINA St James Primary School, BANORA POINT St James Primary School, YAMBA St John s College, WOODLAWN St John s Primary School, MULLUMBIMBY St Joseph s College, BANORA POINT St Joseph s Primary School, SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH St Joseph s Primary School, WEST KEMPSEY St Joseph s Primary School, LAURIETON St Joseph s Primary School, CORAKI St Joseph s Primary School, PORT MACQUARIE St Joseph s Primary School, WOODBURN St Joseph s Primary School, ALSTONVILLE St Joseph s Primary School, SOUTH GRAFTON St Joseph s Primary School, MACLEAN St Joseph s Primary School, WAUCHOPE St Joseph s Primary School, TWEED HEADS St Joseph s Regional College, PORT MACQUARIE St Mary s Catholic College, CASINO St Mary s Primary School, BELLINGEN St Mary s Primary School, BOWRAVILLE St Mary s Primary School, CASINO St Mary s Primary School, GRAFTON St Patrick s Primary School, MACKSVILLE St Paul s College, WEST KEMPSEY St Paul s High School, PORT MACQUARIE St Peter s Primary School, PORT MACQUARIE Xavier Catholic College, SKENNARS HEAD MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE DIOCESE All Saints College, MAITLAND Corpus Christi Primary School, WARATAH Holy Cross Primary School, GLENDALE Holy Family Primary School, MEREWETHER BEACH Holy Name Primary School, FORSTER Holy Spirit Infants School, ABERMAIN Holy Spirit Primary School, KURRI KURRI Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, TARRO Our Lady of Victories Primary School, SHORTLAND Rosary Park Catholic School, BRANXTON San Clemente High School, MAYFIELD St Benedict s Primary School, EDGEWORTH St Brigid s Primary School, RAYMOND TERRACE St Catherine s Catholic College, SINGLETON St Clare s High School, TAREE St Columba s Primary School, ADAMSTOWN St Columban s Primary School, MAYFIELD St Dominic s Centre For Hearing Impaired Children, MAYFIELD St Francis Xavier s College, HAMILTON St Francis Xavier s Primary School, BELMONT St James Primary School, KOTARA SOUTH St James Primary School, MUSWELLBROOK St John the Baptist Primary School, MAITLAND St John Vianney s Primary School, MORISSET St John s Primary School, LAMBTON St Joseph s High School Aberdeen, ABERDEEN St Joseph s Primary School, DENMAN St Joseph s Primary School, GLOUCESTER St Joseph s Primary School, MEREWETHER St Joseph s Primary School, TAREE St Joseph s Primary School, BULAHDELAH St Joseph s Primary School, CHARLESTOWN St Joseph s Primary School, DUNGOG St Joseph s Primary School, EAST MAITLAND St Joseph s Primary School, MERRIWA St Joseph s Primary School, KILABEN BAY St Joseph s Primary School, WINGHAM St Kevin s Primary School, CARDIFF St Mary s High School, GATESHEAD St Mary s Primary School, SCONE St Mary s Primary School, WARNERS BAY St Michael s Primary School, NELSON BAY St Patrick s Primary School, LOCHINVAR St Patrick s Primary School, CESSNOCK St Patrick s Primary School, SWANSEA St Patrick s Primary School, WALLSEND St Paul s High School, BOORAGUL St Paul s Primary School, GATESHEAD St Paul s Primary School, RUTHERFORD St Peter s Primary School, STOCKTON St Pius X High School, ADAMSTOWN St Pius X Primary School, WINDALE St Therese s Primary School, NEW LAMBTON PARRAMATTA DIOCESE Bede Polding College, SOUTH WINDSOR Bethany Catholic Primary School, GLENMORE PARK Caroline Chisholm College, GLENMORE PARK Catherine McAuley Westmead, WESTMEAD Cerdon College, MERRYLANDS Chisholm Catholic Primary School, BLIGH PARK Christ the King Primary School, NORTH ROCKS Corpus Christi Primary School, CRANEBROOK Delany College, GRANVILLE Emmaus Catholic College, KEMPS CREEK Gilroy Catholic College, CASTLE HILL Good Shepherd Primary School, PLUMPTON Holy Cross Primary School, GLENWOOD Holy Family Primary School, GRANVILLE EAST Holy Family Primary School, LUDDENHAM Holy Family Primary School, EMERTON Holy Spirit Primary School, ST CLAIR Holy Trinity Primary School, GRANVILLE John XXIII Catholic Primary School, STANHOPE GARDENS Loyola Senior High School, MOUNT DRUITT Marian Catholic College, KENTHURST Mary Immaculate Primary School, QUAKERS HILL McCarthy Catholic College, EMU PLAINS Mother Teresa Primary School, WESTMEAD Nagle College, BLACKTOWN SOUTH Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, BAULKHAM HILLS SOUTH Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, SEVEN HILLS Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School, WENTWORTHVILLE Our Lady of the Angels Primary School, KELLYVILLE Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School, LAWSON Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, ST MARYS Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, KELLYVILLE Our Lady of the Way Primary School, EMU PLAINS Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, GREYSTANES Parramatta Marist High School, WESTMEAD Patrician Brothers College, BLACKTOWN Sacred Heart Primary School, WESTMEAD Sacred Heart Primary School, MT DRUITT SOUTH St Agnes Catholic High School, ROOTY HILL St Aidan s Primary School, ROOTY HILL St Andrew s Primary School, MARAYONG St Andrews College, MARAYONG St Angela s Primary School, CASTLE HILL St Anthony s Primary School, GIRRAWEEN St Bernadette s Primary School, CASTLE HILL St Bernadette s Primary School, DUNDAS VALLEY St Bernadette s Primary School, LALOR PARK St Canice s Primary School, KATOOMBA St Clare s Catholic High School, HASSALL GROVE St Columba s High School, SPRINGWOOD St Finbar s Primary School, GLENBROOK St Francis of Assisi Primary School, GLENDENNING St John Vianney s Primary School, DOONSIDE St John s Primary School, RIVERSTONE St Joseph s Primary School, KINGSWOOD St Joseph s Primary School, SCHOFIELDS St Madeleine s Primary School, KENTHURST St Margaret Mary s Primary School, MERRYLANDS St Mark s Catholic College, STANHOPE GARDENS St Mary MacKillop Primary School, SOUTH PENRITH St Mary s Primary School, RYDALMERE St Matthew s Primary School, WINDSOR St Michael s Primary School, BAULKHAM HILLS St Michael s Primary School, BLACKTOWN SOUTH St Monica s Primary School, NORTH PARRAMATTA St Monica s Primary School, RICHMOND St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, PENRITH St Oliver s Primary School, HARRIS PARK St Patrick s Marist College, DUNDAS St Patrick s Primary School, BLACKTOWN St Patrick s Primary School, GUILDFORD St Patrick s Primary School, PARRAMATTA St Paul the Apostle Primary School, WINSTON HILLS St Paul s Catholic College, GREYSTANES St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, SPRINGWOOD Terra Sancta College, SCHOFIELDS Trinity Catholic Primary School, KEMPS CREEK Xavier College, LLANDILO ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY All Hallows Catholic Primary School, FIVE DOCK All Saints Catholic Boys College, LIVERPOOL All Saints Catholic Girls College, LIVERPOOL All Saints Catholic Primary School, LIVERPOOL All Saints Catholic Senior College, CASULA Aquinas Catholic College, MENAI 25

14 26 Bethany College, HURSTVILLE Bethlehem College, ASHFIELD Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, CLIFTON GARDENS Brigidine College Randwick, RANDWICK Casimir Catholic College, MARRICKVILLE Christ The King Catholic School Bass Hill, YAGOONA Clancy Catholic College, WEST HOXTON De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah, CARINGBAH De La Salle Catholic College, Cronulla, CRONULLA De La Salle College, ASHFIELD De La Salle College, REVESBY HEIGHTS Domremy Catholic College, FIVE DOCK Father John Therry Catholic Primary School, BALMAIN Freeman Catholic College, BONNYRIGG Galilee Catholic Primary School, BONDI BEACH Good Samaritan Catholic College, HINCHINBROOK Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, HOXTON PARK Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, WOOLLAHRA Holy Cross College, RYDE Holy Family Catholic Primary School, MENAI Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, CROYDON Holy Spirit Catholic College, LAKEMBA Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, CARNES HILL Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, NORTH RYDE Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, SEFTON John The Baptist Catholic Primary School, BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS La Salle Catholic College, BANKSTOWN Marcellin College, RANDWICK Marion Catholic Primary School, HORSLEY PARK Marist College Kogarah, BEXLEY Marist College North Shore, NORTH SYDNEY Marist College Pagewood, MAROUBRA Marist College Penshurst, MORTDALE Marist College, EASTWOOD Marist Sisters College Woolwich, WOOLWICH Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, BOSSLEY PARK Mary MacKillop Catholic College, WAKELEY Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, BLAKEHURST McAuley Catholic Primary School, ROSE BAY Mount St Joseph Milperra, MILPERRA Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, CARINGBAH Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, KINGSGROVE Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, EARLWOOD Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer, CRONULLA Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary, WATERLOO Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount Pritchard, BONNYRIGG Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Primary School, PAGEWOOD Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, FAIRFIELD Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Primary School, KENSINGTON Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, RANDWICK Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, KENSINGTON Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, GLADESVILLE Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, MIRANDA Patrician Brothers College Fairfield, FAIRFIELD Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School, BEVERLY HILLS Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, MOSMAN Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, VILLAWOOD Sacred Heart Catholic School, CABRAMATTA Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College, BURWOOD St Agnes Catholic Primary School, MATRAVILLE St Aidan s Catholic Primary School, MAROUBRA JUNCTION St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, CRONULLA St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, CONCORD WEST St Andrew s Catholic Primary School, MALABAR St Anne s Catholic Primary School, STRATHFIELD SOUTH St Anthony s Catholic Primary School, CLOVELLY St Anthony s Catholic Primary School, MARSFIELD St Bernard s Catholic Primary School, BOTANY St Brendan s Catholic Primary School, ANNANDALE St Brendan s Catholic Primary School, BANKSTOWN St Brigid s Catholic Primary School, COOGEE St Brigid s Catholic Primary School, MARRICKVILLE St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School, GYMEA St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, PRESTONS St Charles Catholic Primary School, RYDE St Charles Primary School, WAVERLEY St Christopher s Catholic Primary School, HOLSWORTHY St Christopher s Catholic Primary School, PANANIA St Clare s College, WAVERLEY St Columba s Catholic Primary School, LEICHHARDT NORTH St Declan s Catholic Primary School, PENSHURST St Felix s Catholic Primary School, BANKSTOWN St Fiacre s Catholic Primary School, LEICHHARDT St Finbar s Primary School, SANS SOUCI St Francis De Sales Catholic Primary School, WOOLOOWARE St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School, PADDINGTON St Francis Xavier Catholic School Ashbury, CROYDON PARK St Francis Xavier s Catholic Primary School, ARNCLIFFE St Francis Xavier s Catholic Primary School, LURNEA St Gabriel s Catholic School, BEXLEY St Gertrude s Catholic Primary School, SMITHFIELD St James Catholic Primary School, GLEBE St Jerome s Catholic Primary School, PUNCHBOWL St Joachim s Catholic Primary School, LIDCOMBE St Joan Of Arc Catholic Primary School, HABERFIELD St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, ENGADINE St John Bosco College, ENGADINE St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, GREENACRE St John s Catholic Primary School, AUBURN St Joseph The Worker Catholic Primary School, AUBURN SOUTH St Joseph s Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay, COMO St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, BELMORE St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, ENFIELD St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, MOOREBANK St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, OATLEY St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, RIVERWOOD St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, ROCKDALE St Kevin s Catholic Primary School, EASTWOOD St Luke s Catholic Primary School, REVESBY St Margaret Mary s Catholic Primary School, RANDWICK NORTH St Mark s Catholic Primary School, DRUMMOYNE St Martha s Catholic Primary School, STRATHFIELD St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School, MAROUBRA St Mary s Cathedral College, SYDNEY St Mary s Catholic Primary School, ERSKINEVILLE St Mary s Catholic Primary School, NORTH SYDNEY St Mary s Catholic Primary School, CONCORD St Mary s Catholic Primary School, GEORGES HALL St Mary s Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, HURSTVILLE St Mel s Catholic Primary School, CAMPSIE St Michael s Catholic Primary School, BELFIELD St Michael s Catholic Primary School, DACEYVILLE St Michael s Catholic Primary School, LANE COVE St Michael s Catholic Primary School, MEADOWBANK St Michael s Catholic Primary School, STANMORE St Patrick s Catholic Primary School, KOGARAH St Patrick s Catholic Primary School, SUMMER HILL St Patrick s Catholic Primary School, SUTHERLAND St Patrick s College, SUTHERLAND St Paul of The Cross Catholic Primary School, DULWICH HILL St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School, REGENTS PARK St Pius Catholic Primary School, ENMORE St Raphael s Catholic Primary School, SOUTH HURSTVILLE St Therese Catholic Primary School, MASCOT St Therese Catholic Primary School, PADSTOW St Therese Catholic Primary School, SADLEIR St Therese s Catholic Primary School, DENISTONE St Therese s Catholic Primary School, LAKEMBA St Thomas More s Catholic School, BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS St Ursula s College, KINGSGROVE St Vincent s Catholic Primary School, ASHFIELD Trinity Catholic College, AUBURN Villa Maria Catholic Primary School, HUNTERS HILL WAGGA WAGGA DIOCESE All Saints Primary School, TUMBARUMBA Henschke Primary School, WAGGA WAGGA Holy Spirit Primary School, LAVINGTON Holy Trinity West Wagga, ASHMONT Kildare Catholic College, WAGGA WAGGA Marian Catholic College, GRIFFITH Mater Dei Catholic College, WAGGA WAGGA Mater Dei Primary School, WAGGA WAGGA Sacred Heart Primary School, TOCUMWAL Sacred Heart Primary School, WAGGA WAGGA St Anne s Primary School, LAVINGTON St Brendan s Primary School, GANMAIN St Columba s Primary School, BERRIGAN St Francis De Sales College, LEETON St Francis Xavier Primary School, URANA St Joseph s Primary School, CULCAIRN St Joseph s Primary School, FINLEY St Joseph s Primary School, JERILDERIE St Joseph s Primary School, JUNEE St Joseph s Primary School, LEETON St Joseph s Primary School, LOCKHART St Joseph s Primary School, NARRANDERA St Joseph s Primary School, WAGGA WAGGA St Mary s Primary School, COROWA St Mary s Primary School, YOOGALI St Michael s Primary School, COOLAMON St Patrick s Parish School, ALBURY St Patrick s Primary School, GRIFFITH St Patrick s Primary School, HOLBROOK St Peter s Primary School, COLEAMBALLY St Therese s Primary School, YENDA Xavier High School, ALBURY WILCANNIA FORBES DIOCESE Holy Family Primary School, PARKES Sacred Heart Parish Primary School, BROKEN HILL St Augustine s Parish Primary School, NARROMINE St Ignatius Primary School, BOURKE St John s Primary School, COBAR St John s Primary School, TRANGIE St Joseph s Primary School, BALRANALD St Joseph s Primary School, CONDOBOLIN St Joseph s Primary School, HILLSTON St Joseph s Primary School, NYNGAN St Joseph s Primary School, PEAK HILL St Laurence s Primary School, FORBES St Mary s Primary School, HAY St Mary s Primary School, WARREN St Michael s Primary School, DENILIQUIN St Patrick s Primary School, BREWARRINA St Patrick s Primary School, TRUNDLE St Therese s Community Primary School, WILCANNIA WOLLONGONG DIOCESE Corpus Christi Catholic High School, OAK FLATS Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School, FAIRY MEADOW Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, HELENSBURGH Holy Family Catholic Primary School, INGLEBURN Holy Spirit College, BELLAMBI John Therry Catholic High School, ROSEMEADOW Magdalene Catholic High School, NARELLAN Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, EAGLE VALE Mount Carmel Catholic High School, VARROVILLE Nazareth Catholic Primary School, SHELLHARBOUR Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Primary School, ROSEMEADOW Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, KIAMA St Anthony s Catholic Primary School, PICTON St Benedict s Catholic College, ORAN PARK St Brigid s Catholic Primary School, GWYNNEVILLE St Clare s Catholic Primary School, NARELLAN VALE St Columbkille s Catholic Primary School, CORRIMAL St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, WARRAWONG St John The Evangelist Catholic High School, NOWRA St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School, CAMPBELLTOWN St John s Catholic Primary School, DAPTO St Joseph s Catholic High School, ALBION PARK St Joseph s Catholic Primary School, BULLI St Justin s Catholic Primary School, ORAN PARK St Mary s Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, MILTON St Michael s Catholic Primary School, MITTAGONG St Michael s Catholic Primary School, NOWRA St Michael s Catholic Primary School, THIRROUL St Patrick s Catholic Primary School, PORT KEMBLA St Paul s Catholic Primary School, ALBION PARK St Paul s Catholic Primary School, CAMDEN St Paul s Catholic Primary School, MOSS VALE St Pius X Catholic Primary School, UNANDERRA St Therese s Catholic Primary School, WEST WOLLONGONG St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, BOWRAL St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, CAMPBELLTOWN Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, SHELLHARBOUR 27

15 The family is not merely the sum of persons belonging to it, but a community of persons. And a community is more than the sum total of persons that belong to it. It is the place where one learns to love; it is the natural centre of human life. It is made up of faces, of people who love, dialogue, make self-sacrifices for one another and defend life, especially of the most vulnerable and the weakest. Blessed Pope John Paul II Council of Catholic School Parents Level 11, 133 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au Web: Council of Catholic School Parents ABN: CCSP NSW/ACT