Welcome to Scholaris

Dylan Wiliam is an Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London. In a varied career, he has taught in inner-city schools, directed a large-scale testing programme, served a number of roles in university administration, including Dean of a School of Education and pursued a research programme focused on supporting teachers to develop their use of assessment in support of learning. 

Other speakers already announced include:

Professor Miriam Tanti, Associate Dean at La Trobe University, is a leader in teacher education and AI in schools. With 25+ years in technology and learning, she researches AI, cognition and pedagogy, advises industry and Edtech and contributes internationally through advisory roles.

Professor Rebecca Winthrop studies how parents and educators can collaborate to help children flourish. She is a leading global authority on education, the Co-Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, USA.  

Alex Dore, founder of Gradeo, has worked in the education sector for over 10 years. He is a former director of a large global management consulting firm, where he helped lead a team of 35 education consultants. He has led multiple flagship programs, including the successful rollout of the Australian Higher Apprenticeship Pilot, a nation-wide project to redesign the Vocational Qualification System in Australia and the development of Australia’s National Microcredentials Framework.  

The workshop takes staff through the process of moderating NCCD evidence in line with the updated 2026 Guidelines.

This workshop is highly recommended for any staff involved in the 2026 NCCD process including classroom teachers, diverse learning teachers, learning support staff and Principals.

The CSNSW Professional Learning platform is accessible via your NETiD account.

Join leading STEM educator Dr Simon Crook, Director of CrookED Science, for one of these free half-day student workshops. 

With a proven record of success of finalists and winners in the Catholic Network Australia (CNA) STEM MAD competition, Simon will address student questions about their projects. 

The listed workshops are designed to be Q&A workshops to help support students completing their STEM MAD projects. Students and their STEM teachers will be able to ask Dr Crook questions that may benefit all participants.

These Q&A workshops and will be held on: 

• Thursday, 11 June (9.00am – 12.00pm) 
  This session is aimed at schools new to STEM MAD
• Thursday, 25 June (9.00am – 12.00pm)
• Thursday, 10 September (9.00am – 12.00pm)

Note – please register for ONE session only 

To register your students for these sessions, please follow this link: STEM MAD Student Support Workshops

School Updates & Newsletters

eSafety Commissioner Resources: Social Media Age Restrictions Now in Effect (Ref: 113/26)

The Australian Government's new social media age restrictions are now in effect, marking a significant step in protecting young Australians during a critical stage of their development.

To support families, educators and young people with these changes, the eSafety Commissioner has released a comprehensive suite of resources designed to explain the new requirements, why they have been introduced, and how to navigate the transition.

Further information and resources are available via the eSafety Social Media Age Restrictions Hub.

The hub includes practical guidance for parents and carers, educators, schools, and young people, along with answers to frequently asked questions. eSafety is also hosting a series of live webinars across Australia to provide additional information and respond to questions from the community.

Additional information can be found in the eSafety media release.

Professional Learning for Educators

The eSafety Commissioner also offers a range of free professional learning opportunities for educators and those working with children and young people in school settings.

Professional Learning for Teachers

These evidence-informed professional learning resources explore the latest online safety research, emerging trends, case studies, and practical teaching strategies. They are designed to support schools in strengthening online safety education and promoting student wellbeing in an increasingly digital world.

Updated Bullying – No Way! Website (Ref: 112/26)

The new Bullying – No Way! website is now live. The updated site is designed to provide a more engaging, accessible, and user-friendly experience for students, parents, educators, and school communities. It brings together practical resources, clear guidance, and contemporary content to support bullying prevention and response across Australian schools.

Scholarships and Awards 

Catholic school students and trainers win at Regional Training Awards 2026 (Ref: 107/26)

Catholic school students have again demonstrated the advantages of studying VET courses, winning Student of the Year awards in both VET Schools Student (VETSS) and School-Based Apprentice or Trainee (SBAT) categories at last week’s Regional Training Awards. Additionally, teachers in Catholic schools have won VET Teacher/Trainer Awards. 

CSNSW congratulates all finalists in these Regional Awards:

Best wishes to the finalists in upcoming Regional Awards: