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New educational campaign launched warning students about the dangers of knife crimes (Ref: 212/25)  

With the support of the NSW Government and the NSW Police, the Jack Beasley Foundation will deliver presentations to schools throughout NSW to raise awareness among students about the dangers of knife crime.

In 2019, parents Belinda and Brett Beasley tragically lost their 17-year-old son Jack Beasley, who was fatally stabbed in Queensland. Since then, Belinda and Brett have campaigned to educate Australians against knife crime. 

With the assistance of the NSW Police Youth Command Officers, the Beasleys will deliver the education program called 'One Moment'. The presentation tells Jack's story and the 'One moment' of violence that had a life-long impact on Jack's family, friends and the wider community. 

The NSW Police Youth Command Officers will also educate students on the legal consequences of being caught with a knife or any other weapon by the police, as well as 'Jack's Law'. With the recent NSW legislation modelled on 'Jack's Law', the police have used wand scanners at stations, public areas, and sporting venues.

Presentations will be delivered at 12 schools throughout Sydney this week, including Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Fairfield, Penrith and Wollongong. 

To find out more about The Jack Beasley Foundation, click here.

Consent and Respectful Relationships Education Support Resources (Ref: 211/25)

As part of the updated K–10 PDHPE syllabus, mandated from 2027, consent and respectful relationships education (CRRE) is now a core part of the learning expectations. As such, Catholic Schools NSW is delighted to provide schools and systems with a suite of curriculum support materials that will help classroom teachers deliver this content through a Catholic lens.

To support the delivery of age-appropriate, expert-developed, and evidence-based CRRE, the Commonwealth Government has allocated funds to government and non-government primary and secondary schools through the 2024–2028 CRRE Federation Funding Agreement (FFA). 

In response, CSNSW undertook extensive consultation across NSW Catholic Education, including the Landscape Audit Survey, several memoranda to Diocesan Directors and RI/MPJP principals, and briefings to nominated diocesan and RI/MPJP representatives. CSNSW consolidated feedback into a CRRE Implementation Plan, which was submitted to the Commonwealth Department of Education (DoE) and has now been approved. As a condition of the funding, CSNSW will also submit annual progress reports to the Commonwealth DoE detailing activities and funding allocation/expenditure, including case studies of exemplary activities, and an end-of-programme evaluation and financial acquittal report.

Catholic Schools NSW is pleased to make available a high-quality, evidence-based third-party provider resource that is (i) aligned to the curriculum, (ii) meets the government's requirement that the resources be expert-developed, evidence-based, and age-appropriate, and (iii) promotes the beauty of Catholic social teaching.

The Tier 1 Curriculum Support Resource, Live Life to the Full (Choicez Media), is a digital teaching and learning platform aligned to the new PDHPE syllabus, with strong Catholic theological underpinnings and endorsement from Church leaders.

Importantly, this resource is endorsed by Bishop Danny Meagher, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney, Archbishop Christopher Prowse, of the Diocese of Canberra/Goulburn, and former Archbishops Mark Coleridge of Brisbane and Julian Porteous of Tasmania (available here).

The perpetual resource will be made available to all Catholic schools in NSW, at no charge, in early Term 4, 2025. Its release will be accompanied by professional learning support material for teachers and information resources for parents. It is hoped that the resources will be valuable to schools and systems, and/or complementary to existing approaches.

If you or your staff have any questions, please contact Nathan Smith, Manager of Wellbeing at CSNSW, at: Nathan.Smith@csnsw.catholic.edu.au.

Professional Learning 

Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World - A Conference for Parents and Carers of Children in Catholic Schools in the Jubilee Year of Hope (Ref: 207/25) 

On 25 October 2025, the Council for Catholic School Parents (CCSP) is hosting a special anniversary celebration conference for all NSW/ACT parents and carers with children in Catholic schools! It’s going to be a value-packed day of connection and collaboration where their expert presenters will support you to parent bravely in a modern world:

• Dr Justin Coulson: co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9's Parental Guidance and the founder of happyfamilies.com.au
• Michelle Mitchell: sought-after author and speaker on parenting tweens and teens
• Daniel Principe: a passionate youth advocate and educator, and nominee for Australian of the Year

This conference will provide you with the information you need to parent in today's complex technological age, featuring presentations on consent and respectful relationships, cybersafety, building your child’s resilience, sleep, managing anxiety, screens and brain development, supporting your child’s learning at home and at school, and more!

Don't miss out on this special opportunity to connect with other parents, gain valuable knowledge, and enjoy a meal and relaxation! Secure your spot now and be a part of this memorable event.

Car parking is available at the venue, Novotel Parramatta, for a day rate. Please contact the hotel for more information: (02) 9630 4999. Other options include Eat St Parking.

Novotel Parramatta is offering special rates for conference guests. Please call the reservations team on 02 9890 0850 or email novotel@nmsp.com.au to book and advise them that you are attending the conference. Valid until 09/10/2025, subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

Find out more information on our website here: https://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/2025-conference

Don’t miss this conference, especially for parents and carers! 

Buy a ticket: Supporting Families: Working Together in a Modern World Registration, Sat 25/10/2025 at 8:30 am | Eventbrite

Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM AEDT. Doors open at 8am

Location: Novotel Sydney, 350 Church Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150

Contribution: $30

Contact CCSP at office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au or 02 9287 1514.

Employment Opportunities 

Catholic Schools NSW - Senior Manager, Curriculum and Assessment (Ref: 205/25) 

Catholic Schools NSW is recruiting for the position of Senior Manager, Curriculum and Assessment.

The Senior Manager, Curriculum and Assessment, has demonstrated expertise in curriculum and assessment design, pedagogy, and innovative approaches to schooling in particular and works across all eleven dioceses and schools conducted by Religious Institutes and Ministerial Public Juridic Persons (RI/ MPJP) in NSW. The role sits within the Curriculum and Assessment team, comprising experienced educational leaders, who manage Curriculum and Assessment Education and is part of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Directorate, which works in collaboration with all NSW Catholic school agencies across all areas of schooling.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working from the CSNSW office located in Sydney CBD.

Applications close Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

If you are interested in this position or know someone who may be, please share details or click on the link below to view the full position description and information on how to apply.

Senior Manager, Curriculum and Assessment Job in Sydney NSW - SEEK

Scholarships and Awards

Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) Family Partnerships Excellence Awards (Ref: 208/25) 

Recognising NSW/ACT Catholic schools that show exemplary practice in family, school and community partnerships for learning. 

Apply now and tell CCSP about how your school has bridged the gap between home and school, and enhanced student outcomes in faith development, learning and the wellbeing of students.

Your school could be awarded first place and receive $5000 to continue your partnership-focused initiative!

Find out more here: https://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/awards

How to apply: 

1. Go to the CCSP website to check your eligibility and download the 2025 Submission Form.
2. Complete the Submission Form by responding to six criteria about your school’s initiative.
3. Complete the online web form and declarations, and upload your Submission Form and supporting files.

Entries close 5pm 17 October 2025.