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The Diocese of Port Pirie is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Justin Matthews as the new Deputy Diocesan Director, effective from 31 October 2024. Dr. Matthews, who currently serves as School Performance Leader for the Armidale Catholic Schools Office, brings a wealth of leadership experience in education, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and data-informed practices.
Twelve outstanding South Australian educators, including two educators from the Diocese of Port Pirie, were recognised at the annual Catholic Education Awards ceremony in Adelaide on Thursday May 16. In addition, the teams of two innovative school programs and a dedicated school volunteer were presented with awards for their contributions to Catholic education.
Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its first Regional Teacher Scholarship Program.
Initiated by the Diocese of Port Pirie, the program will provide 14 recipients with a total benefit of up to $20,000 each, paid as $5,000 for each full-time (or pro rata part-time equivalent) year successfully completed in an undergraduate teaching degree.
Congratulations to Taylor Meyer who has been appointed to the position of Principal at St Joseph’s School, Peterborough commencing Term 2, 2024.
Congratulations to Rebecca Fahey who has been appointed to the position of Principal at St Barbara’s Parish School, Roxby Downs commencing Term 2, 2024.
Nine educators, including one from Caritas College, Port Augusta, have been recognised at the annual Catholic Education Awards ceremony on May 18.
In a first for Catholic Education South Australia – twelve educators have been recognised at the inaugural Catholic Education Awards ceremony on May 12.
The Awards – which are celebrated as part of Catholic Education Week (May 9 – 15 2022) – recognise outstanding achievements and contributions by staff and volunteers across South Australia’s 103 Catholic schools.
On Wednesday 13th April 2022, the St Joseph’s School community warmly welcomed special guests to the Official Blessing & Opening of the purpose built 7-9 learning space, the Tenison Woods Centre.
