Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate the incredible value our schools bring to students, families, and the wider community. It’s a moment to reflect on our rich history and embrace the exciting journey ahead - a time for connection and celebration.

This year, Catholic Schools Week is being celebrated across the Diocese of Bathurst between 12-18 May with the theme for 2025 as Guided by Faith. Inspired by Hope. Committed to Learning.

The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst provides a diverse range of educational opportunities to approximately 10,000 students in 33 schools, from primary schools in small rural communities to large secondary schools in the regional towns.

At the heart of Catholic education lies a commitment to nurturing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Bathurst nurture the potential of each child in a holistic, student-centred learning environment.

Our schools are led by teachers who are expert educators and who are passionately committed to the learning and wellbeing of each student in their care. Our teachers use evidenced based teaching practices and appropriate contemporary technology to enable them to cater for the learning needs of a diverse range of student interest and abilities.

Research suggests those who attend Catholic schools are more likely, on average, to see lifelong benefits in employment, health and life satisfaction. Catholic schools support our Australian society as Catholic school graduates are more likely to work in an industry that directly benefits the public.

Our teachers challenge our young people to live out the message of Jesus and help them to develop the knowledge and skills which will enable them to reach their full potential as compassionate and contributing members of society.

Our Catholic schools are affordable, inclusive, and quality learning communities.

We warmly invite you to celebrate Catholic Schools week with us. Visit your local Catholic school and experience what makes our schools unique.

Check your local Catholic school website and Facebook page for the dates of open days and meetings with the principal, or visit our website www.bth.catholic.edu.au, to make an enrolment enquiry.

Mrs Christina Trimble

Executive Director of Schools

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst