As we wrap up another exciting school year and set our sights on Christmas I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of Catholic Education over the past year.

2018 saw the launch of the Catholic Education Office’s Strategic Plan 2018-2020 which sets the formative direction for Catholic Education in the Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese for the coming years. The Plan provides continued focus on the learning and wellbeing of our students in the thousand classrooms across the Archdiocese.

2018 highlighted the excellent standards of our schools - our students, educators and leaders. Among the many awards presented to our Catholic learning communities, the prestigious title of Non-Government Principal of the year was awarded to the Principal of Holy Spirit Primary, Brad Gaynor.

I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and tireless dedication to Catholic education. I look forward to the opportunities of the coming New Year as we continue our journey to be faith filled Catholic learning communities of hope, joy and wonder where all are welcome and inspired to grow to their potential.

I would like to wish you all Advent Blessings at this holy time of year. Stay safe and enjoy the well-earned rest.

Ross Fox
Director of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn