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CSPQ Family Engagement Grants 2025

13 May 2025

CSPQ is again awarding grants up to the value of $2,500 each in 2025.

Catholic schools, or clusters of schools, in collaboration with their parent body, who have an outstanding idea or project to support family engagement in a school community are encouraged to apply.

Click here to apply:
CSPQ Family Engagement in Learning and Wellbeing Grants 2025

National partnership with leading literacy provider MultiLit

23 Apr 2025

Rockhampton Parent Engagement Mini Conference 24 May

16 Apr 2025

All Catholic School Parents, Carers, Principals & School Staff in the Diocese of Rockhampton are welcome. This is a free event to support our children’s learning and wellbeing. Click here for more details and to register.

2025 ACU Prize for Poetry

08 Apr 2025

Entries are now open for Australia's richest prize for a single poem, where Australia's top and emerging poets compete for the $10,000 first prize. Now in its 13th year, the ACU Prize for Poetry is open to new works on the theme of Belonging, inspired by a quotation from St Teresa of Kolkata: "If we have no peace, we have forgotten that we belong to each other."

Entries close: Sunday 1 June 2025

Click below for more details and to: https://www.acu.edu.au/faith-and-values/office-of-the-vice-president/acu-prize-for-poetry

Catholic Education benefits all Australians

02 Apr 2025

On Saturday 3 May it is important to consider how your vote in the Federal Election will impact Catholic education. Catholic schools are Australia’s largest non-government education provider, delivering choice, affordability, and value that benefits all Australians.

We are calling on our political leaders to:
1. Ensure Affordability and Choice
2. Address hardship, wellbeing and disadvantage
3. Build and Innovate for the Future

Click here to read the two-page document that highlights Catholic Education priorities for the election.
Also below is a link to the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) Election materials:
2025 Federal Election - NCEC

Cairns Parent Engagement Mini Conference 31 May

28 Mar 2025

Townsville Parent Engagement Mini Conference 10 May

28 Mar 2025

All Catholic School Parents, Carers, Principals & School Staff in the Diocese of Townsville are welcome. This is a free event to support our children’s learning and wellbeing. Click here for more details and to register.

Our Office will be closed 6 & 7 March

05 Mar 2025

QCAA’s new video series for parents and carers

10 Feb 2025

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has teamed up with clinical psychologist and registered teacher Dr Judith Locke on a video series designed to help parents guide their children through their schooling journey.

From starting prep to preparing for life beyond school, these 2– 3-minute videos offer practical advice on building routines, managing stress and encouraging healthy habits.

You can watch the videos here:
https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/parents-carers/advice-from-dr-judith-locke

Unpacking NAPLAN: A webinar for parents

10 Feb 2025

If you are a parent or carer of a Queensland school student, you won’t want to miss this free parent webinar on Wednesday 19 Feb, 7 - 8.30pm.

Click HERE for more details and to register.