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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.
Mary Manning has been appointed to the position of Catholic Identity and Mission Advisor, within the Catholic Education Office team, commencing in January 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.
St Francis of Assisi College, the brand new Catholic secondary school for the Riverland, was officially opened and blessed this month after opening its doors in Renmark at the start of the 2022 school year.
