My son attended a public primary school and as a high achiever, he attended a public selective school for Years 7 & 8 - however, we soon discovered that the focus on academics alone wasn't a good fit. It is only since joining the local Catholic school for Year 9 and now Year 10, that we have found an educational environment that promotes academic excellence, student wellbeing and a strong sense of social justice. Our local Catholic school has given us somewhere we belong and share the values of the community.

When it came time to choose a secondary school for my daughter, we knew immediately that a Catholic school was the right choice for her and for us. The key word here is choice - every family deserves to be able to choose the school that best fits their child and the type of education they want for them. I have kids who want to work hard and do well at school, but who are also committed to making the world a better place. Their Catholic schools are helping them do both of these things.