Most Rev Anthony Randazzo DD JCL Bishop of Broken Bay Foreword
Launched on 4 July at our All Staff Strategy Day, Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith marks a bold and united step forward in Catholic education across the Diocese of Broken Bay. It builds on the strong foundations of Towards 2025, retaining our Vision, Purpose, and Values - expressions of our identity deeply anchored in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It sets a visionary direction for Catholic education - one that is faithdriven, innovative, and built to meet the evolving needs of families in our contemporary world. It reflects our Shared Mission and the partnership between family, parish, and school, as together we seek to form young people who will witness the love of God and shape the world with wisdom, courage, and compassion.
This strategy is about courageously shaping a future where every child can thrive - from Baptism through to post-school life. It champions high expectations for student learning and wellbeing and renews our commitment to walk alongside our families on this journey.
As Bishop of Broken Bay, I am proud to commend this plan to you. It has been prayerfully developed through wide consultation and discernment, and I am grateful to all those who contributed their insight, energy, and love for Catholic education.
Together, we are building an extraordinary future. May this strategy guide our work so that our schools will remain places where Christ is encountered and where every young person is formed for a life of purpose, compassion, and faith.
Let us continue to shape tomorrow, together in faith.
Danny Casey Director of Schools
I am delighted to share Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith - our new strategic direction for Catholic education in the Diocese of Broken Bay. Launched by Bishop Anthony on 4 July 2025, this strategy sets a bold and visionary course for the future of Catholic education in our diocese. It is our mission - to walk with families from Baptism through to post-school life, providing a seamless and faith-filled learning journey. It is a Strategy shaped by our Shared Mission, and by you - our students, staff, parents, carers and clergy - who generously shared your hopes and insights throughout our consultation process.
At its core, this Strategy is about more than buildings or structures; it is about transforming how we serve our communities, placing the needs of children and families at the centre, and ensuring that every learner is supported to be their best, in faith and in learning.
This booklet outlines what is changing and growing across our six educational precincts. It highlights the schools and communities where new facilities, learning pathways, and inclusive services are being planned or expanded. You’ll see how Early Childhood Education and Care is being progressed, how inclusive education is being strengthened, and how we are reimagining learning from the early years through to senior school and beyond.
I look forward to shaping our future with you.
VISION
Authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion.
STRATEGIC STATEMENT
PURPOSE
Inspiring hearts and minds to know Christ, to love learning, to use their talents to be the very best they can be.
Under the leadership of the Bishop we are committed to maintaining focus on our purpose; to collaborating in the mission; to applying evidence based practice in all our endeavours and to delivering the vision as we strive to be at least as good as the very best.
EVANGELISATION & CATECHESIS
▪ Accompanying students, families and staff to know Christ and the Catholic Worldview.
▪ Strengthening Formation for Mission through quality Religious Education and opportunities to grow closer to Christ.
▪ Supporting the faith journey of students through Youth Ministry and daily witness within vibrant Catholic communities.
▪ Collaborating within the Diocese, School and Parish through the Shared Mission Principles and Catholic Charter to connect to our community and serve the most vulnerable.
GOVERNANCE
▪ Partnering with parents in their role as primary educators.
▪ Ensuring decision making processes support strategic priorities and regulatory compliance.
▪ Implementing policies and guidelines that ensure delivery of the Vision and Mission.
▪ Supporting staff to embed a strong risk culture.
▪ Setting clear expectations with all suppliers to deliver value and reduce risk.
MEASURES
CAPABILITY & ENABLEMENT OF OUR PEOPLE
▪ Growing capable, faith filled leaders.
▪ Ensuring student centred leadership in all aspects of decision making.
▪ Attracting, developing and retaining high performing staff.
▪ Focusing on individual and team performance growth and accountability in a culture of continuous improvement.
▪ Building the capability of others, supporting wellbeing and unlocking the potential of staff.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
▪ Ensuring academic growth and achievement.
▪ Knowing our students and how they learn, and knowing the Curriculum.
▪ Delivering curriculum, assessment and pedagogy by highly skilled effective practitioners.
▪ Supporting wellbeing to provide a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
▪ Using data and feedback to support success for every student and teacher in all aspects of learning, and for our staff in all aspects of their practice.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
▪ Setting optimal fees, realistic pricing and providing financial support.
▪ Budgeting and resourcing to optimise operations and efficiency.
▪ Embedding short and long term financial planning.
▪ Supporting decision making through real time data and innovative practices.
▪ Targeting enrolment strategies for growth.
▪ Providing quality service delivery through efficient, responsive and centralised support.
▪ Optimising learning outcomes with current and emerging technologies.
▪ Supporting safe and future focused optimal learning environments with strategic capital planning and asset management.
Student progress and outcomes, the efficient use of our resources, the effectiveness of each strategic improvement initiative as well as feedback from staff, students and parents.
1. We will develop a collaborative culture of continuous improvement
By 2030, we will be leveraging our strong collaborative culture of continuous improvement. Improvement Plans (individual, school and system) guide our daily work, are informed by data and central to decision making. All at CSBB are driven to improve what we do and the way we do it. We analyse, plan, act and review with rigour, confident of positive impact and delivery of continuous improvement.
2.
We will accompany students, families and staff to know Christ and to grow in faith
By 2030, our Catholic educational community will foster deep personal relationships with Jesus Christ and provide quality Religious Education. We will promote human dignity and flourishing within the nurturing, vibrant, and synodal Catholic community of Broken Bay. Relevant and meaningful formation and sacramental experiences will empower all to be beacons of faith, joy, witness, compassion and courage.
We will maximise the learning growth of each student 3.
By 2030 schools will embed a culture of excellence and continuous learning, ensuring that every student is challenged and supported to reach their full potential. Educators will be highly skilled in evidence-based instruction, tailoring learning to meet individual student needs while fostering strong relationships and high expectations. Schools will prioritise proactive wellbeing for learning, targeted student support and respectful inclusive learning environments that enable student agency. A system-wide commitment to equity, professional excellence and data informed strategies will drive sustained progress, ensuring all students thrive within and beyond school.
By 2030, we will empower targeted professional learning that impacts performance growth and supports career mobility and pathways. We will implement robust systems of feedback, coaching and goal setting which develop our staff to be the very best they can be and support their wellbeing. Comprehensive leadership formation practices will be in place that grow faith-filled, student-centred, highly capable and confident leaders. We will effectively measure workplace culture and capture staff voice to influence decision-making and to support our students and colleagues facilitate continuous improvement across the system. We will have a culture of recognition of, and accountability for, outstanding achievement as well as behaviours, as demonstration of our CSBB Values.
We will embed future–focused systems, policies and processes
By 2030 we will have an efficient and responsive service grounded in strong partnerships and accountability. Our offering of a Baptism to post school enrolment journey will be in strong demand across our Diocese. Current and emerging technologies will be strategically selected and utilised to support and enhance system wide operations. Transparent and embedded processes will be continuously reviewed for efficiency, value and for risk to better support system wide operations.
7 Strategic Priorities
Enhancing our pedagogical frameworks
Ensuring teaching and learning is evidence-based and responsive to student needs.
Fostering a culture of wellbeing
Delivering robust support for both staff and students.
Measuring learning outcomes effectively
Striving for every student to be the very best they can be, with a focus on priority cohorts.
Supporting Staff Growth
Encouraging personal formation and professional development for all team members.
Nurturing Emerging Leaders
Ensuring sustainability and continuity of our mission into the future.
A new focus on
Delivering on the Baptism to Post-School vision
Establishing seamless pathways that serve students throughout the family journey.
Adapting to
the needs of our community
Continually reviewing and responding to better serve families, find new sites and/or reimagine existing.
Innovation and Excellence Across Every School in Broken Bay
Shaping Tomorrow, Together in Faith is embedding a consistent and forward-thinking future across all schools to ensure every student is supported to grow, thrive, and discover their purpose.
Unified Data Ecosystem and AI
The rollout of a unified data ecosystem allows teachers and leaders to access timely insights, track progress, and intervene earlier to support student growth. We are embracing artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance learning, streamline administrative tasks, and create more personalised and meaningful learning experiences - always guided by our Catholic mission and values.
System-wide Supports
We are investing in shared resources across every school in key areas such as diverse learning, student wellbeing, behaviour support, curriculum delivery, and professional learning. These system-wide supports are designed to ensure every school has what it needs to flourish - allowing teachers to focus on what matters most - the formation and education of every child.
Introducing Careers Education Integration Model
To complement academic learning and faith formation, the introduction of the Careers Education Integration Model, is a system-wide approach to
Pictured: Teacher and ETIP Recipient Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood
Imagine a child beginning life in our Diocese. We are there at Baptism. We walk with them through Early Years to Kindy, through every Sacrament, through adolescence, through graduation, providing Eileen O’Connor Catholic School support where needed throughout this journey.
And we are still walking with them as they enter adulthoodconnected to their parish, their values, and their purpose.
BIRTH TO 3 YEARS
BAPTISM AND EARLY YEARS
A WELCOMING START
This journey begins from the earliest moments of life. Families are welcomed into the Catholic community and begin their educational journey.
•Playgroups
•Parish connection
AGES 3 TO 6 EARLY LEARNING
FOUNDATIONS FOR FAITH & LEARNING
As children grow, so do their opportunities to explore and thrive.
•Family resources• Play-based learning
•Preparation for school
•Early faith formation
• Eileen O’Connor
FA ITH JOURNEY
1
EARLY LEARNING
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
2 EILEEN
FAMILY MASS BAPTISM YEAR 3 CONFIRMATION
FAMILY JOURNEY
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
6
ALUMNI
POST SCHOOL
PURSUE AND FLOURISH
Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation, no matter what pathway is chosen; students do so with a life long connection to their Church, community, and to a values-based education.
•Community partnerships
•Alumni connection
• Mentoring current students
•Parish connection
YOUTH MINISTRY
5
YEARS 9 TO 12
SENIOR SCHOOL
PREPARE, APPLY AND TRANSITION
In senior years, we prepare students for life beyond school with academic and vocational pathways, careers support, and leadership development. Youth ministry and service-learning help young people integrate faith with action.
• Mentoring
•Work placement
•Microcredentials
•Leadership development
•Academic and VET pathways
K TO YEAR 4 JUNIOR SCHOOL
DISCOVER AND WONDER
In the early primary years students build strong foundations and are nurtured and supported academically, socially and spiritually.
•Transition to Kindergarten
• RE & Curriculum based learning
• OSHC connected to learning
•Challenge thinking
•Community outreach
•Students imagine the future and explore work types
O’CONNOR SCHOOL 3
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
YEAR 4 RECONCILIATION AND HOLY COMMUNION
Our Baptism to Post School Family Journey suppor ts the whole child and the whole family, every step of the way.
PARENTS & CARERS AS CONTINUOUS EDUCATORS
4
YEARS 5
TO
8 MIDDLE SCHOOL
EXPLORE, REFLECT AND DEVELOP
These are years of growth, self-discovery and belonging. Students deepen their learning through enquiry, creativity and pastoral support.
•Youth group and retreats
• Students link learning and life
• Build key skills
• Reflect on how their gifts might serve others
•OSHC connected to learning
EILEEN O’CONNOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL TRANSITION
Support Classes run across our schools where the model of education supports student learning to transition from support classes to mainstream classes.
YEAR 7 TRANSITION
In middle school a transition to secondary is supported through orientation, taster days and belong days to ensure all our students thrive through the next phase.
Pictured: TAFE Judge Battle of the Chef’s, St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah
Careers Education Integration Model
Years 5 - 8
I Discover & Wonder
Years K - 4 Junior School
Students begin the dream about the future, explore the dignity of all work, and challenge stereotypes.
I Explore, Reflect & Develop Middle School
Students make links between learning and life, build key skills, and reflect on how their gifts might serve others.
Years 9 - 12
I Pursue & Flourish
Post School Alumni
Ongoing support through mentoring, career growth, and community engagement - helping students remain connected and purposeful.
I Prepare, Apply & Transition Secondary School
Through mentoring, work placements, micro-credentials and industry links, students engage in real-world preparation.
This model ensures that from Kindergarten through to adulthood, students are supported to discover their Godgiven potential, understand the world around them, and step into their future with purpose.
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A strategic transformation is underway to strengthen Catholic education across the North Shore, Northern Beaches and the Central Coast with a focus on expanding learning pathways, inclusive education, and community connection.
Cathedral and Northern Suburbs PRECINCT
Master Planning for a Seamless Baptism to PostSchool Experience
St Leo’s Catholic College and Our Lady of the Rosary, Waitara
The Cathedral Precinct will undergo master planning to deliver a fully integrated education pathway - linking St Leo’s Catholic College and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Waitara - along with an Early Learning Centre (ELC) and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). This comprehensive approach ensures a faith-filled and future-ready journey from the early years to adulthood.
New Builds and Refurbishments across the
Purpose Built Spaces for 2 Catholic Primary Schools
Precinct
New building and refurbishment projects are planned to enhance learning environments at:
1. St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School, Berowra Heights
2. St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School, Carlingford
Eileen O’Connor Support Class Expansion
At St Agatha’s Catholic Primary School, Pennant Hills - new support classes will be established as part of the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School, extending inclusive education options within the precinct.
Early Childhood Education and Care
Engaging directly in the provision of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
We are exploring ECEC opportunities across the precinct to meet the needs of each local community. This includes ELC and OSHC. These offerings will strengthen support for families and create strong foundations for future learning.
Pictured: Students
St Leo’s Catholic College, Wahroonga
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Pictured: Students
Eileen O’Connor Support Class, St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School, Lake Munmorah -
North Shore
PRECINCT
Expanding Pymble Parish Schools to provide Early Years Education and a K–12 College
New Multi-Campus Model for Pymble Parish Schools
Pymble Parish schools - Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Perpetual Succourwill become a K - 12 College with an Early Learning Centre (ELC). Year 7 intake commencing January 2027.
Reimagining an Inclusive Model of Education
Expansion of Eileen O’Connor Catholic School
St Philip Neri, Northbridge will be repurposed to accommodate a new Eileen O’Connor facility to provide support for students with complex learning needs. This exciting new chapter reflects our deep commitment to care, compassion and inclusive education.
Bringing Schools Together as One Community
Together
as one school community
The two Parish schools of the Lower North Shore, St Philip Neri, Northbridge and St Thomas, Willoughby will come together as one community on the St Thomas site, creating enhanced opportunities for students including larger peer and family networks.
Early Childhood Education and Care
Engaging directly in the provision of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
We are exploring tailored ECEC opportunities across the precinct to meet the needs of each local community. This includes ELCs and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). These offerings will strengthen support for families and create strong foundations for future learning.
Pictured: Parent and students
Our Lady of Good Counsel Primary School, Forestville
Northern Beaches PRECINCT
Greater choice in Secondary Schooling
We are actively planning the establishment of new Catholic secondary school options to meet growing local demand. These will offer families clear, explicit pathways that support continuity of learning within the Catholic system.
Early Childhood Education and Care
We are exploring tailored Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) opportunities across the precinct to meet the needs of each local community. This includes Early Learning Centres (ELC) and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). These offerings will strengthen support for families and create strong foundations for future learning.
Strengthening Secondary Pathways for Students with Disability
We are committed to developing strong secondary school pathways for students enrolled in Eileen O’Connor Catholic School support classes. These inclusive models will support ongoing learning, growth, and a deep sense of belonging into secondary school.
Building Industry and Post-School Partnerships
To ensure varied and relevant pathways for students, we are reviewing postschool and trade training providers and exploring new partnerships with industry. These initiatives will help prepare students for future success, both within and beyond the classroom.
Establishing Integrated Programs
We are exploring opportunities for schools across the Precinct to come together for extension programs and co-curricular opportunities to maximise the learning growth of all students.
Pictured: Students
St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly
Southern Beaches PRECINCT
Expanding St Paul’s into a Multi-Campus Year 5–12 College
Stage 3 Learning Hub
St Paul’s Catholic College will grow to become a Year 5–12 multi-campus college in Term 1 2026, creating a seamless learning journey from Middle School through to Senior School. St Paul’s students in Years 5 and 6 will be welcomed to the Stage 3 Learning Hub in Balgowlah offering a strong transition into secondary education.
Two North Harbour Parish Schools Unified
Together as one school community
The two North Harbour parish schools - St Cecilia’s, Balgowlah, and St Kieran’s, Manly Vale - will come together as one school community at the St Kieran’s site from Term 1 2026. This provides enhanced opportunities for students to grow, learn, and belong in a dynamic Catholic environment.
Early Childhood Education and Care
Engaging directly in the provision of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
We are exploring tailored ECEC opportunities across the precinct to meet the needs of each local community. This includes Early Learning Centres (ELC) and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). These offerings will strengthen support for families and create strong foundations for future learning.
Northern Central Coast
Historic Investment in the Central Coast
Over $300 million over both Central Coast Precincts
Investing over $300 million in major capital works across the Central Coast, transforming school facilities to create contemporary learning spaces and meet growing enrolment demand. This significant investment reflects our long-term commitment to our students, families, and future.
We are completely reimagining the delivery of Catholic education at MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale. This new model will support students and families from Baptism to Post-School Life with CSBB engaging directly with the provision of Early Learning, Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and post-school options.
This transformation will offer families a journey that is more connected, future-focused and delivered within a strong faith-based community.
St Brigid’s Catholic College and St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School K-12 Pathway
Expanding access to K–12 and inclusive education
Together, St Brigid’s and St Brendan’s will deliver a connected K–12 pathway supported by an Early Learning Centre (ELC) and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), and extended options for students requiring specialised support through the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School.
Expanding St Mary’s Catholic School, Toukley
Improving learning spaces
St Mary’s, Toukley will undergo a significant new building project and refurbishment to improve learning spaces and expand capacity to meet increasing enrolment demand. These upgrades will create a vibrant, modern environment that supports high-quality Catholic education for years to come.
$300m in Major Capital Works over both Central Coast Precincts (2025-2030)
Pictured: Students
Central Coast Catholic Precinct Schools
Pictured: Students Central Coast Catholic Precinct Schools
Southern Central Coast PRECINCT
Delivering Inclusive Education
Eileen O’Connor Catholic School, Tuggerah
New buildings will be established for the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School campus at Tuggerah, opening in 2028, offering high-quality, tailored facilities for students with complex learning needs.
Master Planning for a Future-Focused Precinct
St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah
We are undertaking comprehensive master planning of the existing St Peter’s site to ensure it can meet enrolment demand and future educational needs. This includes exploring opportunities for trade training programs and post-school partnerships that support varied student pathways.
New Buildings and Refurbishments Upgrades across Precinct schools
New buildings and refurbishments will enhance the learning environments at five Central Coast Catholic Schools:
1. St Joseph’s Catholic College, East Gosford
2. St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, East Gosford
3. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Terrigal
4. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Tumbi Umbi
5. St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School, Wyong
These upgrades will meet increasing enrolment demand, ensuring highquality, contemporary spaces that support student engagement, faith development and learning growth.
Early Childhood Education and Care
Engaging directly in the provision of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
We are exploring tailored ECEC opportunities across the precinct to meet the needs of each local community. This includes Early Learning Centres (ELC) and Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). These offerings will strengthen support for families and create strong foundations for future learning.
