A renewed vision and strategy for Sydney Catholic Schools
Sydney Catholic Schools has commenced a process to discern a new strategic vision for Sydney Catholic Schools. It is important that the hopes and aspirations of a wide cross-section of our community are heard, as the new vision will inspire and guide our work over the coming years.
The working title of this visioning process, ‘Towards 2033’, has been chosen as 2033 will be an important jubilee year for the Universal Church, marking 2000 years since the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Over Term 3, there will be opportunities for members of the Sydney Catholic Schools community to contribute their thoughts and aspirations.
Through a process of dialogue and discernment, we will ensure that we are reading and responding to the signs of the times and that our future direction is grounded in the wisdom and needs of our diverse Sydney Catholic Schools community.
As we embark on this process, we encourage you to reflect deeply on our mission with an open heart and a curious mind.
Thank you for sharing your voice
The Towards 2033 survey is now closed. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to participate. Your insights, hopes and reflections are helping shape a bold and faith-filled future for Sydney Catholic Schools.
We received thousands of responses from across our school communities — teachers, leaders, staff, parents and students — each offering valuable perspectives on who we are, where we’re going, and what matters most.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Here’s what comes next:
Survey analysis
All survey responses are now being carefully reviewed and thematically analysed to identify key trends, ideas and emerging priorities.
Focus groups
In the coming weeks, we’ll be engaging in targeted conversations with staff, students, school leaders and key stakeholders to explore insights more deeply.
Insight validations
Schools and central office teams will be invited to participate in conversations where we will playback what we’ve heard.
These touchpoints will guide us into the Discernment phase, where we will begin to shape the strategic priorities that will carry us towards 2033.
Together, Towards 2033
Through this time of dialogue and discernment, we are building a shared vision — one that honours our mission, responds to the needs of our time, and prepares our students for the world ahead.
We invite you to journey with us as we continue to imagine the future of Sydney Catholic Schools together.
What if we...
are bold and audacious?
Join the conversation and share your ideas to help shape the future of Sydney Catholic Schools.
WHERE WE ARE NOW
DIALOGUE
Consultation with internal and external stakeholders of our SCS community
VALIDATION
Testing the key insights from our consultation
DISCERNMENT
Considering the feedback we have heard and the directions we are called to pursue
DRAFTING
Writing our strategy based on what we have discerned
Validation
Testing our strategy with segments of our community
FINALISATION
Refining the high-level strategy and preparing for its release
Stay connected
This site will continue to be updated as our journey progresses. You’ll find:
- Summaries of insights and emerging themes
- Updates on next steps and opportunities to contribute
- Resources to support conversations in your school or team
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