Contributing to Stronger WA Communities

Flagship Initiatives
CEWA's flagship initiatives support schools to achieve
their vision of being Christ-centred and child-focused
communities and engaged learning environments.
Child Safe Framework
The Child Safe Framework, launched in 2018, promotes work
practices and establishes expectations for personal and
professional boundaries that support a child safe culture
for all Catholic schools, care centres and communities.
Based on the latest research in child safety for institutions,
in line with best practice, and consistent with the Royal
Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual
Abuse recommendations, the nine elements of the Child
Safe Framework support our school communities in
maintaining child-safe cultures founded on healthy and
respectful relationships.
Transforming Lives: Strategy 2025
With over 3100 Aboriginal students and more than 100
Aboriginal Teaching Assistants in Catholic schools across
Western Australia, and the system-wide key initiative
of Transforming Lives: Strategy 2025, CEWA is committed
to creating outstanding, culturally responsive learning
environments for young Aboriginal people and their families.
Vision for Learning
Launched in 2019, Vision for Learning articulates our
commitment to a quality Catholic education which is
Christ-centred and child-focused. It envisages the learning
journey of young people as they develop strong academic
skills and learn to collaborate, innovate and think critically
in order to contribute positively to a rapidly changing world.
The Vision for Learning is underpinned by research and by
the experience of nationally and internationally acclaimed
practitioners. It recognises the important role parents
play as partners in the education of young people, and the
importance of all educators to bring the vision to life in
following their vocation. The Vision for Learning is aligned to
the domains of CECWA’s Strategic Directions 2019-2023.
Digital Transformation
CEWA's multi-year digital transformation project has
enabled a world-class digital ecosystem that provides safe
and secure cloud-based collaboration and insights for staff
and students. The platform has received local, national and
international acclaim.
The strategy strives to ensure Aboriginal students have
equitable access and participation in Catholic schools,
and every opportunity to achieve educational outcomes
equal to that of their non-Aboriginal peers.
CECWA Strategic Directions
Responding to God’s call to serve our diverse communities
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CATHOLIC IDENTITY
2 EDUCATION
3 COMMUNITY
4 STEWARDSHIP
a
b
c
Inspiring
Christ-centred
Leaders
Contemporary models of Gospel
leadership that are inclusive,
flexible and responsive to the
increasing requirements of
church, governments and society.
Shared leadership and
governance practices that
embrace Catholic Social Teaching
principles emphasising common
good, participation, subsidiarity
and co-responsibility.
Inclusive leadership formation
and development reflecting the
commitment and diverse talents
of staff, students, parents and
community members.
a
b
c
d
Catholic Schools
of Excellence
Effective communities
developing students as
whole Christian persons.
Catholic schools witnessing
effective, contemporary
pedagogy and mission-inspired
practice and outreach.
Shared understanding and
commitment to a Catholic
Vision for Learning across
all schools.
Commitment to providing high
quality Religious Education.
a
b
c
d
Catholic Pastoral
Communities
Inclusive communities
welcoming and supporting
students with diverse learning
and social needs.
Shared understanding and
commitment to the Transforming
Lives: Strategy 2025.
Open processes for conversation
and engagement with all
members of CEWA communities
and their local church.
Services to enhance the safety
and wellbeing of students and
staff across all contexts.
a
b
c
Accessible,
Affordable and
Sustainable System
of Schools
Initiatives ensuring the
accessibility, affordability,
sustainability and growth
of schools.
Transparent and
inclusive processes for
distributing resources that build
equity and
co-responsibility across
all schools.
Responsiveness to the diverse
needs of students.
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