ACPPA continues to strengthen our relationship with the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) through representation on the Catholic Education Stakeholders Forum which also includes the NCEC, Catholic Secondary Principals (CaSPA) and Catholic School Parents (CSPA).

As part of this relationship, it was a privilege to hear from Jacinta Collins, NCEC Executive Director, who joined the Board for an informal conversation and some Q&A.

Jacinta spoke of the role of the NCEC in supporting schools in these changing times, especially around funding and enrolments. Jacinta also spoke of her role in working closely with the Bishops to develop the scope and breadth of the NCEC as it liaises with Governments to strengthen Catholic education.