Diocesan News
The 2026 ResourceSmart Schools Awards celebrate sustainability leadership and innovation across Victorian schools, recognising the students, teachers, volunteers and communities driving positive environmental change.
Two DOBCEL schools have been recognised as finalists in the 2026 awards, celebrating innovative and student-led approaches to sustainability in school communities.
Siena Catholic Primary School has been named a finalist in the Campus Infrastructure and Operations School of the Year category, for its creative response to reducing single-use plastic waste.
St James Catholic Primary School has been recognised as a finalist in the Curriculum Leadership School of the Year category, for its whole-school approach to sustainability education and environmental stewardship.

