What does culture look like when it’s named, shared and lived across a whole system?

At the beginning of 2026, Catholic Education Sandhurst launched something that will quietly shape our system for years to come, our new Cultural Covenant.

In this episode, Executive Director Kate Fogarty is joined by principals Alannah Darmody (St Liborius Primary School, Eaglehawk) and Joel Brian (St Brendan’s Primary School, Shepparton), to unpack what the Cultural Covenant means, how it was received across schools, and what it makes possible for our young people, their families, our staff and communities to live 'life to the full'.

The Cultural Covenant has been shaped by leaders, teachers and allied staff across the Sandhurst diocese. It answers four powerful questions:

1. Why do we exist?
2. What do we do?
3. How will we behave?
4. How will we succeed?

This episode marks the beginning of a series of conversations unpacking the Cultural Covenant and what it enables across our 51 schools in regional Victoria.

Whether you are leading a school, teaching in a classroom, supporting from the central team, or considering joining Catholic Education Sandhurst, this is a conversation about culture, clarity and the quiet power of shared purpose.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

1. Catholic Education Sandhurst - Cultural Covenant
2. St Liborius Primary School Eaglehawk
3. St Brendan's Primary School Shepparton
4. Careers at Catholic Education Sandhurst
5. Patrick Lencioni

ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST

Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 51 Catholic schools across regional and rural Victoria, educating 15,490 students. We partner with schools, students and families to provide innovation and excellence in education, inspired by the Catholic story.

Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.