Article

There’s a quiet crisis growing in Australia and it’s something worth reading about. Recent data has revealed a concerning drop in literacy levels amongst Aussie students. In fact, as reported by The Age in 2023, some year 9 students are writing at a year 4 level – that’s 5 years behind where they should be. … Read more

While all of the saints lived extraordinarily in one way or another, there is a special reason we chose Saint Francis of Assisi as the patron and face of Australia’s First Catholic Schools Book Club. Saint Francis shows us what it means to live a life full of compassion for people and animals, and most importantly, … Read more

As a small, tight-knit crew who started with a little project and a big dream we are so excited to share the Saint Francis Book Club with schools and homes across Australia. We’re passionate about getting great literature into the hands of children and families and we believe it’s vital to foster a love of … Read more