Articles by Lizzie Watkin

Upside to Down IMAGE Aurora

Upside to Down

April 07, 2021

Molly Drinkwater recently took to a stage and in front of a crowd of more than 1,000 peers proudly declared “people with Down syndrome have hopes, dreams and interests … just like you.”

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Talking the talk is second nature

March 18, 2021

Arriving at school in Australia and not understanding English is a learning difference, not a learning difficulty.

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Discussion: Harmony Day

March 16, 2021

On the eve of Harmony Day, Aurora visited San Clemente High School in Mayfield. San Clemente is one of the most culturally diverse schools in the Hunter region and students there were keen to share their perspective on the day and reflections on cultural diversity.

Catholic schools in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese celebrating HSC success IMAGE Catholic Schools

Catholic schools in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese celebrating HSC success

December 18, 2020

Higher School Certificate results released today reveal that students attending Catholic schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have achieved tremendous success in 2020. 

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Josephite tradition will endure

December 18, 2020

When much-loved and respected Sr Bridgette Davoren rsj retires from her position as pastoral care worker at All Saints’ College in Maitland this year, it will mark the end of era.

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Duo prepare to celebrate increasing independence

December 03, 2020

Nicholas Campbell and Lachlan Bilsborough are much like many other teen boys; they love music, socialising and are excited by their increasing independence.