Articles by Lizzie Watkin

Spectrum offers security IMAGE Catholic Schools

Spectrum offers security

April 07, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, a message of hope is prevailing at Catholic schools across the Diocese with rainbows now adorning classroom walls.  

Talkin’ ’bout my generation IMAGE Aurora

Talkin’ ’bout my generation

March 09, 2020

Members of the “silent generation” are typically characterised by their discipline, gratitude and appreciation of life’s simplicities.

Hear from an expert on bringing up kids IMAGE Catholic Schools

Hear from an expert on bringing up kids

February 20, 2020

Want to discover the key to raising happy and resilient children? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Australia's leading adolescent and child psychologists.

Jacob’s famished fields IMAGE Aurora

Jacob’s famished fields

February 01, 2020

With the prolonged absence of steady rainfall across the country, images of arid and cracked landscapes, dust storms and cattle with bones protruding are commonplace. Hostage to severe weather conditions, the lack of moisture has far-reaching impacts.

St Pius X Awarded School National Songwriting Winners IMAGE Catholic Schools

St Pius X Awarded School National Songwriting Winners

January 16, 2020

A group of musically talented students who attend St Pius X High School in Adamstown recently took out a national songwriting competition for their song Unplug and Connect. 

Teacher for the ages IMAGE Catholic Schools

Teacher for the ages

January 14, 2020

Come the end of January, it will be the first year in decades Vickie Pettett won't be returning to the classroom. Instead, after teaching for more than 40 years, Mrs Pettett plans to embrace retirement and spend more time with family, travelling and serving the community.