Articles by Lizzie Watkin

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.

Give the gift of learning IMAGE Aurora

Give the gift of learning

December 20, 2019

Preparations for Christmas are well under way - advent candles have been lit, carols can be heard far and wide, Christmas trees have taken over lounge rooms and festive gatherings are in full swing. 

History on a hilltop IMAGE Catholic Schools

History on a hilltop

November 22, 2019

The inner-city Newcastle suburb of Mayfield has a history of transforming itself to suit the times.

Living, learning, growing IMAGE Aurora

Living, learning, growing

November 20, 2019

Stacey Peterson Mansfield was four years old when she entered out-of-home care, and now, against the odds, and thanks to an innovative University of Newcastle program, she is on track to achieving her goal of becoming a social worker.

Customised care IMAGE Aurora

Customised care

November 05, 2019

Welcome to 2019 — a time when many families can no longer afford to have one parent staying at home while the other does all the earning.