Articles by Ray Collins

Executive report: Catholic Schools IMAGE Year in Review

Executive report: Catholic Schools

January 06, 2017 Comments

Catholic schools are ‘Vivid Everyday’, where passionate teachers inspire confidence, where faith in God is lived in community and where partnerships are nourished.

RAY COLLINS: Thank you IMAGE Opinion & Comment

RAY COLLINS: Thank you

December 19, 2016 Comments

As I write my final Blog as Director of Schools I trust you will forgive me for reflecting a little on the journey that being a Director is and for acknowledging my sincere thanks to all those who have supported me throughout the last 9 years.

RAY COLLINS: Fr James Odoh IMAGE Opinion & Comment

RAY COLLINS: Fr James Odoh

December 12, 2016 Comments

It is a significant event for a Catholic diocese when the Bishop ordains a young man who will serve the diocese for many years to come.

RAY COLLINS: Dr Stephen Aitken IMAGE Opinion & Comment

RAY COLLINS: Dr Stephen Aitken

December 05, 2016 Comments

Today, representatives of the Catholic Education Community will gather at MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale to celebrate the life of its foundation Principal, Dr Stephen Aitken, who passed away recently.

RAY COLLINS: A much deserved award IMAGE Opinion & Comment

RAY COLLINS: A much deserved award

November 28, 2016 Comments

On Saturday night, before a packed auditorium at Western Suburbs Leagues Club, New Lambton, the annual CONDA Awards were held.

St Mary’s debating state champions IMAGE Catholic Schools

St Mary’s debating state champions

November 23, 2016

On Friday 18 November the St Mary’s High School, Gateshead, Year 7 Debating Team, Leah O’Hagan, Jodi Govender and Jack Ollerton, won the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Debating Championship in Sydney.