Historic Maitland classrooms get a makeover
Renovations to 164-year-old classrooms will enable St John the Baptist Primary School, Maitland to cater for its growing community.
Payback in kind is invaluable
Kindness is the true currency of humanity and each year, the Year 6 Mini Vinnies team from St Mary’s Primary School, Warners Bay, team up with the Warners Bay St Vincent de Paul Chapter to do meaningful and “kind” work.
Green-screened colonies produce historical success
We are surrounded by information, from the internet and social media to roadside advertising signs, and of course, books. Traditionally, children as learners were consumers of this information. Teachers and libraries were the font of all knowledge.
Beanies warm up commitment to needy
St James’ Primary School, Muswellbrook has been assisting the local St Vincent de Paul Centre for the past seven years.
Holy Cross beds down Vinnies Winter Appeal fundraiser
Pyjama-clad students and staff from Holy Cross Primary School, Glendale embraced the annual Vinnie's Winter Appeal Fundraiser Day recently, in a sign of respect for those doing it tough.
Bloomin’ boastful, and why not?
There’s an old saying, “If you can’t beat them, join them” and this is what we did at St Patrick’s Primary School, Cessnock when it came to keeping children out of our gardens. We put in paths made up of stepping-stones that allow the children to enjoy the gardens, while reducing their impact on this precious habitat.
School leaders take worries away
Just as St Joseph’s Primary School, Wingham prepared to celebrate St Joseph’s Day, COVID-19 thwarted the plans and hard work setting up for our special Feast Day. Our community was sent into a new way of living and a new way of education.
Talent shines through in community celebration
St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul continued a 15-year tradition and celebrated its community on the final day of Term 2.