Schnitties fit for saints
Lucky staff members at St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul were treated to a delicious lunch last week, with Year 12 Hospitality students whipping up the culinary delight as part of their course that requires them to prepare and present several functions.
Reconnecting with friends and fun
Coming out of lockdown and social distancing brought all the children back to school after being away from their friends for too long. Director of Schools, Gerard Mowbray, rightfully points out that during this time school should be a place of reconnection, safety and fun. So, at Our Lady of Victories, Shortland we decided to hold two events in the past month to reconnect, feel safe and have a bit of fun.
Mission accomplished in uniform style
Students and staff at St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen, celebrated Wellbeing Week (22–26 June) with daily additions to their uniforms.
Make someone’s day
Throughout this year, and especially during COVID-19, students at Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach, have become even more engaged in learning about the positive impact they can have on others in practical yet meaningful ways.
Brighten your day
Students from across our Diocese have contributed to a new shared creative space, the Maitland-Newcastle Virtual Art Gallery.
St Paul’s shoots for the stars
The English faculty at St Paul’s Catholic College, Booragul, is once again putting its intuitive mind to work, creating experiential, interactive learning opportunities.
St Bede’s welcomes refugee families
Harrowing experiences of persecution retold by relatives who are now part of the community at St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm, create an inspirational Refugee Week video. St Bede’s celebrated the week from Tuesday 16 June to Friday 19 June with a theme of “Welcome”.
Determination masters new style
Enthusiastic Year 6 writer from St Columba’s Primary School, Adamstown, Hannah Mather, has used the inspirational story of para-athlete Lauren Parker as the basis for her entry into the Australian Catholics magazine Young Journalist Award 2020.