Learning in lockdown
Social distancing, strict hygiene practices, testing, isolation, lockdown. All synonymous with life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
St Clare’s pontificates in the light of day
Principal Peter Nicholls says he is proud of the way the community of St Clare ’s High School, Taree responded to the disruptive influence of COVID-19.
Welcome back turns to acknowledgement
Students and staff of St Patrick’s Primary School, Swansea celebrated the post-lockdown return to school on Friday 5 June with a thankyou and some reflection.
Educational greeting
When St Michael’s Primary School, Nelson Bay students returned to school last week, they were greeted by an enormous “Welcome Back” sign and a huge archway of balloons.
Environment placed in perspective
Two primary schools in the Diocese went back to basics for World Environment Day on Friday June 5, allowing students to make some poignant observations.
Climb every mountain
St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton is working with Catholic Earth Care this year. As we return to school, we are challenging our families to look at the lessons we have absorbed from remote learning and distancing over the past two months to ensure the sustainability of our Earth.
St Patrick’s joins Laudato Si’ to build a better world
We’re living through history-shaping events and people everywhere are crying out for hope. Our faith is urgently needed to light the way. On Friday 22 May, St Patrick’s Primary School, Wallsend, celebrated Laudato Si’ Week, which teaches us how to build a better world –together.
Ain’t nobody here but us chickens
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually and involves a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, being read simultaneously all around the country.