Some facts about ecstasy-testing kits
Ecstasy-testing kits, as well as tests for a range of other drugs (cocaine, ketamine and LSD) are widely available on-line and are used by many to access information about what is contained in the drugs they have purchased.
Put down your pens and pick up language
Two diocesan schools certainly talked the talk recently. St Joseph’s Primary School, Denman and Holy Cross Primary School, Glendale put down their pens in order to pick up language.
Happy days
St Pius X High School, Adamstown students Thomas Maddison and Lucy Kelly are “happy” after experiencing a week-long work experience at Maroba Caring Communities in Waratah.
Let the brain play
Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis took leadership and infants teachers from Catholic schools of Maitland-Newcastle on a tour-de-force of the developing brain in November.
Climate of anxiety
Although he’s only 16, Ben Hewitt has been “keeping tabs” on climate change for years and he’s “particularly concerned” about the type of planet future generations will inherit.
The right stuff
Born and bred in our steel city, John Gralton is a proud Novocastrian with a lifelong commitment to social justice.
In our time of dying
Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders have joined to reaffirm each religion’s clear opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
Give the gift of learning
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.
