The role of robotics and coding in education
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull once declared coding to be as “fundamental as reading and writing’’ in modern Australia - so it is no surprise schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have been increasing their focus on coding and robotics courses.
Celebrating 100 years of Catholic education in Gloucester
As part of the Catholic Schools Week celebrations, St Joseph’s Primary School, Gloucester commemorated 100 years since the arrival of the Sisters of St Joseph and the start of Catholic education in Gloucester.
A new era of outdoor learning
As a school built ‘among the trees’ back in 1974, St James’ Primary School, Kotara South continues to encourage students to learn outdoors with the official opening of Stage One of the masterplan for new outdoor play spaces at the school.
I Call You Friends – Friendship with Jesus in Daily Life: Book Review
I Call You Friends is a collection of reflections on prayer, gathered over a lifetime of thinking and praying. Patrick O’Sullivan sj is clearly a man who has lived what he is writing about - and who has so much wisdom and encouragement for Catholics.
Calvary Mater cancer app
A cancer diagnosis usually leaves people in a state of shock – unsure what to do or where to turn.
What the Bible Really Says About Women: Book Review
“As you read this book and absorb the stories of all the women mentioned, note how each one of them was a special servant of God, open to his leading.”
Spicy Coconut Rice
This month I have prepared a ‘throw-together’ rice dish which is stunning with crispy skin chicken (as pictured), slow roast lamb, pan fried fish or just on its own.
How can I assist my child to prepare for ‘big school’?”
Kindergarten students across the region have been exposed to an entirely new world this past month, some embracing it with enthusiasm, others somewhat daunted.
