Articles by Alexander Foster

Fried rice among the gum trees IMAGE Aurora

Fried rice among the gum trees

April 14, 2021

"Where is Australia?" That was the question Sister Lucie asked herself when she was approached more than 12 years ago as a nun for The Immaculate Heart of Mary to relocate from Vietnam.

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Dancing to change

February 10, 2021

It has been estimated the average person will change the course of their career seven times during their lifetime, with any number of reasons inspiring each change – money, differing circumstances, boredom – the list goes on.

St Nicholas OOSH to open 5 new services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Myall Lakes IMAGE Catholic Schools

St Nicholas OOSH to open 5 new services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Myall Lakes

January 19, 2021

Following a year of significant growth in 2020, St Nicholas OOSH will continue to work towards its purpose of supporting families across Newcastle and the Hunter with the opening of 5 new services in Belmont, Lambton, Merewether Beach, Tea Gardens and Karuah.

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Moments to cherish

November 20, 2020

Erin Gehrig has always loved children and being a witness to their growth and development. As a teen, she undertook voluntary work experience at an early education service and following this set her sights on working in the industry. Erin began working for St Nicholas Early Education at its Chisholm centre in 2018, before joining the Maitland operation when it opened its doors earlier this year. She draws on almost a decade of experience in the industry to mentor her colleagues on St Nicholas’s programs and practices.

Historic Maitland classrooms get a makeover IMAGE Catholic Schools

Historic Maitland classrooms get a makeover

August 03, 2020

Renovations to 164-year-old classrooms will enable St John the Baptist Primary School, Maitland to cater for its growing community.

School history restored at Merriwa IMAGE Catholic Schools

School history restored at Merriwa

June 30, 2020

The bell tower at St Joseph’s Primary School, Merriwa, has been a central part of its main courtyard for well over 100 years and holds a special place in the school’s history.