It's Catholic Schools Week - celebrate with us IMAGE Catholic Schools

It's Catholic Schools Week - celebrate with us

March 06, 2016 Emma Blackford

This week, 56 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be among 620 schools across NSW and the ACT celebrating Catholic Schools Week (6 - 12 March) 2016.

ASPIRE BLOG: Finding the Truth IMAGE Catholic Schools

ASPIRE BLOG: Finding the Truth

March 03, 2016 Comments Anna Kerrigan

ASPIRE not only offers performing arts experiences to students but also professional development for teachers.

Making a Splash in African Communities IMAGE Aurora

Making a Splash in African Communities

March 02, 2016 Stephen Nolan

Aurora invited an alumnus of our Catholic schools to share a project that is dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to under-served communities around the world to improve basic quality of life, create income-generating opportunities, and promote sustainable internal development.

Why Learn His-Story, Her-Story, Your-Story, My-Story? IMAGE Aurora

Why Learn His-Story, Her-Story, Your-Story, My-Story?

March 02, 2016 Peter Hill

Recently, I was sorting through some old family photos. Most are uncaptioned in terms of people, places, events and dates and so I found myself asking questions of them in order to try to clarify their content and significance.

Two Stories, Two Defeats, One Resurrection   IMAGE Aurora

Two Stories, Two Defeats, One Resurrection

March 02, 2016 Dom Carrigan CSsR

A cartoon once showed two bored Roman soldiers standing guard with upright spears. Between them was the lower part of a crucified figure. One soldier said to the other, “Nothing ever really happens around here”!

Making the Most of the Journey That is School  IMAGE Aurora

Making the Most of the Journey That is School

March 02, 2016 Cath Garrett-Jones

Parent Liaison and Resources Officer, Cath Garrett-Jones, offers answers to some questions commonly asked by parents and carers.

RAY COLLINS: A War to End All Wars? IMAGE Opinion & Comment

RAY COLLINS: A War to End All Wars?

February 29, 2016 Comments Ray Collins

On a recent trip to Canberra I spent some time at the Australian War Memorial. When last I visited Canberra in 2014 I had intended to view the newly refurbished World War I section that was to open in time for the centenary of the beginning of The War to End All Wars. 

Local teacher portrays Corrosion Control IMAGE Catholic Schools

Local teacher portrays Corrosion Control

February 22, 2016 Tracey Edstein

Kojiro Tomita wrote, “It has been said that art is a tryst, for in the joy of it maker and beholder meet.”