The Catholic Leader: Schools News

Historical figures on show at school

Being famous: Anne Costigan, as Mother Mary MacKillop, and Emma Mitchell, as playwright George Bernard Shaw, at St Eugene College's Night of the Notables

GIFTED and talented students from St Eugene College, Burpengary, had the opportunity to assume the identity of some of history's most notable figures earlier this year. (23/05/2010)

Governor-General walks to school

Special guest: Governor-General Quentin Bryce joins in Walk Safely to School Day by walking with her grandchildren and other students at Our Lady Help of Christians School, Hendra Picture: Karl Brien

AUSTRALIA'S Governor-General Quentin Bryce took time out of her busy schedule on May 7 to walk her grandchildren to school. (16/05/2010)

Anzac spirit lives on at St Mary's

Remembering: Mike and Justine Oxenham and their children, Grace and Flynn, check out the Anzac Day display at St Mary's, Ipswich

IN what has become a tradition for St Mary's Primary School, Ipswich, students gathered with the local community at first light on Anzac Day. (09/05/2010)

Staff celebrate centenary

Sharing: Former teachers of St Francis Xavier's School, Goodna, Ann Everett (left) and Lisa Boyd chat to current teacher Brenda Reynolds about changes to the school over the past 100 years

CURRENT and former staff of St Francis Xavier's School, Goodna, took a trip down memory lane as they celebrated the centenary of the school recently. (02/05/2010)

St Joseph's is giving back to the community

Giving to community: With "refresher packs" are Carmel Towler and members of the Community Living Association along with (front from left) St Joseph's students Eli, Hayley, Tessa and Paulino

As part of their religious education task during Lent, Year 4 students at St Joseph's Primary School, Nundah, reached out to the marginalised in their community. (25/04/2010)

Christ's passion re-enacted

Garden moment: Students from Year 4D at Southern Cross Catholic College's Frawley Campus, Scarborough, re-enact Jesus' time deep in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane while his Apostles sleeep

THE lead-up to the Easter holiday break was a busy one at Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough. (18/04/2010)

All Hallows' girls take to the streets

Generous effort: Year 11 students from All Hallows' School in Brisbane (from left) Victoria Thompson, Ellen Dann and Sarah Smith collect funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Queensland from city workers

MORE than 200 students from All Hallows' School took time out from their busy exam schedule recently to raise money for charity. (11/04/2010)

Inspirational leaders share words of wisdom

Inspirational: yLead founder Bernie Kelly and School of St Jude founder Gemma Sisia with Nudgee Year 12 student Brett Grabbe-Clare-Nazer

YEAR 11 students at Nudgee College have already begun preparing for future leadership. (04/04/2010)

Budding scientist mixes her skills with the best

Science devotee: Budding scientist Brigidine College student Miranda Fittock engrossed in another experiment

A PASSION for science led to Brigidine College student Miranda Fittock spending part of her summer holidays in "school". (28/03/2010)

Mentor program working

SIENA Catholic College, Sippy Downs, has introduced a mentorship program pairing students with mentors from their choice of future career. (21/03/2010)

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