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Bringing Bush Tucker Back: How St Benedict's Students Make a Difference Through STEM and Design Thinking

1 November 2023

Bringing Bush Tucker Back: How St Benedict's Students Make a Difference Through STEM and Design Thinking

St Benedict's Catholic School, Shaw entered the STEM Mad competition this year. STEM MAD is a national competition that celebrates STEM learning initiatives, addresses real-world problems and encourages students to make a difference (MAD) in the world by acting for justice and the com

For our Elders: NAIDOC Mass
Mary Mudge

28 June 2023

By Mary Mudge

For our Elders: NAIDOC Mass

Last week, a special celebration took place at St Theresa's Church in Townsville - National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week Mass.  The event, themed "For Our Elders", sought to acknowledge the significant contributions and influence that our elders have and conti

A Sign of the Times
Nicole Preitz

2 March 2023

By Nicole Preitz

A Sign of the Times

As part of ongoing school renewal, St John Bosco Catholic School in Collinsville recently updated our school logo to reflect our Catholic identity, Traditional Custodians and local community.  The process we followed has provided a forum for conversations about who we are, why we do what we do

The Future of Emerging Leaders
Tammi Webber

1 December 2022

By Tammi Webber

The Future of Emerging Leaders

Over the past five years Townsville Catholic Education has delivered the Emerging Leaders Incentive Scheme, an impactful Indigenous Education program enabling students to strive for and pave pathways to become proud, confident and capable leaders of tomorrow. The program focuses on addressing educat

Mental Health & Wellbeing Roadshow a success!
Leisa Leon

18 October 2022

By Leisa Leon

Mental Health & Wellbeing Roadshow a success!

Last week the Mental Health & Wellbeing Roadshow was held, which saw a group of deadly presenters travel all over the Townsville Diocese to discuss the importance of mental health and share their stories and strategies on how to cope. The Emerging Leaders Initiative Scheme is Townsville Catholic

Indigenous Education Graduation Liturgy
Krista O'Connor

6 September 2022

By Krista O'Connor

Indigenous Education Graduation Liturgy

Last week we held our 2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduation Liturgy and Awards presentation. This is a rite of passage for our Indigenous Secondary students and marks the beginning of the next stage of their lives. More than 100 students travelled from across the Diocese to cele

Blak Excellence
Leisa Leon

6 September 2022

By Leisa Leon

Blak Excellence

On Thursday 1 September, our Blak Excellence lunch was held at The Ville Resort-Casino, which was an aspirational afternoon for Townsville Catholic Education’s graduating First Nations Year 12 students. The afternoon was hosted by the Emerging Leaders Incentive Scheme which is a Fede

St Teresa's celebrates NAIDOC Week
Paula Henderson

25 August 2022

By Paula Henderson

St Teresa's celebrates NAIDOC Week

Families from St Teresa's and St Patrick's College this year travelled from their home communities to celebrate this year's NAIDOC. Over 800 family members and friends of the school communities, gathered on Warrgamay Country (Abergowrie) to dance, sing, cook, share, listen, yarn and celebr

Leading the way in Indigenous Education
Leisa Leon

23 June 2022

By Leisa Leon

Leading the way in Indigenous Education

When it comes to Indigenous Education, Townsville Catholic schools strive to deliver an engaging educational experience, through opportunity, strategic support, and celebration of culture. Students are at the centre of all that we do, whether that is supporting our students’ educational goals,

Principal's Reflection - National Reconciliation Week
Kathleen McCarthy

26 May 2022

By Kathleen McCarthy

Principal's Reflection - National Reconciliation Week

Almost thirty years ago in the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Australia held its first Reconciliation Week activity - a week of Prayer for Reconciliation. This was an event celebrated by Australia’s major faith communities of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism