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23 March 2023
By Candi Dempster
Kilah Gaston among delegates attending the 28th National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra
This week, Year 12 Ryan Catholic College student joined 115 other senior students from around Australia to attend the 28th National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra. The program, funded by the Australian Government Depar


23 March 2023
By Courtney Dibben
Lights, camera, engagement
Southern Cross Catholic College (SCCC) has been a prolific figure in the Townsville Catholic Education diocese since its grand opening in 1998. Originally a primary school, SCCC has since expanded to P-12 and is home to over 1450 bright eyed students. On paper, SCCC might appear like your average sc

9 March 2023
Hear what International Women's Day means to our senior students
At Townsville Catholic Education, we #EmbraceEquity every day. Hear from four of our Townsville secondary students on what International Women's Day means to them.


9 February 2023
By Trent Engel
Students get switched on with Certificate II in Electrotechnology
Thirteen Townsville Catholic Education students have been given the opportunity to commence a Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) while completing their secondary school education. In partnership with Major Training (RTO 6139), students from Ryan Catholic College, St Anthony’s C

1 December 2022
What is it Like Teaching in Townsville
What Is It Like Teaching in Townsville? Thinking about making the career switch to teaching in Townsville? Perhaps you’re already teaching in another city in Queensland or around Australia? Townsville’s population growth is well ahead of the national average, which means that teaching jo

1 December 2022
Understanding the importance of sport
Understanding the Importance of Sport in Schooling Sport and schooling have gone hand in hand for centuries, with physical education and sport classes being taught in some form since the late 1800s. Today, however, the value of sport in schooling has grown expone


17 November 2022
By Rachael Hood
The Writing Project
The boardroom at Townsville Catholic Education office was abuzz with excitement last Thursday as the seven Writing Project schools from across the Townsville Diocese joined together in a celebration writing. Participants have recently completed their first year of a two year professional


17 November 2022
By Nyree Buchanan
Innovative Teaching in Our Schools
In semester one this year, two P-12 Colleges within the Townsville Diocese took the opportunity to deliver learning and teaching a little differently! Columba Catholic College in Charters Towers partnered with St Anthony’s Catholic College to teach Physics to a combined group of Year 11 and 12

16 November 2022
Remembrance Day - Draw To Remember
Remembrance day – Draw to Remember Ahead of Remembrance Day this year, the RSL QLD approached our local schools to engage students in a creative and colourful mural while reflecting what Remembrance Day means to them. The newly launched ‘Draw to Remember’ pilot initiative off

16 November 2022
St Colman's School enriched with resilience
Source: https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2022/10/25/st-colmans-school-enriched-with-resilience/ St Colman’s School, nestled among the picturesque cane fields of Home Hill, has joined the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys’ team of schools enriching their community with GEM (gratitude, e

2 November 2022
By Amanda Banister
Step into Prep
Supporting Your Child to Step Into Prep in 2023 Starting school is an important and exciting milestone for children and families. A positive transition to school sets children up for a love of learning. Families play a critical role in supporting their children as they step into Prep. Here are

6 September 2022
By Timothy Ham
Readers Cup
Readers Cup is a Queensland based academic event which harnesses the reading skills of students within a competitive environment. To be successful in this competition, students are asked to read and comprehend five age specific books. At the regional competition 25 teams from many Townsville a


10 August 2022
By Morgan Lund
How To Support and Advocate for Your Child with a Learning Difficulty
Schools in Australia aspire to promote equity and excellence, so all young Australians can become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. As parents, there is great excitement, hope and a degree of trepidation your child’s schooling will resul

10 August 2022
By Simone Cook
The Importance of Perspective-Taking for Social Development
As seen in PakMag- August issue. As parents, we may aim for a life of ease and tranquillity for our children, but the reality is that there will always be challenges along the way. The secret is to empower young people so they can navigate their way through challenges while interacting positively, r

26 July 2022
By Summer Foran, Georgia Ford and Ryanne Girgenti
SMMC Diplomats' Club
The Diplomat's Club is a student club that was created at the beginning of 2022 for the express purpose of discussion. As online media brings us news of the events happening in our global community, particularly the invasion of Ukraine, many students here at St Margaret Mary’s have felt the ne


8 June 2022
By Alisha Foord
PE Teacher by Day...Rugby League Star by Night
Get to know Alisha Foord, PE teacher at Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen and part of the Gold Stars 2022 Squad. How long have you been a teacher?I began teaching in term 2, 2021. I am currently in my second year of teaching. What made you want to become a teacher?I have always love


3 June 2022
By Amanda Banister and Rachael Hood
For the Love of Reading and Writing
As parents, we always want the best for our children. One thing you can do to give your child the best start in developing their reading and writing skills, is to talk with your child. And read. read, read and read some more. The earlier you take an active role in your child’
3 June 2022
Amanda Banister and Rachael Hood


26 May 2022
By Penny Collins
St Benedict's continues paving the way for sustainability
St Benedict’s Catholic School, Shaw is proof that showcasing world-class sustainability is possible, no matter the size or scale of a project. The Prep to Year 6 school is known as one of Australia’s greenest schools, embracing sustainable practices for the natural and built environments


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


12 May 2022
By Mary Mudge
Celebrating Laudato Si' Week
Laudato Si’ Week, a celebration of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care For Our Common Home, and a call to action for Catholics around the world, is being celebrated 16-24 May, 2022. What is Laudato Si’?In 2015, Pope Francis wrote to the world, and Cathol


10 May 2022
By Yuki Kotani
Japanese Immersion at St Anthony's Catholic College
St Anthony’s Catholic College is the only school in Townsville to offer a Bilingual program. This unique approach to education is shown to strengthen the learner’s ability to process information, which prepares them for higher-level thinking skills and enhances brain development. Led by


10 May 2022
By Kylie Helmore
Marian students and staff ‘buzzing’ with new school rules
The students and staff at Marian Catholic School are all ‘buzzing’ this year with the introduction of their new school rules. As part of a Positive Behaviour for Learning approach, the rules have been introduced across the school to encourage students to take responsibility for the