Nothing evokes awe and curiosity like the wonders of space. Mary MacKillop College Year 8 students experienced exactly that when they participated in the Fleet Space LaunchBox Program, developed by Adelaide-based Fleet Space Technologies.
South Australia is set to shimmer with a kaleidoscope of colour this month as the annual SALA (South Australian Living Artists) festival hits galleries and venues including cafes, restaurants, schools and libraries across the state.
Things have got a little hairy at Blackfriars Priory School.
Selecting a school is one of the most important decisions a family will make. Fortunately, Catholic Schools Open Week provides a chance to see firsthand what Catholic education has to offer.
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When asked to define ‘inclusive education’, teacher Tara Clark describes is as, young people having agency and helping them feel successful at school.
When secondary school teacher Emma Beukema spends time in the great outdoors, walking her dog or exploring Mount Barker’s Laratinga Wetlands, it’s more than just physical exercise. As Science Learning area leader at St Mary’s College, Emma thinks deeply about the benefits of time spent in nature to our mental health and wellbeing.
The celebration of Cultural Diversity Day saw Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (OLSH), students gather in a kaleidoscope of colour, national languages, traditions and inclusivity. The event, on 20 May, was planned by student leaders with the support of deputy principal Ms Sonia Venour.
About 400 school principals, teachers, other staff and volunteers from more than 100 schools filled the ballroom at Adelaide’s Hilton hotel late last month for South Australia’s annual Catholic education awards bash.
For many Australians, playing sport was an important part of their childhood. An opportunity to meet friends, develop new skills and to be active. But for some children, especially those with disabilities, it can be more difficult to get involved. NOAH SACHS reports.
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