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.
Sacred Heart College and St Mary’s College were just two of the many schools across Adelaide to celebrate the Stations of the Cross this Easter. The participating pupils gave everything to make their occasions a resounding success.
There can’t be that many people in South Australia who have hung out with King Charles but Damien Judd is most certainly one of them. His royal connection, it transpires, is just one of many (true and cracking) tales the new principal of Gleeson College in Adelaide’s north-east has to tell.
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More than 1000 students at a South Australian Catholic school noted for its outstanding fundraising efforts turned out for the launch of a global anti-poverty campaign on Shrove Tuesday.
Schools
Pancakes and spring rolls were on the menu as Blackfriars Priory School students came together to mark two significant celebrations.
Schools
International Women’s Day on March 8 will have special significance for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) College as it celebrates 75 years of empowering girls to grow in confidence and step into the world as courageous leaders.
Mount Gambier’s Catholic college has been chosen as the site for a new $2.47m Football Federation SA facility.
Students from Catholic schools exceeded expectations in last year’s SACE results with a 5.3 per cent increase in the number of A grades achieved.
In a boost to their Year 12 studies this year, two Catholic school students have been awarded John Brewer Memorial Scholarships in recognition of their commitment to their education, faith and community.
Fourteen students from Catholic schools across South Australia – up from eight in 2024 – have been recognised with prestigious Governor of South Australia Commendations for excellence in learning, leadership and service to community.
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