If she’s not the first Aboriginal Catholic school principal in South Australia, then she’s almost certainly the second or third. Regardless, Emma Fowler who has run St Raphael’s School in Parkside for the past 18 months, comes with someone pretty cool in her corner.
With its motto of ‘small school, big opportunities’, St Columba’s Memorial School at Yorketown is reaping the benefits of new flexible learning spaces supported by the latest technology.
Six young people who were educated at Catholic schools are among the recipients of this year’s Playford Trust Scholarships.
When Gemma Sisia talks, you listen. The affable Australian humanitarian speaks with enthusiasm as she tells the tale of leaving her homeland to start The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania.
Artwork by Catholic school students was on display in the 2025 SACE Art Show, which showcased impressive works by 136 students from across South Australia who completed SACE Art Visual and Design in 2024.
Schools
A northern suburbs Catholic secondary school for young people who have disengaged from education will double its capacity as it undertakes a $9m building project.
Schools
Bright sparks and leaders of the future gathered in Adelaide during March for the first in a year of student leadership sessions.
Schools
Affordable high-quality education is more important than ever as families face the challenges of rising living costs, says Kildare College principal Tina Neate.
Seven years of growth was celebrated at the opening and blessing of two buildings at Thomas More College, Salisbury Downs, last month.
A number of new clergy appointments have been announced by Archbishop Patrick O’Regan and will take effect from April 24.
A $4.8m automotive engineering refurbishment at Cardijn College’s Marcellin Campus at Christie Downs was blessed and opened by Archbishop Parick O’Regan on March 6.
St Aloysius College has announced a new $34 million home for its primary school in the heart of the city, complete with a rooftop play space and garden.
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