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.
Catholic schools across South Australia are invited to celebrate the educators, leaders, volunteers, staff and programs that go above and beyond to make a real difference every day.
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Dr Paul Rijken is proudly a man of the south. Raised in Christie Downs and long resident of Hallett Cove, he jumped at the chance to join the fledgling Cardijn College at Noarlunga Downs in 1984, and then to return in 2005 as its sixth principal.
Twelve outstanding educators from around the State – and a dog – have been recognised in the inaugural Catholic Education Awards announced this month.
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