St Martin de Porres School

Saturday, June 03

SA Premier backs Project Compassion

Back on his former school grounds this morning, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas reaffirmed how Catholic social teachings as a student have provided inspiration in his life and work to help those in need.

Outstanding achievement

Craig Fosdike, principal of St Martin de Porres School at Sheidow Park, has been awarded life membership of the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Imogen Taylor, Anabela Zefi, Nishika Chand and Jasmine Burrows meet NSW Swifts netballer Maddy Proud.

Students inspired by netball champ

St Martin de Porres Years 3-6 students gained a glimpse of what it’s like to be a professional athlete when Maddy Proud visited the Sheidow Park school last month.

Schools get creative for Project Compassion

From fun runs and discos, to purple days and lining up coins – schools throughout the Archdiocese found creative ways to raise money for this year’s Project Compassion Lenten Appeal.

Making the cube look easy

Solving a Rubik’s Cube can be a frustrating exercise for many, however Abinav Murugappa has impressed teachers and fellow students at St Martin de Porres School by building a robot that makes it look easy.

Enrolments on the rise

The introduction of mid-year Reception intakes and the transition of Year 7 students to secondary school settings are having a positive impact on enrolments at Catholic schools in South Australia.

Hallett Cove parish showcases spiritual vitality and outreach

Hallett Cove parishioners shared examples of their spiritual vitality, outreach to the community and ongoing renewal plans when they met with members of the diocesan leadership team this month.