Madonna Archibald shares her experience of Lead Teacher certification as well as the benefits for herself, her school and her students.
Good Counsel Primary School celebrates 120 years
Good Counsel Primary School has an extraordinary history punctuated with natural disasters, fires and the incredible strength and resilience of the local community. Today, the Cassowary Coast school celebrates 120 years of quality education in the tight-knit community of Innisfail.
Staff Spotlight: Briohny Jones
Briohny Jones is one of our most northern based teachers. She is a passionate educator based on Thursday Island and Hammond Island at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School.
2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference to be held in Cairns
The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) announced today that the Diocese of Cairns will host the next Australian Catholic Education Conference at the Cairns Convention Centre from 20-22 August, 2025.
Staff Spotlight: Leanne Shead, Teaching for Art’s Sake
After choosing to study education at university, Leanne Shead has gone on to teach Visual Art for more than 29 years.
Docemus Awards Recognise Excellence in Education
The 2023 Docemus Awards celebrated seven stand-out staff from the Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns community.
Difference Brings Unity
Inclusivity changes school communities for the better, writes Caitlin Humphrys, Consultant – Relationships and Engagement at Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns.
Principal Profile: Katherine Boot, Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns
This month, we spoke to newly-appointed Principal at Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns, Katherine Boot.
Attendance Matters
A bright future for our students starts with good attendance levels, every day.
Principal Profile: Rachelle De Iacovo, St Anthony’s School, Dimbulah
This month we speak to Rachelle De Iacovo, Principal of St Anthony’s School, Dimbulah. The small country school holds a very special place in Rachelle’s heart as it was the primary school that both herself and her children attended. She shares what is most special about her school community as well as what she hopes […]
