For Shana, a professional opportunity led to a passion for working with young students and changing her career to become a teacher at St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba. She shares her story as well as the benefits of switching careers.
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Staff Spotlight: Shana Backshall on Changing Careers
CES Farewells Lifelong Contributor
This week Cairns Catholic Education Services farewelled leader and lifelong contributor Ursula Elms after a dedicated decade serving as the Director – Learning and Teaching and a half century in Catholic education.
Principal Profile: Ruth Mallon, Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns
In this month’s Principal Profile, Mother of Good Counsel School Principal, Ruth Mallon, shares what is most special about the North Cairns school as well as what makes her most proud to be the leader of the thriving inner-city school community.
Novel Idea: Students Share Love of Books
Students at Newman Catholic College, Smithfield have shared their love of reading with the next generation as part of a heartfelt group project with purpose.
Staff Spotlight: Shannon Grantley, Highly Accomplished Teacher
St Thomas of Villanova Parish School Year 2 Teacher Shannon Grantley is the latest teacher in the Cairns Diocese to receive Highly Accomplished Teacher status.
Principal Profile: Glen Seivers, St Augustine’s College, Parramatta Park
Newly-appointed College Principal Glen Seivers brings to this important role a strong faith-based leadership in the Marist tradition as well as a wealth of system, organisational and pedagogical knowledge. In this month’s Principal Profile, he shares his hopes for Cairns only all-boys college as well as what makes him most proud to be the leader […]
Official Opening of Cairns’ Newest Catholic College
Education Minister Grace Grace joined students, staff and stakeholders for the official opening and blessing of Stage One of Newman Catholic College, Smithfield.
Long-Serving Bishop James Foley Farewelled
This week marks a major milestone in the history of the Catholic Church in Cairns, with the retirement of our long-serving Bishop, James Foley.
Recognising Excellence in Education this Catholic Education Week
Stand out staff have been recognised this Catholic Education Week at the state-wide Spirit of Catholic Education Awards and the locally held Docemus Awards.
