Supporting Speech in Schools
16/09/2020
Amanda Carlone is one of Cairns Catholic Education’s passionate Speech Pathologists supporting students to achieve their full potential. There are currently six Speech Pathologists who work to support students and teachers across the Diocese. Amanda collaborates with schools as well as Cairns Catholic Education’s multi-disciplinary Allied Health Team made up of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and Education support staff such as our English as an Additional Language and/or Dialect Consultant, Hearing Consultant, Vision Consultant and other inclusive ...
Read moreClare Keeps Kids Running
14/09/2020
Clare Zappala is a young teacher at St Mary’s College, Woree who is showing some real enthusiasm and initiative in her Health & Physical Education portfolio by inventing and successfully coordinating the very first North Queensland Cross Country Championships (NQCCC). In Term Two, COVID-19 sent schools in the region into lock-down and since they have been back in Term Three, Clare was motivated to make sure that keen and talented runners from St Mary’s and other ...
Read moreOutstanding Contributors to Cairns Catholic Education
10/09/2020
A significant night of celebration and acknowledgement of staff and volunteers across the Cairns Diocese was held at St Andrew’s theatre last night. The Awards night with a difference was for both the annual Docemus and Spirit of Catholic Education (SOCE) Awards and was livestreamed due to limited seating and COVID-safe restrictions. The event can be viewed below. The Docemus Awards (Cairns) were founded for former Cairns Catholic Education Director Tom Doolan in 2002. ‘Docemus’ meaning ‘we ...
Read moreCatholic Education Awards Night – Live Stream
07/09/2020
Join the live stream here on Wednesday 9th September at 5pm for the Cairns Catholic Education Docemus, and Spirit of Catholic Education Awards.
Read moreShowcasing Student Talent for an Important Cause
07/09/2020
Students across Cairns Catholic schools have turned into fashion designers, creating bright, new uniforms for some very important staff members. All students in the Cairns Diocese were invited to submit a t-shirt design to promote awareness about safety for themselves and others, as part of National Child Protection Week activities. The final design, a blue shirt with the motto “Children are our future”, incorporates a number of winning entries from students across the Far North. The final t-shirt design The shirts will be worn by Student Protection Contacts in schools around the region, to promote greater awareness of who ...
Read moreNewman Catholic College Funding Announcement
28/08/2020Development of Cairns’ newest secondary school is progressing through its major milestones, with funding for the highly anticipated project approved.
Read moreGeorgiana’s Song Celebrates Culture & Connection
06/08/2020
Year twelve St Mary’s student, Georgiana Thomas-Peddell, has embarked on a music composition project which was inspired by the NAIDOC theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, and celebrates the strong and resilient cultures of First Nations people.
Read moreHoly Cross’ Gift of Giving Amid COVID-19 Fallout
04/08/2020
It goes without saying that businesses are doing it tough in 2020. Restrictions, border closures and weeks of lockdown have undeniably wreaked havoc on the Cairns economy. So, when the P & F Association at Trinity Park’s Holy Cross School started planning their annual Christmas Raffle – going online for the first time ever this year – they did not feel right asking for donations when business owners were already being hit hard. They came up with a novel way of helping the Cairns community ...
Read moreLeading the Way with Digital Technologies
03/08/2020
Teacher librarian and technology teacher Michael Doherty is just one of the Cairns Catholic Education digital technologies specialists combining the latest digital technologies with curriculum outcomes for 21st century learners in our schools. What’s your background and what led you to where you are today? I have been teaching for 12 years, but have been passionate about computers since high school. In 1994 I completed an associate diploma of computing at FNQ TAFE. In 2012 I was given the role of ICT ...
Read moreSupport When Times Are Tough
16/07/2020
Free and confidential support services are available for parents and caregivers going through tough times. Parenting is a journey that can be challenging, particularly during periods of financial pressure. Many in the Far North have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact will likely be felt long after restrictions are eased. Getting support early can help families get back on track and keep home life stable for children, so they can continue to develop in a healthy and positive way. Family and Child Connect is a free service that links ...
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