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2026 Brings Record Enrolments
The 2026 school year has brought record student enrolments in Cairns Catholic schools with almost 12,300 students enrolled.
February 18, 2026
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Staff Spotlight: Julia Waldmann
St Monica’s College teacher Julia Waldmann is one of just two talented teachers in the Cairns Diocese to achieve Highly Accomplished Teacher (HAT) certification in
February 10, 2026
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Staff Spotlight: Stacey Bita
Our Lady Help of Christians School teacher Stacey Bita shares her experience achieving Highly Accomplished Teacher certification as well as the benefits for herself, her
January 29, 2026
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New CEDC Deputy Executive Director Announced
Wayne Wood has been appointed as Deputy Executive Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Cairns (CEDC) on behalf of Bishop Joe Caddy AM.
October 14, 2025
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History-making Catholic Education Conference
Cairns has made history as the first Diocese to host the Australian Catholic Education Conference outside of a capital city.
August 26, 2025
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Cairns hosts Australia’s largest conference of Catholic educational leaders
More than 1,400 Catholic educators and leaders will gather in Cairns this week for the 2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference.
August 19, 2025
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Staff Spotlight with Executive Director Durm O’Riordan
Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns gained a new leader in 2025 with Durm O’Riordan taking the reins from Bill Dixon, who retired in 2024. In
July 3, 2025
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Principal Profile: Gary Conwell, St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba
This month we speak to Gary Conwell, Principal at St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba, who brings with him a wealth of educational experience, pedagogical knowledge
June 24, 2025
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Cairns Pilgrims Witness Major World Event
Our Director of Identity and Outreach, Rachel McLean, shares her reflections from the funeral of Pope Francis. Rachel was one of a small group of
April 28, 2025
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Principal Profile: Paul Melloy, Good Counsel College
This month we spoke to newly appointed Principal Paul Melloy from Good Counsel College. Paul’s extensive 26-year experience in Marist education has deeply shaped his
April 1, 2025
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Waiben STEM partnership building a brighter future through connection
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Waiben, in conjunction with two Catholic schools in Brisbane, has forged an innovative city-country partnership enhancing science, technology,
March 12, 2025
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Principal Profile: Lauretta Graham, Newman Catholic College, Smithfield
This month we speak to Dr Lauretta Graham on what she hopes to achieve as Principal of Newman Catholic College, Smithfield.
March 6, 2025