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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
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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.
June 8, 2023
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Attendance Matters
A bright future for our students starts with good attendance levels, every day.
June 6, 2023
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Future-Proofing Teaching in the Far NorthÂ
Cairns Catholic Education is aiming to future-proof the teaching industry in the Cairns region with 17 local students receiving 2023 Education Scholarships.
February 10, 2023
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Stage Two of State-of-the-Art Catholic College Underway
Now in its second year of operation, Newman Catholic College, Smithfield has commenced its second stage of construction.
February 1, 2023
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Staff Spotlight: Shana Backshall on Changing Careers
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
January 24, 2023
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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
November 28, 2022