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Articles by Neil McGoran
A new year of educational opportunities
Schools As students return to school, Dr Neil McGoran, executive director of Catholic Education South Australia, reflects on the rich heritage that awaits them.
Smooth transition to 2025
Schools The start of a school year is an exciting time but walking into a school for the first time can be overwhelming for some children and parents. Spotlight on deacons A new year of educational opportunities Glenelg pilgrims lead Jubilee way Centenary revives happy memories The future is bright for Class of 2024 At St James School, Jamestown, in regional South Australia, nine new students started in January. The Reception to Year 6 Catholic school has 72 students in total.
The future is bright for Class of 2024
Schools It takes more than just study hours to achieve top results in Year 12. For many 2024 Catholic college graduates, the quest for success came down to academic and life balance. Spotlight on deacons A new year of educational opportunities Glenelg pilgrims lead Jubilee way Smooth transition to 2025 Centenary revives happy memories A total of 3,461 students from various Catholic schools successfully completed their SACE last year, 32 more than in 2023.
What do we really want in life?
Thursday February 01, 2024 Opinion There is something refreshing that happens when a new year begins. It presents the opportunity to participate more deeply in God’s mercy as we set the counters back to zero and begin again. We can rule the line under the previous year and deepen our hope that the new year will be better, or at least different. We may express this hope in making new year resolutions; we may express this in just wanting this year to be better than last year.
From mourning to gratitude
Thursday February 01, 2024 Opinion As a child I was under the impression that Lent was primarily a season of mourning. Following the design of God Hitting all the right notes Taking time out to pray A sense of belonging Katie joins The Southern Cross team With the approach of Good Friday, on which day we recall that our Saviour was nailed to the Cross, I felt it was my failings and sinfulness that caused Jesus’ crucifixion.
Politics of sport
Thursday February 01, 2024 Opinion As we enjoy the usual summer smorgasbord of sport it might seem frivolous of us Aussies to be so obsessed with our sporting heroes when there is such terrible suffering in other parts of the world. Following the design of God Hitting all the right notes Taking time out to pray A sense of belonging Katie joins The Southern Cross team But it was interesting to hear Pope Francis talk recently about the power of sport to unite people and build bridges.
Recognising outstanding young citizens
Thursday February 01, 2024 Schools Ten graduates from Catholic colleges in South Australia will be acknowledged for their commitment to both their studies and their local communities at the presentation this month of the 2023 Governor of South Australia Commendations for excellence in Year 12.
Year of celebrations for historic Millicent school
Thursday February 01, 2024 Schools The historic St Anthony’s School, Millicent, is gearing up for a grand celebration marking its 125th anniversary in 2024. Recognising outstanding young citizens Not so new students Top students share their secrets to success Aiming for the best from day one Fresh start for school principals Established by the Mercy Sisters in 1899, the educational institution has been a cornerstone of academic excellence and Catholic values since its inception.
Not so new students
Thursday February 01, 2024 Schools Oliver Torres Carman and Michael Petruzzella are among 15 new students starting in Reception at Blackfriars Priory School in Term 1. Recognising outstanding young citizens Year of celebrations for historic Millicent school Top students share their secrets to success Aiming for the best from day one Fresh start for school principals And while their school journeys are just beginning, the boys are no strangers to Blackfriars.
Top students share their secrets to success
Thursday February 01, 2024 Schools Juggling part-time work and extra-curricular activities with studies was a common challenge for the most successful Year 12 graduates of Catholic colleges in 2023.
Aiming for the best from day one
Thursday February 01, 2024 Schools As students across the state begin the 2024 school year, Catholic Education South Australia executive director DR NEIL MCGORAN welcomes families and looks forward to the year ahead. Recognising outstanding young citizens Year of celebrations for historic Millicent school Not so new students Top students share their secrets to success Fresh start for school principals The beginning of the school year is a wonderful period that generates a range of emotions.
Year of growth ahead for Catholic education
Schools As students across the State begin the 2023 school year, Catholic Education South Australia director, DR NEIL MCGORAN, welcomes new families and looks forward to a year of growth. Driving Lenten appeal awareness in schools Lay leaders to steer Pastoral Council Paul's race Face of friendship Busy start for Adelaide’s newest international priest It’s safe to say that, over the last few years, we have experienced a set of unprecedented challenges.
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