What does a Catholic education look like?

Apr 26, 2019 | Education

Laughter drifts across the school yard. A group of excited students gathered under the cooling shade of a large fig tree, jot their ideas down on both paper and iPads. The students, members of the school’s social justice group, are boisterous as they debate, question...
Ensuring a great start to school

Ensuring a great start to school

Apr 25, 2019 | Education

A confident start to school can make a world of difference to a child’s learning journey. Feeling safe in their surroundings and undaunted by the new environment means a child hits the Prep mat running, excited by the many new experiences and thriving throughout the...
The power of the Playgroup

The power of the Playgroup

Apr 25, 2019 | Living, Parenting, Things to Do

The early childhood years can be an incredibly isolating time, when many new mums struggle for connection and understanding. We chat to Ursula Smith, coordinator of mothers’ programs at Lifepointe to find out more about the amazing community of new parents growing...
Top tips to help your child through NAPLAN

Top tips to help your child through NAPLAN

Apr 25, 2019 | Education

If your child is in years, 3, 5, 7 or 9, then you are no doubt aware that they will be sitting the annual NAPLAN exams soon. As schools across Australia start to transition to NAPLAN exams online, Brent Hughes, former teacher and Teacher Educator at Matific, says that...
The secret to healthy afternoon snacks

The secret to healthy afternoon snacks

Apr 23, 2019 | Health & Wellbeing, Living, Recipes

Kids love to eat snack food in the afternoon. The problem for parents is finding healthy snacks that will give a youngster all they need. Queensland Health’s chief health officer’s report says consistently consuming more than their necessary energy intake potentially...