Public panel discussion event on 11 July to debate the question “Why teach ethics in schools?” on the last day of The Future of Philosophy in Schools Conference. Photo: University of Notre Dame Australia. Experts from around the world flew to Perth to attend a major conference on “The Future of Philosophy in Schools” from 9 to 11 July. Organised by the Federation of Australasian Philo...

Dr Angela McCarthy examined the rare St John’s Bible with year 12 students. Photo: Clontarf Aboriginal College. Following the success of the inaugural Religious Education (R.E) Week in 2017, a great anticipation preceded R.E Week 2018 at Clontarf Aboriginal College, which was celebrated last month from 5 to 8 June. The aim of the week was to celebrate religious education and its broad...

Winners Jakob Strohmeier, Adrian Sinagra and Mackenzie Matthews with judges and sponsors. Photo: Trinity College. By Theresia Titus The Trinity College had last month hosted their annual Innovation Expo on the evening of Wednesday 16 May. The event showcased ideas and creations of the Trinity College Year 10 Accounting students, who were encouraged to incorporate financial literacy...

A new certificate in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care will next year commence at Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation. Photo: Supplied. By Natashya Fernandez A new certificate in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care will next year commence at Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation. The new certificate four, a first for the Osborne Park College, will provide students with the skills a...

NATIONAL – Notre Dame to acquire iconic building in Fremantle’s West End
The University of Notre Dame Australia has this week announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the iconic Customs House in Fremantle’s West End. The property comprises of three separate buildings, with a total floor area of 8,000 square metres and street frontage on Packenham, Phillimore and Henry Streets. The agreement is expected to be finalised by the end of November.

How do we teach a child that the Rosary isn’t a beautiful necklace, but so much more? Applecross Parish After-School Catechism teacher Bev Funga explains.