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Joëlle L’Aiguille: Our Youth Ministry Coordinator
Meet Joëlle L’Aiguille, the 2022 Youth Ministry Coordinator at Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley. French and Religious Education (RE) teacher, Joëlle L’Aiguille, joined Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley a year ago. She was formally inducted as a Youth Ministry Coordinator of Sydney Catholic Schools during an Archdiocesan meeting held earlier this year. JOELLE’S FAITH JOURNEY Joëlle has been a teacher for 16 years, and was heavily involved in youth ministry in her local parish in Mauritius before arriving in Australia. This, coupled with her RE teaching experience, stood her in good stead for her new role as...
Hedge your bets for career success
Studying at Southern Cross Catholic College has allowed Year 12 student Demetrius Thalasselis the freedom to hedge his career bets. Demetrius is studying for a Certificate II in Construction, Baking and Hospitality all at the same time. “My dad is a painter and I like to eat,” Demetrius said with a laugh. He said during “Hospo”, which is his name for Hospitality, he can “be in my own zone, listen to music and dance a bit, and let my food do the talking.” Innovation and Enterprise The College’s Innovation and Enterprise pathway has a special focus on...
St Vincent’s College Ashfield: Parent Q&A
It's been an exciting couple of months for St Vincent's College Ashfield. Following the announcement of Ray Martin as the College’s principal last month, the College this month announced its inaugural leadership team, while also revealing the College crest and colours. Together, the announcements represent a transformative period for education in Sydney's inner west and for the area's parents, carers and students. In this Q&A, Nina Cook—who has children at each of the three Ashfield schools—gives a parent's perspective of the amalgamation and how it will benefit the community's families. With news of the three Ashfield schools combining to...
