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Marist North Shore’s Carlow Street Building Officially Opened

Marist Catholic College North Shore has marked a significant milestone in its long history of education in North Sydney, with the blessing and official opening of the new Carlow Street Building on Wednesday.

Led by Bishop Danny Meagher, the ceremony brought together community leaders, educators and families to help celebrate the next chapter in the college’s bold vision for the future. 

Designed by award-winning architects WMK, the Carlow Street Building reflects the Marist charisms of Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and Living In the Way of Mary. 

It features four levels of state-of-the-art learning spaces and amenities, including 30 classrooms, a library, and a unique rooftop area. Every detail has been shaped by leading educational research and best-practice examples from across Australia, ensuring the precinct supports learners from early years through to Year 12.

Principal Anthony Boys said the new building is emblematic of the vibrant and innovative future for Marist Catholic College North Shore and the families it serves.

“This new facility is a statement about the kind of learning community we are becoming. It has been expertly designed to support the very best teaching and learning, and we’re excited to see our educators and students bring this building to life,” he said. 

“We are building a precinct that will guide students from their early years right through to Year 12, and into pathways beyond school. As the college continues to grow, facilities like this mean we continue to give our students every opportunity to thrive.”

The Carlow Street Building is the latest step in the creation of the North Sydney Catholic Education Precinct – an ambitious, multi-stage master plan designed to unite parish, school and community around excellence in learning and the enduring …

November 20, 2025|

Thrifty duo win Techgirls award

St Clare’s College Waverley students Suki Waddel and Olivia Zammit are set to take the world of fast fashion head on after their app, Thriftr, was named the winner of the 2021 Techgirls Competition.

The app – which helps users locate second-hand clothing in their area – took out the NSW Secondary School category and was also named the winner of the overall National Competition.

The competition is part of the Tech Girls Movement Foundation, an organisation that campaigns for a future where women will lead and innovate across STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.

It represents a fantastic achievement for the Year 9 duo, who were inspired to create the app after seeing the negative impacts that fast fashion is having on the environment, people and the fashion industry.

User interface of Thriftr app The app helps users locate sustainable fashion in their area

The start of something special

The pair, who spent three months coding and designing the app, said the idea for Thriftr first came about after participating in a Tech Girls workshop through school.

“Our STEM elective offers our class many activities and workshops that come from outside of the school,” Olivia said.

“One of these workshops was from Tech Girls, where we had to make a small idea to solve a global problem.”

Suki said that even after the workshop ended, “we were still really proud and interested in this app we had come up with.”

“When we had the opportunity to take it further, we both jumped at the chance” – Suki Wadel

For the good of the planet

Both fiercely passionate about the environment, the girls designed the app with the goal of targeting young adults and helping to foster a more positive attitude towards sustainability among their peers.

“As we …

What Catholic education means for students in 2021

Harrison Edwards is in his final year of school and is moving toward the HSC with the poise and commitment that characterises Sydney Catholic Schools’ students. Here he speaks about what Catholic education means for students in 2021.

From Kindergarten through to Year 12, I have been educated in the Catholic education system, and I’m so incredibly thankful for every moment.

I’m just one of the millions of those who have been educated with the teachings of Jesus over 200 years here in Australia. I represent one of many, and there are three things that mean Catholic education for young people today – Solidarity, Community, and Teachings.

Harrison Edwards, the current faith formation leader at Marist Catholic College North Shore Marist Catholic College Faith Formation Leader, Harrison Edwards. Photo: Giovanni Portelli Photography

One thing that I love about the Catholic education system is the number of opportunities that we as students are open to, and with my education at Marist Catholic College North Shore I have been open to a plethora of opportunities. Solidarity is at the peak of these opportunities which start in Year 9. Through the experiences I have gained with sandwich making, Street Level Cafe and Matthew Talbot, it has been incredibly eye-opening to me.

We complain if the bus or train is running late. We complain if our food is running late. But some in our community are going to sleep hungry, worrying about where they are going to sleep. This is the perspective we get in a Catholic school, and that is why Catholic education means solidarity to young people.

Secondly, Catholic education means community.

Being enrolled in a Catholic school means you are a part of a special community. A safe, welcoming, and …

April 21, 2021|
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