Articles by Clay Burke

KINDY STARTERS 2018: WALLSEND IMAGE Catholic Schools

KINDY STARTERS 2018: WALLSEND

February 16, 2018

The Kindergarten students of St Patrick’s Primary School, Wallsend, were greeted enthusiastically by their new, gregarious principal, Mr Daniel Ariel who welcomed newcomers with a hand-shake or a high five.

KINDY STARTERS 2018: RUTHERFORD IMAGE Catholic Schools

KINDY STARTERS 2018: RUTHERFORD

February 15, 2018

On Wednesday 7 February, St Paul’s Primary School, Rutherford, welcomed 60 Kindergarten students to the school community.

KINDY STARTERS 2018: MAYFIELD IMAGE Catholic Schools

KINDY STARTERS 2018: MAYFIELD

February 11, 2018

Arriving at St Columban’s Primary School, Mayfield, there were tears, trepidation and nervous excitement − and that was just from the parents! The 18 new Kindergarten students took it all in their stride, enjoying the beginning of their school lives.

Festival a fantastic first IMAGE Aurora

Festival a fantastic first

February 07, 2018

I joined a group of over 200 young people from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to join up with 20,000 Catholic youths from across Australia for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) held last December.

Seven ways to help your child succeed at school IMAGE Catholic Schools

Seven ways to help your child succeed at school

January 24, 2018

Every parent hopes for fruitful, happy lives for their children. For most, attaining a successful and fulfilling career is key to that.

Did your child get a mobile phone for Christmas? It's time to set some ground rules IMAGE Catholic Schools

Did your child get a mobile phone for Christmas? It's time to set some ground rules

January 15, 2018

This festive season many 12-year-olds around Australia may have found themselves the recipient of a brand new iPhone from a very generous Santa Claus (or a not so cool second-hand HTC from more thrifty-minded parents).