Books for 5-8 Year Olds
My child is 5-8 years old. What should I look for when picking a book they will want to read? We asked Sydney Catholic Schools’ Education Officer: Reading Recovery, Rosemary Peric. 1. What should
Pictures tell the Christmas Story
The silent witness of the donkey at the Nativity scene, Herod the puppeteer, and modern-day Magi depicted as a farmer, doctor and fireman – they are among the themes portrayed in a Catholic schools’
iLight 2020: Jesse Tree Advent family devotional
Day 9: Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Advent with your family? Creating and decorating a Jesse Tree is the perfect excuse to come together and learn more about Jesus' family history. Make
Enrolling now at St Ambrose
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West is a vibrant and highly engaged community where students are challenged and supported to be the best they can be. With wide-ranging opportunities and a mix of
COVID-19 and the Importance of Talking
Honest and regular communication is key to coping with social isolation and the sense of being plunged into unsettling limbo, says Sydney Catholic Schools’ psychologist and education specialist, Sandra Reynolds. She recommends starting a
A Special Message in Unsettling Times
Priests are not immune to the fears and anxieties many are feeling right now. “At first I said I was ‘frightened’, but then I changed the word to ‘overwhelmed’. I was ‘overwhelmed’ that something
