A Whole school excursion was enjoyed at EcoPark Fishing Park and Farm stay. There were friendly farm animals and unusual birds the students loved. We all enjoyed the various activities available including petting the animals, feeding exotic birds, fishing in the serene ponds, mini golf and riding the paddle boats.
Each year First Nations students are given an opportunity to apply for and receive financial assistance through the QATSIF scholarship program that provides funding to assist students to achieve their learning goals. A big Congratulations to our biggest round of recipients 5 students in Year 12: Kaitlyn, Emily, Kiara, Breanna-Jo and Shaylee, and 6 students in Year 11: Constance, Alana, Kirrah, Charlotte, Rothana and Emily.
For Stevie O’Chin, transferring schools to Carinity Education Southside was the catalyst for developing her self-confidence – and the start of her journey towards a career as an artist.
Chaplains from four Carinity Education schools across Queensland came together in Brisbane in early December for three days of personal, spiritual and professional development.
Ahead of their much-anticipated senior school formal this week, eight graduating students from Carinity Education Southside visited a clothing emporium with a difference.
Each year, up to 10 per cent of Carinity Education Southside’s student population are young mothers. For most of the school’s 25-year history, a purpose-built childcare service has operated on the school grounds.
Educators are the amongst the most important adults that young people will learn from in their formative years.
Our Annual Athletics Carnival was hosted this year at Limestone Park at Ipswich. Staff and students participated in games, races and the tug-o-war, competing for house points.
Southside recently celebrated 25 years of supporting young women who have previously faced barriers to education.
Carinity Education Southside’s foundation Principal, Colleen Mitrow, reflects on the early years of the school which for 25 years has helped to remove barriers to education for young women.