Deputy Federal Labor Leader Tanya Plibersek
Deputy Federal Labor Leader Tanya Plibersek came out to St Luke's Catholic College, Marsden Park this week to witness first hand the transformational education taking place at this much-publicised school.
The Opposition Education spokesperson visited a few of the learning spaces where students have been designing, building and coding a prototype to improve airport operations. The kindergarten children also shared the favourite things they liked to learn.
Ms Plibersek met with a number of our principals and some of our academic partners including Stephen Dinham, Stephen Heppel and Yong Zhao to talk about how we are transforming learning.
St Luke’s has captured the imagination of the community and education authorities featuring in the Daily Telegraph and Channel 10 news because it is reinventing the idea of what a contemporary Australian school can be.
It will eventually cater for 2000 students in a holistic preschool to Year 12 education program that is already operating from 6am to 6pm.
Catholic Education Diocese Parramatta Executive Director Greg Whitby said the school model hasn’t changed significantly in 50 years and St Luke’s is making that change right now.
“St Luke's is attracting the attention of senior politicians because it has become a lighthouse for schools right across Australia,” he said.
“The centre of the school will be the ‘Marketplace’ where local business people will come and work with students and share their business ideas.
“There will also be an innovation hub, with a focus on teaching 21st-century entrepreneurial skills. Students will be encouraged to discover their true passions at an early age.
“The school will educate students today for careers that haven’t been invented yet.”
Foundation Principal Greg Miller said St Luke’s extended operating hours, from 6am to 6pm, are a huge benefit for working families with younger children.
“With so many Australian families, both parents have to work and the 8.30am to 3.30pm model does not serve them best,” he said.
“Our before-and-after school ‘Activities Club’ will provide students with a learning focus as part of an extended school day.”
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06 Dec 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College thanks Stockland representatives Bader Issa and Shilpi Chawla for speaking to our Stage 3 students about building sustainable and inclusive communities. It was wonderful for our students to hear about Elara's development, future planning and why it is a great place to live, learn and grow.
03 Dec 2023
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📚 St Luke's celebrated National Shared Reading Week with a week-long reading bonanza! Every recess, staff and student house leaders got to walk down memory lane and share their favourite childhood picture book with K-4 students. Thank you to Rosary T, Rishika T, Althea D, Arzaan N, Jordyn T, Kanishk G, Johnathan T, Jocelina G, Jayke J and the staff who volunteered their time.
30 Nov 2023
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Today twelve of our Stage 3 students participated in a design thinking architecture and urban planning workshop with Parisa Ziaesaeidi, PhD, AFHEA, Associate Lecturer in Architecture at WSU. Parisa's research interests focus on social sustainability and neighbourhood design for children and youth. Our students designed future communities that focused on inclusivity, social interaction, and child-friendliness as a key feature of sustainable cities.
29 Nov 2023
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College leaders proudly launched our New Kids on the Block program with a Welcome Morning for our new K-12 students and families. This was a wonderful way to induct the newest members of our faith and learning community and give them a hands on experience of our learning spaces and facilities. Special thank you to our College House Leaders and SOE Ambassadors for their contributions.
28 Nov 2023
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In a new community outreach initiative, Year 10 students recently visited Catholic HealthCare, an aged home care facility, to bridge generational gaps and foster meaningful connections. The students engaged in activities alongside the residents, sharing in games of bingo and a collaborative crafting session. Our visit proved to be mutually enriching, as the students and residents were able to share valuable insights and learn from each other. It was a proud moment to see these meaningful relationships being formed as our students shared God's love through their words and deeds.
28 Nov 2023
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Stage 3 teachers and leaders were very excited this morning to welcome Yr 4 students to the School of Leadership during our High 5 transition morning! The first experience saw students compose a letter to their teachers to introduce themselves.
27 Nov 2023
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This week is National Shared Reading Week! 📚 Staff and student leaders such as Mr Fucile, Rosary and Althea will be sharing their favourite childhood picture books! Walk down memory lane every recess in The Hub during Week 8! 💚
27 Nov 2023
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There are a few photos here of our very own Pink Panthers with Mrs Sluiter
25 Nov 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College would like to thank Aaron Ngan, Inspiration Manager at UTS Startups for speaking to our Year 10 students about taking their first steps as entrepreneurs and turn their ideas into action. Aaron is passionate about empowering young people to discover and pursue their entrepreneurial potential. We are grateful for our partnership with with UTS Startups.
25 Nov 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College students enjoyed a visit from University of Technology Sydney to learn about new courses on offer in 2024. Our students were interested in transdisciplinary courses focused on mastering innovation and complex problem solving. UTS enriches students with industry experiences, meaningful professional networks and collaborative and conceptual thinking skills that employers are looking for.
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