By Emilie Ng
HUNDREDS of Queensland Catholic school students marked the beginning of Catholic Education Week with energetic festivities at Brisbane’s St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Brisbane Catholic Education hosted the first Festival of Education during the week, inviting Catholic students from across Queensland.
Schools as far as the Gold Coast to North Queensland took time to celebrate Catholic education in the heart of the city.
St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie, deputy principal Angus Galletly attended with more than 20 students from the school’s indigenous youth leadership program and, for many, it was their first trip to Brisbane city.
“A lot of boys have been to Brisbane in varying capacities but to be in the centre of the city with so much happening, it’s been an eye opener for a few of the boys in communities,” Mr Galletly said.
Our Lady’s College, Annerley, brought the women who nursed the Anzacs back to life to highlight the school’s work in showcasing the ways women contributed in history.
“What we’re on about today is showcasing what we do in Catholic schools and very much bringing to life the history of women,” Our Lady’s College history club teacher Kim Brett said.
Ms Brett said the festival was an opportunity for students to exercise leadership.
“This has been just a wonderful leadership opportunity for them too, to get out and meet people from all the other schools,” she said.
BCE marketing and communications manager John Phelan said the energy of the students was “fantastic”.
“It’s really great to see this whole cathedral precinct come alive with all these young people,” he said.
