Thursday 15 February 2018

Ursuline Academy of Dallas 

Reciprocal visit 2018



In 2016 St Ursula's College visited the Ursuline Academy of Dallas for the first time and during this exchange we formed a strong bond with our Dallas "sisters".  We are very excited that the Dallas girls will be joining us in Toowoomba for the next 10 days.  They have checked in, boarded their flight and will arrive at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport tomorrow.





Thursday 3 August 2017

Global Ursuline Education Conference 

Johannesburg 2017


Our Principal Ann Marie Pawsey and Deputy Principal Kay Gleeson attended the first day of the Global Ursuline Education Conference on Monday 31st July 2017 in Johannesburg at Brescia House School.

The conference has provided many opportunities to converse with fellow Ursulines, explore the local area, visit Mandela house and Brescia House School.

It has also been a fantastic opportunity to catch up with our Global Connections from other Ursuline schools around the world.

Pictured below are the staff and students from Brescia House School (Johannesburg) who visited St Ursula's College in August 2016 catching up with Ann Marie and Kay.








Sitting with Angela seat at Brescia House School

Monday 8 May 2017

Thailand 2017



Materdei School Thailand - Group 2

During their time at the College, the Thai students live in our Boarding House and join the daily routine of other boarding students.  Below are a couple of photos from the Boarding House.



The Thai group were farewelled at Assembly on Thursday and departed the College on Friday.  

Thursday 4 May 2017

Thailand 2017



Materdei School Thailand - Group 2

This week the group has been enjoying attending classes, including intensive English and project work.  The girls were given an introduction to Australian homes and were able to select pictures and plans of their "dream home".




Another fun experience - cooking in the kitchen!  The girls assisted in making Apple Crumble (which they also enjoyed eating!)




Tuesday 2 May 2017

Thailand 2017



Materdei School Thailand - Group 2

The weekend provided an opportunity for the group to explore further afield from Toowoomba.  On Saturday the girls visited the beautiful Gold Coast.  They enjoyed the sunny weather on the beach before visiting Sea World.









On Monday, The Principal, Mrs Ann Marie Pawsey joined the group for a visit to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.  Here the girls were able to pet Kangaroos and cuddle with Koalas.






Friday 28 April 2017

Santa Teresa Immersion 2017




St Ursula's students have travelled to Santa Teresa Mission for an Immersion experience.  They arrived on Saturday 22nd April and commemorated ANZAC Day with a solemn prayer service overlooking the community.



The group visiting Santa Teresa consists of nine students and two staff members.  So far they have worked in the community centre, experienced the Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre Northern Territory and made new friends on the basketball court as the sun set.






Thailand 2017



Materdei School Thailand - Group 2

Thursday the Thai group visited the Toowoomba City Mayors office.  Mayor Paul Antonio greeted the girls and hosted them for a tour of the Council Chambers.


Friday of the first week has arrived very quickly for the girls!  Today they explored the Highfields Pioneer Village.  Much fun was also had at the Indigenous workshop learning about the Dideridoo and Corroboree Dancing.





Thursday 27 April 2017

Thailand 2017



Materdei School Thailand - Group 2

The girls attended classes on Wednesday including an introduction to Indigenous art (Dot Painting) and an excursion to Cobb and Co Museum in the afternoon.