StaccChat

In this StaccChat episode, we talk to our College Captains. They discuss how the Year 12 Class of 2020 dealt with remote learning during Co-Vid19 and the disruption to their final year of schooling.

In Part Two of the 'Our Culture' StaccChat episode, we talk again to our Senior Indigenous students. They discuss the importance of the decision to close the climb to the top of Uluru, connection to land, their appreciation for having an Indigenous Liaison Officer mentor them through their educational journey at the College, plans for life as STACC Alumni and their advice for upcoming Indigenous student leaders.

In this episode, we talk with teacher and STACC Alumnus Andre. Andre discusses his journey to become a teacher and teaching as a vocation.The Aspire to Teach program is a Catholic Education of Cairns initiative and is designed to encourage students to consider teaching as a profession.

In this episode we talk with teacher and STACC Alumna Mikayla. Mikayla discusses her journey to become a teacher and teaching as a vocation.The Aspire to Teach program is a Catholic Education of Cairns initiative and is designed to encourage students to consider teaching as a profession.

In this episode of StaccChat, we talk to our Senior Indigenous students. They discuss the difference the QATSIF scholarships have made to their educational journey, life as an Indigenous student at the College, cultural background, future pathways and the importance of having an Indigenous Liaison Officer in schools.

In this episode of StaccChat we talk to Simon Spinks from Cairns Total Physio about his career pathway in the Sports science area, the connection between fitness and student wellbeing and the importance of building a healthy lifestyle.

In this episode of StaccChat we talk to Alumnus Dr Robert Johnson (Class of 2010) about his pathway since graduating the College. Robert discusses his work in the medical field, current research projects that take him overseas and his work with 2005 Australian of the Year, Dr Fiona Wood AM.We talk STACC urban myths and discover how Robert and his peers were the push behind the smartening up of the College uniforms by introducing ties. Are they also responsible for the tradition of the College badges that many students covet?What would the Robert of today say to the Year 10 student Robert? "Find your own journey, what works for you and stick to it."

In this episode of StaccChat we talk to Senior Years student Caitlyn who recently completed World Challenge India.As part of the Challenge, Caitlyn trekked to Base Camp, which is a huge achievement without having to contend with the logistics that come with trekking to an altitude of 4,400m with medication for Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes.“It’s a disease, not a weakness. Don’t let your medical condition define you. “ - Caitlyn

In this episode, we talk to two Senior Years students on their recent expedition to India for their World Challenge College outreach. What personal challenges did they face? What are their recommendations for future STACC students or anyone wishing to undertake a world challenge?

In this episode, we talk to two Senior Years students on the mobile telephone ban in Victorian schools. Will the ban stop cyber bullying? Are phones distracting or a necessary part of learning?

In this episode, we talk to four remarkable STACC students who combine school work with leadership roles in the College outreach initiatives - Young Ladies of St Andrew's and St Andrew's Men.

In this episode we talk with Fr Neil Muir, Vicar of Education and Northern Beaches Parish Priest. Fr Neil discusses the Catholic School point of difference, school charisms, the unique Catholic Faith In Action program initiative by Bishop James, journeying the Camino and what was the query Fr Neil received about STACC?

What does it take to combine school work & become world champions?