Category Archives: Events
Anzac Day 2022
Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. It is a day for all Australian and New Zealand citizens to commemorate those men, women, and
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Break the bias and normalise equality International Women’s Day is an important day in the iCentre calendar. Inspirational stories For the last five years, we have hosted an International Women’s Day Breakfast. This has been part of our Read Like
Read MoreNational Science Week
It’s National Science Week (14 – 22 August) and we are encouraging our students and teachers to tap into their curiosity and celebrate science. The school theme for National Science Week 2021 is Food: Different by Design which honors the United Nations
Read MoreReader’s & Writer’s Week Celebrations
This week the world of literature is celebrated at Mount Alvernia College with our Reader’s & Writer’s Week festivities. The theme for our celebration is Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds. This is in line with the Children’s Book Council
Read MoreInterschool Reader’s Cup 2021
Reader’s Cup is a fun competition conducted each year by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, Queensland Branch. It involves reading assorted books then answering questions about the books at an evening event. Reader’s Cup challenges students to read widely,
Read MoreRead Like a Girl with your Dad 2021
Attention Dads We invite you to take a part in your daughter’s reading journey by coming along to our Read Like a Girl with your Dad event to be held in the iCentre on Tuesday 20 July. It’s guaranteed to be
Read MoreLibrary and Information Week 2021 #LIW2021
Come join the iCentre staff in celebrating ‘Library and Information Week,’ Monday 17th – Friday 22nd May. This year ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) has chosen the theme Adventures in Space and Time to partner with the National Simultaneous Storytime #NSS2021
Read MoreAnzac Day 2021
Opportunities for students and staff to engage in our national day of remembrance and commemoration. iCentre Displays We have set up some wonderful displays in the iCentre to engage students and staff on Anzac Day. These displays include artifacts provided
Read MoreRead Like a Girl International Women’s Day Breakfast 2021
A wonderful morning was held by all on Monday at the Read Like a Girl International Women’s Day Breakfast. The weather behaved beautifully, and the rooftop garden was a resplendent venue under the autumn Queensland sun. Photographs of the morning
Read MoreWomen’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and we are in the mood to celebrate some amazing women and everything they’ve accomplished! We encourage students at Mount Alvernia to broaden their knowledge of amazing women by exploring some of the following resources offered
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