Emmaus Stories
2024
Emmaus Stories #2
In our second Emmaus story of the year, we speak with our EarthCare Committee members about the importance of purchasing ethical Easter eggs. We also chat to the Josephite Sisters on what their favourite saying from Mary MacKillop is!
Emmaus Stories #1
For our first Emmaus story for 2024, we chat with Year 12 student Zarah on her recent experience to Canberra as an ABC Heywire winner! We also chat to Maria and Sarah regarding a few entries from the Australian Catholic’s Bishops 2023 Social Justice Statement.
2023
Emmaus Stories #8
Our final Emmaus Story for 2023 features Allan Briggs from Birdlife Capricornia, who shares how the proceeds from our Bake Sale help fund monitoring efforts for the endangered shorebirds that visit the Capricorn Coast each year. We also had a chance to sit down with Sister Cecilia to discuss the wonderful wildlife in Australia and how we can express gratitude for God’s creation through photography.
Emmaus Stories #7
Tune in to this week’s episode where we speak with Caitlin and Deacon to discuss their highlights and challenges at the CQ Schools Surf League. We also chat with Year 11 Student Zarah, about her one-of-a-kind experience with the SPARQ-ed program. She shares her thoughts on spending a week in a medical research lab conducting cancer research.
Emmaus Stories #6
In this episode, we talk to Lilla, Clancy and Chayce on the All Schools Touch Football carnival and what winning their division 5 years in a row means to them. We also caught up with a few students from the Emmaus Chess Team as they discuss their trip to the QLD Inter-School State Finals.
Emmaus Stories #5
In episode 5, we talked to a few Senior Students who went on the 2023 Ski Trip and what their highlights were. We also interviewed two judges of the Sacred Art Competition and how the art reflected this year’s theme of ‘Walk With Us’. Lastly, we spoke to the Emmaus Rowing Team on the recent Queensland State Championships.
Emmaus Stories #4
In this week’s episode, we caught up with a few students after their Girls Football Grand Final win! We also see a sneak peak of our recent Take The Stage Drama Festival.
Emmaus Stories #3
In episode 3, we listen to Mr Fatnowna, one of our Teaching Assistants, who is from South Sea Islander heritage sharing his story. We also hear from Mrs Toman, Assistant Principal Mission who talks about our weekly mass and how this is an opportunity for our school community to come together to pray and celebrate together.
Emmaus Stories #2
In episode 2, we talk to our Open Boys Striker Jacob on their Grand Final Win, and we see sneak peaks at the Rockhampton Catholic Schools Gala Concert and the ATYP intersection Festival.
Emmaus Stories #1
In our very first episode of Emmaus Stories, we bless our new Main Street Campus statue, we talk to Open A’s Rugby League Captain Baylee on what being a leader to his team means and lastly, our Vinnies group discuss their cook up and the special yellow bins around the school.
