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January 28, 2019
Inspiring Woman on a Mission: Gemma Sisia
Gemma Sisia’s parents, Sue and Basil, fervently believed in the power of education to change the future. The couple, who raised eight children on a sheep wool farm in New South Wales, Australia, made significant sacrifices to ensure that their seven sons and one daughter had excellent educational opportunities. They also were strong believers in […]
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January 27, 2019
A Note from Gemma
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again! My calendar is filling up fast, the wheels are in motion and it’s thrilling to think that in less than one month, Godwin, our 2018 graduate, and I will be touching down in Melbourne – the first stop on The School of St Jude’s 2019 promotional […]
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January 24, 2019
Rotary club to help students fundraise for St Jude's School
The Rotary Club of Wicklow is helping students from the Dominican College Wicklow to raise funds for the School of St Jude.
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January 24, 2019
Tanzanian schoolboy changing the world one plastic brick at a time, with help from an Australian teacher
Edgar Tarimo is changing the world one brick at a time.  The teenage schoolboy from Tanzania just won a top international environment prize with his inspired project making house bricks out of plastic waste. The 17-year-old now hopes that one day thousands of homes all over the developing world will be built out of the recycled plastic bottles, […]
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November 20, 2018
Meet Lina, a Born Teacher
Lina spends her school holidays giving back.
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November 4, 2018
The Joy of Hope
St Jude's celebrates annual Feast Day.
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