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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 28, 2019
Arusha school win hearts of Middle East lion clubs
Arusha-based School of St. Jude was a showcase of 'Fighting Poverty through Education' discussion at the recent Lions Club International Forum in Dubai .
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January 28, 2019
Bega solicitor cycling solo across African country
Bega solicitor Andrew Warren is pumping up the tires ready for a cross-country bicycle ride – in Tanzania! In February 2019, Mr Warren plans to ride the length of the African country, alone and unsupported, to raise funds for the School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. All up, the ride covers about 1600km. “If you agree […]
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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
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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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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