Today the Newcastle Herald, featuring two talented Catholic school students who have developed innovative projects through Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle’s Virtual Academy.
The article, titled “Young student focuses on attention spans”, highlights Year 4 student Christian Bailey from St Joseph’s Primary School, Merewether, who designed a platform to help students stay focused in class. After noticing his classmates becoming distracted, Christian spent five weeks researching the issue and developed a system where students can set focus goals, use a timer and earn rewards for staying on task.
The article also features Year 6 student Annabelle Marshall from St Joseph’s Primary School, Merriwa, who identified a lack of girls participating in League Tag at her school. She developed the idea of an open day, encouraging girls to bring a friend and try the sport, helping create opportunities for greater participation and connection.
Both students presented their projects to teachers, families and fellow students as part of CSMN’s Virtual Academy Showcase. The program gives high-potential and gifted students opportunities to investigate real-world challenges and develop creative solutions.
The coverage highlighting the creativity, initiative and problem-solving abilities of our students, along with the opportunities provided through the Virtual Academy.
Read the article here below;
Virtual Academy Showcase in the Herald
