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Perth Now
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Young artistic talent recognised
A Perth Modern student has been awarded first prize in Subiaco's annual Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists, with judges describing his portrait as 'subtle, beautiful, and skilfully rendered'. Raadin Ebadi won first place on Tuesday night in the upper secondary category with his piece titled 'Future Serenity'. Lower secondary category winner Jasper Lindon, from John Curtin College, was acclaimed for his artwork Father's Portrait, described as an 'honest and charming portrait with a refined colour palette'. In a pre-recorded video message, Tan — the Australian artist, writer, filmmaker and patron of the competition — shared his painting and drawing progression from childhood and showed some of his first artworks. He said a 'liveliness, colour, diversity and technical skill' was on show this year and people would be 'hard pressed to find any art show with this much diversity of subject and style and sheer energy'. The winners from the primary aged categories were Tanya Ziya Xu from St Columba's Catholic Primary School for 'Moonlight over the Lotus Pond', Eason Li from Arty Studio WA for 'Peekaboo', and Diarmuid Gannon from Bannister Creek Primary School for 'A Lion Who Wants a Friend'. Subiaco mayor David McMullen said the city had a longstanding commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists. 'This is the 23rd year the city has hosted this prestigious award for young artists. I'd like to congratulate the deserving winners and all of the talented artists who submitted their pieces on their imaginative creations,' he said. There is one final award up for grabs — the People's Choice Award — which people can vote for online or by visiting the exhibition in person at the Subiaco library. Winning artworks were selected by a panel of judges comprising artists and illustrators. The exhibition can be viewed at Subiaco Library until Sunday, August 3, or online via this link.
South Wales Argus
20-06-2025
- Science
- South Wales Argus
Schools invited to take part in week of climate action
Let's Go Zero is behind the Climate Action Countdown 2025, a free week of climate activities running from June 23 to 27 designed to build confidence and creativity in the classroom. Lee Hughes, chief operating officer at Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, said: "The Climate Action Countdown was an outstanding opportunity for our school communities to come together and show leadership in the fight to reduce carbon emissions." Schools can win prizes worth more than £700, including a WiFi wildlife camera, climate CPD training, and daily prizes for the best pupil photos and videos. The programme offers a flexible 'pick-and-mix' pack of curriculum-friendly activities. The week wraps up with the Great Big Climate Quiz. A pupil from SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School in Essex said: "It's really fun and interacts with children in the right way to convince them to care about our planet."
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
I've pulled my little boy out of school over mean teachers – they say he assaults kids & lies but I know he's a good boy
AN ANGRY mum has yanked her son out of school after claiming her was being targeted by mean teachers. Vicky Alderwick's son Grayson attends St Theresa's Catholic Primary School in Leeds. Advertisement 1 A mum removed her son from St Theresa's Catholic Primary School in Leeds Credit: Google Grayson has special education needs (SEN) and remains on the waiting list for an ADHD and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) assessment. Vicky says she felt compelled to take him out of class for a week after several alleged incidents in which she says The West Yorkshire mum claims the stress of the situation has been so overwhelming that she has suffered seizures. Even more shockingly, she said her son had told her he would rather take his own life than return to school. Advertisement Read more on News "It is a fight to get Grayson into school as he doesn't want to go in because of what has happened. 'He gets really upset and has told me a few times that he would rather kill himself, which is awful to hear," she told Leeds Live. The concern parent claims that teachers regularly call Grayson a liar and was made to stand with his nose to the brick wall after one outburst. His mother claims her son was also denied Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking Warning She said that Grayson was told "your mum will be ok with it" and admits she "went ballistic" when she found out. Grayson also refused to eat his own food that day, meaning he went the entire day without food - something Vicky says has happened on three previous occasions also without the school informing her. Married deputy head had sex with teen girl in cupboard at top school However, St Thereasa's Catholic Primary School says it "strongly refutes" the allegations made by Vicky and says that all complaints will be dealt with by the proper processes. Vicky said that Grayson formerly enjoyed school and was respected there, but things began to change around a year ago. Advertisement She alleges that teachers no longer provide all the support he needs for his special educational needs or neurodivergence and instead have branded him a "bad kid". Vicky also claims that the school have no plan in place to help deeesculate Grayson's behaviour and accused them of "breaking down his mental health." She says if Grayson shouts at someone or places his hand on their shoulder, the school regard it as 'assault' and shut him down. The mother also claims teachers regularly tell her son to "stop lying" and make him the scapegoat in classroom situations. Advertisement Vicky branded the school's behaviour "unprofessional" and claims his medical history shows conclusively that Grayson's behaviour is rooted in his diagnoses and not him being a "bad boy". "He is just a misunderstood little boy. They do a lot of things that are humiliating to him, and he gets so embarrassed," she said. "I want to keep my son in school but I want him to feel safe. I know when he is lying and he is telling me the truth, so I believe him.' Jane Ryan, headteacher St Theresa's Catholic Primary School, said: "We pride ourselves on being a caring and inclusive school and take any complaint very seriously. Advertisement "Whilst the school strongly refutes these specific allegations, all complaints received by the school are managed through the school's published complaints policy and procedures. "Whilst any complaints and allegations are being managed through the correct due process, it would be inappropriate for the school to provide a response or further comment." If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New bishop installed at cathedral in Manx capital
A new Catholic bishop has been officially installed in his post in Douglas. John Sherrington was named as Archbishop of Liverpool by the late Pope Francis in early April. The archdiocese includes the Isle of Man. He assumed his new role at a ceremony at the Church of Saint Mary of the Isle, which was attended by dignitaries including MHKs and local leaders of other churches. Archbishop Sherrington's installation at his "co-cathedral" - Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, 80 miles (129km) away across the Irish Sea - took place on 27 May. As is tradition, the service in the Manx capital began with the archbishop knocking on the closed cathedral doors before being invited in by the Dean, Monsignor John Devine. Guests included the island's Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly, Chief Minister Alfred Cannan and leaders of other Christian denominations. During the service, the letter issued by the late Pope in early April, confirming Archbishop Sherrington's appointment, was read aloud to the congregation. The bishop was then installed in a special chair in the cathedral, which features his coat of arms alongside that representing the co-cathedral. The proceedings also included the hymn This Little Light of Mine, performed by the children of St Mary's Catholic Primary School, and the island's national anthem. During his homily, Archbishop Sherrington said the ceremony marked a "day of great joy". Archbishop Sherrington moved from the Diocese of Westminster to succeed the Rt Rev Malcolm McMahon OP, who was been in the post since May 2014. Archbishop McMahon submitted his resignation to the late pontiff last year, having reached the usual retirement age for bishops of 75. Bishop Sherrington was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Nottingham in 1987. He was also ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of Hilta in 2011. In addition to the Isle of Man, the archdiocese covers Merseyside as well as parts of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, and an area of Lancashire south-west of the River Ribble. The elevation of the Manx cathedral in November 2023 followed Douglas being awarded city status as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. New Archbishop of Liverpool appointed by Pope Ceremony marks Manx church's new cathedral status Cathedral status service to feature Manx elements Cathedral status service to feature Manx elements Douglas church granted cathedral status by Pope Douglas Jubilee city status 'a huge honour' Archdiocese of Liverpool The Roman Catholic church on the Isle of Man
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New bishop installed at cathedral in Manx capital
A new Catholic bishop has been officially installed in his post in Douglas. John Sherrington was named as Archbishop of Liverpool by the late Pope Francis in early April. The archdiocese includes the Isle of Man. He assumed his new role at a ceremony at the Church of Saint Mary of the Isle, which was attended by dignitaries including MHKs and local leaders of other churches. Archbishop Sherrington's installation at his "co-cathedral" - Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral, 80 miles (129km) away across the Irish Sea - took place on 27 May. As is tradition, the service in the Manx capital began with the archbishop knocking on the closed cathedral doors before being invited in by the Dean, Monsignor John Devine. Guests included the island's Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer, President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly, Chief Minister Alfred Cannan and leaders of other Christian denominations. During the service, the letter issued by the late Pope in early April, confirming Archbishop Sherrington's appointment, was read aloud to the congregation. The bishop was then installed in a special chair in the cathedral, which features his coat of arms alongside that representing the co-cathedral. The proceedings also included the hymn This Little Light of Mine, performed by the children of St Mary's Catholic Primary School, and the island's national anthem. During his homily, Archbishop Sherrington said the ceremony marked a "day of great joy". Archbishop Sherrington moved from the Diocese of Westminster to succeed the Rt Rev Malcolm McMahon OP, who was been in the post since May 2014. Archbishop McMahon submitted his resignation to the late pontiff last year, having reached the usual retirement age for bishops of 75. Bishop Sherrington was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Nottingham in 1987. He was also ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of Hilta in 2011. In addition to the Isle of Man, the archdiocese covers Merseyside as well as parts of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, and an area of Lancashire south-west of the River Ribble. The elevation of the Manx cathedral in November 2023 followed Douglas being awarded city status as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. New Archbishop of Liverpool appointed by Pope Ceremony marks Manx church's new cathedral status Cathedral status service to feature Manx elements Cathedral status service to feature Manx elements Douglas church granted cathedral status by Pope Douglas Jubilee city status 'a huge honour' Archdiocese of Liverpool The Roman Catholic church on the Isle of Man
