The 'Joy' of sailing
Last week students from St Dominic’s Mayfield officially launched the yacht Joy as part of the Making Waves Foundation, a sailing organisation bringing people together to experience sailing - regardless of their ability or disability.
Emmaus Award Spotlight: Fiona Stretton
Members of the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle community gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral last month for the annual Called to Serve Mass.
Before the mass, the annual Emmaus Awards were presented, which recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of staff in schools across the diocese.
Alumna-turned Australian Idol contestant visits school
Former St John's Primary School and St Pius High School student, Charlotte McKie, returned to her primary school recently and performed for the students.
This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald.
HSC Awards Ceremony
The Victor Peter Suite was filled with excitement last week as the 2022 HSC Awards Ceremony kicked off, celebrating the hard work and dedication of the high achievers from across the diocese.
Celebrating commitment to Catholic Education: Service and Emmaus Awards
Members of the Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle community filled Sacred Heart Cathedral on Tuesday night for the annual Called to Serve Mass. The theme for this year’s Mass was Encounter: Journeying Together.
School's back!
The uniforms were back on and lunchboxes packed across the Diocese last week as the 2023 school year began for students.
Back to school vouchers
Families with school children can apply for three $50 vouchers per student to spend on uniforms, shoes, bags, textbooks and stationery as part of the Premier's Back to School NSW Vouchers program.