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Catholic Schools Office

The Catholic Schools Office is responsible for the leadership, operation and management of 58 schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

Serving the communities of Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Manning and Hunter Regions, our Catholic Schools ensure each and every student receives a quality education in a supportive environment and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

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NAIDOC Week Celebrations

August 19, 2024

Schools across the Diocese have been busy celebrating and recognising the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for NAIDOC Week.

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All Saints' student Cody Hopwood earns second green and gold jersey

August 13, 2024

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. Photo by Simone De Peak.

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ASPIRE Disconnected wrap up for 2024

August 06, 2024

ASPIRE students from Catholic Schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle hit the stage running as they performed their 13^th production, ‘Disconnected’ at the Civic Theatre from 31 July to 3 August.

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Three cheers for our student volunteers

August 05, 2024

National Student Volunteer Week acknowledges and celebrates student volunteers, aiming to promote volunteering to students and young people across Australia.

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Ruby wins Youth of the Year at Wanaruah NAIDOC awards

July 31, 2024

Congratulations to Ruby Lloyd from St Mary’s Primary School Scone who has been awarded Youth of the Year in the Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council NAIDOC Week Awards.

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St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen celebrate the opening of Walaaybaa, the Meeting Place

July 26, 2024

The community of St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen celebrated NAIDOC Week with the opening of their Yarning Circle and bushtucker garden, Walaaybaa, the Meeting Place.