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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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Mackenzie Robertson shaves her head for children with cancer

August 14, 2023

In front of her whole school, a very brave nine-year-old has taken the plunge and chopped off her luscious locks for a good cause.

Article originally published by the Newcastle Herald

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A swashbuckling performance: The Pirate Code

August 01, 2023

After six months of juggling rehearsals on top of their school work, 150 students from across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle stepped on stage last week to perform their very own production.

This article was originally posted in the Newcastle Herald.

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Cody Hopwood from All Saints' College selected for Australian under-18 schoolboys

July 24, 2023

All Saints' College student Cody Hopwood has been selected for Australian under-18 schoolboys side.

This article was originally published by the Maitland Mercury.

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Buuranbal Marray Art Exhibition

July 10, 2023

Last week, both Holy Name Forster and St Joseph's Bulahdelah staff and students had the honour of attending the Buuranbal Marray Art Exhibition opening, which formed a part of the Forster community's NAIDOC celebrations. The project represented efforts to connect with the wider Worimi Country community and was the result of several months of dedicated cultural learning.

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Making a difference: Matilda's ponytail chop for a cause

July 05, 2023

Students from St Joseph’s Primary School in Kilaben Bay finished Term 2 in style with a celebration to support Matilda, Year 5, who chopped her locks for cancer research.

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Students host school netball tournament to connect to culture

July 04, 2023

To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2023, students from San Clemente High School, Mayfield organised an Indigenous Community Netball Day.

Four other high schools across the Diocese participated in the initiative - St Catherine's, Singleton; St Joseph's, Lochinvar; St Bede's, Chisholm; Catherine McAuley, Medowie; and St Mary's, Gateshead.

Read the story below, as it appeared in The Newcastle Herald.