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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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2023 NSWCCC Blue Awards

December 06, 2023

On Monday 4 December, Mount Saint Joseph Catholic College Milperra hosted the 26^th Blue Award Presentation which celebrates and recognises the best sporting achievements of Catholic Secondary students throughout NSW. The strong sporting talent from the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese was on show with 4 of our students receiving an award.

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St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset recognises International Day of People with Disability

November 30, 2023

With International Day of People with Disability coming up this Sunday 3 December, students at St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset recently engaged in a modified Literacy block aimed at promoting and raising awareness of the messages associated with this day.

International Day of People with Disability (#IDPwD), is an annual day that promotes community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

In 2023, we are being asked to work together to make the world a better and fairer place for people with a disability.

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Sporting Champions of the Future

November 27, 2023

Over the last four days 3 incredibly talented athletes not only represented the Diocese & Polding but represented NSWPSSA at the School Sport Australia Athletics Championships which were held in Launceston.

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Holy Family Primary School, Merewether triumphs at 2023 FISAF

November 22, 2023

They say, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and when it comes to nurturing athletes, it unequivocally takes the dedication and support of an entire community.

Three teams from Holy Family Primary School, Merewether recently made their way to the Gold Coast to compete in the National Sports Aerobics Championships (FISAF).