Maitland Rugby Union Football Club purchases Marcellin Park from Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle IMAGE Catholic Schools

Maitland Rugby Union Football Club purchases Marcellin Park from Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

December 22, 2021 Tim Bowd

Maitland Rugby Union Football Club, the second oldest rugby club in Australia, is set to turn a new page after purchasing Marcellin Park from the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle this week.

Emily Foy receives a NSWCCC Blue IMAGE Catholic Schools

Emily Foy receives a NSWCCC Blue

December 21, 2021 Bernadette Duggan

Emily Foy from St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton received a NSWCCC Blue in the sport of basketball. Emily’s talent was evident from a young age when she was selected for the Polding basketball team in Year 5 and then again in Year 6.

Michael Walker 2021 NSWCCC Bar Recipient IMAGE Catholic Schools

Michael Walker 2021 NSWCCC Bar Recipient

December 21, 2021 Bernadette Duggan

Michael Walker from St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton started playing basketball at 7 years of age and first represented the Newcastle Hunters at the age of 11 as well as representing the Diocese for basketball, athletics, and AFL.

Shave your Mane for Zane Day IMAGE Catholic Schools

Shave your Mane for Zane Day

December 15, 2021 Tim Bowd

In October this year, one of Rosary Park Primary School, Branxton's much-loved Year 2 students was diagnosed with a rare form of Brain Cancer. Yesterday, the Rosary Park community came together to support Zane and his family (in a COVID-safe manner) to fundraise for Zane on the ‘Shave your Mane for Zane day’.

Corpus Christi students share in the joy of giving  IMAGE Catholic Schools

Corpus Christi students share in the joy of giving

December 13, 2021 Tim Bowd

Dozens of Christmas hampers have exchanged hands in Waratah, as students from Corpus Christi Primary School shared the joy of giving with St Vincent de Paul volunteers.

Kilaben Bay students say 'thank you' to Hunter New England's Covid response team IMAGE Catholic Schools

Kilaben Bay students say 'thank you' to Hunter New England's Covid response team

December 06, 2021 Tim Bowd

Medical staff working on Hunter New England Health’s COVID-19 response team were given a reason to smile recently, thanks to students at St Joseph's Primary School, Kilaben Bay.

Young Advocates, ZARA RUSHFORD IMAGE Aurora

Young Advocates, ZARA RUSHFORD

November 12, 2021 Lizzie Watkin

As part of the Catholic Schools Office Virtual Academy, students from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are encouraged to think across disciplines to solve real world-problems in an area of interest to them. 

Sr Monique Singh IMAGE Aurora

Sr Monique Singh

November 12, 2021 Brittany Gonzalez

Former St Clare’s High School, Taree student Monique Singh had her sights set on becoming a professional dancer from a young age.