Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Persons – New Online Module
To coincide with National Child Protection Week 2023 the Office of Safeguarding is launching its new online learning module that is the informational basis for safeguarding practices in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Profitable parenting - Taking risks and asking questions
Parents and carers are invited to take part in free, online presentations that will empower you with engaging and practical ways to raise your child or young person to be
resilient and ready to take on the world!
MN News Article – ASPIRE Pirate Code Article
Abstract: Students from Catholic Schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle came together to perform the 12th ASPIRE production, ‘The Pirate Code’ at Civic Theatre from 26 – 29 July.
National Child Protection Week 2023 – How you can get involved
National Child Protection Week is a campaign held annually across Australia to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. This year’s campaign will be held between 3 – 9 September.
Athletics Success
Over the last few months, students from across our primary and secondary schools have been competing in school, regional and diocesan athletics carnivals. With a number of student achievements being recorded over these events, keep on reading to find out the highlights from our schools.
East Lake Macquarie Parish Schools Assumption Celebration
On Tuesday 15th August, Jesus the good Shephard East Lake Macquarie Parish Schools (St. Francis Xavier’s Primary School Belmont, St. Pius X Primary School Windale, and St. Patrick’s Primary School, Swansea came together to celebrate the Assumption of Mary.
Matildas in the making
Four Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle school students proudly represented the Diocese and Polding at the NSW PSSA Football State Championships in Nelson Bay last week.
Mackenzie Robertson shaves her head for children with cancer
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