Diocesan Swimming 2023 IMAGE Catholic Schools

Diocesan Swimming 2023

June 16, 2023 Bernadette Duggan

Last week saw the end of the school swimming pathway in NSW. It has been an outstanding year for our Primary and Secondary school swimmers.

DioSounds concert captivates audiences IMAGE Catholic Schools

DioSounds concert captivates audiences

June 13, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

STUDENTS took centre stage to show off their musical talents at Newcastle's iconic Civic Theatre.

For the 16th time, more than 400 young performers from across the Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese dazzled audiences at the DioSounds concert.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. 

Uncle Billy Lamb, St Pius X High School students connect to First Nations culture through art IMAGE Catholic Schools

Uncle Billy Lamb, St Pius X High School students connect to First Nations culture through art

May 30, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

A group of First Nations high school students in Newcastle have had a chance to strengthen their connection to culture through art.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. 

Emmaus Award Spotlight: Diane Hickey IMAGE Catholic Schools

Emmaus Award Spotlight: Diane Hickey

May 26, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Members of the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle community gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral last month for the annual Called to Serve Mass.

Before the mass, the annual Emmaus Awards were presented, which recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of staff in schools across the diocese.

Maitland-Newcastle Teams defend NSWCCC Championship title IMAGE Catholic Schools

Maitland-Newcastle Teams defend NSWCCC Championship title

May 25, 2023 Bernadette Duggan

This month the Maitland-Newcastle Open Soccer Teams confidently headed to the NSWCCC Championship held at Valentine Sports Centre in Sydney.

St Mary’s Primary School celebrates the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians IMAGE Catholic Schools

St Mary’s Primary School celebrates the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians

May 25, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

On Wednesday the 24th of May, St Mary’s Primary School, Warners Bay held a liturgy to celebrate the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians.

Catholic Schools Week Mass 2023 IMAGE Catholic Schools

Catholic Schools Week Mass 2023

May 23, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Members of the Catholic Schools Council, Catholic Schools Office, school staff and students filled Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday for the annual Catholic Schools Week Mass. The theme for this year’s Mass was ‘Encounter: Journeying Together’.

Emmaus Awards Spotlight: Nicole Burns IMAGE Catholic Schools

Emmaus Awards Spotlight: Nicole Burns

May 12, 2023 Catholic Schools Office

Members of the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle community gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral last month for the annual Called to Serve Mass.

Before the mass, the annual Emmaus Awards were presented, which recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of staff in schools across the diocese.