Emmaus Award Spotlight: Fiona Stretton

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.

Alumna-turned Australian Idol contestant visits school

Former St John's Primary School and St Pius High School student, Charlotte McKie, returned to her primary school recently and performed for the students.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. 

HSC Awards Ceremony

The Victor Peter Suite was filled with excitement last week as the 2022 HSC Awards Ceremony kicked off, celebrating the hard work and dedication of the high achievers from across the diocese.

School's back!

The uniforms were back on and lunchboxes packed across the Diocese last week as the 2023 school year began for students.

HSC students receive their ATAR results

Students across our diocese had much to celebrate with the release of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) results last week. Congratulations to all Year 12 students for your incredible work in a tumultuous year – you made it!

Gallery: 'Unfiltered' ARTEXPRESS nomination by Bridie O'Connell

Artist Bridie O'Connell, a Year 12 student from St Clare's High School, Taree​ has been nominated for the 2023 ARTEXPRESS exhibition for her body of work, 'Unfiltered'.