Walk Safely to School Day
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event that encourages primary school children to walk to school. The national initiative informs families that they need to closely supervise their young children, in all road environments, holding hands when near or crossing the road.
New leaders open old perspectives
“Kaayi.” Pronounced “ki/you”, this translates as “hello” in the Awabakal language.
Volunteer Week movie night
In recognition of its over 6,000 volunteers, the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is hosting a movie night for these wonderful people on Thursday 20 May at Events Cinemas, Kotara.
Consenting to change
The issue of sexual consent is shaking the foundations of Australian society, from federal parliament to elite Sydney schools. People are calling for action – through legal reform and better education.
We are all made in God’s image
When Maryanne was pregnant, she had an inkling she was going to have a boy.
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools across Maitland-Newcastle celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2021 from May 3 – 9.
Hair-raising, heart-warming donation
An Abermain Holy Spirit Infants student used her head and her heart recently to make an important charitable contribution.
Neatly packaged care
Aberdeen’s Carole Johnston recently assembled 489 care packages that will hopefully reach Australian troops in the Far East, including the Sinai, Egypt and Syria, to coincide with Anzac Day.