What does it mean to be a school in the 2020s?
“The overwhelming evidence depicting thousands of years of occupation of the Worimi is still clearly visible,” said Worimi Elder, Uncle Neville Lilley, during his eloquent Welcome to Country at the Catherine McAuley Catholic College Launch Evening. “We, the Worimi, continue to walk on this land today … On behalf of my people, I welcome you all to our God-given country.”
Globally Called launch
Students at San Clemente High School, Mayfield were privileged on Thursday 27 February to be part of the launch of Project Compassion and thanks to a special visitor learn about fighting discrimination.
Cleaning up with good deeds
“As stewards of God's creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family.” – Pope Francis, 2015
Field of dreams
For at least the past five years, there has been consistent murmuring about the state of the playground at St Joseph’s Primary School, Merewether.
Drawing from the well of faith — Catholic Schools Week 2020
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle celebrates Catholic Schools Week from 1 March to 6 March. This marked a time of celebration and joy for the lives and learning of 20,000 young people enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 12 across 58 Catholic schools. Maitland-Newcastle is the fourth-largest Diocese in NSW.
Affirmation of excellence
Kate Buchanan Willis from St Columba’s Primary School, Adamstown struggled to put into words the sense of pride and fulfillment she felt upon receiving a coveted Emmaus Award.
Valued and appreciated
Monique Lloyd from St Mary's Primary School, Scone, receives Emmaus Award for Excellence in Teaching.
2019 NSWCCC Blue Awards
On Monday 3 February, St Mary’s Star of the Sea Wollongong hosted the 23rd Blue Award Presentation which celebrates and recognises the best sporting achievements of Catholic Secondary students throughout NSW. The strong sporting talent from the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese was on show with five of our students receiving an award.