Down on the farm
Many people contemplating a future in agriculture believe they must be a farmer. But that’s not the case. Agriculture supports 1.6 million Australian jobs with more than 80 per cent of careers in the sector found beyond the farm gate.
Oh, Mercy
Maureen Rak and Helene O’Neill initiated the Mercy Works program for Year 4 students in the Central region Mercy schools six years ago.
Wrapped with love
When it comes to turning thoughts into action, the students from St Joseph’s Primary School, Bulahdelah have it all wrapped up.
School Closure Update: Monday 18 November
A message from Gerard Mowbray Acting Director of Schools, Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Sharing experiences across a distance
Year 2 students from St Francis Xavier’s Primary School, Belmont have been busy forming new friendships with pen pal friends from Mildura West Primary School in Victoria.
Colour my world
Zooper Doopers all round was an appropriate colourful finish to an exciting day in the lab for the 24 St Nicholas, Lochinvar pre-schoolers who visited the neighbouring St Joseph’s College for a “science experience”.
Net result is St Catherine’s students shine at tennis
Two teams comprising players from Year 4 at St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton took out first and third place at the regional tennis finals in Newcastle recently.
Tertiary experience stands primary students in good stead
Several primary schools from across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle recently took part in the Children’s University program with the University of Newcastle.