Students host school netball tournament to connect to culture
To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2023, students from San Clemente High School, Mayfield organised an Indigenous Community Netball Day.
Four other high schools across the Diocese participated in the initiative - St Catherine's, Singleton; St Joseph's, Lochinvar; St Bede's, Chisholm; Catherine McAuley, Medowie; and St Mary's, Gateshead.
Read the story below, as it appeared in The Newcastle Herald.
Diocesan Cross Country 2023
Primary and Secondary jogger-nauts go the mile at 2023 Cross Country Championships
Girls in Property program encourages women in industry
"The idea is to break down that stereotype and make sure they are aware of all the different opportunities they can have within their careers and give them some exposure to those 21st century skills."
This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. You can also find out more about the program in this NBN News piece.
Diocesan Swimming 2023
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
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
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
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
This month the Maitland-Newcastle Open Soccer Teams confidently headed to the NSWCCC Championship held at Valentine Sports Centre in Sydney.