A new era of leadership at St Joseph’s Kilaben Bay
Charlene Reid, the new principal at St Joseph’s Primary School, Kilaben Bay talks about the lessons she’s learnt in her 24 years as an educator and her aspirations for her new role.
Funds raised helped community projects in Cambodia
A group of 16 students and teachers from across the Diocese ventured to Cambodia on a 12-day Immersion Tour.
The development of Gifted Education
As part of the implementation of the CSO Gifted Education K to 12 Policy (2017) and Gifted Education Procedure, a range of professional learning opportunities have been provided to support the needs of Gifted Education Lead Schools (GELS) and teachers in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
2018 Diocesan Sporting Achievements
The talent in our primary schools was highly evident this year with over 100 students being selected in a NSW Polding team. Almost every pathway sport had a Maitland-Newcastle representative in a Polding team.
You’re welcome at the Affirmation Café!
The ASPIRE Senior Theatre Makers gave their final performance of 2018 with their production of Affirmation Café.
One Minute with John Murphy
The Foundation Principal of St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm was recently interviewed for Scholaris, the official publication for Catholic Schools NSW, about his time in school and goals during his appointment as principal.
The importance of teaching students about digital technology
Visual Programming. 3D Printing. Microbits. Robotics. Virtual Reality. Learning Management System. Video Conferencing. Artificial Intelligence. If you are unfamiliar with any of the above mentioned terms, then you’re not alone.
Teachers attend Drug & Alcohol Presentation Day
Secondary school teachers from around the Diocese recently attended a Drug and Alcohol Presentation Day hosted by the Catholic Schools Office.