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Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle
For more than 180 years, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have offered families a nurturing, encouraging and safe environment for their children to learn, achieve and grow.
Our Schools educate more than 21,000 students across primary schools, secondary schools, and two K–12 schools in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, ensuring that each and every student receives a quality education in a supportive environment and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
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Our Vision
Catholic schools educate from and for vibrant, welcoming and diverse communities with a particular commitment to the poor; for justice, integrity and peace; and with hope for the future.
Faith
From and for the community of faith.
Learning
We strive for excellence in learning.
Truth
In a rigorous, creative and critical pursuit of truth.
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Learning & Wellbeing
Our schools are responsive to the unique needs of students and provide opportunities for all students to learn, achieve and grow.
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Diocesan Sporting Pathways
We aim to offer a wide range of sports, equal opportunities for all students, across a range of levels to meet the needs and interests of all.
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3rd December, 2024
Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Sweep VET Awards night in Maitland
VET teachers and students from Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools have taken out the first and runner up prizes in the Youth Express VET Awards held in […]
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1st December, 2024
The Hunter’s ‘exceptional minds’ celebrate their passions beyond the curriculum
Chelsea Wood, 13, had always wanted to perform her own music and start a band. She said a school-based program called Virtual Academy had given […]
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22nd November, 2024
ASPIRE CONDA Award Nominations
ASPIRE have received 7 nominations for the 2024 City of Newcastle Drama Association (CONDA) awards. Established in 1979 to recognise excellence in theatrical productions, today the […]
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22nd November, 2024
Cricket News
Cricket season is officially underway! As the season kicks off, we’re exited to see the talent, competition and camaraderie across the diocese. Primary cricket news […]
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15th November, 2024
SupportHer Co. Emerging Athlete Workshop
Twenty talented female athletes from secondary schools across the Diocese attended the SupportHer Co. Emerging Athlete Workshop this week at Newcastle Tafe. SupportHer Co. is a […]
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5th November, 2024
St Pius X Windale students create their own book ‘Torn Apart’
For the second year in a row, author and illustrator Sami Bayly has inspired budding storytellers at St Pius X Primary School, Windale. St Pius […]
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18th October, 2024
Song of the Fish
‘Song of the Fish’ is the latest installation at Singleton’s Arts & Cultural Centre, featuring the talents of the Year 7 students from St Catherine’s […]
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2nd October, 2024
St Patrick’s Wallsend make a song and dance our of creative opportunities
Term 3 was a time to shine at St Patrick’s Primary School, Wallsend. Staff and students let their creativity flow, choosing an area of passion […]
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30th September, 2024
St Joseph’s, Charlestown: Annual Writing Fair
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Charlestown hosted their annual Writing Fair on Thursday 2 This year’s theme, Spooky Stories sparked the students’ creativity, and it was amazing […]
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23rd September, 2024
Celebrating Socktober 2024
Hundreds of students kicked goals last Tuesday as a fundraising challenge for kids in need was launched at McDonald Jones Stadium. Over 30 schools came […]
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27th August, 2024
San Clemente High School student finalist in Young Archie competition
This article was originally published in the Newcastle Herald. USING her father as a muse, a young Newcastle artist has had her work put on […]
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22nd August, 2024
Book Week Celebrations across our Schools
Book Week is a tradition that dates back to 1945 and is one of Australia’s longest running literary events. Check out how some of our […]
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The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle proudly hosts some of the best schools in Newcastle, Maitland, the Hunter and Upper Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Manning regions.
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