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Polding Rugby Selections

In the final week of Term 2, 18 students represented the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle at the Polding Rugby Selections in Forbes.

Buuranbal Marray Art Exhibition

Last week, both Holy Name Forster and St Joseph's Bulahdelah staff and students had the honour of attending the Buuranbal Marray Art Exhibition opening, which formed a part of the Forster community's NAIDOC celebrations. The project represented efforts to connect with the wider Worimi Country community and was the result of several months of dedicated cultural learning.

Making a difference: Matilda's ponytail chop for a cause

Students from St Joseph’s Primary School in Kilaben Bay finished Term 2 in style with a celebration to support Matilda, Year 5, who chopped her locks for cancer research.  

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 21^st 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