Primary AFL News

Eleven strong players from six primary schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle competed in the Polding AFL trials at Bateau Bay last week.

TheatreSports Competition 2023

Booming cheers could be heard from the Factory Theatre at St Pius X High School in Adamstown last week as 27 teams from seven schools across the diocese competed in the Annual Theatresports Competition.

The 'Joy' of sailing

Last week students from St Dominic’s Mayfield officially launched the yacht Joy as part of the Making Waves Foundation, a sailing organisation bringing people together to experience sailing - regardless of their ability or disability.

DioSounds 2023

Tickets are on sale now for the DioSounds 2023 performance! 

Emmaus Award Spotlight: Fiona Stretton

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.

Alumna-turned Australian Idol contestant visits school

Former St John's Primary School and St Pius High School student, Charlotte McKie, returned to her primary school recently and performed for the students.

This story was originally published in the Newcastle Herald.