Opportunity’s knocking for formation in schools
My role of Education Officer in Spirituality and Formation emerged in 2015 from a recommendation in the review of the Teaching of Religion in Secondary Education in 2012.
The importance of teaching your child to think critically
Critical thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to make a judgement. Apart from this clinical dictionary definition, what use does critical thinking play in the development of your children?
Overcoming first-day nerves
They say preparation is key and that couldn’t be more true for your child’s first day of school.
Dye hard colour run raises money for great cause
It was colours galore on Friday 1 December for students at St Joseph's Primary School, Taree, as they held their first 'Dye Hard Colour Run' to raise money for the Catholic Mission.
How can I help my child become more organised this school term?
It’s a scenario every parent can relate to – your child brings home a note about a school-related activity the day before it’s happening.
Conquer the “I’m bored” conundrum with our favourite school holiday activities
With just over three weeks left until school returns for 2018, parents across Newcastle, Maitland and the Hunter Valley are challenged to occupy their children until they return to school or begin school for the first time on the 29th of January.
2017 Year in review
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have continued in 2017 to experience growth and success in delivering high quality Catholic education in a caring, pastoral environment.
It’s never too early to start shaping the leaders of tomorrow
Official student leadership opportunities are generally first available to school students around age 11. However, at Holy Spirit Infants School, Abermain, students are awarded the opportunity to lead at a much younger age.