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DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: The importance of reading
In the age of computer gaming, reading remains an essential and fundamental skill for all young people.
GALLERY: St Joseph’s East Maitland hosts Wellbeing Fair
On Tuesday 17 October, the community of St Joseph’s Primary School, East Maitland, hosted a ‘Wellbeing Fair’ to promote the importance of wellbeing within the school community and to raise awareness of the services available in the local area for parents and families.
New facility honours St Mary MacKillop
Hundreds filled MacKillop Place at St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar, on Friday 13 October for the official opening and blessing of the newly completed facilities.
St Therese’s celebrates National Rosary Day
At the beginning of Term 4, St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton, celebrated the centenary of the Apparition of Mary at Fatima which also coincided with National Rosary Day – an occasion to ‘pray for Australia and our youth together’.
GALLERY: Students embrace the joy of singing
St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar was filled with song last week as school choirs participated in our diocese’s first choral workshops.
St Dominic’s official opening and blessing of new facilities
On Thursday 12 October, the community of St Dominic’s Centre, Mayfield, welcomed Bishop Bill, Director of Schools, Dr Michael Slattery, the Dominican Sisters and special guests for the blessing and official opening of the school’s new facilities.
Parents Retreat Day in Maitland
On Saturday 14 October, the first Parents and Friends Federation of the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese held a parent retreat day at Monte Pio in Maitland.