Senior leaders embark on a spiritual retreat
Last week, the Catholic Schools Office introduced the first of a series of retreat programs for senior leaders in schools, new leaders to the diocese or new leaders to a position.
St Kevin’s celebrates 100 years of Catholic education
On Thursday, 3 August, Bishop Bill, former students, past principals, teachers, students and special guests came together to celebrate 100 years of Catholic education at St Kevin’s Primary School, Cardiff.
Teaching students with Down Syndrome
Recently, the Down Syndrome Association of New South Wales (DSNSW) presented a two-day education conference in Sydney to inform teachers about practical strategies, knowledge and skills when working with students with Down Syndrome, developmental delay, intellectual disability and other chromosomal disorders.
Gallery: One person's junk is another's treasure... ASPIRE presents The Hoarders Next Door
A talented collection of 130 actors, dancers, vocalists and musicians from primary and secondary schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle performed in Artistic Director Anna Kerrigan’s latest work, a compelling theatrical production that explores people and their possessions, neighbourhoods and community.
A theology graduate’s journey: Alana Partridge
“If you look the right way you can see that the whole world is a garden.”
Recognition of Graduation Ceremony – Theology Degrees
On Thursday 27 July, graduates and their families gathered at the Toohey Room, Cathedral House, to receive their Certificates in Religious Education, Certificates in Theology or Master of Theology for semester one 2017.
Educating in the Dominican way: preach it we must!
We live in a society in which truth is under threat from ‘alternative facts’ in the ‘post truth world’.
However, if you were to visit the diocesan schools embodying the Dominican tradition and celebrating significant anniversaries this year, I believe your faith in the possibility of truth would be restored.
Be part of something bigger
As registrations for 2017 open, Stephanie Trunk shares her experience at the 2015 Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) in Adelaide, accompanying students from St Catherine’s College, Singleton.