Catholic education backs NSW Government’s anti-bullying push
Catholic Education Commission NSW (CECNSW) today welcomed the NSW Government’s new anti-bullying resources, calling them a practical, evidence-based approach to tackling bullying in all of its contexts.
Barbecue tradition continues to raise funds
For over 10 years, the Snags R Us initiative has continued to support school and parish events at Toronto through raising funds with a delicious barbecue lunch.
Holy Name celebrates NAIDOC Day
On Friday 21 July, Holy Name Primary School, Forster, celebrated NAIDOC day with traditional games, art and craft activities, cooking and storytelling.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: Visit by Professor Massimo Faggioli
Last week the CSO RE & Spirituality Team hosted Professor Massimo Faggioli from Villa Nova Pensylvannia who addressed several diocesan groups on Vatican II and its history, relevance and impact upon society and the Catholic Church fifty years since the event.
Professor Massimo Faggioli visits our Diocese
On Tuesday 18 July, Principals, Religious Education Coordinators and Ministry Coordinators welcomed one of the world’s foremost authorities on Vatican II and Pope Francis, Professor Massimo Faggioli, to present a seminar on the implications for those working in Catholic schools.
A Student Well-Being and Mental Health Framework for Secondary Schools
MindMatters has been an important student mental health and well-being initiative across Australia for many years, particularly for our secondary schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
Local business lends a hand at St Columban's
Last week, 18 team members from local business Cummins Newcastle, volunteered two days of their time to 'spruce up' St Columban's Primary School, Mayfield, in preparation for the upcoming Centenary celebrations.
Students from St Joseph's learn to save lives
Since 2014, the school community at St Joseph’s Primary School, Denman, have been making CPR lessons for Years 3 to 6 a priority.