Catholic enrolments grow alongside other sectors
Enrolments in Catholic schools continue to grow, but enrolment growth has been observed most significantly in government schools over the past two years, new Australian Bureau of Statistics data has found.
KINDY STARTERS 2017: MORISSET
On Monday 6 February St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset welcomed 24 enthusiastic children commencing kindergarten.
High achiever diocesan student awards
On Friday, 10 February, students from across the diocese were recognised for their outstanding academic achievements during 2016.
DR MICHAEL SLATTERY: The year so far
The beginning of the school year has permitted me to visit two of our diocesan schools and I was impressed with them both.
TeachMeet: Collaboration is key to learning
If you are a teacher who is wanting to learn new and innovative ways to teach and learn with technology, then come to next week’s TeachMeet.
NRL All Stars join St Mary’s students for an afternoon of belonging
On Tuesday, 7 February the Year 7 students of St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead spent the afternoon learning the values of respect, belonging and celebrating diversity as part of the NRL Schools Development program.
KINDY STARTERS 2017: GLENDALE
Arriving at Holy Cross, it was easy to spot the kindergarten class where 21 children gathered for their first day of ‘big’ school.
Bounce Back program confirmed for our Hunter Schools
Four schools from across the Upper Hunter received an early Christmas present last year with confirmation of funding and support for the implementation of the award winning Bounce Back program starting in term one this year.