Executive report: Catholic Schools
Catholic schools are ‘Vivid Everyday’, where passionate teachers inspire confidence, where faith in God is lived in community and where partnerships are nourished.
SFX goes back to primary school
An initiative that began at St Francis Xavier’s College, Hamilton, some years ago, under the auspices of teacher Robert Sheridan, has flourished, benefiting both ‘SFX’ students and those they assist in local primary schools.
A tribute to Director of Schools, Ray Collins, upon his retirement
As the end of another year approaches I reflect on this ‘end’ being a little different. We will farewell our Director of Schools, Ray Collins, after nineteen years with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including nine ‘serving with distinction’ as Director.
Early learning: a key focus for the Catholic Schools Office
In November, 140 primary principals and Early Stage One teachers from across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle as well as Catholic Schools Office staff, including members of the leadership team, gathered for the first Early Learning Summit in Newcastle. Participants were engaged and immersed in contemporary understandings about Early Learning.
Celebrating faith
Teacher and Religious Education Co-ordinator at Rosary Park Primary School, Branxton, Amie Ward, embarked on the diocesan World Youth Day pilgrimage with great hope and a little trepidation.
CECNSW welcomes new Education Standards Authority board, CEO
Catholic Education Commission NSW (CECNSW) has today welcomed the inaugural changes to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
St Pius X Refugee Awareness Day
On Friday 25 November, the St Pius X High School, Adamstown Student Representative Council hosted a Refugee Awareness Day.
Jubilant Jessie: Disability no obstacle for this student athlete
Our Lady of Victories (OLOV) Primary School, Shortland student, Jessie Forbes, triumphed in athletics this year, proving that being deaf needn’t be limiting.