St Francis Xavier gather to celebrate Christmas
On Friday 16th December, our school and parish community of St. Francis Xavier’s Belmont, came together to relive the Christmas story and celebrate the Christmas season.
RAY COLLINS: Thank you
As I write my final Blog as Director of Schools I trust you will forgive me for reflecting a little on the journey that being a Director is and for acknowledging my sincere thanks to all those who have supported me throughout the last 9 years.
St Peter’s Primary School Stockton hosts a special Christmas message
It has become an annual occasion for Bishop Bill to deliver his Christmas message at one of the Catholic schools in the diocese, and this year, St Peter’s Primary School at Stockton played host.
HSC top achievers announced in all Maitland-Newcastle Catholic schools
Catholic school students from across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have performed exceptionally well in this year’s HSC examinations.
St Pius X farewells teacher after 38 years
Today, the St Pius X High School, Adamstown, community farewelled long standing teacher, Gary Atherton, after 38 years of service to the school.
Child’s play is serious business for 2017 Br John Taylor Fellow
The importance of play in developing a child’s learning ability is the subject of the 2017 Brother John Taylor Fellowship, a $25,000 research prize given by Catholic Education Commission NSW (CECNSW).
RAY COLLINS: Fr James Odoh
It is a significant event for a Catholic diocese when the Bishop ordains a young man who will serve the diocese for many years to come.
Hour of Code - highlighting the importance of computer science
Students and teachers across the diocese have embraced the global coding movement, Hour of Code, this week for international Computer Science Education Week.