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Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle
For more than 180 years, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have offered families a nurturing, encouraging and safe environment for their children to learn, achieve and grow.
Our Schools educate more than 21,000 students across primary schools, secondary schools, and two K–12 schools in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, ensuring that each and every student receives a quality education in a supportive environment and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
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Our Vision
Catholic schools educate from and for vibrant, welcoming and diverse communities with a particular commitment to the poor; for justice, integrity and peace; and with hope for the future.
Faith
From and for the community of faith.
Learning
We strive for excellence in learning.
Truth
In a rigorous, creative and critical pursuit of truth.
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Learning & Wellbeing
Our schools are responsive to the unique needs of students and provide opportunities for all students to learn, achieve and grow.
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Diocesan Sporting Pathways
We aim to offer a wide range of sports, equal opportunities for all students, across a range of levels to meet the needs and interests of all.
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10th March, 2025
In the news: Celebrating strength and leadership on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to recognise the achievements of women and inspire future generations to break barriers and challenge stereotypes. Across our Catholic […]
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6th March, 2025
Successful Foundations Environments
Successful Foundations is a project which supports the positive transition to school of Kindergarten children and their families through a system wide implementation of the Early […]
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5th March, 2025
How to Be a Hero
ASPIRE Upper Hunter Creative Arts Project How to Be a Hero It was the first day at Hero High for the new students, and they […]
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4th March, 2025
From Bias to Brilliance: Transforming Perceptions of Potential
At the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle, we are committed to nurturing the unique gifts of every student, celebrating their potential, and fostering an environment of […]
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25th February, 2025
St Michael’s Primary School, Nelson Bay unveils new facilities
St Michael’s Primary School at Nelson Bay has started off the school year with modern classrooms and new facilities. Students returned to school last week […]
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19th February, 2025
Transition to School
Successful Foundations is a project which supports the positive transition to school of Kindergarten children and their families through a system wide implementation of the Early […]
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17th February, 2025
Called To Serve Mass 2025
Bishop Michael presided over the Called to Serve Mass held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Wednesday 12 February. The Cathedral was nearly at capacity with […]
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17th February, 2025
Virtual Academy Connect Day – Where Potential Meets Possibility!
Last week, our High Potential and Gifted Education team had the pleasure of welcoming the 2025 Virtual Academy students to their Connect Day at the University of […]
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14th February, 2025
Successful Foundations
Successful Foundations is a project which supports the positive transition to school of Kindergarten children and their families through a system wide implementation of the […]
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11th February, 2025
In the news: Celebrating the beginning of a new school year
The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for all our schools across the Diocese. As students, staff and families return, […]
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11th February, 2025
Learn about online safety this Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is a global day of action marked on 11 February 2025. Led by the eSafety Commissioner in Australia, Safer Internet Day highlights […]
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The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle proudly hosts some of the best schools in Newcastle, Maitland, the Hunter and Upper Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Manning regions.
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