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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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29th April, 2025
How our fair school system is funded
Do you know how Australia’s school system is funded? Research shows that less than half of Australians understand the school funding system. Watch the […]
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23rd April, 2025
From Holiday Mode to School Ready: 8 Tips for a Smooth Transition
The end of School Holidays often brings a mixed of emotions with some kids being excited to go back to see friends, while other feeling […]
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17th April, 2025
Schools Hop into Easter Celebrations
With the wrap up of School term last week, we saw Easter being celebrated across our Diocese. We saw magnificent Easter hats, the bunny dropping […]
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15th April, 2025
The Lifelong Benefits of a Catholic Education
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make as a parent. Beyond academics, you want an […]
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10th April, 2025
Andy Warhol exhibition at St Columban’s Primary School, Mayfield
What a vibrant and unforgettable evening it was for the St Columban’s Mayfield community, as they came together to celebrate their Andy Warhol inspired art […]
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8th April, 2025
Success at the 2025 da Vinci Decathlon
Last week, primary and secondary teams from our diocese competed in the 2025 da Vinci Decathlon at Bishop Tyrrell College. This rigorous academic competition challenged […]
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7th April, 2025
NSWCCC Swimming
Congratulations to all our Secondary swimmers! Last week, our outstanding athletes travelled to Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre to compete in the NSWCCC Championships. Their […]
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7th April, 2025
Finding the Right School for Your Twice-Exceptional Child
Choosing the right school for your child is always an important decision, but when your child is both gifted and has a disability – known […]
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4th April, 2025
2025 Primary Polding Swimming Championships
This week’s NSW Polding Swimming Championships highlighted the incredible talent of our swimmers, who delivered standout performances at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. With […]
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Thousands of Hunter students watch Australian women’s war history come to life
Students from across the Hunter sang and acted their hearts out on Tuesday, putting a twist on the typical ANZAC Day service. In its 69th […]
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25th March, 2025
Celebrating Harmony Day at St Columban’s Primary School, Mayfield
Dressed in traditional Bosnian pants called dimija and wearing a blouse that her grandmother hand-stitched, 11-year-old Lejla Pavlovic was excited to celebrate her culture with […]
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20th March, 2025
Successful Foundations the developing brain
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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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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