ASPIRE

ASPIRE is an audition-based drama, dance, music and creative and performing arts program that provides benchmark quality training for students from Years 5 to 11. As an initiative of the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, ASPIRE provides opportunity for students with a passion for the performing arts to grow, perform and shine.

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Period Positivity

Period Poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education and inadequate toilet facilities.  It is also the stigma and feelings of shame and embarrassment of a normal bodily function, and subsequent impacts on mental health.

In 2022 students in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle advocated for female hygiene products to be made available in school toilets to provide access, equity and dignity to students who menstruate.

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Emmaus Awards

The Emmaus Awards recognise and celebrate the significant contribution made by our staff in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

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Teacher Education Scholarships

Each year, the Catholic Schools Office offers up to 5 scholarships to current Year 12 students in our schools who intend to commence undergraduate courses in teacher training the following year.

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