News & Events
Read about the latest news and events across the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle
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22nd June, 2026
In the news: Singleton’s Jacob Merrick named VET on Schools ‘Student of the Year’
From his earliest days attending St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton, Jacob Merrick was part of the school’s agricultural team. He was the one chatting to […]
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19th June, 2026
Emmaus Award: Ryan Purkiss’ Outstanding Contribution in His First Five Years of Teaching
As the recipient of an Emmaus Award for Excellence in the First Five Years of Teaching, Ryan Purkiss from St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm, is […]
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19th June, 2026
Students Explore Global Issues at Virtual Academy G20 Summit
Students from Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle’s Virtual Academy stepped into the shoes of world leaders recently, gathering at the University of Newcastle’s NUspace campus for the […]
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18th June, 2026
Virtual Academy Students Showcase Curiosity and Creativity at University of Newcastle
Students from Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle’s Virtual Academy gathered at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan Campus on Tuesday 16 June for a day of collaboration, presentation […]
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18th June, 2026
A remarkable connection spanning 57 years
Most people spend a few years at school. Sharon Brown has spent almost a lifetime connected to St James’ Primary School at Kotara South. From her first day as a four-year-old student in 1969 […]
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12th June, 2026
DioSounds Wrap Up 2026
Excellence and talent were on show as students from diocesan secondary schools took to the Civic Theatre stage for DioSounds 2026 – a music showcase and initiative […]
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