Around the Grounds
Term 2 Week 6
Our Schools have been buzzing with activity this week!
In this edition of Around the Grounds, we shine a light on some of the great moments and events happening in our school communities.
Let’s take a look at what’s been going on across our Schools.
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week 2025 runs from 2 June – 6 June celebrating what makes our Catholic Schools great and raising awareness of the many opportunities Catholic schools provide through faith-based education.
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the RE & Spirituality Team invited schools to showcase student artwork inspired by their Religious Education lessons.
View the virtual art gallery here
Learn More about Catholic Schools Week here
DioSounds – One Call. One Mission.
On Thursday night, over 450 Secondary students took the Civic Theatre stage to perform in the 18th annual DioSounds.
View the full YouTube playlist here
Read the full Newcastle Herald article here
World Environment Day
World Environment Day, observed on 5 June each year, encourages worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Locally, the Diocese is making an active contribution.
From Aberdeen to Taree, and Merriwa to Swansea, in 2024 the Diocese embarked on an ambitious project to install dozens of solar systems at schools throughout the region. Working with local contractor Photon Energy, we identified the most suitable schools for the rollout, considering factors like available sunlight, ease of access, and appropriate roof space.
As of February 2025, a total of 1.6 megawatts of solar panels have been installed on the roofs of 29 schools, expanding our solar footprint to 39 schools over the past five years.
This project marks a significant step towards a greener, more sustainable future, reducing our reliance on power sourced from the grid.
Click here to view the full gallery
Learn More about World Environment Day
Messages of Hope
The recent flooding event has had a profound impact on many of Manning Valley school communities.
Considering this, we invited our Catholic school community to provide a message of support and solidarity for our school communities directly and significantly affected by these events.
View the full library of messages here
