Gemma Hunter, Author at Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle

17th February, 2026

Creative Leaders Summit 2026

On Monday 86 Stage 3 students from across the Diocese came together for the inaugural Creative Leaders Summit, hosted by Aspire. The summit marks an […]

13th February, 2026

Re-orienting the Compass: Why High Potential and Gifted Education Matters Now More Than Ever

Across the world, education systems are being asked to confront an uncomfortable truth: many were built for a manufacturing era that no longer exists. Designed […]

1st December, 2025

Maitland-Newcastle students thrive on the National Stage

Over the last week, several exceptional athletes from Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle competed at School Sport Australia National Athletics Championships in Canberra. Athletes battled gale […]

24th November, 2025

St Joseph’s Primary School, East Maitland performs at the Civic Theatre

Students of St Joseph’s Primary School, East Maitland recently made their Civic Theatre debut with an original musical. Mercy Rocks is a bold and imaginative […]

20th November, 2025

Students and teachers recognised at the Youth Express VET Awards

Several outstanding VET students from three Catholic schools were recognised at the Youth Express VET Awards Evening last Thursday in Maitland. The awards recognise individuals […]

7th November, 2025

In the News: Small-town Hunter twins become the first in their family to go to university

Identical twins Sophie and Tahlia Zanardi have never spent very long apart. Next year, they are heading off to university in different states. The sisters, […]