News & Events

Read about the latest news and events across the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle

17th June, 2026

In the news: How a teen pushes back against mental health stigma after father’s death

Read more here in the Newcastle Herald. A year after Alex Croft’s father died by suicide, the then 12-year-old decided to take mental health awareness […]
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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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10th June, 2026

Help shape the future of Catholic education in our diocese

Catholic Schools Maitland–Newcastle is reviewing its Vision and Mission, and we want to hear from you. These statements guide the direction of all 58 schools […]
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10th June, 2026

In a world of instant answers, what are we teaching our children?

By Jacqueline Wilkinson, Director of Schools, Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle On Monday, 25 May, Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), on […]
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10th June, 2026

When screentime becomes a battleground

When screen time ends in tension, meltdowns, or power struggles, many parents are left wondering what they are doing wrong.   In this video, parenting expert […]
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10th June, 2026

More than marks: understanding your child’s school report

Prepared by Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle’s School Improvement and Learning team Later this term, families will receive their child’s school report. For many parents and carers, […]
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