Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle

Excitement Builds for Catherine McAuley Primary School at Information Evening

Hannah Rhodes — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:07:31 +0000

There was a sense of excitement and possibility in the room as families gathered for Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie’s recent Information Evening, offering a […]

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Changing the game: swapping lunch and play at St Joseph’s Primary School, Denman

Gemma Hunter — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:38:29 +0000

A simple change to the school day is delivering positive results for students at St Joseph’s Primary School, Denman. This year, the school introduced a […]

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Student passions take centre stage at the Virtual Academy Expression Expo

Gemma Hunter — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:45:21 +0000

Students from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle recently gathered at the University of Newcastle’s NUspace campus to showcase their creativity and individuality at […]

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St Catherine’s students gain firsthand insight at Singleton’s Agriculture Education Day

Gemma Hunter — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:15:27 +0000

Students from St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton recently stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of the agriculture industry, taking part in Singleton’s Beef […]

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In the news: Singleton’s Jacob Merrick named VET on Schools ‘Student of the Year’

Gemma Hunter — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:40:05 +0000

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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Emmaus Award: Ryan Purkiss’ Outstanding Contribution in His First Five Years of Teaching

Hannah Rhodes — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:27:25 +0000

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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