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¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Schools of Maitland-Newcastle
For more than 180 years, ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Schools in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle have offered families a nurturing, encouraging and safe environment for their children to learn, achieve and grow.
Our Schools educate more than 21,000 students across primary schools, secondary schools, and two K–12 schools in the ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, ensuring that each and every student receives a quality education in a supportive environment and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

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Our Vision
¹ú²úÊÓÆµ schools educate from and for vibrant, welcoming and diverse communities with a particular commitment to the poor; for justice, integrity and peace; and with hope for the future.
Faith
From and for the community of faith.

Learning
We strive for excellence in learning.

Truth
In a rigorous, creative and critical pursuit of truth.

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Learning & Wellbeing
Our schools are responsive to the unique needs of students and provide opportunities for all students to learn, achieve and grow.
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Diocesan Sporting Pathways
We aim to offer a wide range of sports, equal opportunities for all students, across a range of levels to meet the needs and interests of all.
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9th May, 2025
Polding Winter Sports 2025: League
12s League Well done to the Maitland Newcastle u12s rugby league side for their effort at the Polding trials. The team played great footy all […]
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9th May, 2025
Heartfelt gifts from Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah
As part of their Formation and Community Outreach Programs, Year 6 students from Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah visited the Calvery Marter Hospital in Newcastle […]
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9th May, 2025
Polding Winter Sports 2025: Netball
At the recent Polding netball trials in Bathurst, our Maitland Newcastle team showcased their talent and determination across five competitive games. Six players were selected […]
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8th May, 2025
School Attendance: Everyday Means So Much More
As parents, all we want is the best for our children – to see them happy, healthy and thriving. One of the most powerful ways […]
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7th May, 2025
Polding Winter Sports 2025: Soccer
Polding Winter Sport kicked off last week with great success for the ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Schools of Maitland-Newcastle representatives in Girls and Boys Soccer. Girls The team […]
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6th May, 2025
Open Boys take out the NSWCCC Touch Championships on the Central Coast
NSWCCC Touch Championships Report 18s Boys The Maitland-Newcastle Diocese Boys open team played with great skill and discipline, representing our region in the best way […]
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29th April, 2025
How our fair school system is funded
Do you know how Australia’s school system is funded? Research shows that less than half of Australians understand the school funding system. Watch the […]
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23rd April, 2025
From Holiday Mode to School Ready: 8 Tips for a Smooth Transition
The end of School Holidays often brings a mixed of emotions with some kids being excited to go back to see friends, while other feeling […]
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17th April, 2025
Schools Hop into Easter Celebrations
With the wrap up of School term last week, we saw Easter being celebrated across our Diocese. We saw magnificent Easter hats, the bunny dropping […]
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15th April, 2025
The Lifelong Benefits of a ¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Education
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make as a parent. Beyond academics, you want an […]
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10th April, 2025
Andy Warhol exhibition at St Columban’s Primary School, Mayfield
What a vibrant and unforgettable evening it was for the St Columban’s Mayfield community, as they came together to celebrate their Andy Warhol inspired art […]
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8th April, 2025
Success at the 2025 da Vinci Decathlon
Last week, primary and secondary teams from our diocese competed in the 2025 da Vinci Decathlon at Bishop Tyrrell College. This rigorous academic competition challenged […]
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The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle proudly hosts some of the best schools in Newcastle, Maitland, the Hunter and Upper Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Manning regions.
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