Confirmation​ 

The following students started the Confirmation Program last week; Indigo H, Finlay T,  Ava G, Summer F, Max W, Blake B, Isabella C, Deegan C, Heath F, Charlie F, Junior H, Millie H, Charlotte H, Tyson L, Virginia V Oliver W and Harrison S. As a school community we are committed to journey with you all. We will pray that through the Sacrament of Confirmation you will experience the life and love of God's Holy Spirit.​ 

To help support all the students working through the Sacrament of  Confirmation, I will be offering sessions each Wednesday at 3:00pm till 3:30pm where I can assist the children through the program. These sessions will take place in the Year 2 room. 

Celebrations of Catholic Schools  

This year, 2021, marks a very special moment in the history of Catholic education in Australia. It has been 200 years since the first Catholic school in Australia was founded.  

The first Catholic school in Australia was found in October 1820 by Irish Catholic priest John Therry. This school, which historians believe was in Parramatta, started with just 31 students. By 1833 the number of Catholic schools had grown to ten. Since that first school in Parramatta welcome its foundation students, Catholic schools have educated millions of young Australians.  

The earliest Catholic school here in Maitland-Newcastle dioceses can be traced to 1833, when Peter Cook opened a small cottage in Hunter Street, Maitland. This was the first of many schools conducted by lay teachers to provide a Catholic education for the children of Hunter Valley settlers. Our School, is a part of the rich history in Catholic Education. 

Bishop James Murray was the first Bishop of Maitland and worked extremely tirelessly to promote the importance of developing young minds and hearts in faith. 

The Dominican’s, Josephites, Marist Brothers and Sisters of Mercy religious orders charisms have faithfully influenced our schools and provided authentic witnesses.  

I would like to thank Years 5/6 for preparing our school mass which Fr Christo presided. This was our first official event since we were all locked down due to Covid. It was wonderful to see parents and grandparents walking through our school gates. The children were so excited about their performances and having an open classroom to show their family what exciting things they have learnt. (PHOTO Gallery)  

Mother’s Day Breakfast 

We have 57 families participating in our Mother’s Day Breakfast this Friday. After breakfast Year 2 will lead the school in our Liturgy. Once liturgy is finished, we have some fun activities for all parents to join in. Please make sure you bring comfortable shoes and an enthusiastic attitude to join in with your children.