Around the Dioceses
Around our dioceses, schools gathered with parents to continue to develop relationships and involve parents and carers in the life of the school.
Diocese of Bathurst
Christmas Art Exhibition
Now in its 9th year, the diocesan Christmas Story Art Competition and Exhibition has become a much-loved tradition in the lead up to competing with other students from the Archdiocese of Sydney and the Diocese of Wollongong.
The Christmas Story Art Competition provides an opportunity for students in Stage 3 to create art works and written reflections based on one of several scripture passages that depict the birth of Jesus Christ.
This exhibition aims to allow students to develop a greater awareness of the Scriptures through the creation of an artwork connected to the Christmas season. In engaging with the Scriptures in such a way, students have the opportunity to reflect more deeply on the events of the biblical stories and better understand their relevance in their lives today.





Archidiocese of Canberra-Goulburn
St Bernard’s Primary School - Batemans Bay’s Mission Week
Mission Week was an amazing success because of its families' enthusiastic support. The school thanked parents and friends who sponsored the Socktober Penalty Shootout, which raised a total of $602. Parents and carers also gave their support for Timor-Leste by donating or baking for the variety of stalls offered by classes and individual students. The grand total raised during the Mission Markets was $1705.10. An incredible amount raised by an even more incredible community - a combined total of $2307.10!




Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
Diverse Learning Mass
The 24th Annual Diverse Learning Mass, hosted by the Federation of P&F Associations in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, was held on Sunday 29 October at St Mary’s Church, Warners Bay at 2pm.
The Federation was thrilled to have over 140 people in attendance. The first Mass Celebrating Diverse Learning was held in 1999. Over the years, the Mass has remained a valued opportunity for everyone in the diocese to come together in celebration of the diverse gifts and talents of each and every student, which undoubtedly enrich their Catholic school communities.




