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Maitland Grossmann High to be relocated to new, modern school site
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (627+ words) Future Maitland Grossmann High School students will learn in a brand-new school site, with the NSW government announcing the school will be relocated. The school, set to open on a new site in 2030, will cater for up to 1500 students in…...
Rescue package to shield workers from AI-driven cuts
2+ week, 2+ day ago (255+ words) Workers facing the threat of artificial intelligence-driven job losses are set to be protected under a multimillion-dollar state government rescue package. The Victorian government on Sunday unveiled the $14 million plan which includes $8. 2 million for a career rescue scheme designed to…...
Catholic schools combine academic success with a focus on values
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (386+ words) Operating 11 secondary schools and two K-12 schools, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle provides education across the communities of Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, the Manning Valley and Upper Hunter Valley regions. Together with 45 primary schools, these vibrant learning communities form…...
Data breach fears grow as suspected ransom note appears
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (457+ words) Australian universities and schools have been placed on high alert after a software program went offline following a cybersecurity attack. The security breach of the cloud-based Canvas learning management system, operated by US company Instructure, initially occurred on May 2, globally…...
Sarah's happy place: Martins Creek honours late student with classroom dedication
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (517+ words) There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child, but for the community of Martins Creek, it was one little girl who has left a lasting impression. On March 20, the eve of World Down Syndrome Day,…...
Francophonie Week at Alliance Fran'aise Newcastle. 16-22 March - Tue 17 to Sun 22 Mar - The Joy Cummings Center
3+ mon, 10+ hour ago (139+ words) Francophonie Week at Alliance Fran'aise Newcastle. 16-22 March - Mon 16 to Sun 22 Mar - The Joy Cummings Center'The Maitland Mercury Newcastle celebrates International Francophone Week, 16-22 March, an annual festival celebrating French art, gastronomy and language of French-speaking countries. " Discover award-winning international artist, Houda…...
More female tradies are key to building the future
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (577+ words) Charlotte Ancell had done everything had been expected of her. She attended a prestigious all-girls school after her family pulled together to fund her enrolment. She worked hard, finished with a good score and went to university - following a well-worn…...
Sneak peek: new classrooms and preschool take shape at Gillieston Public School
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (463+ words) The countdown to 2027 is on for Gillieston Heights families, with construction of the major public school redevelopment on track to be completed by the start of the next school year. After years of advocacy by the Gillieston Public School P…...
Primary students tackle gender gap through leadership
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) Primary school children given the chance to teach their younger peers are showing remarkable improvements in their confidence, class work and mental health. " But the benefits of instilling leadership skills in female students in particular could have lasting impacts on…...
Back-to-school win: new bus routes and less overcrowding for Maitland students
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (208+ words) As Hunter kids get ready to head back to school next week, better school bus connections have been unveiled. From the start of Term 1, 2026, students across Maitland will benefit from new and upgraded school bus services. These services have been…...