Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools
Good News Stories
Sharing the Good News from our schools around the Diocese.
Good News Stories - 2022 | 2021
Cricketing Success at St John’s College, Lismore
Mar 16, 2023 - St John’s College, Lismore, achieved outstanding success in the 2022 - 2023 Berg Shield Tourna...
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When We Have Each Other, We Have Everything
Mar 9, 2023 - The community of St Joseph’s Primary School, Woodburn, came together for an uplifting night to...
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A Superpowered Display by Mount St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah
Mar 2, 2023 - Mount St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah, experienced success at the 2022 FIRST Lego League Rob...
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Opening Doors to an Engineering Career
Feb 22, 2023 - St Joseph’s Regional College, Port Macquarie, Year 10 student Esther Cummins was offered a won...
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St Paul’s College, Kempsey, shines at Green Innovation Awards
Feb 15, 2023 - A group of ambitious Year 10 students from St Paul’s College, Kempsey, were awarded first plac...
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2022 HSC Showcase
Feb 2, 2023 - The Lismore Diocese 2022 Higher School Certificate (HSC) Showcase celebrates an impressive display o...
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Minister's Commendation Award
Jan 27, 2023 - Flood-affected secondary schools were recognised at the HSC First in Course Ceremony for their role...
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A Celebration of Service
Dec 8, 2022 - Sister Margaret Bannon, RSM, concludes her 52 years of compassionate and dedicated service within th...
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Pause, Pray, Play at the Family Faith Retreat
Dec 1, 2022 - Twenty families had a wonderful weekend at the Family Faith Retreat at the spectacular Tyalgum Ridge...
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Making a Difference at St Paul’s College, Kempsey
Nov 24, 2022 - St Paul’s College, Kempsey, Aboriginal Education Worker Sharon Kelly has been selected as a Pa...
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The St Agnes' Parish Secondarys School (SAPSS) Drumline dominates Australian Percussion Eisteddfod
Nov 15, 2022 - Port Macquarie Vanguard, the St Agnes' Parish Secondarys School (SAPSS) Senior Drumline team, won th...
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Share and Strengthen Faith Through Conversations
Nov 10, 2022 - CSO and school-based staff from the Diocese of Lismore recently attended the National Aboriginal and...
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Resilience and Hope on Display at Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School, South Lismore
Nov 2, 2022 - Governor-General, His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and his wife, He...
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Diwali celebrations light up St Francis Xavier Primary School, Woolgoolga
Oct 27, 2022 - The St Francis Xavier Primary School, Woolgoolga, community held a delightful celebration of the Ind...
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Unifying Experience
Oct 20, 2022 - His Excellency The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, the most senior leader of t...
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Students shine at UN Disaster Conference - 2022
Oct 13, 2022 - On the Queen’s Memorial Public Holiday, students from St Joseph’s Primary School, Woodbu...
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Outstanding Success at STEM MAD National 2022
Sep 8, 2022 - A desire to make a positive difference in the world has inspired three primary school STEM teams to...
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Sparking Imagination and the Joy of Storytelling during Book Week
Sep 1, 2022 - Schools across the Diocese provide immersive experiences for students to get excited about books, re...
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A Story of Love and Loss
Aug 25, 2022 - Mount St Patrick Primary School, Murwillumbah, Year 6 student Freya Payne was named runner-up in the...
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Teaching inclusion through fun and games at St Joseph’s Primary School, Alstonville
Aug 18, 2022 - Students at St Joseph’s Primary School, Alstonville, were offered a unique opportunity to try...
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Fostering a Connected Faith Community at St Patrick’s Primary School, Macksville
Aug 11, 2022 - The St Patrick’s Primary School, Macksville, community came together for night fun and games a...
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Leading the way in exemplary and innovative teaching practice
Aug 4, 2022 - Two teachers from our Catholic schools have received the Lead Teacher accreditation medal at the ann...
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Students at St Joseph’s College, Banora Point, take to the sky.
Jul 28, 2022 - Year 7 & 8 students at St Joseph’s College, Banora Point, become geospatial scientists and...
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An Outstanding Vocational Success at St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino
Jul 21, 2022 - St Mary’s Catholic College, Casino, Year 12 student Sophie-Rose Hastie wins the annual School-...
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Awards windfall for Paul’s College, Kempsey, agriculture students
Jul 14, 2022 - St Paul’s College, Kempsey, agriculture students achieved a series of remarkable successes at...
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Stepping back in time at St Brigid’s Primary School, Kyogle
Jun 23, 2022 - St Brigid’s Primary School, Kyogle, Stage 2 students engaged in an exciting historical inquiry...
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Through the Elements at Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah
Jun 16, 2022 - Mount St Patrick College, Murwillumbah, showcased the wonderful talents of an incredible group of st...
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Be Brave. Make Change at St Joseph’s Regional College, Port Macquarie
Jun 9, 2022 - A heart-warming celebration of National Reconciliation Week was held at St Joseph’s Regional C...
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Imagination and Creativity Illuminate the Night at St Augustine’s Primary School, Coffs Harbour
May 25, 2022 - A stunning display of imagination and creativity illuminated the night as the community of St August...
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Our College Backyard
May 18, 2022 - Newman Senior Technical College, Port Macquarie, Year 12 students, launched their sustainable garden...
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Mother’s Day Gallery
May 11, 2022 - School communities from across our Diocese came together to show gratitude to the mothers and mother...
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Seeing Our Elders through the Eyes of an Artist at St John’s Primary School, Mullumbimby
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Bee Amazed at St Mary’s Primary School, Grafton
Mar 23, 2022 - St Mary’s Primary School, Grafton, school community designed and created a fantastic natural h...
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A Celebration of St Joseph’s Work in Action
Mar 19, 2022 - A special combined school celebration for the Feast of St Joseph was held between the school communi...
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St Francis Xavier Primary Students Give Some ‘Sunshine’ to Their Peers in Northern NSW
Mar 11, 2022 - The St Francis Xavier Primary School Woolgoolga community rallied together on ‘Sunshine Day&rs...
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Kick-Starting Career Prospects at St John’s College, Lismore
Feb 16, 2022 - Five Indigenous students at St John’s College, Lismore, are showing that hard work perseveranc...
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My Disability Gives Me Extra Ability
Feb 2, 2022 - McAuley Catholic College, Grafton, Year 11 student Janet Irwin won the annual ABC Heywire Competitio...
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