Prayer For A New Term

Lord,

As we step into this new term we asked for restored passion in our shared mission.

Allow us to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before us.

Open our eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this term brings.

Open our hearts and minds to Your voice as together we journey towards our hope filled future.

Amen

Catholic Schools Week

This year Armidale Catholic School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from 25th -29th May. The theme for this year is Our Hope Filled Future.

To celebrate Catholic Schools Week there will be 3 Deanery Masses.

Tuesday 26th May - Tamworth Deanery (St Nicholas Church)

Wednesday 27th May - Armidale Deanery (Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral)

Thursday 28th May - Moree Deanery (St Francis Xavier Church)

Please fill out THIS FORM as a school group to indicate numbers

As in previous years it will be great to see staff and students represented at the various deanery masses.

World Youth Day

ACS plans to take a delegation of young staff between 18 and 35 years of age on pilgrimage to World Youth Day Seoul 2027. This is open to all staff within the age range, not exclusively teaching staff.

Please fill out this SHORT FORM to register your interest.

This form is an expression of interest only and not a confirmation of your attendance.

New Staff Induction

Please note a second date in Term 2 has been added

All new staff to the diocese under the accreditation to work, teach and lead are required to attend an induction day in Armidale. There are 3 dates to choose from which enables schools to spread the load and to give opportunities to staff that start throughout the year. The dates for induction days AR

Term 2 - 22 May

Term 2 - 5th June

Term 3 - 28th August

Term 4 - 30th October

You can register with the Principal's approval HERE

Cornerstones

We are trialing a spillover date for Cornerstones in Term 2. The preferred date is May 6 but if this is not possible you may register for the spillover session.

To register simply fill out THIS FORM

Dates for the following Cornerstones days are;

6th May

25th June

12 August

4 November

Armidale Diocesan Art Competition - Mary; Our Mother

Our Diocese is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Art Competition: "Mary: Our Mother." This is a unique opportunity for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 to express their faith and creativity.

Whether it is a painting of the Annunciation, a drawing of Our Lady, or a modern digital portrait of Mary’s strength, we want to see your vision!

Prizes: Winners will be announced during Catholic Schools Week (commencing 25th May), with prizes awarded for every Stage.
A Lasting Legacy: Selected artworks will be chosen to feature in our official Diocesan Angelus resources, becoming a part of our community's daily prayer life.
The Details: Entries must be no larger than A3. The competition opens Tuesday, 17th March and entries close Friday, 15th May.

Please contact your school’s Religious Education Coordinator (REC) for entry forms and full submission details.

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