New Catholic school planned for Medowie
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle and Catholic Schools Office have recently acquired land at Medowie, with the intention of developing a new school on the site.
While details of the development are currently being discussed, Vice Chancellor of Administration, Sean Scanlon said the site, could "in time, include both primary and secondary schools co-located onsite."
Catholic Schools Office Director, Ray Collins said while a projected timeframe for building is yet to be finalised, the Diocese and Catholic Schools Office intends to begin the formal planning process over the coming months:
“Local parents have raised the issue of a new school in the Raymond Terrace to Nelson Bay area for some time. As a Diocese we have listened - completing demographic studies and participating in ongoing consultation to best understand what this new school may provide to these communities.”
“We recognise there is a definite need in this area for additional Catholic schooling opportunities – particularly to help reduce some of the travel time our current students experience getting to and from school each day.” Mr Collins said.
Read a media release from Port Stephens Council here.
You can read a full media release from the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle using the link below. You can also see some photos of the Medowie site, which have been supplied by Castle Realty.
