Earlier this year we asked our school community to have its say about a new name for St Pius X High School, Adamstown and we thank everyone who contributed to the discussion, shared their views on the names proposed and offered alternatives.

Following input from the school and wider community, the Trustees of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle resolved the school name be changed to Trinity Catholic College. Subsequent to a 30-day public exhibition period, which concluded on 21 July, the name is intended to change from the commencement of the 2025 school year.

The name Trinity Catholic College is a powerful reminder that we believe in one God, who eternally exists as three distinct Persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for having your say – Trinity Catholic College

Thank you to those who provided feedback about our new name during the additional 30-day public consultation period.

We are pleased to confirm that St Pius X High School, Adamstown will become Trinity Catholic College from the commencement of the 2025 school year.

Planning for the new name and further updates will continue to be provided through to 2025.

Background

St Pius X High School, Adamstown will be transitioning to a Year 7 – 12 school with the addition of Year 11 students in 2025 and the full complement of students in 2026. During the consultation process regarding the secondary changes, feedback from the St Pius X staff and family communities noted the absence of a strong Catholic charism for St Pius X. With the addition of Year 11 and 12, came the opportunity to review and renew the school’s name.

We respect the history of St Pius X High School, Adamstown and will continue to acknowledge this.  A new school name seeks to ensure we best support students and their educational outcomes now, and as we look to the future. The decision for a new school name sits with the Trustees of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle and we welcome your participation.

A new name for the school is required to be:

1. Be clearly Catholic
2. Have a story capable of helping to animate the culture of the school in all its aspects
3. Have the power to engage and inspire modern secondary school students in all aspects of their formation, education and growth
4. Distinctive and identifiable, easy to pronounce and non-offensive.

To ensure input from different stakeholder groups a consultation process was held from 14 February to 24 March 2023.

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