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AS THE Northern Beaches population continues to grow so does the demand for schooling in the area.

Following this trend a new Catholic primary school is set to open in the Northern Beaches area, just off Mackay-Bucasia Rd, next year.

Catholic Education Diocesan director Leesa Jeffcoat said the new school, which is yet to be named, would provide parents in the area seeking a Catholic education for their children access to a school close to their homes.

"Our Catholic schools are very much part of their local communities and I am very pleased to see the commitment and enthusiasm of the members of the steering committee who are overseeing the planning and establishment of the new school," Ms Jeffcoat said.

"Catholic primary and secondary schools in the Mackay area already make a significant contribution to the life of the communities where they are located," she said.

"I know this new school will in its own special way continue the tradition of educational excellence and of nurturing the faith of the children who will enrol in the school community from 2015 and in the years to come."

The steering committee, made up of St Joseph's North Mackay parish priest Fr Peter Tonti, members of the parish community and representatives of the Diocesan Catholic Education Office, were doing a wonderful job in laying the foundation for what would be a welcoming, faith-centred and learning-focused school community, she said.

A principal and staff for the new school will be appointed during the second half of this year. Enrolments will be taken from Term 3 with Prep enrolments to be conducted from July 21-25.

Interested parents should phone Northern Region assistant director of schools Michael McCusker on 49313600 or email info@rok.catholic.edu.au.

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New Catholic school for Northern Beaches