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08 Jun 2026
From CSPD Facebook
πβ¨ NETBALL STARS ON THE RISE! β¨π A huge congratulations to four talented CSPD students who have been selected in the MacKillop Netball Team following their outstanding performances representing the Parramatta Diocesan Netball Team ππ π Milana β Holy Cross Primary Glenwood π Sahara β Holy Family Primary Emerton π Athena β Holy Trinity Primary School Granville π Joanna β St. Francis of Assisi Primary School Glendenning These students have earned the opportunity to represent MacKillop at the NSWPSSA Netball Championships this July! π« We wish them all the very best as they take the next step in their representative netball journey! ππ
07 Jun 2026
From CSPD Facebook
π LIFTED: RISE & UNLEASHED β¨ Year 7 & 8 students attended LIFTED Rise, while Year 9 & 10 students participated in LIFTED Unleashed, facilitated by Cyp Parramatta in partnership with the CSPD Mission Team π These powerful experiences invited students to encounter Jesus through music, testimony, prayer and discussion, while reflecting on their personal gifts and call to mission and service ππ Coming together with peers from across the Diocese, students deepened their faith, engaged in meaningful conversations and reflected on how they can live out their faith in everyday life π A vibrant celebration of faith, connection and community across our schools β¨ πΈ Bede Polding College South Windsor, St Andrews College, Marayong (Official), Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, Catherine McAuley Westmead, Cerdon College Merrylands, CathWest Innovation College Mt Druitt, Nagle College, Blacktown South, Cyp Parramatta
05 Jun 2026
From CSPD Facebook
π STRENGTHENING TIES! π€β¨ Wellbeing Wednesday at Parramatta Marist High School saw Year 7 students take part in a hands-on session learning how to tie a tie π Year 12 student leaders joined Year 7 Prefect Jake, visiting homerooms to demonstrate and guide students through the process. What started with a few creative knots quickly turned into success, with more than half the year group mastering the skill by the end of the session π Jake described the experience as βan engaging opportunity to connect with our buddies, fostering a strong sense of family spiritβ π What a wonderful initiative from these senior students, leading with care and encouragement while helping to build connection and community across year groups π€β¨
04 Jun 2026
From CSPD Facebook
π§ποΈ BUILDING FUTURES IN ACTION! π·ββοΈβ¨ Congratulations to the Year 9 and 10 students from Gilroy Catholic College Castle Hill who took part in the Site Skills: Foundations of Construction Taster Day, hosted by The Management Edge in partnership with the NSW State Government (Regional Industry Education Partnerships) π Students spent the day immersed in hands-on learning, developing practical skills across a range of construction industry areas - from safe site practices to bricklaying, steel fixing, paving, precision cutting and even operating an excavator safely ποΈπ¨ Along the way, they also explored real career pathways in the construction industry and gained valuable insight into what it takes to work on a live site environment. A special congratulations to Aaron, who was named 'Apprentice of the Day' for his outstanding attitude, effort and engagement throughout the program! ππ
04 Jun 2026
What Your Child Really Learns in the First 100 Days of School
One moment your child is holding your hand at the school gate and before you know it, they're walking in confidently, greeting friends by name, carrying their own bag, and coming home full of stories about 'assembly' and 'sport'. Hereβs what to expect in their first 100 days of Kindergarten.
03 Jun 2026
From CSPD Facebook
ππ€β€οΈAs we close out Reconciliation Week, we reflect on CSPD's participation in last Friday's 20th anniversary of the annual Indigenous Veterans Commemoration Service. This moving experience is dedicated to remembering and honouring the service and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans. ππ€β€οΈ CSPD schools, staff and members of the Jarara Cultural Centre were in attendance, with one of our students, Kaleb Ellison from St Andrews College, Marayong (Official) delivering a deeply personal Acknowledgement of Country. Students from six other CSPD schools joined the Jannawi Dance Clan to perform the opening dance. Student representatives from CSPD schools laid wreaths and paid their respects. π₯°We are proud to have such wonderful representation at such a significant event. To view our full photo gallery and to read our news story about the service visit our website: parra.catholic.edu.au/03-06-26-tribute-fb Catherine McAuley Westmead Xavier College Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown
03 Jun 2026
CSPD joins 20th anniversary tribute to Indigenous Veterans
Since its inception in 2007, the annual Indigenous Veterans Commemoration Service has united Australians to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans. Students and staff from schools across the Parramatta Diocese along with members of the Jarara Cultural Centre joined Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales and hundreds of other students at Hyde Park for the moving ceremony on Friday 29 May.
02 Jun 2026
From CSPD Facebook
ππββοΈ FROM SCHOOL TRACKS TO THE WORLD STAGE! π¦πΊβ¨ A huge congratulations to former St John XXIII Catholic College student Luke Vrataric on his selection to represent Australia at the Under 20 World Athletics Championships in the USA! π This incredible achievement is a testament to Luke's dedication, perseverance and talent, and marks an exciting milestone in his athletics journey π€© Adding to the celebrations, Luke has also been awarded a sports scholarship to attend Barton College in the USA, where he will continue to pursue both his academic and sporting goals ππ It's always exciting to see our alumni chasing their dreams and achieving remarkable success. Best of luck, Luke, as you take on this incredible opportunity! ππ
