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12 Sep 2025
Bishopβs Awards celebrate student excellence across Parramatta Diocese
The annual Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence honours Year 12 students who demonstrate strong leadership, a spirit of service and a lasting impact on their school community.
11 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
π READY, STEADY, BAKE! π° Talented Food Tech students from Nagle College, Blacktown South and St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes have been baking up a storm in the kitchen! π©π»βπ³ Have a look at their creative celebration cakes that they designed and baked! A sweet showcase of their creativity, skill and flair in the kitchen. What a sweet way to finish the task! π§
11 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
π« R U OK? DAY π« Across many schools, students and staff took time to recognise R U OK? Day, a powerful reminder to connect and support those around us. Sometimes, the smallest question can have the biggest impact. Check in with those around you - friends, family, classmates or colleagues. A genuine conversation can be the first step in helping someone feel seen, heard and supported. Hereβs how you can help: π Ask π Listen π Encourage action π Follow up Itβs great to see students from St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill, Mary Immaculate Primary School Quakers Hill, St Patrick's Primary School Blacktown, St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood and St Patrick's Marist College Dundas getting involved by dressing in yellow, writing positive affirmations and creatively displaying R U OK? messages throughout their schools. These meaningful activities help spark important conversations and build a culture of care and connection. π π€
10 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
πββοΈ PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIOCESAN ATHLETICS CARNIVAL π A massive congratulations to all the talented athletes who proudly represented their schools at the Parramatta Diocesan Athletics Carnival! π πͺ Good Shepherd Plumpton, St Angela's Primary School Castle Hill, Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park, St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba, Holy Cross Primary Glenwood, St Patrick's Guildford and Cerdon College Merrylands were just some of the schools who competed and demonstrated incredible spirit and sporstmanship. β Special shoutout to the amazing students from St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes who generously volunteered at the Primary Carnival at Blacktown Olympic Park. Their behind the scenes support helped ensure the day ran smoothly! Those who have qualified will go on to represent Parramatta at the MacKillop Athletics Championships - we wish these young athletes all the best as they progress to the next stage! π
10 Sep 2025
From CSPD YouTube
This stunning celebration of cultureπΈ, great foodπ₯π₯ and traditional musicπΆ and dance was a huge success and a wonderful example of our school communities coming together in a spirit of inclusion and happiness.πΊππ₯ Over 1000 ticketsπ sold out within a few days as students and families from St John XXIII Catholic College (hosted the event), St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove, St Agnes' Catholic High School Rooty Hill and Patrician Brothers' Blacktown enjoyed a magical evening.π«π The event included very powerful and moving student performances, delicious food courtest of Pasifiki food trucks, Fire Justyce's fire show, Miss Samoa NSW and Miss Tonga NSW meet and greet and so much more.π A night like this reminds us that when culture, community and joy come together, it creates memories, and connections, that will last a lifetime.ποΈποΈ
09 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
π SHEAR talent on display! π₯ Students from Penola Catholic College Emu Plains, St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba and Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park dominated this year's Penrith Show! π The agriculture and TAS students had an incredible weekend showcasing their skills across events including poultry and produce, cattle handling, creative displays and more. π Highlights include: Caroline Chisholm College took home over 15 ribbons for their outstanding parading skills with dairy calves, steer and sheep! St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba students earned titles for Champion Sheep Judging Team and Champion Chicken Judge, alongside multiple other placings. Penola Catholic College Emu Plains excelled across a range of events, with one student receiving the prestigious Next Generation Farmers Award - a scholarship supporting future study in agriculture. Marian Catholic College Kenthurst showcased outstanding knowledge and skill, taking home multiple champion titles across a range of events including Sheep Handling and Poultry, Cattle, Sheep and even Honey Judging! π You can check out each school's page for the full list of achievements! π A massive congratulations to all students who represented their schools with pride, and a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers and support staff who work tirelessly to strengthen our Agriculture and TAS programs. πΎ
08 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
π―π¦ TEACHERS TAKE THE PLUNGE! π―π¦ Santa Sophia Catholic College really raised the bar (and dropped their teachers!) in one of the most entertaining school fundraisers yet! β¬οΈβ¬οΈ Over 50 students took their best shot in a SPLASH-tacular day of dunking brave teachers as part of the schoolβs Glowtastic Fundraiser. With every dunk, laugh and cheer, students helped raise a jaw-dropping $32,000 for their school community! π π Huge shoutout to the fearless teachers who took the plunge - true champions of school spirit!
07 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! πβ¨ In true Dad fashion, students (and even principals!) from St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes, Bethany Catholic Primary School, Glenmore Park, St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor and Holy Cross Primary Glenwood shared their favourite Dad jokes to mark the occasion! ππ€ π Today, we celebrate all the incredible dads, carers, father figures and role models who guide, support and inspire our students every day. Your presence makes a lasting difference - one laugh, one lesson, one moment at a time. π¨βπ§βπ¦
