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What are News Feeds?
RSS stands for Realy Simply Syndication. News feeds allow you to get the latest headlines and video in one place, as soon as its published, without having to continually visit the websites you have taken the feed from. Essentially news feeds pull in content from a variety of sources much like collecting email messages from other net users.
How do I start using feeds?
Choosing an RSS reader may seem like a daunting task, but it's actually quite easy and best of all, most feed readers are free to try.
Different news readers work on different operating systems, so you will need to choose one that will work with your computer.
Recommend readers
The first thing you need is something called a news reader. There are many different RSS readers, some of which are popular web-based feed readers such as:
Others are downloadable applications including:
Once you have chosen your Feed Reader look for pages that display a small icon with the acronyms RSS, XML, or RDF to let you know a feed is available. Below are a list of all the RSS feeds available on this website.
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| |  | Annual School Reports Annual school reports for Catholic schools in the diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Annual School Report Details Annual school reports information for Catholic schools in the diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Blog Responsible Use We invite you to read and post comments in a number of areas of this website including blogs. When using the comments areas, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. |
| | | Blog Terms & Conditions We invite you to read and post comments in a number of areas of this website including blogs. When using the comments areas, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. |
| | | Contact Us You can contact the Catholic Education Office by email or phone on (02) 9840 5600 during weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm. |
| | | Course Details Details for Professional Learning Courses. |
| | | Advanced Course Search The Parramatta Diocese Professional Learning program is a contribution to the professional learning and formation of teachers and support staff in schools. |
| | | Professional Learning The Parramatta Diocese Professional Learning program is a contribution to the professional learning and formation of teachers and support staff in schools. |
| | | Subscribe to our online newsletter (E-News) Sign up to E-News and have all the latest news and issues for the diocese of Parramatta delivered straight to your email inbox. |
| | | 2012 Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all students enrolled in a Catholic school in the Parramatta diocese. Students will go in to the draw to win one iPod Touch in each age category. |
| | | 2012-2013 Executive Director's Summer Reading Challenge Whether you're a book worm or a novice, this summer, simply read 15 books to go into the draw to win an iPad Mini! |
| | | Bust the Boredom Keep the kids learning these school holidays |
| | | Byallawa School Fee Co-Contribution Scheme - Welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into Catholic Schools. |
| | | Catholic Early Learning Centres |
| | | Catholic Education Scholarships Families in need can now apply to the Bishop Manning Scholarship Fund to help cover the costs of schooling. |
| | | Catholic Education Teaching Scholarship Catholic Education Teaching Scholarships for 2013.
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| | | Catholic Identity & Life The Bishops of NSW and ACT pastoral letter, Catholic schools at a Crossroads, reaffirms the church's commitment to Catholic education and identifies key challenges for Catholic schools in the future. |
| | | Catholic School Enrolment Catholic School Enrolment. Most of the Catholic schools in
the Diocese of Paramatta accept enrolments at any time during the school year.
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| | | Catholic Schools... Enrolling Now Catholic Schools are accepting enrolments for the 2013 school year. If you are new to the area, contact your local Catholic school to check availability in other grades. |
| | | Catholic Trade Training Centres McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains and Loyola Senior High School, Mt Druitt offer trade training to Year 11 and 12 students. |
| | | Copyright & Disclaimer The copyright & disclaimer notices for the Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta website. |
| | | Education Programs Our learning programs are enriched by a range of co-curricular activities including languages, music, sport, dance and creative arts as well as specialist programs for students with special needs and abilities. |
| | | Enhancing Formation The Bishops of NSW and ACT pastoral letter, Catholic schools at a Crossroads, reaffirms the church's commitment to Catholic education and identifies key challenges for Catholic schools in the future. |
| | | Executive Director of Schools A message from the Executive Director of Schools, Gregory B. Whitby. |
| | | General Curriculum The primary and secondary curriculum in Catholic schools covers the Board of Studies approved Key Learning Areas. |
| | | Graduate Recruitment Program University students selected through the Diocese of Parramatta Graduate Recruitment Program are guaranteed a teaching position in one of our schools. |
| | | Help build a Teacher Training and Resource Centre in Timor Leste We are calling on your help to raise funds to construct and equip a Teacher Training & Resource Centre within the grounds of the Rialau Primary School in the town of Same. |
| | | Institute of Teachers The NSW Institute of Teachers was formed by the NSW government to ensure all accredited teachers meet agreed and consistent standards. |
| | | Media Contact Media contact for Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Our Story Catholic Schools. The Diocese of Parramatta is located in one of the fastest growing areas of New South Wales. |
| | | Parent Involvement Catholic educators see parents as their children's first and most important teachers. Parents are valued as partners in education. They are always welcome in our schools and are encouraged to participate in the life of the school. |
| | | Privacy The Privacy Policy for the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | RE Accreditation It is an expectation of the diocese that all staff teaching Religious Education will complete a minimum of four 30-hour tertiary units of study or a Certificate in the fields of Scripture, Theology and Religious Education. |
| | | Reach - Leadership Framework Leading Learning: The Parramatta Catholic Education Leadership Framework. |
| | | Reach - Parramatta Catholic Education Framework Reach expresses our understanding of quality Catholic schooling and the system’s strategic intent in the Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Reach - Statement on Learning Quality Catholic schooling: our core moral purpose. |
| | | Reach - Strategic Intent & Priorities In 2010, we will strengthen our work improving literacy and numeracy through a broader engagement as we build on local experience and improve teacher-learning. |
| | | Reach - Theory of Action Our theory of action states the connection between the actions undertaken and the effect/s which these actions are meant to produce. |
| | | Religious Education Sharing Our Story is the title of the Parramatta Diocesan K-12 Religious Education curriculum that commences in Kindergarten and continues until the end of Year 12. |
| | | Religious Literacy & Practice The pastoral letter of the Bishops of NSW and ACT, Catholic schools at a Crossroads, reaffirms the church's commitment to Catholic education and identifies key challenges for Catholic schools in the future. |
| | | Research Applications The CEO welcomes applications for research in schools that is consistent with the mission, vision and strategic goals and directions of our education system. |
| | | School Terms School term dates and NSW public holidays for 2012 and 2013. |
| | | Schools Council The Parramatta Diocesan Catholic Schools Council assists & advises in all matters pertaining to the administration & conduct of systemic schools in the diocese, as well as Religious Education within all Catholic schools in the diocese. |
| | | Special Education All schools in the Parramatta diocese have Special Education teachers who work with the school community to provide consultation, assessment, planning and referral services for students with a variety of learning or special needs. |
| | | Sport The Parramatta Diocese Primary School Sports Council (PDPSSC) is responsible for the provision of opportunities for primary children from eight years of age to participate in representative teams in a wide range of sports. |
| | | St Michael's Catholic Early Learning Centre A new Catholic Early Learning Centre at St Michael's, Blacktown South will open in 2012. |
| | | System & School Accountability Since 1993 the Catholic Education Office, Parramatta has been approved by the NSW Board of Studies to act as the registering authority for all of its member schools. |
| | | Teaching in Catholic Schools Teaching in a Catholic school is not just a worthy profession, it is a vocation that strives to educate for life. |
| | | The Application Process To assist in selecting the right person based on skills, knowledge and experience, it is important that your application provides all relevant details. |
| | | The Learning Exchange The Learning Exchange provides both a physical and virtual presence providing user access to a wide range of high quality resources and programs developed to support innovation and teacher learning in today’s world. |
| | | The National Education Access Licence for Schools The National Education Access Licence for Schools (NEALS) is a copyright licence for schools in Australia to help reduce annual copyright fees incurred by schools. |
| | | The New Evangelisation The pastoral letter of the Bishops of NSW and ACT, Catholic schools at a Crossroads, reaffirms the church's commitment to Catholic education and identifies key challenges for Catholic schools in the future. |
| | | Vocational Education & Training in Schools Secondary schools in the Diocese of Parramatta offer a range of vocational courses (hospitality, construction, business services, etc.), some of which are industry accredited. |
| | | Upload to Galleries Catholic schools from around the Diocese of Parramatta can upload photos, audio, videos and other multimedia files providing a 'show and tell' of what's happening in our schools. |
| | | Polls & Surveys Fill out our surveys and help provide valuable feedback to the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta. See what other's think. |
| | | Special Events & Programs Catholic Education Office Diocese of Parramatta Special Events. |
| | | Positions Vacant Search for positions vacant (permanent, temporary and casual) in Catholic schools or the Catholic Education Office in the Diocese of Parramatta - which is one of the largest employers in the western Sydney region. |
| | | Professional Learning Resources Resources to assist with the Parramatta diocese Professional Development program. |
| | | What is RSS? A one page quick introduction to RSS, why it is useful and how to access RSS Feeds. |
| | | School Profile There are 76 Catholic systemic schools in the diocese of Parramatta (54 primary and 22 secondary) with a total student population of over 41,000 students. There are also six congregational (independent Catholic) schools. |
| | | Search Results Search Results Page. |
| | | Catholic Education - Primary & Secondary Schools by Name Catholic primary & secondary schools in the Diocese of Parramatta sorted alphabetically. |
| | | Catholic Education - Primary & Secondary Schools by Suburb Catholic primary & high schools in the Diocese of Parramatta sorted by suburb. |
| | | Schools by map Catholic schools NSW. Map of all Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Site Map A comprehensive overview of our site layout. If you can't find what you are looking for, you may want to try using the search function. |
| | | Submit a News Item Submit news that is relevant to the system of Catholic schools in the diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Policy Central The Catholic Education Office, Parramatta Diocese provides advice and recommendations on educational and administrative policies and priorities, and monitors policy implementation. |
| | | Calendar of Events System events for the Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Catholic Schools in NSW - Frequently Asked Questions Catholic schools in NSW. Answers to frequently asked questions about Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | School Fees School Fees. An overview of the three levels of school fees payable for Catholic schooling in the Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Latest News Keep up to date with the latest Catholic education news from the Diocese of Parramatta. |
| | | Are today's children better educated than their parents A poll to find your opinion on whether you believe today's children better educated than their parents. |
| | | Are you concerned about cuts to Catholic school funding? The NSW government say they will cut a total of $1.7B over 4yrs from education budget with $116 million to be cut from the non-government sector. |
| | | Artificial food colourings poll A poll to find out what you think of the use of artificial food colourings in children's food and drinks. |
| | | Back to school allowance poll A poll to find out whether you will be affected by the loss of the back to school allowance. |
| | | Breakfast poll A poll to find out how regularly children eat breakfast before school |
| | | Changes to HSC poll A poll to find out whether you think the HSC needs to be changed to relieve pressure from students. |
| | | Children and mobile phones poll A poll to find out what you think about children having mobile phones. |
| | | Children's gym poll A poll to find out what you think about gyms with programs aimed at children. |
| | | Digital Literacy Poll Are Australian students taught the skills to be discerning users of online content? |
| | | Do you support the Australian Government's Better Schools improvement plan? Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a $14.5 billion increase in school funding over the next six years. |
| | | Do you support the Australian Government's proposed Schoolkids Bonus ($410 primary, $820 secondary) for eligible families? In the lead up to the 2012 Federal Budget announcement, the Australian Government has proposed a Schoolkids Bonus providing parents with money to spend on their children's education. |
| | | Do you think 40km/hr school zones should be operation all day? According to a SMH report, a state government inquiry into school zones has recommended extending the hours of operation for 40km/hr school zones throughout the day. |
| | | Do you think homework is necessary for primary school students? Homework in primary school is needless, does not contribute to academic performance and adds unnecessary stress to families, child development experts say. |
| | | Do you think outdoor activities like abseiling, rafting, skiing etc. are too risky for school excursions? A risk-averse culture and cost cutting are being blamed for limiting the uptake of outdoor education among schools, according to an article published in The Australian. |
| | | Do you think primary school students should receive lessons about social media to protect themselves? Do you think primary school students should receive lessons about social media to protect themselves from potential dangers and pitfalls? |
| | | Do you think school should start at 8am and finish at 1.15pm for better student learning? According to several newspaper reports, a primary school in Merrylands is considering a plan in which lessons will be held from 8am to 1.15pm instead of the standard 9am to 3pm model. |
| | | Do you think the ATAR for teacher training degrees should be lifted? Do you think the ATAR for teacher training degrees should be lifted? |
| | | Does protecting students from failure benefit them in the long run? The KidsMatter program wants phase out the use of praise and rewards for every student and introduce lessons in reality and coping with difficulties and mistakes to enhance the resilience of today's learners |
| | | Does stranger danger influence your decision about your child walking or riding to school alone? Does stranger danger influence your decision about your child walking or riding to school alone? |
| | | Education expenses poll A poll to find out what you would do in order to afford education for your child. |
| | | Government Funding Poll A poll to find your opinion on whether you believe Catholic schools should receive government funding. |
| | | Government spending on schools poll A poll to find out what you think of the government's recent announcement on spending on schools as part of the economic stimulus package. |
| | | HECS discount poll A poll to find out whether you support the idea of community service for uni students in exchange for HECS discounts. |
| | | Is Christmas becoming too commercialised? A poll to find out whether Christmas has become more about gift giving rather than the true spirit of Advent |
| | | Junk Food Advertising Poll A poll to find out your opinion on whether junk food should be advertised during children's television. |
| | | Kilojoule count on fast food menus A poll to find out whether new energy labelling information displayed on fast food menus will influence families' meal choices. |
| | | Merit-based pay for teachers poll A poll to find out whether you agree with the proposed merit-based pay system for teachers. |
| | | Mobile phones to track teens poll A poll to find out whether or not you agree with parents using mobile phones to keep track of teenage children. |
| | | My School website poll A poll to find out whether you agree with the Federal Government’s My School website. |
| | | National curriculum poll A poll to find out whether you think the national curriculum will benefit Australian students. |
| | | National English curriculum poll A poll to find out whether you agree with a 'back to basics' approach in the proposed national English curriculum. |
| | | Online Social Networking Poll A poll to find out whether you use Facebook or MySpace. |
| | | Parents monitoring mobiles poll A poll to find out what you think about parents being able to monitor their children's mobile phones. |
| | | Phone a friend poll A poll to find out whether or not you think students should be allowed to 'phone a friend' during tests at school. |
| | | Post-World Youth Day poll A poll to find out whether or not WYD had a positive effect on your faith. |
| | | Proposed pay scheme A poll to find out opinion on Julia Gillard's proposed teacher's bonus scheme. |
| | | Provision of raw HSC marks poll A poll to find out whether you think students should raw HSC results. |
| | | School holiday poll A poll to find out what you think about the length of the current summer school holidays. |
| | | School league tables poll A poll to find out whether you agree with the publication of league tables to rank Australian schools. |
| | | School Leaving Age Poll A poll to find your opinion on whether or not the school leaving age should be raised. |
| | | School report card poll A poll to find out whether you think schools need to publish more information on their performance. |
| | | School stress poll A poll to find out what you think about school students and stress. |
| | | School uniform poll A poll to find out what you think about school uniforms. |
| | | Should children be prevented from attending school if they have not been vaccinated? Unvaccinated children should be barred from attending school, says the Australian Medical Association federal president, as reported in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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| | | Should parents impose a technology curfew on their children? With mobile devices providing easy access to social media, the internet and gaming - should parents impose a technology curfew on their children to ensure appropriate use? |
| | | Should the State Government give back funding to education in light of $1billion budget error? On Wednesday 31 October, the Auditor General revealed that the NSW Government had made a $1 billion mistake in their budget and that the state is actually in surplus. In light of this new information , should they give the money back? |
| | | SMS alert from schools poll A poll to find out what you think of SMS alerts from schools to parents when students are absent from school. |
| | | Staggered school starting times poll A poll to find out if think schools should introduce staggered start times with primary schools starting earlier and secondary schools starting later. |
| | | Student bus travel poll A poll to see whether you think free student bus travel should be taken away. |
| | | Sunglasses and school uniform poll a poll to find out whether sunglasses should become a mandatory part of school uniform for schools in the Parramatta diocese. |
| | | Teachers' Pay Poll A poll to find your opinion on whether or not teachers' pay should be based on performance. |
| | | Technology and bullying poll A poll to find out what you think about technology and bullying. |
| | | Troublesome parents at sport poll A poll to find out whether you agree disciplinary action should be taken against troublesome parents at sporting events. |
| | | Troublesome parents at sport poll A poll to find out whether you agree disciplinary action should be taken against troublesome parents at sporting events. |
| | | Voting age poll A poll to find out what you think of lowering the voting age. |
| | | Website Features Poll A quick poll to find out what you would like to see more of on the system website. |
| | | World Youth Day poll A poll to find out whether or not you are participating in World Youth Day. |
| | | Would low wages deter you from pursuing a trade? The Daily Telegraph reports that low wages are turning young people off entering into traditional trades such as hairdressing, plumbing and carpentry. |
| | | Youth Literacy Poll A poll to find your opinion on whether you believe text messaging caused literacy problems in today's youth. |
| | | Publications & Links Catholic education links and resources. |
| | | Child Protection Student support articles offering advice and dealing with Child Protection. |
| | | Childhood Issues Student Support articles dealing with childhood issues. |
| | | Disabilities & Special Needs Student Support articles dealing with disabilities & special needs. |
| | | Drugs & Alcohol Student support articles dealing with drugs and alcohol. |
| | | Emotional Wellbeing Student support articles dealing with emotional wellbeing. |
| | | General Education Articles relating to general education issues. |
| | | Nutrition & Health Student support articles dealing with nutrition & health. |
| | | Our World Student Support articles dealing with global issues. |
| | | Personal Development Student Support articles dealing with personal development. |
| | | Spirituality Student support articles dealing with spirituality & the Catholic church. |
| | | Studying Student support articles offering advice and dealing with studying. |
| | | Technology & Media Student support articles dealing with technology, the media and youth risk. |