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17 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
💛 LEARNING ROOTED IN CULTURE 🌱 Students at Holy Spirit Primary St Clair and St Joseph’s Primary Schofields enjoyed meaningful learning experiences with Jarara, exploring storytelling, creativity and cultural connection through hands-on activities 🎨✨ At St Joseph’s, Uncle Ted shared stories about culture, Country, identity and the significance of totems, sparking thoughtful conversations and inspiring students to bring their learning to life through sketching and painting. Meanwhile at Holy Spirit St Clair, Kindergarten students engaged in creative learning experiences that embedded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through storytelling, traditional art and collaborative activities connected to the Early Stage 1 syllabus. It’s wonderful to see students engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through meaningful cultural learning experiences 💛 @holyspiritprimaryschoolstclair #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #jarara
16 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🌟 MEET RUBY 🌟 College Captain at Marian Catholic College Kenthurst and NSW Training Awards finalist Ruby is building a bright future through her passion for hospitality! 👩🍳✨ Through her Certificate II in Hospitality – Food and Beverage, Ruby has gained valuable real-world experience during work placements, strengthening her confidence, communication and workplace skills ☕🍽️ Balancing leadership, study and work, Ruby is a standout example of how VET opens doors to future pathways and opportunities 💙 Best wishes to Ruby for the NSW Training Awards on 28 May! 🌟 @mariancatholiccollege @skillsnsw #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #nswtrainingawards
14 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎉 CSPD NSW TRAINING AWARDS FINALISTS 🎉 Congratulations to the 5 students and 2 teachers from across our secondary schools who have been named finalists in the NSW Training Awards! 🌟 These finalists represent the very best of Vocational Education and Training (VET), demonstrating passion, dedication and excellence across a range of industries and career pathways. Through hands-on learning and real-world experience, they are already building bright futures ✨ We also celebrate our incredible teacher finalists, whose commitment to authentic, industry-focused learning continues to empower students to thrive! 👏 VET in Schools Student of the Year • Ruby Moller - Marian Catholic College Kenthurst (Hospitality) • Andre Cauchi - Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables (Business Services) • Georgia El-Khoury - Catherine McAuley Westmead (Business Services) 🔧 School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year • Kalan Markson - CathWest Innovation College Mt Druitt (Carpentry, TAFE NSW) • Ava Schofield - Xavier College Llandilo (Retail Services, McDonald’s) 🏆 VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year • Umanda Manendri Ferdinando - St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens (Financial Services) • Danielle Nevin - Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek (Business Services) Congratulations to all finalists and best of luck for the Awards Night on 28 May! ✨ Skills NSW
15 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
TERM 2 HALLELUJAH ✨ St Agnes Catholic High Rooty Hill is reminding us that it’s the everyday moments that turn into lifelong school memories! ❤️ It's the encouragement from teachers, the quality time spent with friends and the sense of belonging that make our school communities such special places to be 🙌 @stagnesrootyhill_2766 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #hallelujah
14 May 2026
Music, art, movement: why creativity matters more than you think
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13 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
CRAFTED WITH PURPOSE ACROSS OUR SCHOOLS 🧶✨ From handmade creations to heartfelt contributions, our students are showing how creativity can make a real difference! 💭 During Environment Week, the ‘Repurpose Pop-Up Stall’ brought the Catherine McAuley Westmead community together, with Earth Action Committee students showcasing handcrafted items - from crochet bags and earrings to bookmarks, pouches and keychains 💚 Each piece highlighting the importance of repurposing materials and reducing waste, with funds raised supporting the Parramatta Women's Shelter. At Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW, students are also stitching together kindness through the OLN Knitting Club, creating squares that will be joined into blankets for those in need this winter ❄️ proudly supporting the Vinnies NSW Winter Appeal. Across our schools, creativity becomes care - with small acts of craft coming together to make a meaningful impact 💙✨ Learn more about how our students are making a difference through our outreach programs here 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/extracurricular-activities/outreach
14 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎉 CSPD NSW TRAINING AWARDS FINALISTS 🎉 Congratulations are in order for five CSPD students and two CSPD staff members who have been named finalists at the NSW Training Awards! 🌟 Vocational Education and Training (VET) provides students with real-world skills, industry experience and meaningful pathways into future careers, and these finalists are outstanding examples of that journey in action! We also recognise our teacher finalists, whose passion and commitment to delivering hands-on learning are helping students gain authentic, real-world experience. 👏 VET in Schools Student of the Year • Ruby Moller - Marian Catholic College Kenthurst (Hospitality) • Andre Cauchi - Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables (Business Services) • Georgia El-Khoury - Catherine McAuley Westmead (Business Services) 🔧 School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year • Kalan Markson - CathWest Innovation College Mt Druitt (Carpentry, TAFE NSW) • Ava Schofield - Xavier College Llandilo (Retail Services, McDonald’s) 🏆 VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year • Umanda Manendri Ferdinando - St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens (Financial Services) • Danielle Nevin - Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek (Business Services) We congratulate all finalists on this incredible achievement and wish them the very best of luck ahead of the Awards Night on 28 May - stay tuned as we share their stories and hear from each of the finalists! 👀✨ @skillsnsw @mariancatholiccollege @santasophiacc @catherinemcauleywestmead @cathwestinnovation @xavierllandilo @stjohnxxiiicatholiccollege @emmauscspd #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #nswtrainingawards
12 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
💛 LEARNING ROOTED IN CULTURE 🌱 Kindergarten students at Holy Spirit St Clair enjoyed a special visit from Jarara, taking part in engaging learning experiences centred on storytelling, creativity and cultural connection. 🎨✨ Working closely with Jarara, the Kindergarten team brought the Early Stage 1 syllabus to life through meaningful activities that deepened students’ understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through traditional art and hands-on learning experiences. Learn more about the important work of Jarara here 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/specialised-learning/jarara
13 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🙌 LIFTED JNR 🎶 More than 40 primary schools came together for Catholic Youth Parramatta’s Lifted Jnr, a high energy day of faith, fun and fellowship centred on the theme of Pentecost and our Purpose. Years 5 and 6 students immersed themselves in music, worship, prayer, dancing and reflection as they explored the gifts of the Holy Spirit and what it means to live with faith and purpose 💙 The day inspired students to say “yes” to faith in action and consider how they can bring kindness, courage and service back into their school communities! 📸 St Angela's Primary Castle Hill, St John Vianney's Primary Doonside, St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith, Sacred Heart Primary School Westmead, St Thomas Aquinas Primary Springwood, St Monica's Primary Richmond, St Joseph's Primary Schofields @st.angelas_castlehill @stjohnvianneysprimary @sacredheartprimarywestmead @stmonicasrichmond @catholicyouthparra #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney