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09 Oct 2025
‘It’s pretty unusual’: Inside the creative ways HSC students are studying
The water at Dee Why is crystal clear, the waves begging to be surfed. But HSC student Thanos Kingsley sits on the sand, his surfboard ditched to the side, head buried in notes. On the other side of the city, in a Marrickville pizza shop, another student sticks his English quotes around the store and solves maths equations between orders.
08 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
📢 Important Update: SOCIAL MEDIA BAN for Under-16s Starting December 10, new rules will come into effect that prohibit under-16s from creating or keeping accounts on age-restricted social media platforms. 🔒 Why this change? Research shows that being logged into social media accounts can increase exposure to pressures and risks, such as upsetting or manipulative content, due to how platforms are designed. These changes aim to give young people more time to build digital literacy, impulse control, critical thinking and resilience before entering these online spaces. 🧠 While many platforms currently set 13 as the minimum age, this shift to 16 is about providing more time for healthy development in a digital world. 👨👩👧👦 With just over two months to go, now is a great time to start conversations at home. Talk with your child about what this change means, how they feel about it and how you can support them.
09 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
💛 Grandparents Make It GRAND! 🩷 Students at St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Springwood welcomed their grandparents and carers for a truly special Grandparents’ Day celebration! The day began with a beautiful Grandparents’ Assembly, followed by visits to the classrooms where students proudly shared their learning. Families then enjoyed a lovely picnic on the school grounds, surrounded by laughter, love and connection. 🌿🧺 ✨ It was a heartwarming day filled with smiles and cherished moments - a celebration of the powerful bond between generations. To all the grandparents and carers who play such an important role in our students’ lives, thank you for your constant love, support and wisdom! 💐 📸 Don’t miss the full photo gallery - now live on our Facebook page! #stthomasaquinasprimaryspringwood #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #grandparentsday #schoolcommunity
07 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
😝 CRAZY HAIR DAY FUN! ✨ Holy Cross Primary Glenwood went all out for Crazy Hair Day, and the results were spectacular! 🙌 From vibrant colours to wild wigs and totally out-of-the-box styles, students turned up with hair that wowed! What a fantastic and memorable way to wrap up a busy Term 3 and celebrate all the hard work with a splash of creativity! 👱♀️👱
08 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
Oh what a night🌙🌠. Have you seen more fun, excitement and dancing students (and parents) in one venue?💃🕺💥 The ZingActiv Interschool Challenge is always a massive hit with our school communities as more than 5,000 attended the spectacular event at Quaycentre, Homebush. 🎉🤩 Head over to the CSPD facebook page for a huge collection of photos.📸🌐👉 From the Foxtrot to the Cha Cha to some truly incredible showdances, our students lit up the stage with talent, passion and pure energy. 💥🙌 And yes — even parents in the stands joined in on the fun! 💚👏 A huge congratulations to every performer for their amazing efforts and a big shoutout to the teachers and families who supported them all the way. 💫❤️ #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #parramatta #hawkesbury #zingactiv @zing_activ #interschooldancechallenge @st.angelas_castlehill @stjohnxxiiicatholiccollege #sacredheartprimarymountdruitt @stpatsblacktown @stpatricksprimaryguildford @stmonicasparra @staidansprimaryrootyhill @holycrossprimaryglenwood @stmarysrydalmere #holytrinityprimarygranville
06 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
🩷 A GRAND day for GRANDPARENTS! 💛 Students at St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood hosted a beautiful Grandparents’ Day to honour and give thanks to the grandparents and carers who play such an important role in their lives. Families were treated to a heartfelt Grandparents' Assembly, followed by classroom visits and a relaxing picnic on the school grounds! 🌿🧺 ✨ It was so special to see students proudly sharing their learning with their grandparents, parents and carers - a true celebration of love, learning and connection across generations! To all the grandparents and carers who support and guide our students, thank you for the joy, wisdom and warmth you bring into their lives! 💐
07 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
END OF AN ERA 👋 From epic Year 12 sign-off videos to heartfelt guards of honour, these clips capture all the emotions as students say goodbye to high school and hello to their next chapter! 🥹✨ Take a peek at just some of the special moments from Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, Cerdon College Merrylands, St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields, Catherine McAuley Westmead, St Andrews College Marayong, St Luke’s Catholic College Marsden Park, Delany College Granville, Penola Catholic College Emu Plains, St Columba’s Catholic College Springwood, and St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill. 🎥 Head to their Instagram and Facebook pages to watch the full videos! @mariancatholiccollege @catherinemcauleywestmead @cerdon.college @sacmarayong @stjohnpaul2cc @stlukesmp @delanycollegegranville @penolaemuplains @columbasdoves #stagnescatholichighrootyhill #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #year12graduation #year12
06 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
📣 MIGHTY SPIRIT FROM MINI FANS! 🐾✨ 🏉 The Panthers might not be in tonight’s NRL Grand Final, but that didn’t stop the students at Our Lady of the Way Primary Emu Plains and St Thomas Aquinas Primary Springwood from showing up with pride! Dressed head-to-toe in their Panthers gear, these young fans cheered on their team with heart before their final game. Now that’s what true support looks like! 🗣 👇 Who are you backing in the big game tonight? Let us know in the comments! @ourladyofthewayemuplains #stthomasaquinasprimaryspringwood #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #pantherspride #teamspirit #NRLFinals #NRLGrandFinal
04 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
📣 YOU’RE INVITED to a day of expert talks & real-world parenting support! Don’t miss the CCSP Conference 2025! Come along and enjoy a dynamic day of expert presenters diving into the real issues families face today (screens, sleep, anxiety and more!) and explore practical tools and resources. 👨👨👧👧 This is your chance to upskill your parenting, find community and feel empowered to bravely parent in today’s world. Don’t miss it! Bring a friend, grab a coffee and be part of something meaningful for your family’s future. 💭 🗓 Sat 25 October, Novotel Parramatta. Learn more & register here: https://www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au/2025-conference