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05 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
These adorable St Oliver's Primary Harris Park students starred on 7Sunrise🌅📺🤩 this morning, dressing up like their dads ahead of Father's Day. They spoke about why they love most about their dads🥰 and gave some really sweet☺️ and some hilarious answers.🤣 Whatever their dads get for Father's Day on Sunday, this segment on Sunrise is surely the best present ever.🎁💞 #supercute #FathersDay #dads
04 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re shining a spotlight on the dads and father figures who build strong foundations in our lives - one brick at a time! Students from Holy Cross Primary Glenwood had the chance to interview two-time LEGO Masters winner Henry Pinto, co-author of Brick Dad - a fun, feel-good tribute to everyday “dadventures.” 🎥🌟 Check out their awesome student-led chat with Henry!
05 Sep 2025
From CSPD Instagram
💛💫 Teacher Aide Appreciation Week 💛💫 This week, we’re celebrating our amazing Teacher Aides whose patience, dedication, care and support make a lasting impact on both students and teachers.🏫💖 Your impact is felt every day, and you help our schools shine brighter in every way! 🌟 📚 Whether you're supporting learning in the classroom, jumping into school activities, or simply being there for a friendly chat, you make a difference in more ways than you know. St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary Kellyville, St Patrick's Marist College Dundas, St Matthews Catholic Primary Windsor, Holy Family Primary Luddenham, St Patrick's Primary Blacktown and St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields are just a few of the schools who have shown their appreciation in heartfelt ways! 👏 Let’s hear it for the stars who support our schools every day! Shoutout your school’s incredible teacher aides in the comments!👇 @stjohnxxiiicatholiccollege @stpatsdundas @stm.windsor @stpatsblacktown @stjohnpaul2cc #ourladyoftheangelskellyville #holyfamilyprimaryluddenham #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #teacheraideappreciationweek #teacheraide
03 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
💛💫 Teacher Aide Appreciation Week 💛💫 This week we celebrate our incredible Teacher Aides whose patience, dedication, care and support make a real difference in the lives of our students and teachers. 🏫 Your impact is felt every day, and you help our schools shine brighter in every way! 🌟 📚 Whether you're helping in the classroom, jumping into activities or offering a friendly chat when it’s needed most, you make a difference in more ways than you know. St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Rouse Hill, St Patrick's Marist College Dundas, St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor, Holy Family Primary Luddenham, St Patrick's Primary School Blacktown and St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba are just a few of the schools who marked the occasion! 👏 Let’s hear it for the stars who support our schools every day! Drop a comment to celebrate your school’s incredible teacher aides!👇
04 Sep 2025
From CSPD Instagram
💙 Celebrating (Brick) Dads! 🧱 As Father’s Day approaches, we’re celebrating the dads and role models who help shape our world - brick by brick! 🌟 Students from Holy Cross Primary Glenwood had the exciting opportunity to sit down with two-time LEGO Masters winner Henry Pinto, to chat about his LEGO journey, creative process and his hilarious and heartfelt book, Brick Dad - packed with dad jokes and everyday 'dadventures'. 🎥 Check out their fantastic student interview with Henry! @holycrossprimaryglenwood @the_lego_dark_knight #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #fathersday #brickdad #legomastersau #studentinterview #bookweek
02 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
🌟 2025 EDUCATION MASS AND MISSION EXPO HIGHLIGHTS🌟 Held at St Patrick’s Cathedral on the Feast of St Monica, schools gathered in faith and unity for the annual Education Mass. ⛪️ ✝️ This special Mass brings together students, parents, Principals, Religious Education Coordinators and Diocesan Priests from across the community to honour their shared mission within the Church. Following the Mass, the Schools’ Mission Expo showcased the important work of Mission Agencies within the Parramatta Diocese, highlighting the various ways schools are actively engaged in mission work. 💭 The interactive exhibits inspired curiosity, fostered connections and deepened the commitment to living out faith through action across our school communities. 🤝 See more from the day - full gallery and story here! 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2025/09/01/06/36/celebrating-faith-learning-and-mission-at-2025-education-mass
03 Sep 2025
From CSPD Instagram
🩹 LIFESAVING LESSONS 🚑 ⛑️ Students from Chisholm Catholic Primary Bligh Park students participated in the First Aid for Kids program delivered by St Johns Ambulance. This valuable initiative gave students a chance to step into the shoes of a first responder, learning how to stay calm, act fast, and help others in emergencies. 💪 🙌 The program was a wonderful opportunity for students to receive hands-on learning about the essential and potentially life saving first aid skills. Students learnt how to:Through engaging, hands-on activities, students gained vital first aid knowledge, including how to: 🤕 Recognise emergency situations 📞 Call Triple Zero (000) for help 🩼 Provide care for common injuries These are more than just classroom lessons, they’re real-life skills that can make a big difference. 💭 Chisholm Catholic Primary is committed to improving student wellbeing and empowering students to develop practical skills, visit their website to learn more! @chisholmcp #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #firstaid #firstaidtraining
01 Sep 2025
From CSPD Facebook
In VET, students don’t just learn in the classroom — they gain the skills and experience they’ll need for the real world.🌟👏💖 As part of National Skills Week, students created some amazing short videos💡🎥 for the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) National Skills Week Competition - highlighting just how valuable VET subjects are. From Business Services👩💻 and Hospitality👩🍳, to Entertainment👩🎤, Primary Industries🧑🌾, and more — these subjects are opening doors and preparing students for future success.🤩 The standard of entries from all students was outstanding, and it’s clear just how much passion and creativity our students bring to their learning. Congratulations to every student who took part. 🙌 👉 Want to learn more about the opportunities VET provides? Click on the link below: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/senior-school-learning-pathways/vocational-education #SkillsWeek #VETinSchools #FutureReady #NationalSkillsWeek #CSPDschools #CatholicEducation #WesternSydney #BlueMountains #VET Marian Catholic College Kenthurst Catherine McAuley Westmead St Luke's Catholic College Caroline Chisholm College St Patrick's Marist College Xavier College St John XXIII Catholic College St Clare's Catholic High School Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood Penola Catholic College Emu Plains Gilroy Catholic College Cerdon College Santa Sophia Catholic College
02 Sep 2025
From CSPD Instagram
✨OPENING NEW DOORS!✨ The school community at Gilroy Catholic College Castle Hill marked a memorable milestone as they celebrated the official Opening & Blessing of their new Research and Creative Learning Centre! 🏫 🌟The ceremony was led by the Most Rev Vincent Long Van Nguyen, Bishop of Parramatta, and brought together a range of special guests, including representatives from CSPD, Reitsma Construction, Stanton Dahl Architects, Area3 Project Management, local and state government and the school’s parent council. 🎈 What a special celebration to mark the beginning of exciting new learning opportunities in these inspiring new spaces! 💫 @gilroycathcoll #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #openingandblessing #newfacilities