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14 Aug 2026
Inaugural 2026 Employee Excellence Awards celebrate the people making a difference across CSPD
We are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Employee Excellence Awards, celebrating the outstanding people who make a difference across our schools, workplaces and wider community.
13 Aug 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🏅 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALLISTS! 🇦🇺 We're incredibly proud to celebrate our former CSPD students who not only represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, but also added to the nation's medal tally! 🥇 Tim Hodge (Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown and St Bernadette's Lalor Park), who also had the honour of serving as a Baton Bearer at the Opening Ceremony, claimed gold in the Men's 100m Backstroke S9. 🥈 Gordon Allan (Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown and St Bernadette's Lalor Park) won silver in the Men's Para-Cycling C2 1000m Time Trial, setting a new Commonwealth Games record with his ride against the clock. 🥇🥉 Jenna Jones (St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood) took home gold in the Women's 100m Freestyle S13 and bronze in the 50m Freestyle S13. 🥈 Layla Sharp (Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek) claimed silver in the Women's Long Jump T38, breaking the Commonwealth Games record, the Oceania record and her own Australian record with an outstanding performance. Congratulations to these outstanding athletes on their incredible achievements. Your hard work and determination continue to inspire our school communities, and we're proud to see our alumni achieving amazing things on the world stage! 👏💚💛
14 Aug 2026
From CSPD Instagram
Welcoming communities, real results, affordable fees. 🎓 Take a look inside everyday life at a Catholic school 🔗 (2 min read at the link in our bio). #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #catholiceducation
12 Aug 2026
From CSPD Facebook
💙 MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY 🤝 Are you a CSPD parent looking for a meaningful way to give back during school hours? Vinnies NSW is inviting parents across Greater Western Sydney to join their local Vinnies Conference and support people experiencing hardship in their community. Volunteering can fit around the school day, with home visits generally taking place in pairs between 10am and 2pm. Volunteers receive training, ongoing support and practical resources, with opportunities to develop leadership and advocacy skills along the way. The everyday skills many parents already have - empathy, patience, listening and compassion - can make a meaningful difference to people in need. 💙 Interested in getting involved? Contact roydon.ng@vinnies.org.au to be connected with your local Conference. Vinnies Australia
11 Aug 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🌿 A POWERFUL CELEBRATION OF CULTURE The St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba school community came together for a moving Smoking Ceremony and powerful dance performance, creating a meaningful opportunity for students and staff to celebrate the rich history, vibrant cultures and enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The gathering was a wonderful reflection of the importance of listening, learning and building a deeper appreciation for First Nations cultures and stories. 🖤💛❤️
12 Aug 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🏅 CELEBRATING OUR COMMONWEALTH GAMES CHAMPIONS! 🇦🇺 We’re incredibly proud of our former CSPD students who represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and achieved outstanding results on the world stage! 🥇 Tim Hodge (Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown and St Bernadette's Lalor Park) claimed gold in the Men's 100m Backstroke S9, after proudly serving as a Baton Bearer at the Opening Ceremony. 🥈 Gordon Allan (Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown and St Bernadette's Lalor Park) won silver in the Men's Para-Cycling C2 1000m Time Trial, setting a new Commonwealth Games record with his ride against the clock. 🥇🥉 Jenna Jones (St Columba's Catholic College Springwood and St Thomas Aquinas Primary Springwood) took home gold in the Women's 100m Freestyle S13 and bronze in the 50m Freestyle S13. 🥈 Layla Sharp (Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek) claimed silver in the Women's Long Jump T38, breaking the Commonwealth Games record, Oceania record and her own Australian record with an outstanding performance. Congratulations to these incredible athletes on their achievements. Your dedication, resilience and success continue to inspire our CSPD communities, and we’re proud to see our alumni making their mark on the world stage! 👏💚💛 @emmauscspd @patsblacktown @stbernadettesprimarylalorpark #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #commonwealthgames
10 Aug 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🤝 IS YOUR CHILD NAVIGATING FRIENDSHIP CHANGES? From conflict and exclusion to social pressure and bullying, friendships can be complicated as children grow. Join respected parenting author Michelle Mitchell for Friendship Smart, a practical session designed to give parents and carers strategies to help children navigate friendship changes, set healthy boundaries and build positive relationships. 📅 Monday, 31 August 2026 ⏰ 7:00pm - 8:30pm 📍 Nagle College, Blacktown 🎟 Free for CSPD parents and carers 👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKS5r8V_gowJSuSoGe_3QhohiuZ14PX5SWT4YVXcgiqHdp3g/viewform Family Partnership Council - FPC Michelle Mitchell - Parenting Educator, Author, Speaker
11 Aug 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🤝 IS YOUR CHILD NAVIGATING FRIENDSHIP CHANGES? From conflict and exclusion to social pressure and bullying, friendships can be complicated as children grow. Join respected parenting author Michelle Mitchell for Friendship Smart, a practical session designed to give parents and carers strategies to help children navigate friendship changes, set healthy boundaries and build positive relationships. 📅 Monday, 31 August 2026 ⏰ 7.00pm–8.30pm 📍 Nagle College, Blacktown 🎟 Free for CSPD parents and carers 👉 Register via the link in our bio. @cspd_fpc @michellemitchell.author #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #fpcparentevent
08 Aug 2026
From CSPD Facebook
⭐️ HAPPY PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS DAY! ⭐️ Today, we're celebrating the incredible leaders at the heart of our primary schools 👏 To all our incredible Primary Principals, thank you for your compassion, dedication and unwavering commitment to helping every student flourish. From welcoming students each morning to supporting staff, families and school communities, your leadership makes a lasting difference every single day. 📚✨ These are just a few of our wonderful Primary Principals, but today we celebrate every one of you. Join us in thanking your school Principal by leaving them a message in the comments below! 👇💬 📸 St Canice's Primary Katoomba, St Joseph's Primary School Kingswood, St Michael's Blacktown South, St Bernadette's Lalor Park, St Monica's Primary School Richmond, St Mary's Primary Rydalmere, St John Vianney's Primary Doonside, Christ the King Primary School North Rocks, St Michael's Baulkham Hills, Bethany Catholic Primary School, Glenmore Park, St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills, St Margaret Mary's Primary School Merrylands, St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor