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22 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🚀 STUDENTS PITCH THEIR WAY TO SUCCESS! 💭 A huge congratulations to the talented Year 8 students from Cerdon College Merrylands and St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba, who have achieved outstanding results in this year’s Pitch for the Planet competition! 🌏💡 As part of The Orbispace Initiative, students spent months researching sustainability challenges linked to data centres, developing innovative solutions, building prototypes and pitching their ideas to industry leaders and investors. This year, 400 Year 8 girls from more than 40 schools across NSW took part in the four-day experience 🔬 ⭐ St John Paul II’s Team Nyctoloop investigated global warming and data centre cooling, winning their heat before taking out Runner Up in the State Grand Final! 🏆 Cerdon College entered two teams, Ganergy and Solaris, with both delivering outstanding presentations and progressing to the State Grand Final. Solaris was selected as the winning pitch for their innovative solution to cleaning, protecting and improving the efficiency of solar panels used in data centres. Pitch for the Planet is also helping open the door to STEM for more young women, giving students the opportunity to see the impact they can make through science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 🔬✨ Congratulations to all of our high school students who took part in the competition, and to the teachers and mentors who supported and guided them along the way! 👏
23 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎉 40 YEARS OF FAITH, LEARNING & GROWTH! 🙏 Bede Polding College South Windsor has celebrated its 40th anniversary with the Opening and Blessing of its new Good Samaritan Learning Centre, Polding Learning Centre and Outdoor Courts! ✨ Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv led a beautiful blessing service for the school community and guests, marking four decades of faith, learning and growth at Bede Polding College. 🙏 The College was joined by special guests including Hon Peter Primrose MLC representing the Minister for Education Deputy Premier Hon Prue Car MP, Susan Templeman MP, Federal Member for Macquarie, Robyn Preston MP, State Member for Hawkesbury, Councillor Les Sheather, Mayor of Hawkesbury and past principals of the College. Head to the College website to learn more about its story. 💙 @bedepoldingsouthwindsor #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #openingandblessing
21 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎉 40 YEARS OF FAITH, LEARNING & GROWTH! 🙏 Bede Polding College South Windsor has celebrated its 40th anniversary with the Opening and Blessing of its new Good Samaritan Learning Centre, Polding Learning Centre and Outdoor Courts! ✨ Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv led a beautiful blessing service for the school community and guests, marking four decades of faith, learning and growth at Bede Polding College. 🙏 The College was joined by special guests including Hon Peter Primrose MLC representing the Minister for Education Deputy Premier Hon Prue Car MP, Susan Templeman MP, Federal Member for Macquarie, Robyn Preston MP, State Member for Hawkesbury, Councillor Les Sheather, Mayor of Hawkesbury and past principals of the College. Head to the College website to learn more about its story. 💙 https://www.bedepoldingwindsor.catholic.edu.au/about/our-story
22 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🌟 A MAJOR MILESTONE IN DESIGN ✏️ A huge congratulations to St Columba’s Catholic College Springwood alumni Olivia King (Class of 2009), who has received one of the design industry’s highest honours, a D&AD Yellow Pencil! 🏆 Olivia was recognised for her work on Penguin Inclusive Sans, the new global brand typeface for Penguin Books, celebrating her creativity, innovation and commitment to accessible design. 📚✨ Her work in accessible typography shows how thoughtful design can make a global impact while creating more inclusive experiences for diverse audiences. 👏 Congratulations, Olivia! We can’t wait to see where your creativity takes you next. 👏 @columbasdoves #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #cspdalumni
21 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎓 READY TO START YOUR TEACHING JOURNEY? ✨ If you’re a Year 12 student thinking about becoming a teacher, the 2027 CSPD Teacher Scholarship Program could help you take your first steps into the classroom! With 30 scholarships available, successful applicants will receive: 📚 $5,000 per year towards full-time university study 📚 A brand-new laptop 📚 Paid employment opportunities in CSPD schools 📚 Mentoring and professional development 📚 A priority pathway to employment after graduation Scholarships are available for students interested in TAS, Religious Education, Mathematics and Science teaching. ⏰ Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQPZJJW-q9SwSJcyAD0N2t8GU2SUTLnXx2S3CDxvQoDTtR3Q/viewform
21 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
⚽ 2026 SOCKTOBER LAUNCH 🌏💙 More than 230 students from 23 of our schools hit the field for the 2026 Socktober Launch and Soccer Gala Day, in partnership with Catholic Mission and the Western Sydney Wanderers! 🙌 But there was a twist… 👀 For the final five minutes of each match, students swapped their footballs for handmade ‘sockballs’ made from recycled materials, getting a glimpse of what it can be like for children who don’t have the same access to sporting equipment and safe places to play. This year, Socktober is supporting communities in Malawi, helping children access food and education and build brighter futures. 👉 Head to the link in our bio to read more about the day! @catholicmission @wswanderersfc #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #socktober
19 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎭 BE THE WITNESS ✝️ Year 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to experience Be the Witness at Riverside Theatre Parramatta, a contemporary Gospel musical bringing the life, death and resurrection of Christ to life through the eyes of the Apostle Peter. 🌟 Through music, storytelling and faith, students explored Peter’s journey of discipleship, courage, doubt and forgiveness, with plenty of moments to reflect on along the way. And what did students think? 👇 💬 “It was really lively and entertaining. I enjoyed the music, singing and acting, and it made the story of Jesus come alive.” – Christian, Year 6, St Michael's Blacktown South 💬 “I really liked that the story was told from Peter’s perspective instead of just focusing on Jesus. It gave me a different way of understanding the story, and it was really entertaining and fun to watch!” – Kate, Year 5, St Michael's Blacktown South 📸 St John Vianney's Primary Doonside, Mary Immaculate Primary School Quakers Hill, St Bernadette's Primary Dundas Valley
20 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎓 READY TO START YOUR TEACHING JOURNEY? ✨ If you’re a Year 12 student thinking about becoming a teacher, the 2027 CSPD Teacher Scholarship Program could help you take your first steps into the classroom! With 30 scholarships available, successful applicants will receive: 📚 $5,000 per year towards full-time university study 📚 A brand-new laptop 📚 Paid employment opportunities in CSPD schools 📚 Mentoring and professional development 📚 A priority pathway to employment after graduation Scholarships are available for students interested in TAS, Religious Education, Mathematics and Science teaching. ⏰ Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 🔗 Find out more and apply via the link in our bio! #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #teacherscholarship
18 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
⚽ KICKING GOALS FOR GOOD! 🤝 More than 230 students from 23 of our schools came together for the 2026 Socktober Launch and Soccer Gala Day, in partnership with Catholic Mission and the Western Sydney Wanderers FC, combining football, faith and a whole lot of competitive spirit! 🙌 Students hit the field for the Soccer Gala, with a twist! For the final five minutes of each match, they swapped their footballs for handmade ‘sockballs’ made from recycled materials, giving them a practical way to consider the experiences of children who don’t have the same access to resources and safe places to play sport. 🌏 This year, Socktober is supporting communities in Malawi, helping children access food and education and build brighter futures. 💙 👉 Read more about the day here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2026/09/18/02/11/kicking-goals-for-good-at-socktober-2026