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02 Jul 2025
Pope Leo XIV inspiring hope for the future
The election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked hope and inspiration across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), with students and staff reflecting on this historic moment and what it means for the future of the Catholic Church.
01 Jul 2025
From CSPD Facebook
Getting up close and personal with nature! ๐ ๐ฟ ๐ Year 1 students from Christ the King Primary, North Rocks spent a day out and about exploring Botanic Gardens of Sydney and roaming around the grounds to observe various plant species and insects in their natural environments. ๐ธ ๐ณ As part of their science unit on living things, the students were able to continue their learning beyond the classroom and interact with the natural world, bringing their science lessons to life! โจ ๐ Christ the King Primary provides students with hands-on learning experiences, find out more about their engaging approach to learning here: ==>ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au/school-life/learning
30 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐๐บโจ What a showstopper! Check out more than 70 photos from the spectacular Parramatta Diocese Secondary Schools Sports Council (PDSSSC) Dance competition that lit up the stage at St John XXIII Catholic College.๐คฉ๐ From captivating solo routines to dynamic jazz, contemporary and hip hop numbers and powerful cultural performances, students wowed the audience with their creativity and passion for dance. ๐ถ๐๐ซ A huge congratulations to every performer and thank you to all the staff and parents who helped make the day such a great success! ๐๐ #CSPD2025 #DanceComp2025 #SecondarySport #StJohnXXIII Parramatta Diocese Secondary Sport Cerdon College St John XXIII Catholic College Catherine McAuley Westmead Marian Catholic College Kenthurst Caroline Chisholm College Santa Sophia Catholic College Nagle College, Blacktown South St Luke's Catholic College
29 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐FEAST DAY FUN! ๐ฅณ St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills and St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes both celebrated the Feast of their namesake, St Paul with a mix of prayerful moments and fun-filled games and entertainment. ๐ก๐ ๐From food trucks and carnival rides ๐ข to a talent quest๐คฉ, board games๐ฒ and novelty sports events๐ฏ, the day helped students realise the importance of St Paul while making memories with their friends. โ Feast Days are such important celebrations for our Catholic schools, but there are so many other ways we share our Catholic traditions with students. Find out more here ๐ parra.catholic.edu.au/our-schools/sharing-our-catholic-tradition
28 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐บ A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!๐บ Our CSPD Pasifika FiaFia Night was a truly unforgettable event. ๐๐ฝ๐ด๐ถ โจ The Performance Hub at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens was packed with pride (and a huge audience!) as talented students from the host school joined by students from: ๐ St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove ๐ St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill ๐ Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown took to the stage with powerful, joy-filled performances that celebrated culture and community. ๐ฅ A big thank you to Fire Justyce for bringing the heat in our pre-show entertainment, and to Bula 360 for helping families create fun, lasting video memories. ๐ฅ ๐ We were honoured to welcome Miss Samoa NSW (Epiphanny Wright), current Miss Samoa contestants, and Miss Tonga NSW - Monica Vave, a proud St Agnes alumna. Monica also shared the stage with her younger sister, who performed with the St Agnes group - a beautiful full-circle moment! ๐ ๐ด And what a feast! Thank you to our amazing Pasifika food vendors - The Big Big Aloha, Lu Run, and Pacific Flavours - for serving up flavours as rich and vibrant as the evening itself. To our performers, staff, families and special guests - thank you for making this night such a successful celebration of pride, culture, and unity. โฏ Stay tuned for video highlights of the performances!
27 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐Celebrating world class student skills! A huge congratulations to Catherine McAuley Westmead student Niamh, who has won second place for Business Services in the 2025 National WorldSkills competition. ๐๐ฅ This was a rigorous, week long event held in Brisbane in which Niamh showcased her skills and expertise in the Business Services industry, competing with students from all over Australia. Joining her at the awards ceremony was her teacher, Mrs Grima, who is very proud of Niamh's incredible achievement. ๐ฅณ ๐ขThere are so many exciting ways to learn at Catherine McAuley! Visit their website to learn more ==> mcauleywestmead.catholic.edu.au/school-life/learning
26 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
Tying a knot ๐ชข๐คmight seem pretty basic, but in construction ๐๏ธ, getting it right is a vital safety skill. ๐ง๐ฎ๐ทโโ๏ธ ๐ A group of Years 9โ11 students from Santa Sophia Catholic College learned this and much more when they took part in a one-day practical introduction to the construction industry ๐งฑ๐ฆบ, thanks to the Regional Industry Education Partnership (RIEP) and the Lawrence Davis Training Centre.๐คฉ๐ฅฐ Trainers Keith and Kevin ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธhelped each student master the prusik hitch - a vital knot for working at heights that locks securely under tension. ๐๐ The students also got hands-on experience with other industry tools and techniques, such as how to correctly wear a harness ๐ฆบ, tie ropes into backpacks ๐ชข, and use a laser level to construct a road. ๐ฃ
26 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐๐คโค๏ธ We are saddened to share the passing of Uncle Greg Simms - a proud Gadigal/Dharug, Gundungurra, and Budawang/Yuin Elder. Uncle Greg was a beloved cultural educator, storyteller, and advocate who dedicated his life to working with schools and communities across Western Sydney. He shared knowledge, culture, and truth, inspiring generations to walk together in respect and reconciliation. From woodcarving to Welcome to Country, his teachings left deep roots in the hearts of many. May his spirit soar high and continue to guide us. ๐๐คโค๏ธ
25 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
Incredibly proud๐ฅฐ๐คฉ of these outstanding athletes from Caroline Chisholm College, Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown, Emmaus Catholic College, St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill and Gilroy Catholic College who were recently selected for NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) teams to compete at the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships in Townsville and Coffs Harbour.๐๐โจ Josalynn Tooala (Emmaus), Chelsea Toby-Smith (Caroline Chisholm) and Savannah Tofaeono (St Agnes) were selected in the U16s Girls team while Patrician Brothers Blacktown had seven students (Jarryd Edmunds, Kingston Foggo-Dunwoodie, Hetu Masi, Spencer Sorenson, Siaโa Taveuveu, Tallis Tofilau, Bronson Tupou) selected for the NSW U15s CCC Boys team. Shoutout also to Patrician Brothers teacher Noah Meares who will coach the 15s boys team. This junior tournament kicks off this weekend in Townsville. The Under 18s tournament will be held in Coffs Harbour in mid July and will feature Caroline Chisholm student Hannah Ison in the U18s Girls while in the U18s Boys, Patrician Brothers have 10 students selected (Jasais Ah Kee, Cameron Bamblett, Andes Johansson, Mercellus Lakopo, Steven Nunn, Christopher Petrus, Christian Taupau-Moors, Roman Tuaimau, Steven Whalan, Charlie Xuerub) along with Nathan Howlett from Gilroy. What an exciting opportunity and best wishes for their future as rugby league stars. NSWCCC U16s Girls Josalynn Tooala (Emmaus) Chelsea Toby-Smith (Caroline Chisholm) Savannah Tofaeono (St Agnes NSWCCC U18s Girls - Hannah Ison - Caroline Chisholm NSW U15s Boys Jarryd Edmunds Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown Kingston Foggo-Dunwoodie Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown Hetu Masi Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown Spencer Sorenson Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown Siaโa Taveuveu Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown Tallis Tofilau Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown Bronson Tupou Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown Coach: Noah Meares Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown NSW U18s Jasais Ah Kee - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Cameron Bamblett - Patrician Brothers College Blacktown Nathan Howlett - Gilroy Catholic College, Castle Hill Andes Johansson - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Mercellus Lakopo - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Steven Nunn - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Christopher Petrus - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Christian Taupau-Moors - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Roman Tuaimau - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Steven Whalan - Patrician Brothers Blacktown Charlie Xuerub - Patrician Brothers College, Blacktown
24 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
It's harrowing to think of a young person battling cancer๐ฅ, let alone one of our littlest learners as was the case for Holy Family Primary Luddenham Kindy student Nicholas who is thankfully on the road to recovery after treatment for leukaemia.๐โค๏ธโ๐ฉน The way the Holy Family school community rallied around little Nicholas๐๐ and his family and supported them throughout his treatment is truly heartwarming. They recently held a special morning tea to mark the end of Nicholas' treatment๐ฅ with all money raised going to Camp Quality which offers cancer support specifically for children aged up to 15 years.๐๐ซถ๐คฒ Nicholas and his family bravely want to tell their story to help other families going through a similar thing. This story featured in last week's Western Weekender newspaper.๐ฐ๐
23 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ CSPD's Jarara team celebrates as Murama Healing Space wins award ๐ฟ๐ Our CSPD Jarara Cultural Officers are heavily involved in the Murama Healing Space at Sydney Olympic Park and are thrilled to announce that it has taken home the First Nations Collaboration Award at the Regional Landcare and Bushcare Forum for the inspiring Junior River Rangers program! ๐โจ This well-deserved recognition celebrates Muramaโs powerful work in caring for Country, improving land use, and building meaningful community connections. ๐ฑ Nominated by the Parramatta River Catchment Group, Murama's impact is being felt far and wide โ a true testament to whatโs possible when we come together to protect and honour our environment. ๐๐ฆ ๐ Huge congratulations to Jarara and the rest of the Murama team! ๐ธ Pictured: Jarara's Ayoola Shogunle & Taleishah Councillor Learn more about the work of Jarara on our website: ==> parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/specialised-learning/jarara
22 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐Students from across the Diocese recently stepped into the future at the Transport for NSW STEMC Careers Day held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. ๐ฅ๐คโจ Cerdon College Catherine McAuley Westmead Bede Polding College St Luke's Catholic College Delany College, Granville St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba ๐๐ฅ๏ธ From Electric Vehicles to Marine & Maritime, Construction, Logistics and more - students got a firsthand look at the incredible innovations shaping careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths & Construction (STEMC). The students: ๐ง Met industry experts ๐ Explored uni, TAFE, apprenticeships & cadetships ๐ Discovered real-world career pathways CSPD is proud to partner with Transport for NSW and the Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) team to empower the next generation of thinkers, builders, and innovators. ๐ก Careers advice and information is just one of the ways our schools support their students. Find out more on your local Catholic school's website!
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07 Jul 2025
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