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26 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
Tying a knot 🪢🤔might seem pretty basic, but in construction 🏗️, getting it right is a vital safety skill. 🚧😮👷♂️ 🙌 A group of Years 9–11 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 🧱🦺, thanks to the Regional Industry Education Partnership (RIEP) and the Lawrence Davis Training Centre.🤩🥰 Trainers Keith and Kevin 👷♂️👷♂️helped each student master the prusik hitch - a vital knot for working at heights that locks securely under tension. 👊👏 The students also got hands-on experience with other industry tools and techniques, such as how to correctly wear a harness 🦺, tie ropes into backpacks 🪢, and use a laser level to construct a road. 🛣
26 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
💛🖤❤️ 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. 💛🖤❤️
25 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
Incredibly proud🥰🤩 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.🏉🌟✨ 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, Sia’a 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 Sia’a 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 cancer😥, 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.😇❤️🩹 The way the Holy Family school community rallied around little Nicholas💞💞 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' treatment🏥 with all money raised going to Camp Quality which offers cancer support specifically for children aged up to 15 years.👏🫶🤲 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.📰🗞
23 Jun 2025
From CSPD Facebook
🏆 CSPD's Jarara team celebrates as Murama Healing Space wins award 🌿💚 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! 🙌✨ This well-deserved recognition celebrates Murama’s powerful work in caring for Country, improving land use, and building meaningful community connections. 🌱 Nominated by the Parramatta River Catchment Group, Murama's impact is being felt far and wide — a true testament to what’s possible when we come together to protect and honour our environment. 🌊🦘 👏 Huge congratulations to Jarara and the rest of the Murama team! 📸 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
🎓Students from across the Diocese recently stepped into the future at the Transport for NSW STEMC Careers Day held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. 🥀🤖✨ Cerdon College Catherine McAuley Westmead Bede Polding College St Luke's Catholic College Delany College, Granville St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba 🚗🛥️ 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: 🔧 Met industry experts 🎓 Explored uni, TAFE, apprenticeships & cadetships 🔍 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. 💡 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!
19 Jun 2025
From CSPD YouTube
Very proud of CathWest Innovation College student Kyla Jenkins who is a finalist for School-Based Apprentice/Traineer of the Year at the NSW Training Awards being held in Parramatta this Friday.🌟🤩 Kyla has shown wonderful dedication to her electrotechnology⚡️⚡️✨ course and has been a wonderful asset for the team at DDP Electrical Services where she is doing her apprenticeship.👏👏 We're excited to see what the future holds for this bright spark and good luck at Friday's Awards night.
19 Jun 2025
From CSPD YouTube
Congratulations💖🤩 to another outstanding VET student, Catherine McAuley Westmead's Summer King☀️ who is a finalist for VET in Schools Student of the Year at the NSW Training Awards.🏆 Summer's passion for fitness🏋️♀️🤸♀️ and business services📊📈 is a wonderful example of how VET is providing young people with outstanding real world skills and clear pathways to future career opportunities.👜✨💥 We can't wait to see Summer make a great success of her hopes of starting a personal training business after school.👊👏👏
