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19 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
PATHWAYS WITH PURPOSE! ๐คฉ Students from Delany College, Granville were thrilled to welcome Kirstene Ciappara from myDESIGNยฎ for an inspiring โUnlocking myDESIGNโ workshop - proudly supported by Parramatta City Council and the Parramatta Eels. Using the innovative S.I.M Frameworkยฎ, students explored their unique mix of Strengths, Interests and Motivators, helping them learn more about who they are and how to design pathways that inspire them. ๐ญ Across two hours, students: โ Gained insight into learning and career decision-making โ Identified their personal strengths, values and interests โ Built clarity and confidence in planning their next steps Workshops like these empower young people to align who they are with what they do, creating a stronger sense of purpose, direction and future possibilities. ๐ซ
18 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ซ Discover the Spirit of Good Shepherd Plumpton โจ At Good Shepherd Plumpton, students are learning the skills they need for the future, all within a caring community grounded in the values of Peace and Joy. Families are invited to come along to their School Tours and see what learning looks like at Good Shepherd! ๐ 21 October 2025: - 9:00 AM โ 9:30 AM - 9:30 AM โ 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM โ 10:30 AM ๐ Register or find out more here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0kHWc0
17 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ซ Open Day Alert! ๐ฃ ๐ St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood invites you to attend their open day! St Thomas Aquinas Primary offers a balanced and caring learning environment focused on the needs of each child. With a strong school community, the school is committed to living out their motto, Love One Another. โจ Check out the sessions available on 20 Oct 2025: ๐ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM ๐ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ๐ 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Explore the school grounds, meet the friendly staff and learn more about enrolments. ๐ญ Click the link in the comments to find out more!๐
13 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
MAKING WAVES IN HSC PREP! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ As our students return for Term 4, our recent Year 12 grads are in full prep mode for the HSC exams kicking off this Thursday! Two recent graduates have been getting creative with their study strategies as they prepare for the upcoming HSC exams: ๐ Thanos Kingsley from Parramatta Marist High School has been hitting the books and the waves, revising down at Dee Why beach and rewarding himself with a surf during study breaks! ๐ฉโ๐ซ Shauna-Lee Young from St Luke's Catholic College Marsden Park, who dreams of becoming a teacher, is mastering her content by teaching it to her mum at home! ๐ We love seeing students take unique approaches to make study work for them. ๐ฐ Check out the full article and more of their tips here: ๐ https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2025-09-Creative-HSC Wishing all our HSC students the very best - you've got this! ๐ช๐
12 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ค๐โค๏ธ Jarara Visits Chisholm ๐ค๐โค๏ธ Students from Chisholm Catholic Primary Bligh Park were thrilled to welcome Ted Langford from the Jarara Cultural Centre for a special visit filled with storytelling, culture and connection. ๐ฟ๐ถ Ted led a yarning circle with Indigenous students, creating a space to share stories, pass on cultural knowledge and build connection. ๐ค The experience gave students a deeper appreciation and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in a respectful and meaningful way. Jarara is committed to fostering healing, resilience and cultural understanding. They believe that all cultural differences are to be valued and seen as a rich resource for learning and connection. ๐
10 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ซ YOU'RE INVITED! ๐ฃ ๐ St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove warmly invites families to join one of their daily school tours! ๐จโ๐ซ Come see what makes St Clareโs special - a place where students are supported to grow, thrive and strive for excellence in a caring, faith-filled community. ๐ Tour Dates: October 14 โ November 14, 2025 ๐ Time: 9:00 AM โ 9:30 AM (weekdays) Meet the dedicated staff, explore their learning spaces and find out how to enrol. St Clare's Catholic High canโt wait to welcome you! ๐ซ Click the link in the comments to learn more!๐
09 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ PENRITH PANTHERS WOMEN INSPIRE THE NEXT GEN! โจ Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park were absolutely thrilled to welcome five incredible female Penrith Panthers players to help present MVP awards to their PDSSSC Thursday sport teams! ๐๐ช The students were inspired by the stories shared during a powerful Q&A session, where the players spoke about balancing their careers, family life and their passion for the game - a true testament to strength and dedication!๐ฅ To top it off, the 60 students were gifted some awesome Panthers protein shakers and flags as a special surprise! ๐ Huge thanks to the Penrith Panthers Women for supporting our students and being such inspiring role models! ๐
