Religious Education
Our system of Catholic schools is a work of the Church, under the leadership of our Bishop and in collaboration with priests, parents, students and staff, to realise the mission of bringing the person of Jesus Christ into the lives of the young people in our care and their families.
Religious Education
Jarara Cultural Centre
The Jarara Cultural Centre is an integral part of how we share culture, build capacity and provide pastoral care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families. A vibrant hub of learning and connection nestled within the Aengus Kavanagh Centre in Mount Druitt, Jarara supports all our CSPD schools, students and families through a range of services and programs.
Jarara Cultural Centre
CAPTIVATE Creative & Performing Arts Programs
CAPTIVATE provides learning and performance opportunities for Catholic school students in the Diocese of Parramatta from Years 5 to 12 and connects them with Australia's leading creative arts professionals and their wealth of experience and networks.
Whether just starting out or already accomplished in dance, drama, music or art, there’s something for everyone!
School of Now - online elective subjects
Senior students have access to this innovative program that uses technology to increase student subject choices in Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese secondary schools. Students are able to sign up for a range of courses that may not be offered at their home school, including a range of extension courses and specialised electives.
The program allows Year 11 and 12 students across different schools to learn together from a School of Now teacher with specialist knowledge and experience in supporting HSC students.
School of Now - online elective subjects
Marist Learning Zone (MLZ)
In the heart of Mount Druitt, a caring team supports young people struggling to stay connected with their schooling. MLZ works offers small group and one-on-one support for disengaged young people enrolled in a CSPD school aimed at reconnecting with education, other forms of training or employment.
Marist Learning Zone (MLZ)
High Support Learning Centres
Open to students from all over the Diocese of Parramatta who have a diagnosis of moderate intellectual disability as a primary disability and low adaptive functioning.
Post School Options
Personalised intervention for students, in Year 9 onwards with additional learning needs, to develop skills that can be transferred to the workplace.
Pathways to sporting success
Schools across the Diocese of Parramatta provide a wide range of sporting opportunities that help students challenge themselves and build confidence.
Alongside regular PDHPE and school sport, students can also trial for representative teams through the Primary and Secondary sports councils, which offer pathways across many sports.
Vocational Education
Our vocational courses engage students with industry leaders to develop hands-on employment experience.
Explore our schools
We have 80 caring school communities across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains ready to make your child belong and feel welcomed, valued and confident.