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18 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

🌟🌟 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese celebrates HSC Success! As news of HSC results spreads across the Diocese today, several clear strengths have emerged within CSPD schools, including 20 NSW All Rounders who achieved the highest possible band in 10 or more units from Catherine McAuley Westmead; Cerdon College; Nagle College, Blacktown South; Parramatta Marist High School; Delany College, Granville; St Patrick's Marist College; St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes ; Caroline Chisholm College; Gilroy Catholic College and St Andrews College, Marayong (Official). “These achievements highlight the hard work, dedication and passion of our teachers and reinforce the difference education makes to the lives of our students in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains," said Chief Executive Officer Jack de Groot. Read the full story here 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2025-12-HSC-success

18 Dec 2025

Catholic schools across Western Sydney celebrate HSC success

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is celebrating another outstanding year of Higher School Certificate (HSC) results as students from 22 secondary schools receive their results.

17 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

🥇 HSC FIRST IN COURSE! Congratulations to Mankirat Kaur from Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables for achieving First-in-Course in English Standard! 🎉 English Standard is the largest HSC subject by candidature and is undertaken by more than 33,400 students statewide! Mankirat credits her success to the unwavering support of her teachers throughout her senior years. “My teachers became my support system throughout my two years at Santa Sophia,” Mankirat shared. “They always checked up on me and provided me with unwavering support and guidance. It is because of them that I have been able to achieve this great achievement and I dedicate this success to them.” Read more about our wonderful student achievements here 👉 https://parra.catholic.edu.au/2025-12-First-In-Course

17 Dec 2025

From CSPD YouTube

Enjoy this special end-of-year Christmas greeting from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), featuring a captivating rendition of Joy to the World performed by Declan Ferrao, a talented Year 6 (2025) student from St Luke’s Catholic College Marsden Park, alongside the school’s staff and students. A gifted singer and Grade 5 AMEB pianist, Declan performs this unique rendition in five languages - English, Italian, Hindi, Portuguese and his cultural language, Konkani - beautifully reflecting his love for music, appreciation of diversity and God-given talents. This joyful celebration of multiculturalism and togetherness captures the spirit of our school communities across the Diocese and shares a message of hope, unity and joy this festive season. From all of us at CSPD, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! Song recorded and sung by Declan Ferrao and translated by his family.

17 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

🥇 HSC FIRST IN COURSE! Congratulations to Emily Gonzalez from Catherine McAuley Westmead for achieving First-in-Course in Studies of Religion I! 🎉 School Captain Emily credits her two dedicated Studies of Religion teachers for her success. “I was lucky enough to have two amazing teachers, Mr Nguyen and Ms Pasion, who are to thank for my achievement," Emily said. "They had a strong passion for learning that is engaging which kept me keen to study hard during the HSC." Read more about our wonderful student achievements here 👉 https://parra.catholic.edu.au/2025-12-First-In-Course

17 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

🥇 HSC FIRST IN COURSE! Congratulations to Nicholas McKewen, from Gilroy Catholic College Castle Hill, who achieved First-in-Course in Mathematics Standard 1! 🎉 College Captain Nicholas credits his success to the dedication of his teacher and the additional learning opportunities provided by the school. “I really wanted to pay back my teacher Mrs Jennifer Wakeling for all the hard work she has put in with me through the years," he said. "She was an absolute mammoth part of this result.” Read more about our wonderful student achievements here 👉 https://parra.catholic.edu.au/2025-12-First-In-Course

17 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

🥇 HSC FIRST IN COURSE! Congratulations to Nishika Talusani from Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park for achieving First-in-Course in PDHPE! 🎉 PDHPE is studied by more than 17,700 students, making it the 6th most popular HSC course in NSW! Nishika credits the unwavering support of her family and her PDHPE teacher, Mrs McElroy, for guiding her throughout the HSC. “My family has been so supportive and helped me during the HSC, as well as my PE teacher, who taught me all the content I know and marked the many practice papers I gave her.” Read more about our wonderful student achievements here 👉 https://parra.catholic.edu.au/2025-12-First-In-Course

17 Dec 2025

Four Western Sydney Catholic School Students top the state in HSC

Four CSPD Schools are celebrating HSC students who have achieved First in Course.

16 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

🎁 MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT THIS CHRISTMAS! 💫 As we prepare for the joy of Christmas, our incredible school communities across the Diocese have been spreading generosity, hope and love through a wide range of Christmas appeals! 🙌 School communities including Catherine McAuley Westmead, Delany College, Granville, Holy Cross Primary Glenwood, St Margaret Mary's Primary School Merrylands, Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, Nagle College, Blacktown South, Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables, Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park, Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW, St Angela's Primary School Castle Hill, Holy Family Primary Luddenham, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood and St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor have come together to make a real difference in the lives of others this festive season. 🎄 Their donations are supporting organisations doing vital work in our community, including Jesuit Refugee Service 'JRS' Australia, Vinnies NSW, Jesuit Social Services, Operation Christmas Child, Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation and Blacktown Hospital. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful staff, students and families who have contributed. Your kindness shines brightly and brings the true spirit of Christmas to life. ✨❤️

16 Dec 2025

From CSPD YouTube

15 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

🏆 BIG WINS FOR CSPD ATHLETES AT CSNSW SPORT AWARDS 🌟 We’re incredibly proud of these outstanding young athletes who were recognised for their exceptional sporting achievements at the inaugural Catholic Schools NSW Sport Awards! 🤩 The 2025 CSNSW Sport Awards brought together the NSWCCC Blue Awards (Secondary) and the NSWCPS Sport Awards (Primary), creating one prestigious celebration of school sport at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground - truly a night to remember! A special shoutout to Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek graduate Layla Sharp, who received two prestigious awards on the night! 👏 Layla was honoured with the NSWCCC Vince Villa Award, recognising the most outstanding female sportsperson in Catholic secondary schools, as well as the NSWCCC Outstanding Award, celebrating her dedication and excellence in school sport. Congratulations to our award recipients: 🏅NSWCPS Sport Awards – CSPD Primary Schools Bethany Catholic Primary School, Glenmore Park - Orlando Fedeli (Football) Chisholm Catholic Primary Bligh Park - Mia Charlene Portelli (Rugby 7s) Our Lady of Lourdes Seven Hills - Ben Spadaro (Athletics) Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Rouse Hill - Aiyonce Sapumanage (Cricket) St Bernadette's Primary, Castle Hill - Jasmine Diab (Athletics), Stella Pace (Athletics), Emily McVean (Diving), Cameron McVean (Swimming) St Joseph's Primary School Schofields - Joshua Abusalah (Athletics) Trinity C.P.S Kemps Creek - Paige Bush (Basketball) St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood - Keanu Gonzalez Capote (Athletics) St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens - Tsqelle Impreso (Basketball - Team of the Year award) 🔵 Blue Awards – CSPD Secondary Schools Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek - Layla Sharp (Athletics) Nagle College, Blacktown South - Angela Tako (Basketball) Parramatta Marist High School - Alex Spadaro (Athletics) Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown - Cameron Bamblett, Christopher Petrus, Roman Tuaimau (Rugby League) St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood - Keeden Harrison (Cross Country), Nikolas Selby (Water Polo) St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens - Mason Malkoun (Softball) These talented students are certainly ones to watch, we can’t wait to see what they achieve next! 👀💫

15 Dec 2025

From CSPD Facebook

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic events at Bondi - the individuals, families, witnesses and the wider community. In times like these, we stand together in solidarity, rejecting hatred and violence, and affirming the importance of compassion, understanding and unity. We extend our deepest sympathies to all who are grieving and send strength to everyone impacted during this difficult time. Alongside Bishop Vincent Long, OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, and the wider community, we remain united in our commitment to peace, compassion and unity.