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29 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
It's a HAT-TRICK! Lucinda Boreham last week became the third CathWest Innovation College student in a row to be named School-Based Apprentice of the Year at the NSW Training Awards (Western Sydney & Blue Mountains).๐๐๐๐๐ It's a remarkable achievement not only for Lucinda but also CathWest which continues to build on it's wonderful reputation for providing great pathways for students with a strong focus on developing skills for success. Special shout out also to CathWest's 2020 winner Jessica Libreri who was at the 2022 awards as a finalist for Trainee of the Year and continues to do amazing things after school. Read about Lucinda's success here๐คฉ๐คฉ: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2022/06/21/01/28/lucinda-boreham-quotes Find out more about CathWest Innovation College here - it really is school done differently: https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/About-Us
29 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
A reminder that a number of our staff may take part in protected industrial action tomorrow, Thursday 30 June, to progress their claims for a new enterprise agreement. At schools with staff who are taking part in this action tomorrow, supervision will be provided but no classes will be held. Families will have received more information about this from their school. Thank you for your understanding.
28 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
With COVID and bad weather causing quite a few delays, it's not surprising that the students St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith were jumping with joy at the opening of their new playground.๐คฃ๐๐๐ฅณ Some super fun photos even made it into a story in the local Western Weekender newspaper:๐ฐ๐ https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-StNMP The final few weeks of term have been an utter joy and students are loving coming to school to enjoy the new football field๐ฅ โฝ๏ธ, slide๐, musical areas๐ผ๐ช, climbing wall๐งโโ๏ธ and artistic boards.๐จ Find out more about this caring school community here: https://www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au/About-Us/What-We-Offer
28 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
Pyjamas for a cause ๐ LOVE these photos from the Stage Two St John's Primary, Riverstone students who enjoyed a comfy day at school and generously bought in donations for those less fortunate this winter ๐ You can take a peek inside this caring school with their 360 degree virtual tour. Take the tour here: https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/tourstjohnsriverstone
27 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
Fiona Hill, music teacher at Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW has been crowned WINNER๐โญ of the prestigious Cipriani Competition for Film Music based in Italy.๐คฉ๐คฉ๐๐ Read the amazing story here๐ https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-BMCipriani Fiona was selected from more than 200 international composers to win the award๐๐ and is dedicated to spreading her passion to young students. ๐ฅฐ๐ถ๐ Professional photo's courtesy of Deep Hill Media
27 Jun 2022
Tell Them From Me Survey closes on Friday!
It's your last chance to complete the Tell Them From Me survey before it closes this Friday 1 July. If you havenโt had a chance to complete it yet we would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes this week to let us know your feedback. Your childโs school has shared a link.
27 Jun 2022
Blue Mountains music teacher claims international award
A passionate educator and an esteemed musician, Our Lady of the Nativity Lawson music teacher Fiona Hill continues to build on her reputation as an emerging Australian composer after being named the inaugural winner of the prestigious Cipriani Film Scoring Competition based in Italy.
26 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
"The satisfaction gained from teaching is indescribable".๐คฉ๐คฉ๐๐ Beautiful words๐ฅฐ from St Patrick's Parramatta Principal Bernadette Fabri๐ฉโ๐ซ, who recently featured in a story by the Sydney Morning Herald๐ on her passion for teaching and helping students grow.๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐บ Read the inspiring interview with this extraordinary leader here: https://parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-PatsParra-profile
26 Jun 2022
Lawson students brave the cold to support those in need
It was all part of the school's annual Winter Sleep Out, held on June 16 this year, where blankets, beanies, socks, gloves and other items were donated to support St Vincent De Paul's Winter Appeal.
26 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
So exciting for Caitlin Leys from St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba to be awarded a whopping 3x 1st place's๐๐๐ in the Cooking & Baking category at the 2022 Hawkesbury Show. ๐ฐ๐ช๐ Caitlin achieved: ๐ฅ Most Successful Exhibit ๐ฅ 1st Place - Chocolate Butter Cake ๐ฅ 1st Place - Four ANZAC Cookies ๐ฅ 1st Place - Four Chocolate Brownies What a terrific (and tasty) achievement!๐๐
25 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
"Refugees are forced to leave their homes at night to be safe. Some people have to give up some things they love most and have to leave their life there".๐๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ This is just one of the many heartfelt messages๐๐คฒ from Our Lady of Lourdes Seven Hills students who received a special visit from Jesuit Refugee Service 'JRS' Australia. ๐๐๐ค It's been truly moving to see this and so many of our schools engaged in their learnings this week as we commit to a better and brighter future for refugees.๐ซ๐
25 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
๐ต๐ถSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!๐ถ๐ต We can all say it but can you spell it?๐ค๐ณ๐ฅด Holy Family Primary Emerton students are taking on this impossible task after their super awesome adventure to the Sydney Lyric Theatre for the production of Mary Poppins Australia.โ๏ธโจ๐๐ Find out more about the learning and fun happening at Holy Family and book a personalised school tour here:๐https://www.hfemerton.catholic.edu.au/Enrol-Now/Tours-and-Events
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