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16 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🍃 COMMUNITY PRAYER WORKSHOP 🙏🏻 St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor came together for a special Community Prayer Workshop, with families creating Rosary decades that will be used throughout their school community prayer gatherings during the month of May. The workshop provided a meaningful opportunity for creativity, reflection and connection, with students and families working side by side to contribute to a shared tradition within the school community. It's lovely to see the care and collaboration that went into each creation, highlighting the strong sense of community at St Matthew’s! 💙 Learn more about how St Matthew's connects faith, learning and life here 👉 https://www.stmatthewswindsor.catholic.edu.au/school-life/our-faith-journey
14 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎉 CSPD NSW TRAINING AWARDS FINALISTS 🎉 Congratulations to the 5 students and 2 teachers from across our secondary schools who have been named finalists in the NSW Training Awards! 🌟 These finalists represent the very best of Vocational Education and Training (VET), demonstrating passion, dedication and excellence across a range of industries and career pathways. Through hands-on learning and real-world experience, they are already building bright futures ✨ We also celebrate our incredible teacher finalists, whose commitment to authentic, industry-focused learning continues to empower students to thrive! 👏 VET in Schools Student of the Year • Ruby Moller - Marian Catholic College Kenthurst (Hospitality) • Andre Cauchi - Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables (Business Services) • Georgia El-Khoury - Catherine McAuley Westmead (Business Services) 🔧 School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year • Kalan Markson - CathWest Innovation College Mt Druitt (Carpentry, TAFE NSW) • Ava Schofield - Xavier College Llandilo (Retail Services, McDonald’s) 🏆 VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year • Umanda Manendri Ferdinando - St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens (Financial Services) • Danielle Nevin - Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek (Business Services) Congratulations to all finalists and best of luck for the Awards Night on 28 May! ✨ Skills NSW
14 May 2026
Music, art, movement: why creativity matters more than you think
Did you know creativity is one of the biggest predictors of how well children do in school and in life?
13 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
CRAFTED WITH PURPOSE ACROSS OUR SCHOOLS 🧶✨ From handmade creations to heartfelt contributions, our students are showing how creativity can make a real difference! 💭 During Environment Week, the ‘Repurpose Pop-Up Stall’ brought the Catherine McAuley Westmead community together, with Earth Action Committee students showcasing handcrafted items - from crochet bags and earrings to bookmarks, pouches and keychains 💚 Each piece highlighting the importance of repurposing materials and reducing waste, with funds raised supporting the Parramatta Women's Shelter. At Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW, students are also stitching together kindness through the OLN Knitting Club, creating squares that will be joined into blankets for those in need this winter ❄️ proudly supporting the Vinnies NSW Winter Appeal. Across our schools, creativity becomes care - with small acts of craft coming together to make a meaningful impact 💙✨ Learn more about how our students are making a difference through our outreach programs here 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/extracurricular-activities/outreach
12 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
💛 LEARNING ROOTED IN CULTURE 🌱 Kindergarten students at Holy Spirit St Clair enjoyed a special visit from Jarara, taking part in engaging learning experiences centred on storytelling, creativity and cultural connection. 🎨✨ Working closely with Jarara, the Kindergarten team brought the Early Stage 1 syllabus to life through meaningful activities that deepened students’ understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through traditional art and hands-on learning experiences. Learn more about the important work of Jarara here 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/learning/specialised-learning/jarara
11 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
Proud to see TEN of our schools recognised by The Sydney Morning Herald among the top 130 schools achieving the biggest gains in literacy and numeracy across NSW! 👏 These improvements reflect our system-wide focus on excellence in learning outcomes for every student. Executive General Manager - Learning Outcomes Pat Ellis said, “We’re so proud of these schools and their excellent NAPLAN results that show significant growth in student outcomes." Congratulations to: Nagle College Blacktown, St Patrick’s Marist College Dundas, Cerdon College Merrylands, Xavier College Llandilo, St Andrew’s College Marayong, Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown, St Clare’s Catholic High Hassall Grove, Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek, St Agnes Catholic High Rooty Hill, Catherine McAuley Westmead. Read the full story in the Sydney Morning Herald 👉https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-top-160-high-schools-for-maths-and-literacy-growth-20260504-p5ztn2.html Nagle College, Blacktown South, St Patrick's Marist College, Cerdon College, Xavier College, St Andrews College, Marayong (Official), Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown, St Clare's Catholic High School, Emmaus Catholic College, St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill, Catherine McAuley Westmead
10 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🫶 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 💐✨ Today we celebrate all the wonderful women who nurture, guide, support and care for us each day - mums, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers and mother figures alike. Their love, encouragement and presence leave a lasting impact on our lives and communities, whether they are beside us today or held closely in our hearts 💖 Across our school communities, Mother’s Day was celebrated with liturgies, breakfasts, BBQs, morning teas, Masses, open classrooms, picnics, talent shows and plenty of special moments shared together 🥰 🎉 To all our amazing mums and mother figures, thank you for everything you do. We hope your day has been filled with love, laughter and lots of appreciation! 💝 📸 Chisholm Catholic Primary Bligh Park, St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills, St Monica's Primary School Richmond, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood, Our Lady of the Way School, Emu Plains, St Monica's North Parramatta, St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes, St. Aidan's Primary School, Rooty Hill, Xavier College Llandilo, Our Lady of the Rosary, St Marys, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wentworthville, Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park, Holy Family Primary School, East Granville, St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba, St Anthony's Primary, Girraween, St John Vianney's Primary Doonside, Holy Cross Primary Glenwood, St John XXIII Catholic College, Mary Immaculate Primary School Quakers Hill, St Madeleine's Primary, Kenthurst, Holy Spirit St Clair, St John's Primary, Riverstone, St Bernadette's Primary Dundas Valley, Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, St Patrick's Marist College Dundas, St Patrick's Guildford, St Mary MacKillop Primary, Penrith South, St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith, St Andrews College, Marayong (Official)
09 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
GOLD ON THE ETHICS STAGE 🥇🌟 A huge congratulations to the Senior Ethics Olympiad team from St Patrick's Marist College Dundas for taking home GOLD in this highly respected competition! 👏 Students impressed judges with their critical thinking and respectful discussion as they tackled complex ethical issues including in-vitro meat, murder docuseries, salacious gossiping and more. 💬✨ Shoutout to Zac, Kenzh, Alex, Devvin, Shannon and Alec on this outstanding achievement! The team will now represent their school at the international finals in July, against winners from India, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand and many more! Best of luck as they take their talents to the global stage! 🗣🌏
08 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🙌 LIFTED JNR 🎶 Years 5 and 6 students from across our primary schools came together for Catholic Youth Parramatta's Lifted Jnr, a vibrant day of faith, music, prayer and connection centred on the theme of Pentecost and our Purpose! Joining more than 40 primary schools, students encountered Jesus through song, reflection, dancing and worship while exploring the Holy Spirit and what it means to live with purpose 💙 The day inspired students to say “yes” to faith in action and consider how they can bring kindness, courage, service and love back into their school communities!✨ 📸 Catholic Youth Parramatta, St Angela's Primary School Castle Hill, St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood, Chisholm Catholic Primary Bligh Park, Sacred Heart Primary School Westmead, St Bernadette's Primary Dundas Valley, Holy Family Primary School, East Granville, St Monica's Primary School Richmond, St Joseph's Primary School Schofields, Good Shepherd Plumpton, St Mary MacKillop Primary, Penrith South, St John Vianney's Primary Doonside
07 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🏫 60 YEARS STRONG! 🎉 A beautiful sense of homecoming was felt at St Andrews Primary School Marayong as the community gathered to celebrate 60 years of faith, learning and connection in a special whole school Mass led by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv. ✝️✨ The celebration brought together past and present members of the school community, including the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, former principals, staff, parishioners, families and friends, honouring the deep legacy of St Andrew’s since 1965. From displays of photos and memorabilia to a joyful student fun day, the milestone was a fitting celebration of a community united across generations. 💙 Read more about the 60th anniversary celebrations here 👉 https://catholicoutlook.org/st-andrews-primary-marayong-celebrates-60-years-of-faith-community-and-learning/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRo9mhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeirfALv89TkyWV8JON99ceXV5qXi-8XTN1fkB-jso0wTRF89PeiGmJkUMEFA_aem_YXLLVPhHTTwHb5on8p9SjA
06 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
OP SHOP TAKEOVER! 🛒👗 Year 10 students from Catherine McAuley Westmead are turning compassion into action, volunteering each week at Vinnies NSW stores as part of their real world learning! Whether they’re organising donations, assisting customers or creating in-store displays, the students are building valuable skills while supporting people in need and promoting sustainable fashion ♻️ A meaningful experience that’s building confidence, connection and a strong sense of purpose beyond the classroom 💙👏
05 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
WALKING FOR A CAUSE🚶✨ Four Year 8 students and twelve Year 11 students from Parramatta Marist High School proudly took part in the Runway Walk at the new Western Sydney International Airport ✈️ The event raised vital funds for Westmead Children’s Hospital and children’s cancer research 💙 It's inspiring to see these students come together in such a meaningful way, showing compassion, spirit and a strong sense of community involvement 👏
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