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20 May 2026
Blue Mountains teenagers dominate UTA11 races on day one
Blue Mountains teenagers Lulu Green and Odin Brennan claimed the first titles of the 2026 Ultra-Trail Australia last Thursday as they battled their way to victory in the UTAII (llkm).
20 May 2026
Powerful safety message as part of annual initiative
On Friday last week students and teachers at Holy Family East Granville prepared for National Walk Safely to School Day. The special day promotes healthy, safe habits, and reduces vehicle dependency.
19 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
⭐ We’re excited to acknowledge Gifted Awareness Week (18-24 May 2026), an annual initiative of the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented (AAEGT), aimed at raising awareness of the identification, support, learning and wellbeing needs of gifted children. As part of our focus on excellence in learning outcomes for all students, CSPD is working on a whole-system approach for High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) that supports our students to grow their gifts and talents. We look forward to sharing more about HPGE in the Diocese of Parramatta as our work in this space progresses. 👉 Find out more about Gifted Awareness Week at the link in our bio #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #giftedawarenessweek
18 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🌟 MEET AVA 🌟 Xavier College student Ava has been named a NSW Training Awards finalist for School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year 🛍️✨ Through her Certificate III in Retail, Ava has built strong customer service, communication and leadership skills, stepping into a crew coach role where she supports and mentors new team members on the floor. Her traineeship has strengthened her confidence working with customers and in fast-paced team environments, while balancing study and school. With aspirations in emergency medicine, Ava is a strong example of how VET builds transferable skills for a wide range of future pathways 🤩 Best of luck to Ava for the NSW Training Awards on 28 May! 🌟 @xavierllandilo @skillsnsw #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #nswtrainingawards
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
17 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
💛 LEARNING ROOTED IN CULTURE 🌱 Students at Holy Spirit Primary St Clair and St Joseph’s Primary Schofields enjoyed meaningful learning experiences with Jarara, exploring storytelling, creativity and cultural connection through hands-on activities 🎨✨ At St Joseph’s, Uncle Ted shared stories about culture, Country, identity and the significance of totems, sparking thoughtful conversations and inspiring students to bring their learning to life through sketching and painting. Meanwhile at Holy Spirit St Clair, Kindergarten students engaged in creative learning experiences that embedded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through storytelling, traditional art and collaborative activities connected to the Early Stage 1 syllabus. It’s wonderful to see students engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through meaningful cultural learning experiences 💛 @holyspiritprimaryschoolstclair #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #jarara
16 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🌟 MEET RUBY 🌟 College Captain at Marian Catholic College Kenthurst and NSW Training Awards finalist Ruby is building a bright future through her passion for hospitality! 👩🍳✨ Through her Certificate II in Hospitality – Food and Beverage, Ruby has gained valuable real-world experience during work placements, strengthening her confidence, communication and workplace skills ☕🍽️ Balancing leadership, study and work, Ruby is a standout example of how VET opens doors to future pathways and opportunities 💙 Best wishes to Ruby for the NSW Training Awards on 28 May! 🌟 @mariancatholiccollege @skillsnsw #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #nswtrainingawards
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
15 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
TERM 2 HALLELUJAH ✨ St Agnes Catholic High Rooty Hill is reminding us that it’s the everyday moments that turn into lifelong school memories! ❤️ It's the encouragement from teachers, the quality time spent with friends and the sense of belonging that make our school communities such special places to be 🙌 @stagnesrootyhill_2766 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #hallelujah