Announcements

16 May 2025

From CSPD Instagram

All our school communites, especially Emmaus Catholic College couldn't be more proud 🤩🥳or excited for Yer 12 student Layla Sharp who is one of seven Para athletes to receive the Kurt Fearnley Scholarship, recognising her potential for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.🏃‍♀️🥇🎖 What an incredible achievement! 😇🥰👏 Layla, a regular State and National champion, is the World Number 1-ranked female athlete in the T38 800m but has recently shifted her focus to qualifying for the 200m or 400m events at Glasgow.#️⃣1️⃣ The scholarship is named after Kurt Fearnley, one of Australia's most successful Para athletes, winning numerous medals across three Commonwealth Games and five Paralympic Games.🌏🌟✨ Layla was formally recognised at the Carbine Club of NSW Champion’s Lunch and inducted into the program at a session facilitated by Commonwealth Games Australia. #paraathletics #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #parramatta #kempscreek @emmauscspd @laylasharprunning_ @kurtfearnleyinsta @commgamesaus @commonwealthgames2026 @carbinensw

15 May 2025

Photos from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's post

From classroom🏫 to clinic🏥: St John XXIII Catholic College alumna inspires the next generation 🩺🧸 We are so proud to see former student, Eilish A’Court (Class of 2019), who is currently studying medicine at The University of Notre Dame Australia and serves as Co-Chair of PANDA (Paediatric Association of Notre Dame Australia) return to her school to lead the Teddy Bear Hospital program! 💛 👩‍⚕️🩹Alongside fellow med students, she helped Kindergarten students learn about health, nutrition, and doctor visits — all while caring for a few cuddly (and slightly unwell!) teddy bears. 🧸 Inspiring work from a future doctor and incredible role model! 🥰 🙏 St JXXIII students learn the importance of giving back to the community. Learn more about the College at their website: ==> stjohn23stanhope.catholic.edu.au/About-Us/What-We-Offer

15 May 2025

The BIG Water Walk 2025

15 May 2025

Staff Formation Days 2025

15 May 2025

From CSPD Instagram

😁Who knew bridging the generation gap could be so much fun?🥰 Year 6 students from St John Vianney's Primary Doonside brought some very welcome conversation and entertainment to a nearby aged care facility. It was smiles all round as students and residents got to know each other. 👉 St John Vianney's Primary is focused on nurturing young people to make a positive difference in the world. 💻 Learn more on their website! #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #stjohnbvianneysprimarydoonside #doonside #agedcare #nursinghomevisit

14 May 2025

Photos from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's post

What an incredible achievement🤩🥳 for Emmaus Catholic College Year 12 student Layla Sharp - one of seven Para athletes to receive the Kurt Fearnley Scholarship, recognising her potential for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.🏃‍♀️🥇🎖 All our schools communities, especially Emmaus, are immensely proud of Layla as she pursues her Commonwealth and Olympic dreams. 😇🥰👏 Layla, a regular State and National champion, is the World Number 1-ranked female athlete in the T38 800m but has recently shifted her focus to qualifying for the 200m or 400m events at Glasgow.#️⃣1️⃣ Kurt Fearnley is one of Australia's most successful Para athletes, winning numerous medals across three Commonwealth Games and five Paralympic Games.🌏🌟✨ Layla was formally recognised at the Carbine Club of NSW Champion’s Lunch and inducted into the program at a session facilitated by Commonwealth Games Australia. Kurt Fearnley Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games #paraathletics

14 May 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student School Fee Offering

As part of an ongoing commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, CSPD is proud to offer fee-free education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families from 2026 (subject to Terms and Conditions). Learn more: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/School-Fee-Offering

14 May 2025

Matthew Smith Principal Announcement

Meet Matthew Smith, who will be the new Principal of Marian Catholic College Kenthurst.

14 May 2025

From CSPD Instagram

🎒Getting a head start on uni!🎓 St Luke's Catholic College Marsden Park is very proud of this group of senior students who recently completed Academy U - a first year university subject on Leadership in Complexity. 🎉 🏫 The program not only gave the students a taste of what uni is like, but they’re also eligible to receive a conditional offer to study at Western Sydney University and are invited to apply for a scholarship. Even better, the subject they’ve completed can count as credit towards their future degree! 🥰 👀 To learn more about the incredible learning opportunities at St Luke's visit their website! @stlukesmp @westernsydneyu #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #marsdenpark #studentleadership #scholarshipopportunities #universitystudy