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30 May 2023
From CSPD Facebook
St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood Year 12 student Siobhan 👷♀ joined the Multiplex 🚧🏗Jump Start Trades Program (Electrical Workshop) at Western Sydney International Airport 🛩✈last week. Following a site walk of the new terminal, she learned about electrical wiring, 🔌 terminating a light fitting 💡and making sure the job was done right by plugging it in and testing it out. ⚡ What a great opportunity! 😍🤩
31 May 2023
From CSPD Instagram
"Gilroy Day" was celebrated in style at Gilroy Catholic College Castle Hill last week as the school held the official opening and blessing of beautiful new facilities! 🎉🏫 Bishop Vincent was joined by a number of special guests including Hills Shire Council Mayor Peter Gangemi, Councillor Jessica Brazier (representing the State Member for Castle Hill Mark Hodges MP), CSPD Board member Emeritus Professor Marea Nicholson, Deputy Executive Director of Schools and Director Learning Christine Howe OAM, principals from neighbouring schools, architects, builders and parents. 🙏 Led by Principal Cheryl Merryweather, the event was followed by a whole of school celebration with food stalls and activities including students and staff taking part in a Walkathon to raise money for Jesuit Refugee Services and the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. 😀 #cspd2023 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #parramatta #hawkesbury #castlehill @gilroycathcoll
30 May 2023
From CSPD Facebook
As Reconciliation Week continues, it's lovely to share all these photos of our students and staff who beautifully represented their schools and Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese at the 2023 Indigenous Veterans Commemoration Service at Hyde Park.🌺😇🎖🎖 Guided by members of the Jarara Cultural Centre, students laid wreaths and paid their respects to Indigenous veterans for their incredible sacrifice in serving and protecting our country.🤲👏🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍 You can see a larger gallery of photos and read the full story here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2023-Students-Remember St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba Bede Polding College Xavier College CathWest Innovation College Catherine McAuley Westmead St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill St Clare's Catholic High School St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood Caroline Chisholm College Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown St Andrews College, Marayong (Official)
29 May 2023
From CSPD Facebook
St Luke's Catholic College Principal Kelly Bauer describes herself as 'one of those kids who asked a thousand questions' so she loves it when she sees students excited about their learning! 😊 Kelly's own journey of schooling and pathway into teaching was not as straightforward as you would think - read our profile with St Luke's new principal and see why she is passionate about providing opportunities for students today to engage in their interests and identify different career pathways.👩🏫🧑🔧👩⚖️👩🔬👨💼 Read the full story: http://parra.catholic.edu.au/2023-KBNP Taking up the role in Term 4 of 2022, Kelly has been a key member of the community since its foundation and is delighted that the school is yet again an awardee and finalist for the Excellence Award for Innovation in Curriculum Design at the Australian Education Awards! 🏆 Congratulations! 🎉
30 May 2023
From CSPD Instagram
What a great opportunity for St Columba's Catholic College Springwood Year 12 student Siobhan who joined the Multiplex Jump Start Trades Program (Electrical Workshop) at Western Sydney International Airport last week. 👷♀🚧🏗🛩✈ Following a site walk of the new terminal, she learned about electrical wiring, terminating a light fitting and making sure the job was done right by plugging it in and testing it out. 🔌⚡💡😍🤩 #cspd2023 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #parramatta #hawkesbury #springwood @columbasdoves
29 May 2023
From CSPD Facebook
🎉Gilroy Day was celebrated in style at Gilroy Catholic College, Castle Hill last week as the school held the official opening and blessing of the beautiful new facilities! 🏫 The buildings were blessed by Bishop Vincent and the day was well attended by a number of special guests including Hills Shire Council Mayor Peter Gangemi, Councillor Jessica Brazier (representing the State Member for Castle Hill Mark Hodges MP), CSPD Board member Emeritus Professor Marea Nicholson, Deputy Executive Director of Schools and Director Learning Christine Howe OAM, principals from neighbouring schools, architects, builders and parents. Led by Principal Cheryl Merryweather, the event was followed by a whole of school celebration with food stalls and activities including students and staff taking part in a Walkathon to raise money for Jesuit Refugee Services and the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. 😀
29 May 2023
Students remember Indigenous Veterans
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) students, staff and members of the Jarara Culture Centre attended a moving ceremony at the 2023 Indigenous Veterans Commemoration Service at Hyde Park.
29 May 2023
Sacred Heart Primary Mount Druitt selected for Ampol Little Origin
The Ampol Little Origin initiative will see two New T South Wales schools live out their State of Origin dreams when they play on field at half time at Accor Stadium this Ampol State of Origin Series.
29 May 2023
New Principal leads on innovation
Since its foundation in 2017 St Luke’s Catholic College Marsden Park has been at the forefront of innovative education. Catering to students from preschool through to Year 12 and post school pathways, St Luke’s was recently named as an awardee and finalist for the Excellence Award for Innovation in Curriculum Design at the Australian Education Awards.