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25 Apr 2025
From CSPD Instagram
There were surprises all around as St Pauls College Greystanes welcomed former student and current Western Sydney Wanderers captain Lawrence Thomas back to the college.🙌⚽️ Lawrence surprised students and staff with the news that he has signed a new 2-year contract extension with the club while Year 11 student Tianyu Wang got to show Thomas the larger-than-life mural he created of him.🧤🎨 🏆👏 Tianyu spent three years creating the artwork during weekly sport lessons. From St Pauls student to Socceroos keeper and Wanderers captain 🏫💫❤️🖤🎉#wsw @stpaulscollegegreystanes @wswanderersfc #blacktown #cspd2024 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney @aleagues @__lawrencethomas #football
24 Apr 2025
Photos from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's post
What a memorable day at St Patrick's Guildford! 🇦🇺📬 Earlier this term, the school's Year 6 leaders noticed the school's flags were looking a little worn out and took the initiative to write to their local MP and Minister for Education Jason Clare, to request some new ones. The students were thrilled to welcome him in person at the end of term - with new flags in hand! 🏫🎉 Minister Clare took time to chat with students and staff about his work representing our community and supporting education across Australia. Of course, there was also some good-natured footy talk! 🏉 A great example of student voice in action. Well done, Year 6! 👏 If St Patrick's Primary sounds like a good fit for your child, check out their website for more information on what they offer and how to enrol. ==>stpatsguildford.catholic.edu.au
24 Apr 2025
From CSPD Facebook
🗳Getting ready to cast your vote? Know what you're voting for! To help families understand what the election means for Catholic schools, the National Catholic Education Commission asked the Australian Labor Party the Liberal Party of Australia, the The Australian Greens and key Independent candidates to provide their response to our priorities for Catholic education. Overall, they scored: ✅ Australian Labor Party ✅ Liberal National Coalition ❌ Australian Greens ? Independents (supported by Climate 200) To see the full score card and read the full responses visit the NCEC website - ==> ncec.catholic.edu.au/media-centre/how-do-the-major-parties-and-candidates-score-on-catholic-education-priorities 💡It always helps to know more about what you're voting for!
24 Apr 2025
From CSPD Instagram
In the digital age, we don't use them as much, but coins still play an important role in Australia's economy and history. 💳🪙🪙👛🤩🙌 Year 6 students from St Matthew's Primary Windsor got a hands-on experience about our currency history and how our coins are made on an excursion to the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) in Canberra. 🪙🌟 They got to see the world of coin production and even minted their very own coins! 💰😲🤯 The Mint is Australia’s national mint and sole producer of circulating coins for the country. It also produces circulating coins for other countries and manufactures collector coins, investor products, medals, medallions, and tokens for domestic and international clients. 👏 #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #windsor #hawkesbury #royalaustralianmint @stm.windsor @royalaustmint
23 Apr 2025
From CSPD Instagram
Catholic Education asked @australianlabor, @liberal_aus (Coalition), @australiangreens and key Independent candidates to provide their response to our priorities for Catholic education. Overall, they scored: ✅ Australian Labor Party ✅ Liberal National Coalition ❌ Australian Greens ? Independents (supported by Climate 200) To see the full score card and read the full responses visit the NCEC website - link in our bio above ⬆ It always helps to know more about what you're voting for! #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #CatholicEducation #SchoolFunding #AusVotes #Auspol
23 Apr 2025
From CSPD Instagram
Flags delivered, questions answered, footy discussed! 🏉🎉 Big thanks to Minister for Education @jasonclaremp for visiting our Year 6 students at St Patrick's Primary Guildford after they wrote to him requesting new flags. 🇦🇺 He didn’t just bring the flags — he brought great conversation too, chatting about his work in Parliament, education, and of course… a bit of footy fun! 🏫🙌 If you want to learn more about the fantastic St Patrick's Primary community be sure to follow them on Instagram! @stpatricksprimaryguildford #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #StPatricksGuildford #JasonClareMP #StudentVoice #PrimarySchoolLife #CivicEngagement
22 Apr 2025
Photos from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's post
Art and culture 🎨❤️💛🖤 The Xavier College Llandilo community recently came together for an inspiring 😲🫶First Nations Art Exhibition in the St Robert Bellarmine Gallery. 🎨 The exhibition featured incredible works from Year 7 students, First Nations Group participants, that powerfully 🔥express culture, storytelling 🗣and connection.🌿✨ This wonderful initiative 😇was supported by CSPD's Jarara team. 😍🙏
22 Apr 2025
From CSPD Instagram
🕊️ Remembering Pope Francis 🕊️ With deep sadness, we join the Catholic community worldwide as we mourn the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. 🙏 Pope Francis leaves behind a powerful legacy of love, compassion, and advocacy for those in need and the protection of our planet. 🌍💚 His passion for caring for others, especially those in the margins, has been an inspiration to us all. Jack de Groot, CEO of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, reflects on a personal encounter with the Holy Father: "I had the great joy of meeting Pope Francis early in his papacy. He was deeply focused on those suffering in times of war and those who felt disconnected from the Church." As we come together in prayer, we remember his unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and care for all of God's creation. ✝️✨ #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #PopeFrancis #TogetherInPrayer #CatholicEducation #Solidarity
22 Apr 2025
From CSPD Facebook
🙏 Together in Prayer for Pope Francis 🙏 With heavy hearts, we join the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. As a community of faith, we reflect on his enduring legacy of solidarity with those in need and his tireless advocacy for the care of our common home, the Earth. 🌍💚 Catholic Schools in our diocese, united in prayer, honour the life and teachings of the Holy Father, who inspired us all to reach out in love and compassion, especially to the marginalised and vulnerable. 🕊️ Jack de Groot, CEO of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, shares a personal memory from his time as CEO of Caritas Australia: "I had the great joy of meeting Pope Francis only a few weeks after he became Pope. He was clearly passionately interested in people struggling in times of war and those who were isolated from the Church." Let us come together in prayer, remembering Pope Francis and his unwavering call to serve others, especially those in need. May his example continue to inspire us all in our mission of faith, love, and justice. ✝️💫