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28 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
🧪 Year 5 students from St Michael's Blacktown South got a real taste of high school life at Nagle College, Blacktown South! From hands-on experiments to exploring Nagle’s state-of-the-art science labs, it’s safe to say they were inspired! 💡 As students begin thinking about their high school journey, it’s a great time to learn about the new Christine Howe STEM Academic Scholarship at Nagle. This opportunity opens the door to the ‘Lumen’ extension program for high-achieving students. Find out more here: https://www.nagleblacktown.catholic.edu.au/Nagle-Scholarship-FB-CSPD
29 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
🌟 THE FINAL YEAR BEGINS! 🌟 It's official, the Class of 2026 have officially begun their final year of schooling! With Term 4 underway, excitement fills the air as our new Year 12 students take on their final chapter of school life. 🎓 Some of secondary schools such as Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables, Xavier College Llandilo, Nagle College, Blacktown South, Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, Parramatta Marist High School, Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park, St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba and St Patrick's Marist College Dundas have marked this exciting milestone with Year 12 jerseys, retreats, morning teas and leadership camps. We wish the Class of 2026 every success as they begin their HSC journey! Embrace every challenge with optimism and resilience, support one another, seize every opportunity and most importantly - enjoy your final year of school. You’ve got this! 💫 @santasophiacc @xavierllandilo @nagleblacktown @mariancatholiccollege @parramatta.marist @carolinechisholmglenmorepark @stjohnpaul2cc @stpatsdundas #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #classof2026 #hscjourney #year12 #hsc2026
28 Oct 2025
Nagle College Launches New STEM Scholarship for Future Innovators
Nagle College Blacktown has announced the launch of the “Christine Howe STEM Academic Scholarship”, a new opportunity designed to support and inspire young women passionate about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Students enrolling in Year 7 from 2026 are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which reflects the College’s ongoing commitment to excellence in learning within a supportive Catholic community.
28 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
🧦 KICKING FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR SOCKTOBER! ⚽ Schools across the Diocese have been joining in the Socktober spirit, supporting Catholic Mission's Socktober initiative with colourful crazy sock days, soccer skill challenges and creative DIY 'sockball' crafts made from plastic bags and recycled materials!👏 Socktober is a fun and meaningful way to unite communities while making a real difference in the world! Students take part in engaging activities, learn about global issues and see firsthand how their efforts can change lives.✨ Through games of soccer, fundraising and reflection, they take action against poverty and connect with the experiences of children in developing countries. A big shout-out to just some of our participating schools: Holy Family Primary East Granville, St Bernadette’s Primary Dundas Valley, Holy Cross Primary Glenwood, St Michael’s Blacktown South, St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith, Holy Spirit St Clair and Our Lady of the Rosary St Marys. 🇿🇲 This year, Socktober is supporting communities in Zambia, helping to provide children with access to food and education, empowering them to create brighter futures. 📸 Head to the link in our bio to read more about the 2025 Socktober Launch, which brought together over 150 students from 30 of our schools for a wonderful day of community, connection and mission! 🤝 To learn more about Socktober and to donate to your school’s fundraiser or directly support Catholic Mission, visit their website! @catholicmission @holyfamilyprimarygranville @holycrossprimaryglenwood @holyspiritprimaryschoolstclair @stmichaelsblacktown #stbernadettesprimarydundasvalley #stnicholasofmyraprimarypenrith #ourladyoftherosaryprimarystmarys #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #socktober #socktober2025 #crazysockday #missionmonth
26 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
📣 St John Vianney's Primary Doonside Open Day! Discover a school that lives the spirit of faith and community. At St John Vianney’s, students experience an enriching, challenging and fulfilling education - one that empowers them to become responsible, reflective and independent learners. ✨ 🗓 31 October 2025 🕘 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Open the door to your child's future 💫 Learn more and register here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0kLbq0
27 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
FEEDING THE 110,000! 🤝 Fifteen compassionate students helped feed over 110,000 young people in the Philippines, all in one morning! 🙌 Year 10 students from St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood and Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park joined forces to the Zambrero Plate 4 Plate Meal Packing Day at Carriageworks! This inspiring initiative, run in partnership with Rise Against Hunger, is part of a nationwide effort to pack over one million meals across five states, making a powerful impact in the fight to end world hunger. We’re so proud to see students from both schools come together with teamwork, energy and community spirit. Amazing effort, everyone! 🤩 @carolinechisholmglenmorepark @columbasdoves @riseagainsthunger @zambrero #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #riseagainsthunger #plate4plateday #endworldhunger
25 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
📣 Mark Your Calendars! St Bernadette's Lalor Park is hosting an Open Day! 🎉 Come and discover a welcoming, culturally diverse community where learning is personalised, student-centred and rooted in care, compassion and acceptance. 29 October 2025: 📍 Morning Session: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 📍 Evening Session: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Experience what makes St Bernadette’s Primary Lalor Park a place of lifelong learning and genuine community. Learn more and register here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0kLbn0
26 Oct 2025
From CSPD Instagram
👩🏻🏫 CELEBRATING INSPIRING EDUCATORS 🌟 Maria Barbieri-Marando has dedicated 25 years to nurturing students’ passion for Italian at Cerdon College Merrylands. As the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Coordinator, she creates a supportive space where students from Years 7 to 12 build confidence and curiosity in language learning. Guided by her faith and a heart for service, Maria truly reflects the values of Catholic education, combining academic success with kindness and community spirit. 🤝 ✨ Read the full feature from the National Catholic Education Commission at the link in our bio! @cerdon.college #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #teacherfeature #inspiringeducators #teacherswhoinspire
24 Oct 2025
From CSPD Facebook
📣 Save the Date – Tour Nagle College, Blacktown South! This is your chance to discover how Nagle is educating the young women of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. ✨ At Nagle, students are empowered to explore, grow and excel, developing the core skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. 🗓 Tuesday, 28 October 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Come along and experience what makes their learning community so special! 👉 Click here to register and learn more: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0kLc40