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04 Jul 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎭🏆 DOUBLE SUCCESS AT THE STATE FINALS! A huge congratulations to the two CAPTIVATE Secondary Drama After School Ensemble groups, representing Catherine McAuley Westmead, who delivered outstanding performances at the State Final of the Shakespeare Carnival! After each winning their category at the Western Sydney Regional Final, both groups progressed to the State Finals at the Seymour Centre, where they performed alongside the best student actors from across NSW and participated in masterclasses led by industry professionals. An incredible result: 🥇 First in the State – Othello (Act 4, Scene 2) Ensemble Performance 🥈 Second in the State – The Handkerchief Physical Theatre Performance Congratulations to both ensembles, along with CAPTIVATE Drama teachers Lucinda Armour and Tim Martin, whose dedication and guidance helped make this remarkable achievement possible. What an outstanding result! 👏✨
05 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🏅OLYMPICS UNLEASHED AT ST NICHOLAS OF MYRA! 🇦🇺 What does it take to chase an Olympic dream? 💭 Students at St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith got an inspiring answer when Australian water polo player Luci Marsh visited as part of the Olympics Unleashed program. Luci shared her journey through the highs, setbacks and sacrifices of elite sport, encouraging students to set goals, stay resilient and push through challenges - even when things get tough 💪✨ Thank you Luci for inspiring these students to believe in what’s possible! 💚💛 @ausolympicteam #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #olympicsunleashed
03 Jul 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🇦🇺🙌 BACKING THE GREEN AND GOLD 💚💛 Students from Sacred Heart Primary School Mount Druitt had an unforgettable experience at the FIFA World Cup Live event at Wanderers Park, where they watched the Socceroos take on Paraguay on the big screen! 🇦🇺 The day was packed with exciting football skills clinics, giving students the chance to build their teamwork, confidence and love of the game before settling into the ultimate viewing experience, cheering on the green and gold from their beanbags 🍿 After seeing their incredible support last week, we're sure they'll be cheering on the Socceroos once again as they take on Egypt tomorrow morning! 💚💛 We know it's the school holidays, but who's setting the alarm and getting up early to watch the game? 👀 ⚽ CommBank Socceroos
04 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🤯⚽ HOW COOL IS THIS?! 💚💛 The cheers from Sacred Heart Primary Mt Druitt have made it all the way to the Socceroos! 🙌 After students’ unforgettable celebrations following Australia’s win over Paraguay last week, Socceroos stars Nestory Irankunda and Alessandro Circati have shared their reaction to the incredible support! What a special moment for our students to hear just how much their passion and enthusiasm meant to the players 💚💛 We’ll be cheering on the Socceroos as they take on Egypt tomorrow morning 🇦🇺 Who’s setting the alarm and getting up early to watch the game? 👀🙌 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #socceroos
02 Jul 2026
From CSPD Facebook
💬 LIFTED STUDENT LEADERS FORUM ✨ Year 12 student leaders from across the Parramatta Diocese recently gathered for the annual LIFTED Student Leaders Forum, taking part in meaningful conversations about some of the key issues impacting young people today. Throughout the day, students explored topics including social media, artificial intelligence, identity and faith, while connecting with peers and sharing their own experiences of Catholic education. 📖 Read the full story and browse the photo gallery here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2026/06/30/03/42/school-leaders-explore-faith-identity-and-technology-at-lifted-student-leaders-forum Catholic Youth Parramatta
03 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🏉 BEST MATES, BIG DREAMS 🌟 From the school playground to the rugby league spotlight, Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown students Charlie Xuereb and Cordell Arama are proving that hard work, talent and friendship are a winning combination 🤝 The best mates were recently featured in the Daily Telegraph, sharing their dream of one day playing alongside each other for the Penrith Panthers! Already making their mark, Charlie and Cordell have been selected in the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges team for the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships, with an incredible 11 Patrician Brothers students named in the 20-player squad 🤩 What an outstanding achievement for Charlie, Cordell and the entire Patrician Brothers community. We can't wait to see what the future holds! 👏💙 📖 Read the full story via the Daily Telegraph at the link in our bio. @patsblacktown #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #penrithpanthers
02 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
😂 IT'S INTERNATIONAL JOKE DAY! 🎉 BREAKING: Bethany Catholic Primary Glenmore Park has hired some new office staff... 🤭 They're enthusiastic ✅ They're hard working ✅ They're just a little... short. 😂 We're only joking, but we think these Kindy recruits would do a pretty great job running the office! 👏💙 #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #internationaljokeday
30 Jun 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🏉 FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PANTHERS? 💙🖤 Best mates Charlie Xuereb and Cordell Arama from Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown are making headlines after being featured in the Daily Telegraph as two of rugby league's brightest young prospects 🤩 The talented duo share a dream of one day pulling on the Penrith Panthers jersey together. Their dedication, talent and teamwork have already seen them achieve plenty of success, including selection in the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges team for the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships. Impressively, 11 of the 20 player squad are from Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown! “We train together all the time, play together, spend all our time together, and our families are close now as well. We’d love to do it,” Xuereb said. What an incredible achievement and a testament to the strength of sport at Patrician Brothers. We can't wait to see where Charlie and Cordell's journey takes them next! 👏 📖 Read the full Daily Telegraph article with a subscription here 👉https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/cordell-arama-and-charlie-xuereb-have-been-mates-since-12-now-they-want-to-be-nrl-teammates/news-story/c00614e83b14a81eff6432c2ecfdab6a?fbclid=IwY2xjawSv69ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtNFhqSk1EbjFHYm9GajdIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgwUSD92Uqr3G3cBI2kVPIWzLVhy57Pijrk2Leput622AUtbaKnLVSv4rPgi_aem_MXqEoXopF55Yg7-M_0gM1w
01 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
💬 LIFTED Student Leaders Forum ✨ Year 12 student leaders from across the Parramatta Diocese recently came together for the annual LIFTED Student Leaders Forum, exploring some of the biggest issues facing young people today. From discussions about social media, artificial intelligence and identity to reflecting on their own faith journeys, students were empowered to share their perspectives, connect with peers and help shape the future of Catholic education 💭 🔗 Head to the link in our bio to read more about the day and see the full gallery! @catholicyouthparra #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #liftedstudentleadersforum