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25 Apr 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎖️ ANZAC DAY 🌺 On ANZAC Day, we remember and honour the bravery, sacrifice and enduring spirit of the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our nation. Lest we forget. Student leaders proudly represented their schools at the RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration in Hyde Park last month, laying wreaths and paying their respects in a meaningful act of remembrance. 🌿 We are proud to see our students honouring the legacy of service and sacrifice carried by the ANZACs. 🎤 Penola Catholic College Emu Plains student Cordell delivered the ANZAC address, a significant honour in which he spoke with great respect and reflection. Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek Year 11 student Juliet continues to ensure younger generations remember the sacrifices of veterans. She attended the Commemoration Service as the great-granddaughter of Navy veteran Brian Hopkins, who served on HMAS Voyager ⚓ Watch Juliet on our Instagram page as she shared her reflections on her great-grandfather’s service and sacrifice on Channel 7 News, and read more about how her family continues to honour and preserve Brian Hopkins’ legacy 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2026/04/24/04/19/preserving-a-legacy
26 Apr 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎖️ ANZAC DAY 🌺 On ANZAC Day, we remember and honour the bravery, sacrifice and enduring spirit of all those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation. Lest we forget. Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek Year 11 student Juliet is ensuring these stories of service are carried forward by younger generations. She attended the RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration Service last month as the great-granddaughter of Navy veteran Brian Hopkins, who served on HMAS Voyager ⚓ Juliet also appeared on Channel 7 News, speaking with deep gratitude about her great-grandfather’s service and the importance of remembering his legacy. We are proud to see our students honouring the ANZAC tradition and sharing these powerful stories of remembrance with the wider community 🤍 Read more about Juliet’s family story via the link in our bio. @emmauscspd #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ANZACday
24 Apr 2026
From CSPD Facebook
Are you heading to the Hawkesbury Show this weekend? 👀 Keep an eye out for three incredible entries in the tractor design competition, created by the talented Rose, Richie and Evie from St Monica's Primary School Richmond! 🚜✨ It’s amazing to see their hand drawn ideas brought to life - what a fantastic display of creativity and imagination! 🎨⭐
25 Apr 2026
From CSPD Instagram
Is your child struggling with homework or focus? 🤔📚 These 5 simple tips can help them stay engaged so your child heads into high school feeling confident, capable and ready (1 min read). 🔗 Read more at the link in our bio. #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #studytips
24 Apr 2026
Preserving a Legacy
In 1964, Brian Hopkins survived Australia’s worst peace-time naval disaster. Now, the veteran’s granddaughter Natalie and great-granddaughter Juliet are continuing his legacy and sharing his story.
23 Apr 2026
From CSPD Facebook
Is your child struggling with homework or focus? 🤔📚 These 5 simple tips can help them stay engaged so your child heads into high school feeling confident, capable and ready (1 min read) 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/14-04-26-fb-cpc
24 Apr 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🙏 GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT WALK ⛪ More than 1300 young people from across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains came together for Catholic Youth Parramatta’s annual Good Friday Night Walk. The overnight pilgrimage from Blacktown to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta included stops at local churches, creating moments of prayer and reflection along the way ✝️ It was inspiring to see strong participation from our schools, with students from Catherine McAuley hosting pilgrims at the Morley Centre in the early hours, Bede Polding College bringing the largest group of CSPD students and Caroline Chisholm College students also joining the journey alongside staff and a parent! Covering close to 20km, students walked together in faith, reflecting on the Easter story. With this year’s theme, ‘Thy Will Be Done,’ the experience was a powerful reminder of connection and shared purpose 🤍 @catherinemcauleywestmead @carolinechisholmglenmorepark @bedepoldingsouthwindsor @catholicyouthparra #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #goodfriday
22 Apr 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🌏 EARTH DAY 🌏 Today, we join communities around the world in recognising Earth Day, a moment to reflect on how we care for and protect our planet. In this spirit of stewardship and gratitude for creation, Holy Cross Primary Glenwood welcomed Bishop Vincent Long for the blessing and opening of their revitalised garden space - the Pope Francis Garden of Hope 🌿💚 The school community gathered in prayer and celebration, giving thanks for a space where students can learn, grow and deepen their connection with nature. Earth Day reminds us that small, everyday actions can have a lasting impact. Together, we are called to live more sustainably and care for our common home 🌏💙
23 Apr 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🌏 EARTH DAY 🌏 Today we join communities around the world in recognising Earth Day, an opportunity to reflect on how we care for and protect our planet. In this spirit of stewardship and gratitude for creation, last term Holy Cross Primary Glenwood welcomed Bishop Vincent Long for the opening and blessing of their newly revitalised garden space - the Pope Francis Garden of Hope 🌿💚 The school community came together in prayer and celebration, giving thanks for a space where students can learn, grow and deepen their appreciation of the natural world. Earth Day is a reminder that simple, everyday actions can make a big difference. As a community, we are called to come together to live more sustainably and care for our common home 🤝💫 @holycrossprimaryglenwood #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #earthday