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11 Oct 2022
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander State Education Conference
The 2022 Conference will provide a unique opportunity for people to explore effective and culturally appropriate strategies and current practices targeted towards 'Closing the Gap' in educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young peoples.![event-open-days-thumb]()
22 Feb 2022
Catholic School Open Days
We are enrolling now! Attend your local Catholic school's Open Day to find out more.![event-school-selection]()
12 Dec 2021
School Selection Made Simple
Choosing a school and donβt know where to start? Download School Selection Made Simple to help you choose a great local learning community to support your child's learning journey.![event-articulate-thumb]()
01 Dec 2021
ARTiculate
To showcase the artistic achievement of our 2021 HSC Visual Art students, CEDP has developed the Articulate Online Gallery as a way to celebrate and capture the works of our year 12 students from across the diocese.
Latest News
29 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
It's a HAT-TRICK! Lucinda Boreham last week became the third CathWest Innovation College student in a row to be named School-Based Apprentice of the Year at the NSW Training Awards (Western Sydney & Blue Mountains).πππππ It's a remarkable achievement not only for Lucinda but also CathWest which continues to build on it's wonderful reputation for providing great pathways for students with a strong focus on developing skills for success. Special shout out also to CathWest's 2020 winner Jessica Libreri who was at the 2022 awards as a finalist for Trainee of the Year and continues to do amazing things after school. Read about Lucinda's success hereπ€©π€©: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2022/06/21/01/28/lucinda-boreham-quotes Find out more about CathWest Innovation College here - it really is school done differently: https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/About-Us
30 Jun 2022
From CEDP Instagram
The students St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith were jumping with joy at the opening of their new playground.π€£πππ₯³ The final few weeks of term have been an utter joy and students are loving coming to school to enjoy the new football field, slide, musical areas, climbing wall and artistic boards. π₯ β½οΈπΌπ§ββοΈπ¨ Check out more pics on our Facebook page. Some super fun photos even made it into a story in the local Western Weekender newspaper - read more at the link in our bio π #CEDP2022 #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #hawkesbury #penrith #schoolplayground #schoolplaygrounds #schoolplaygroundequipment
30 Jun 2022
From CEDP Instagram
A reminder that a number of our staff may take part in protected industrial action tomorrow, Thursday 30 June, to progress their claims for a new enterprise agreement. At schools with staff who are taking part in this action tomorrow, supervision will be provided but no classes will be held. Families will have received more information about this from their school. Thank you for your understanding.
29 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
A reminder that a number of our staff may take part in protected industrial action tomorrow, Thursday 30 June, to progress their claims for a new enterprise agreement. At schools with staff who are taking part in this action tomorrow, supervision will be provided but no classes will be held. Families will have received more information about this from their school. Thank you for your understanding.
28 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
With COVID and bad weather causing quite a few delays, it's not surprising that the students St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith were jumping with joy at the opening of their new playground.π€£πππ₯³ Some super fun photos even made it into a story in the local Western Weekender newspaper:π°π https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-StNMP The final few weeks of term have been an utter joy and students are loving coming to school to enjoy the new football fieldπ₯ β½οΈ, slideπ, musical areasπΌπͺ, climbing wallπ§ββοΈ and artistic boards.π¨ Find out more about this caring school community here: https://www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au/About-Us/What-We-Offer
29 Jun 2022
From CEDP Instagram
Music teacher at Our Lady of the Nativity Lawson, Fiona Hill has been crowned WINNERβ of the prestigious Cipriani Competition for Film Music based in Italy.π€©ππ Fiona was selected from more than 200 international composers to win the awardππ and is dedicated to spreading her love of music to young students. π₯°πΆπ Be sure to read this amazing story at the link in our bioπ #CEDP2022 #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #hawkesbury #lawson #ciprianicompetition #music #composition #womencomposers #italy #stelviocipriani
28 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
Pyjamas for a cause π LOVE these photos from the Stage Two St John's Primary, Riverstone students who enjoyed a comfy day at school and generously bought in donations for those less fortunate this winter π You can take a peek inside this caring school with their 360 degree virtual tour. Take the tour here: https://ceo-web.parra.catholic.edu.au/tourstjohnsriverstone
27 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
Fiona Hill, music teacher at Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson NSW has been crowned WINNERπβ of the prestigious Cipriani Competition for Film Music based in Italy.π€©π€©ππ Read the amazing story hereπ https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-BMCipriani Fiona was selected from more than 200 international composers to win the awardππ and is dedicated to spreading her passion to young students. π₯°πΆπ Professional photo's courtesy of Deep Hill Media
28 Jun 2022
From CEDP Instagram
It's your last chance to complete the Tell Them From Me survey before it closes this Friday 1 July. If you havenβt had a chance to complete it yet we would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes this week to let us know your feedback. Your childβs school has shared a link.
27 Jun 2022
Tell Them From Me Survey closes on Friday!
It's your last chance to complete the Tell Them From Me survey before it closes this Friday 1 July. If you havenβt had a chance to complete it yet we would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes this week to let us know your feedback. Your childβs school has shared a link.
27 Jun 2022
Blue Mountains music teacher claims international award
A passionate educator and an esteemed musician, Our Lady of the Nativity Lawson music teacher Fiona Hill continues to build on her reputation as an emerging Australian composer after being named the inaugural winner of the prestigious Cipriani Film Scoring Competition based in Italy.
26 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
"The satisfaction gained from teaching is indescribable".π€©π€©ππ Beautiful wordsπ₯° from St Patrick's Parramatta Principal Bernadette Fabriπ©βπ«, who recently featured in a story by the Sydney Morning Heraldπ on her passion for teaching and helping students grow.π©βπ§βπ¦π±πΊ Read the inspiring interview with this extraordinary leader here: https://parra.catholic.edu.au/2022-PatsParra-profile
27 Jun 2022
From CEDP Instagram
Simply delicious! ππ Great to see students at Chisholm Catholic Primary Bligh Park harvesting their own fresh produce and using it as an opportunity to get in the kitchen to cook up some healthy (and yummy!) food. π±π₯π§ π§βπ³ Although eating it was definitely their favourite part! ππ³β€οΈ The omelettes were certainly a big hit and the eggs were even courtesy of school chicken EGG Sheeran.π₯π€£π€£π Find out more about this lovely local school by registering to attend one of their Open Days on 26 or 28 July - see the link in our bio for details π #CEDP2022 #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #hawkesbury #blighpark #richmond #schoolgarden #schoolgardens #schoolvegetablegarden #schoolveggiepatch #schoolcooking
26 Jun 2022
Lawson students brave the cold to support those in need
It was all part of the school's annual Winter Sleep Out, held on June 16 this year, where blankets, beanies, socks, gloves and other items were donated to support St Vincent De Paul's Winter Appeal.
26 Jun 2022
From CEDP Facebook
So exciting for Caitlin Leys from St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba to be awarded a whopping 3x 1st place'sπππ in the Cooking & Baking category at the 2022 Hawkesbury Show. π°πͺπ Caitlin achieved: π₯ Most Successful Exhibit π₯ 1st Place - Chocolate Butter Cake π₯ 1st Place - Four ANZAC Cookies π₯ 1st Place - Four Chocolate Brownies What a terrific (and tasty) achievement!ππ