Students at the Marist Learning Zone (MLZ) have taken the lead in designing, planting, and caring for a new bush tucker garden.
This vibrant space celebrates culture, sustainability, and community connection. In partnership with the Jarara Cultural Centre and local Darug nursery Muru Mittigar, students helped plan the garden alongside the creation of the AKC Yarning Circle, learning about native plants and their traditional significance along the way.
The garden features a diverse collection of native edible and medicinal species, including Syzygium ‘Resilience’, Apple Berry, Native Thyme, Native Oregano, Midgen Berry, Finger Lime, River Mint, Native Leek, Native Parsnip, Pig Face, and Lilly Pillies. Each plant tells a story of Country—its flavours, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have cared for it across generations.
Through their ongoing upkeep and care, MLZ students are helping the garden flourish as a living classroom and gathering space—one that will continue to grow, teach, and nourish the entire Diocesan community for years to come.
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02 Mar 2026
Catholic School Open Days
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14 Feb 2026
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✨ LAYING STRONG FOUNDATIONS 🌿 On the National Anniversary of the Apology, it is especially meaningful to see our Year 7 students at Xavier College Llandilo beginning their journey through a thoughtful Immersion Program - building friendships, confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Through engaging activities and shared experiences, students explored First Nations cultures and traditions, deepening their understanding of respect, connection and community. 🖤💛❤️ 📌 Learn more about our commitment to reconciliation and how we’re integrating cultural learning across our schools at the link in our bio. @xavierllandilo #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #nationalanniversaryoftheapology
12 Feb 2026
From CSPD Facebook
LAST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🥺🎓 While Kindy and Year 7 students were starting their school journey, our Year 12s were celebrating a milestone of their own - their Last First Day of School! 🥳 Students from Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek and Cerdon College Merrylands marked the occasion, with some returning to their primary school roots through classic pigtails - a fun reminder of just how far they’ve come on their school journey. Good luck to the Class of 2026 as you begin your HSC journey, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! ⭐
13 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎉 STEP INSIDE OUR SCHOOLS! Term 1 is off to an exciting start, with classrooms full of energy as students and teachers jump into a new year of learning! 😄📝 Our schools can't wait to welcome families to their upcoming Open Days - a wonderful opportunity to explore our vibrant school communities and see how we support every child to grow in confidence, faith and learning. 👉 Register for an Open Day via the link in our bio. @bedepoldingsouthwindsor @santasophiacc @staidansprimaryrootyhill @carolinechisholmglenmorepark @xavierllandilo @stlukesmp @nagleblacktown @holyfamilyprimarygranville @stagnesrootyhill_2766 @stmichaelsblacktown #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #openday
11 Feb 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎉 COME AND SEE INSIDE OUR SCHOOLS! Term 1 is off to a fantastic start, with classrooms buzzing and students and teachers diving into learning with energy and enthusiasm! 😄📝 Our vibrant school communities are excited to welcome families to their upcoming Open Days. Come and experience firsthand how our schools nurture every child to grow in confidence, faith and learning. 👉 Find and register for an Open Day near you: https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-days-listing Santa Sophia Catholic College Gables, Bede Polding College South Windsor, St. Aidan's Primary School, Rooty Hill, Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park, St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill, Xavier College Llandilo, Christ the King Primary School North Rocks, Marian Catholic College Kenthurst, Nagle College, Blacktown South, St Luke's Catholic College Marsden Park, Holy Family Primary School, East Granville, St Michael's Blacktown South
12 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
Starting high school can feel a little overwhelming - but these amazing Year 7 students from Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek are already off to a fantastic start! 🙌 We caught up with them to hear all about their first week and the goals they’re setting for 2026. 💪✨ @emmauscspd #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #westernsydney #parracatholic #year7
11 Feb 2026
From CSPD Facebook
Catholic Schools Week is nearly here 🎉 Visit a school community and see firsthand how our schools empower every child to thrive and strive for greatness. We are enrolling for 2027 and everyone is welcome! With 80 exceptional primary and secondary schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, find and register for an Open Day near you: https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-days-listing
11 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
👬TWIN TAKEOVER! 👭 Last week, Channel 7’s Sunrise featured something pretty special at Marian Catholic College Kenthurst - seven sets of twins all starting high school together!😱 What a joy to see these students begin a new chapter side by side, sharing friendships, milestones and memories from day one. Is your child starting high school next year? This could be their first day too! 👉 Click the link in our bio to explore upcoming Open Days, including Marian! @mariancatholiccollege #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #backtoschool
10 Feb 2026
Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents
Choosing a school is a big moment. Right up there with choosing a pram, a first pet or agreeing to sign your child up for weekend sport for the next decade. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but take a breath. This guide is here to make the process feel lighter, clearer and a lot less daunting, so you can feel confident you’re asking the right questions and find a school that truly fits your child for any grade.
10 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
📱 Safer Internet Day 💻 Today we’re joining a global movement to raise awareness about online safety and positive digital experiences. Safer Internet Day is a chance to pause, start conversations about what’s really happening online and reflect on how we can all help make the digital world a safer place. Worried about cyberbullying? Need support with screen time boundaries? The eSafety Commissioner offers a wide range of FREE webinars and resources designed especially for parents and carers. 👉 To learn how to support your child and keep their online experiences safe, positive and healthy, visit the esafety website at the link in our bio. Our schools are committed to partnering with families to keep students safe online - talk to your school today about cybersafety. 💙 @esafetyoffice #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #saferinternetday
10 Feb 2026
From CSPD Facebook
📱 Safer Internet Day 💻 Today we’re joining a global movement to raise awareness about online safety and positive digital experiences. Safer Internet Day is a chance to pause, start conversations about what’s really happening online and reflect on how we can all help make the digital world a safer place. Worried about cyberbullying? Need support with screen time boundaries? The eSafety Commissioner offers a wide range of FREE webinars and resources designed especially for parents and carers. To learn how to support your child and keep their online experiences safe, positive and healthy, visit 👉 https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents Our schools are committed to partnering with families to keep students safe online - talk to your school today about cybersafety. 💙
09 Feb 2026
From CSPD Facebook
✨ BUILDING FOUNDATIONS 🌿 The new Year 7 students at Xavier College Llandilo have begun their journey with a meaningful Immersion Program - building friendships, confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Through engaging activities and shared experiences, students explored First Nations cultures and traditions, deepening their understanding of respect, connection and community. 🖤💛❤️ It’s wonderful to see these Year 7 students embracing the Xavier spirit as they start their journey! 🌟 📌 Explore our Reconciliation Action Plan and see how we’re integrating cultural learning across our schools: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/about/key-initiatives/reconciliation-action-plan
10 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎓 LAST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! It wasn’t just our Kindys and Year 7 students marking a milestone - our Year 12s from Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek and Cerdon College Merrylands celebrated their Last First Day of School! 🥳 From returning to their primary school roots with classic pigtails to kicking off their final year together, it’s great to see these students marking how far they have come in their school journey! Wishing the Class of 2026 strength, resilience and success as they begin their HSC journey - enjoy every moment, you've got this! ⭐ @emmauscspd @cerdon.college #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #lastfirstdayofschool
09 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎒BACK TO SCHOOL ENERGY! ✨📚 The 2026 school year is off to an amazing start at St Andrews Primary Marayong, filled with big smiles, happy faces and loads of school spirit! ⭐️ The excitement even caught the eye of 7 News, who dropped in to chat with Principal Annemarie Bond and the Farag family, proudly representing the strong St Andrews Primary and St Andrews College community 🤩 What a fantastic way to launch an exciting year ahead! @sacmarayong #standrewsprimarymarayong #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney
08 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
2️⃣ school communities, 1️⃣ exciting future!✨ Meet the dream team, made up of the incredible teachers and leaders from Mother Teresa Primary Westmead and Sacred Heart Primary Westmead as they get ready to come together later this year 🤝 From Term 3, a brand-new chapter begins - bringing shared purpose, strong collaboration and a whole lot of enthusiasm for learning and growth 💭 🤩 We can’t wait to see what’s ahead! Discover more about the exciting future for Sacred Heart Primary at the link in our bio. @motherteresawestmead @sacredheartprimarywestmead #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #meettheteachers
07 Feb 2026
From CSPD Instagram
Three sets of twins, one very special first day of Kindy! 🎒✨ St Michael’s Primary Baulkham Hills welcomed an extraordinary cohort this year, with three sets of twins starting school together 😱 An exciting moment that even caught the eye of Channel 7 News! Annalise and Ezekiel couldn’t wait to begin their school journey side by side, turning a big milestone into an even more memorable one 💖 Seeing so many smiling faces so excited to start Kindy is a wonderful reminder of the joy that fills our school communities every day!💫 @stmichaelsprimarybaulkhamhills #cspd2026 #parracatholic #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #westernsydney #firstdayofschool