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04 Jun 2026
What Your Child Really Learns in the First 100 Days of School
One moment your child is holding your hand at the school gate and before you know it, they're walking in confidently, greeting friends by name, carrying their own bag, and coming home full of stories about 'assembly' and 'sport'. Here’s what to expect in their first 100 days of Kindergarten.
03 Jun 2026
CSPD joins 20th anniversary tribute to Indigenous Veterans
Since its inception in 2007, the annual Indigenous Veterans Commemoration Service has united Australians to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans. Students and staff from schools across the Parramatta Diocese along with members of the Jarara Cultural Centre joined Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales and hundreds of other students at Hyde Park for the moving ceremony on Friday 29 May.
31 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🏆 NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE! 👏✨ A huge congratulations to the Teaching and Learning Team at Parramatta Marist High School, who have been shortlisted for Best Professional Learning Program in the Australian Education Awards 2026 🌟 Presented by The Educator, the national awards celebrate excellence and innovation across Australia's K–12 education sector, making this a significant achievement for the school community! Even more impressively, Parramatta Marist is the only NSW school shortlisted in this category 👏 This recognition reflects the school's commitment to high-quality professional learning, ensuring staff continue to grow, innovate and deliver the very best outcomes for students every day 🙌
01 Jun 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🩺 A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT HEALTHCARE! 💙 Bede Polding College South Windsor students Willow and Zahlia recently swapped the classroom for the hospital, taking part in the Health Inspirations Program at Nepean Hospital 👏 Over two days, the Year 10 students explored a wide range of healthcare careers, gaining firsthand experience across departments including the Emergency Department, Birth Unit, Children's Ward, Cardiac Cath Lab, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Paramedicine. From learning basic life support and infection control techniques to hearing directly from healthcare professionals, the program provided valuable insight into the many pathways available within the health sector 🏥✨ It's wonderful to see students immersing themselves in opportunities that connect learning with future careers - and even better to hear Willow and Zahlia describe the experience as 'the best ever!' 🌟 @bedepoldingsouthwindsor #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #careers
30 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🏃♂️🏔️ TRAILBLAZERS ON TOP! 🌟 Huge congratulations to St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood students Odin and Lulu, who claimed victory in the UTA11 event at the Ultra-Trail Australia By UTMB! 👏🏅 Competing against runners from across Australia and around the world, both students delivered outstanding performances on the challenging 11km course through the Blue Mountains. Year 11 student Lulu crossed the finish line first in the women’s division with an impressive time of 1:15:27, while Year 10 student Odin took out the men’s division in a remarkable 58:10! ⏱️🔥 Adding to the celebrations, Year 11 student Alton secured second place in the UTA11, finishing just one minute behind Odin 👏 A special congratulations also to the many St Columba’s and St Canice's Primary Katoomba students, staff and parents who took part in the event, highlighting the strong trail running culture that continues to thrive in the Blue Mountains. What an incredible achievement and a testament to their dedication, perseverance and love of running! 🌟 Read more about their success here 👉 https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2026/05/20/02/14/ultra-trail-australia?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
31 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
📺 FROM THE CLASSROOM TO NATIONAL TV! ✨ There was plenty of excitement at St Bernadette's Primary Castle Hill when the Today Show stopped by for a special live broadcast! 🙌 The school community shone on national television, celebrating Mother’s Day, supporting Vinnies fundraising initiatives and marking the school’s incredible 70-year milestone 🎉💛 There was even a special connection to the school, with TODAY host Tim Davies giving colleague Danika a shoutout as a former St Bernadette’s student ⭐ What an unforgettable morning and a wonderful opportunity to showcase the spirit of the St Bernadette’s community! 👏✨ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #stbernadettescastlehill
29 May 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🌟 2026 NSW TRAINING AWARDS 🌟 - CSPD students and teachers achieved outstanding results at the Regional (Western Sydney & Blue Mountains) Final, with finalists recognised across multiple categories and TWO major award winners emerging from the night. 🏅🏆 👏 Congratulations to Georgia El-Khoury (Catherine McAuley Westmead) VET in Schools Student of the Year and Ava Schofield (Xavier College Llandilo) School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year, along with all finalists and teachers recognised on the night. From business and retail to hands-on industry training, these achievements highlight the strength of Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways across our schools. 📰READ the full story and view the photo gallery on our website 👉https://parra.catholic.edu.au/29-05-26-training-award-fb. Catherine McAuley Westmead Xavier College Emmaus Catholic College Santa Sophia Catholic College CathWest Innovation College Marian Catholic College Kenthurst St John XXIII Catholic College
30 May 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🌟 Big success for CSPD at the NSW Training Awards! 🌟 Our students and teachers were well-represented at last night's Regional Final (Western Sydney & Blue Mountains), with two major award winners and several outstanding finalists. 🏆🏅 👏 Congratulations to winners Georgia El-Khoury (Catherine McAuley Westmead) VET in Schools Student of the Year and Ava Schofield (Xavier College Llandilo) School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year, as well as all our finalists. These achievements reflect the strength of VET pathways across our schools - and the real skills students are building for their future. 🥰 Read the full news story and view the photo gallery via the link in our bio 🔗 @catherinemcauleywestmead @xavierllandilo @emmauscspd @mariancatholiccollege @santasophiacc @stjohnxxiiicatholiccollege @cathwestinnovation
29 May 2026
CSPD Students Turn Passion Into Success at NSW Training Awards
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) has celebrated outstanding success at the 2026 NSW Training Awards (Western Sydney & Blue Mountains region) with five students and two teachers named as finalists - including two students who took home major awards.