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20 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ซถIT'S WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE ๐ซถand we're shining a light on this inspirational student from Emmaus Catholic College who has just become a Youth Parliamentarian in the portfolio of Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility. ๐ ๐Year 11 Social Justice Leader, Angelina will receive training over the next six months that is designed to help her build confidence, develop leadership skills, engage with civic leadership, policy development and democratic parliamentary debate. โ๐ฃ Passionate about inclusion, Angelina is excited that she will get to create Youth Bills with recommendations on issues for change. These will then be debated during a mock sitting week in NSW Parliament House with Members of Parliament invited to chair. What an amazing experience! ๐ Emmaus Catholic College is proud to nurture such caring and responsible young people. To learn more about the college be sure to visit for their OPEN DAYS in. Register online: ==> https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/emmauskempscreek
20 Feb 2025
Parramatta Marist alumni: Philip Khoury, Jeff McMullen, share memories of school
Itโs the western Sydney high school thatโs produced an alumni that has made waves in sport, hospitality, medicine and the performing arts. High achievers share their memories.
19 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐ญ๐ Huge congratulations to Xavier College Llandilo graduate Grezzu Gino Vella for being selected to perform in OnSTAGE, the prestigious HSC Drama showcase for outstanding performances across NSW! Grezzu delivered a powerful monologue adapted from Meyne Wyattโs City of Gold, shining a light on the lived experiences of growing up Aboriginal in Australia. A big thank you to Drama teacher Beth Rosser, CAPTIVATE, Jarara, and students from CSPD schools who supported him during his performance at the Seymour Centre. We are so proud of you, Grezzu! ๐ #HSCDrama #OnSTAGE #CSPD #ProudMoment
18 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐STUDENTS SPREAD KINDNESS IN THE COMMUNITY๐ฅฐ We love to see young people being empowered to make a difference in their world, just like the FIAT Student Leaders at St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor. ๐ The students combined their creative talents with their Catholic values to decorate some beautiful kindness stones which will be hidden throughout the local community to bring some joy to anyone who finds them! ๐ชจ ๐จ โค ๐ขThe welcoming community at St Matthew's are getting ready to host you at their OPEN DAYS next month! Register now for March 3, 4 or 6: ==> https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/stmatthewswindsor#form-section
17 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
An inspiring day of connection, learning, and cultural appreciation! ๐๐ฅ Xavier College Llandilo Year 7 students had a fantastic time at their Cultural Immersion Day. ๐ฟ๐จ As the name suggests, they got to fully immerse themselves in the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians ๐ค๐โค๏ธ, participating in a range of activities including scratch art ๐, storytelling ๐ฃ, boat making ๐ถ, clay moulding ๐บ, boomerang throwing ๐ช, art ๐จ, and dance ๐บ. Thanks to CSPD's Jarara team for sharing their knowledge ๐with the students in our schools. ๐โจ
16 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
What a great (and yummy!) way ๐to celebrate the start of the new school year! ๐ฅฐ Catherine McAuley Westmead Hospitality students did a wonderful job organising the afternoon tea ๐๐ฅง๐ฐto follow the Opening School Mass. ๐ Special guests including Sisters of Mercy and the Lord Mayor of the City of Parramatta, Councillor Martin Zaiter, ๐คฉjoined parents, carers and staff for the wonderful occasion. ๐โค๏ธ
15 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
Students at St Michael's Baulkham Hills didn't let all the rain โ๏ธdampen their sense of adventure this week! โ๐คฉ๐ When it's pouring outside ๐ฆ๏ธ, there's no better way to spend the time than reading a great book ๐or comic ๐ฆนโโ๏ธin the cosy school library. Heartwarming ๐, thrilling ๐ฒ, funny ๐, factual โ or somewhere in between, reading is a great go-to activity for lifelong learners in our schools.โจ๐
14 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐Happy Valentine's Day! ๐ It filled our hearts to see our schools getting into the spirit of the day, like St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills and Holy Family Primary School, East Granville. Marian Catholic College Kenthurst student leaders even held a special rose fundraiser in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation. Students celebrated love and friendship while raising funds for an important cause. ๐ ๐ฉท Today is a good reminder that our Catholic school communities are founded on love - love of God, of one another and of learning! ๐ฅฐ ๐If you're looking for a loving school community for your child, discover a Catholic school near you! OPEN DAYS are happening soon! โค ==> parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/coming-up/catholic-school-open-days?hero-campaign
13 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
What a wonderful experience๐๐ for students at Holy Family Primary School, East Granville as they welcomed students from China๐จ๐ณ๐จ๐ณ and got to show them what Catholic education looks like in Australia.๐๐๐ All the students had a fantastic time engaging in activities and lessons and showing how faith, learning and community come together in our schools.๐ฅฐ๐ Students gained valuable insights into another culture, reminding us all how diversity enriches our community and broadens our understanding of the world. ๐๐๐๐ Find out more about this caring local Granville school here: https://www.hfgranville.catholic.edu.au/why-us
12 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
โจA magical start to learning at Good Shepherd Plumpton!๐ฉ Congratulations to our partners Ambrose Early Learning And Care on the recent opening of their newest preschool, on-site at Good Shepherd Primary Plumpton. ๐ ๐ ๐The new facility is a fantastic addition to the Good Shepherd learning community, offering spacious rooms brimming with new resources and toys. ๐ผThe outdoor area is a wonderland of beautiful garden beds, climbing equipment, bike tracks, a large sandpit, and more, all designed to inspire imaginative play and countless games. ๐๐งธโฝ๐ฒ To best support local families, the centre is an extended hours preschool, open from 7am โ 6pm, and all children from 2 to 5 years old are welcome. ๐ขLimited spots are still available, visit the website for more information: ==> ambrose.org.au/early-learning-good-shepherd-plumpton Good Shepherd Plumpton
11 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME! It's been truly heartwarming to see our older primary students stepping up as buddies, leaders and mentors. Settling in to school is always easier when you're well supported and it's fantastic to see students working alongside teachers to make everyone feel welcome and looked after. ๐ฅฐ๐ Year 5 and Year 1 students at St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills have been bonding over books ๐. Holy Spirit St Clair and St Canice's Primary Katoomba Year 6 students have played a big part in Kindy's first days ๐๐ฅชโน๏ธโโ๏ธ and at St Monica's North Parramatta the Year 6 students helped their new Kindy buddies take part in a treasure hunt - learning about their new school and having fun at the same time. ๐โฝ ๐ โจEncouraging a sense of belonging is a huge focus for our Catholic schools. If you're looking for a welcoming environment like this for your child, find a school near you on our website: ==>parra.catholic.edu.au
10 Feb 2025
From CSPD Facebook
๐The high school journey has begun! ๐ Moving into secondary school is such a big step for our students and full of so many iconic and special moments - like getting their first locker, being presented with their school Bible, learning their House, finding their โspotโ in the playground. ๐๐๐ซ We hope the first days of high school are just the first of many wonderful memories our students will make during their time at our schools.๐ฅฐ This is just the beginning! The best is yet to come. ๐ A shout out to our Year 12s as well who just had their 'last first day' of school.๐ฅฒ Penola Catholic College Emu Plains Year 12 girls rocked pigtails to mark the occasion and welcome the new Year 7s. ๐ ๐ If you have a Year 5 or 6 student and are looking for a high school, visit our website to find a welcoming and caring Catholic high school near you. Many will soon be having OPEN DAYS! ==>parra.catholic.edu.au Catherine McAuley Westmead Penola Catholic College Emu Plains St John XXIII Catholic College Cerdon College St Patrick's Marist College Nagle College, Blacktown South St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood St Andrews College, Marayong (Official)
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