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21 Nov 2024
From CSPD Instagram
Serving Up Smiles and Solidarity!😇🙌 We are so proud of our students from Cerdon College Merrylands, Parramatta Marist and Catherine McAuley Westmead who volunteered at the recent Street Feast hosted by the Diocese of Parramatta, PAYCE Foundation, Paynter Dixon, and St Merkorious Charity. These beautiful photos capture the community, friendship and support at the heart of this special event. Now in its fourth year, the Street Feast is a response to Pope Francis’ call to build a more inclusive, welcoming and generous society and offers a communal feast, conversation and live music for those doing it tough.😊 “It’s very lively, everyone’s coming together to enjoy their time. It’s nice to see everyone helping each other, especially with Christmas coming up,” said Yr 10 student Ella from from Catherine McAuley. ===>This is a great story with amazing photos, be sure to head to the link in our bio for more in Catholic Outlook. #cspd2024 #parracatholic #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #StreetFeast2024 #DioceseofParramatta #WesternSydney @cerdon.college @catherinemcauleywestmead @parramatta.marist
20 Nov 2024
From CSPD Instagram
💯 of our superstar students😁 descended on Wanderers Park in Blacktown yesterday for a colossal game⚽⚽⚽ against the Western Sydney Wanderers FC❗🖤❤️ It was the perfect way to launch an exciting new partnership between the Wanderers and Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese which will see our students have the opportunity to be trained by the A-League giants at their schools, starting next year.✨🌟🤩 Taking on the kids in his 'official' return from injury was Wanderers captain and recent Socceroos goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas🧤🥅, who also happens to be alumni from St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes. Lawrence and his teammates had a fantastic time playing against our Primary kids from from Sacred Heart Primary School Mount Druitt, Holy Family Primary Emerton, Good Shepherd Plumpton and St. Aidan's Primary School, Rooty Hill. Students also enjoyed a training session with Wanderers coaches and were supported by five of our star secondary students including Akol Akon from Emmaus Catholic College who plays for the Wanderers and recently played in the Australian Joeys U19s team. Like Akol, Thomas Cutuk from Marian Catholic College Kenthurst and Allegra Rademeyer from St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields & Nirimba are also on the books with Western Sydney Wanderers. Sebastian Kukucka from St Pauls plays for Sydney United while Andrea Plaatjes from St Agnes CHS Rooty Hill is with Spirit FC. We're excited to share more details on this partnership plus hilarious video from the launch in the coming weeks.😆😂🤣 @wswanderersfc @stpaulscollegegreystanes @mariancatholiccollege @stjohnpaul2cc @stagnesrootyhill @emmauscspd @holyfamilyemerton @staidansprimaryrootyhill #blacktown #cspd2024 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney @aleagues #uniteround @lawrencet92 @benhollidayy @kraev_12345_official #football #grassrootsfootball
19 Nov 2024
Mark Smith - Executive General Manager - Mission
Meeting Mark Smith, Executive General Manager - Mission. An experienced educator, Mark is passionate about the role our Catholic schools can play in supporting children and young people to grow in their faith and learning.
19 Nov 2024
Rob Beetson - Executive General Manager - Legal, Governance & Risk
Meeting Rob Beetson, who is Executive General Manager - Legal, Governance & Risk. Rob has over twenty years of senior executive experience in government and private and public health.
19 Nov 2024
From CSPD Instagram
Students and teachers from our schools continue to highlight how we can make a difference through kindness and compassion. 💖 Shout out to all of our school communities who have done such a great job this year volunteering their time to support the Vinnies Van in Western Sydney. 😇 @stlukesmp @stpatsdundas @delanycollegegranville @bedepoldingsouthwindsor @chisholmcp #vinniesaustralia #vinniesvan @vinniesnsw @vinniesaus #cspd2024 #parracatholic #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese
18 Nov 2024
From CSPD Instagram
Maybe the Panthers will make it 5 in row now that they've signed Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown student Tyson Sangalang for 2025! 🏉👏🎉 Tyson joins the defending NRL premiers following an outstanding season in the Parramatta pathways system. We love seeing students from our CSPD school communities thrive and we wish him all the best 😊🙌 ====> Read the full story at the link in our bio: #blacktown #cspd2024 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #penrithpanthers #nrl #rugbyleague @penrithpanthers @patsblacktown
17 Nov 2024
From CSPD Instagram
☕BREWING AMBITION!✨ Caroline Chisholm College Glenmore Park alumni returned this week for a Careers High Tea to inspire the next generation of graduates. 🎓🧁 Spanning a wide range of careers, speakers included interior designer Blaire Marchand, exercise physiologist Isabella La Malfa, Clinique and Aveda GM Corinne Duffy, nurse Alana Blowers, and Ray White sales associate Ava Musumeci. 🎤👩⚕️👩💼💼🏋️♀️ Former College Captain and ABC News journalist Chantelle Al-Khouri, gave a keynote address, sharing her journey of determination and passion.🥰The event featured a dynamic panel discussion, followed by personalised breakout sessions where students explored their own career aspirations. 🗞Read more in the Western Weekender story about the event! Link in our bio above ⬆ 💻📱Visit the College website to learn more about the amazing support and opportunities offered to students. Caroline Chisholm College #cspd2024 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #glenmorepark #highschool #careersadvice #hightea #alumni #graduates #Year12
16 Nov 2024
From CSPD Instagram
An incredible milestone for an incredible teacher! 😲😍 The Catherine McAuley Westmead school community farewelled Ms Indira Fernandes last week as she retired after teaching Visual Arts and Religious Education at the school for the past 50 years! 🥹🤩 It was a fitting farewell for Ms Fernandes as current and former staff, students and friends gathered for a Mass in the Mercy Chapel, followed by supper in Mercy Square. Students formed a guard of honour for Ms Fernandes as she left the Mass to applause from the attendees. ✝🥐🍰🙌👏 Following the Mass, Principal Mary Refalo presented Ms Fernandes with a thank you gift from the school. 🎁❤ In her farewell speech, Ms Fernandes said “It brought me great joy to have touched young lives to become successful adults, nurturing their creative spirits, and giving them opportunities to flourish to their full potential.” 🥰😇 All of us at CSPD thank Ms Fernandes for her incredible service to Catholic education in the Diocese of Parramatta and wish her the very best in her retirement. 🙌😍 Find out more about Catherine McAuley Westmead by visiting their website 💻📱 #cspd2024 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #westmead @catherinemcauleywestmead #ourteachersmakethedifference
15 Nov 2024
From CSPD Instagram
🎉St Luke’s Catholic College Marsden Park - a vision realised! 🏫CSPD is proud to celebrate the recent opening and blessing of state-of-the-art facilities at Preschool to Year 12 St Luke's. As Marsden Park grows, so does the school, providing modern resources for its students.👏 The opening was a special occasion, with the school being blessed by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv. We were honoured to have several distinguished guests join us, including the Hon. Prue Car MP, State Member for Londonderry and Education Minister, the Very Rev. Robert Reidling, Vicar for Education, and Pastoral Leader, Deacon Tony. ⛪🎒🍎 👉 Discover more about St Luke’s and its vibrant community, including the High Support Needs environment, on their website! @stlukesmp @pruecarmp @parracatholic #cspd2024 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #marsdenpark #openingandblessing #pretopostschooling #highneedssupport