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29 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
๐ง PIPING, CREATIVITY AND A SPRINKLE OF FUN! ๐ Year 9 Food Technology students at Marian Catholic College Kenthurst recently got creative in the kitchen, welcoming Saoirse from Siftโd for a hands-on cupcake decorating workshop! ๐ฉโ๐ณโจ From whipping up delicious buttercream to experimenting with different piping nozzles, students explored a range of techniques to bring their cupcake designs to life. The workshop is helping students prepare for their upcoming assessment task, where theyโll design and decorate cupcakes for a celebration of their choice. ๐ We canโt wait to see the sweet creations they come up with! ๐๐ง
28 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
๐ฌ BIOLOGY BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK! ๐จ๐ What do koala IVF, genetically modified salmon and rabbit breeding have in common? They all featured in this yearโs HSC Biology exam! ๐งฌ ๐ Students at St Andrews College, Marayong (Official) put their knowledge to the test, with some feeling confident as they walked out of the three hour exam. ๐ The questions challenged students to apply what theyโd learnt in the classroom to real world scenarios, showing how biology connects to the world around us.๐ก ๐ With HSC exams well underway, a big well done to our students for all their hard work and preparation, and to our teachers for the support and guidance theyโve provided along the way! ๐ ๐ Read more about the exam and hear from St Andrews students in The Sydney Morning Herald: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/why-the-hsc-biology-exam-about-koala-sperm-dead-lizards-and-super-salmon-had-students-cheering-20261021-p6173c.html *Parents and carers provided permission for the featured students to appear in this media coverage.
27 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
๐๏ธ THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX! ๐ค๐ก What can you create in just four hours? The Year 9 and 10 STEM Club students at Catherine McAuley Westmead might have the answer! ๐ Taking on the HP AI Ferrari Design Thinking Challenge, students put their STEM skills and creativity to the test, developing prototype ideas that they could pitch to help Team Ferrari tackle challenges on the F1 track. ๐ From bold concepts to innovative solutions, the teams pushed their thinking, worked together and discovered just how much they could achieve in a short space of time! ๐
27 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
๐ MAKING WAVES! ๐โโ๏ธ Meet Ivy, a 10 year old swimming star from Bethany Catholic Primary School, Glenmore Park who is making waves with her incredible achievements! ๐ Living with cerebral palsy following an in-utero stroke, Ivy has worked through ongoing muscle challenges while continuing to chase her swimming dreams. Her determination is certainly paying off! After breaking three records at the NSW PSSA Swimming Championships, Ivy is now preparing to represent NSW in the Multi Class category at the 2026 National Swimming Championships in Melbourne next month. ๐ She was also named the NSW Catholic Primary School Age Champion Multi Class Swimmer of the Meet for Team MacKillop, adding another achievement to her swimming journey. With her family, school and swimming community cheering her on, we canโt wait to see Ivy take on the national stage! ๐ Read more about Ivyโs inspiring journey in the Western Weekender ๐ https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/10/ivy-makes-a-splash-on-national-stage/ *Parent and carer permission was provided for the featured student to appear in this media coverage.
25 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
๐ฉท HAPPY GRANDPARENT'S DAY! ๐ From special assemblies and liturgies to sunny lunchtime picnics, dance performances and open classrooms, our schools have been filled with love as students celebrated the special people who mean so much to them! ๐ฅฐ โจ Whether theyโre sharing stories, offering a helping hand or cheering our students on, grandparents bring so much wisdom and joy to our children's lives. Today, we thank all the grandmas, grandpas and special grandparent figures who help our students learn, grow and feel loved.โฃ๏ธ ๐ธ St Michael's Blacktown South, Good Shepherd Plumpton, St Bernadette's Lalor Park, Mary Immaculate Primary School Quakers Hill, St Bernadette's Primary, Castle Hill
24 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
โฐ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ๐โจ Thereโs still time to apply for the 2027 CSPD Teacher Scholarship Program, with 30 scholarships available to help kick-start your journey into the classroom. ๐ From financial support while studying to hands-on experience in CSPD schools, youโll have the opportunity to learn, grow and take your first steps towards a rewarding teaching career. Hereโs whatโs waiting for you: ๐ฐ $5,000 per year towards full-time university study ๐ป A brand-new laptop ๐ซ Paid employment opportunities in CSPD schools ๐ค Mentoring and professional development ๐ A priority pathway to employment after graduation Scholarships are available for aspiring teachers interested in TAS, Religious Education, Mathematics or Science. ๐ Applications close Sunday 8 November! Donโt miss your chance to get started. ๐ Find out more and apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQPZJJW-q9SwSJcyAD0N2t8GU2SUTLnXx2S3CDxvQoDTtR3Q/viewform
23 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
๐ฃ๏ธ STUDENT VOICE, HEARD IN PARLIAMENT! ๐ A huge congratulations to Year 12 student Abby R. from St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood, whose speech was selected for the Raise Our Voice initiative and read in Parliament by Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman MP! ๐ Itโs fantastic to see Abbyโs ideas and perspectives given a platform, showing the importance of young people having their voices heard on issues that matter to them. ๐ฌโจ ๐ Congratulations, Abby, on this wonderful achievement! ๐ฅ Watch Susan Templeman read Abbyโs speech here:
21 Oct 2026
From CSPD Facebook
๐ NEW JERSEYS, BIG YEAR AHEAD! ๐๐ซ The Class of 2027 is starting to feel real! Students at St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove and Catherine McAuley Westmead have received their Year 12 jerseys, marking an exciting milestone on the road to their final year of school. ๐ From making memories with friends to celebrating achievements along the way, thereโs plenty to look forward to as these students get ready to take on Year 12!
