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12 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🏆 CELEBRATING OUR 2026 BISHOP’S AWARD RECIPIENTS! ⭐ 31 Year 12 students from across the Parramatta Diocese came together at St Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate their achievements at the annual Bishop’s Awards. ✨ Each recipient was recognised for putting their faith into action through leadership, service, learning and care for others. 🙏 From supporting their peers and leading their school communities to making a difference through social justice, liturgy and community service, these young leaders are already making their mark. 👏 👉 Read the full story at the link in our bio. @parracatholic @hugh_mcdermott #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #bishopsawards
10 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
💛 CHECKING IN CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE 💛 Our school communities came together today to mark R U OK? Day, turning our schools yellow and creating plenty of opportunities to connect, check in and start conversations. From fun activities and bright yellow accessories to meaningful conversations and plenty of smiles, students were reminded that asking a simple “Are you OK?” can let someone know they’re not alone. 💬✨ Because sometimes, a simple question is all it takes to start an important conversation. 💛 📸 St John XXIII Catholic College, Cerdon College Merrylands, St Michael's Blacktown South, St Clare's Catholic High School Hassall Grove
11 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
💛 R U OK? DAY 💛 Today, we’re marking R U OK? Day by celebrating the simple conversations that can help someone feel heard, supported and valued. We asked Emmaus Catholic College students what checking in with others looks like, from being a better listener to making a friend feel supported. 💬⭐️ 👉 Swipe through to hear what they had to say and be reminded that a simple question can make a big difference. Check in. Listen. Be there. 💛 Ask R U OK? any day. @emmauscspd @ruokanyday #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ruokday
10 Sep 2026
Bishops Awards celebrate student leaders across Parramatta Diocese
The annual Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence celebrates Year 12 students who demonstrate strong values of faith, service, leadership and learning, recognising their positive impact on their schools and wider communities.
09 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🏆 CELEBRATING VET EXCELLENCE! 🎓 As part of National Skills Week, the 12th Annual Rotary Youth Vocational Education Awards brought together schools from across Western Sydney to celebrate students and teachers who are excelling in Vocational Education and Training (VET). With 97 students and 12 teachers from our schools recognised, the evening was a wonderful celebration of the skills, dedication and determination helping young people build meaningful pathways for their futures. 👏 From Business Services and Construction to Hospitality, Fitness, Information and Digital Technology, Sport Coaching and more, students were recognised across a diverse range of vocational areas. 🛠️💻 CSPD VET and RTO Leaders joined school leaders, teachers, students and families to celebrate the achievements of this year’s award recipients and the important role VET plays in preparing young people for life beyond school. Congratulations to all our students and teachers recognised! 🌟
10 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
A great education is about more than a result. Discover why more families across Western Sydney are choosing a Catholic school for their children - one that shapes character, purpose and belonging, not just marks. 📖 (2 min read at the link in our bio) #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #hsc
09 Sep 2026
From CSPD Instagram
👕💙 JERSEY DAY! 👕💙 Our school communities traded their uniforms for their favourite jerseys last Friday to get behind Jersey Day and help shine a light on the life changing gift of organ and tissue donation. Inspired by the story of Nathan Gremmo, Jersey Day encourages families to have meaningful conversations about organ donation and the difference one decision can make in the lives of others ❤️ 👕 St Patrick’s Marist College Dundas welcomed Richard Gremmo to speak with the College community about the importance of organ and tissue donation. ⭐ Marian Catholic College Kenthurst staff and Year 12 students took to the court for a fun and spirited volleyball match. 👕 St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens combined Jersey Day with their Father’s Day Liturgy to celebrate dads and father figures. ⭐ Good Shepherd Primary Plumpton got into the spirit with a photo booth and soccer on the screens at lunchtime. 👕 Parramatta Marist High proudly wore their jerseys to raise awareness of organ donation and encourage conversations about giving the gift of life. A huge thank you to everyone who got involved and helped spread such an important message! 💙 @mariancatholiccollege @stpatsdundas @parramatta.marist @stjohnxxiiicatholiccollege #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #jerseyday
08 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
Thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to the latest Family Partnership Council - FPC event, and to Nagle College, Blacktown South for hosting! It was wonderful to hear from parenting expert Michelle Mitchell - Parenting Educator, Author, Speaker , who shared practical advice on supporting children through friendship challenges and building healthier relationships. A great evening of connection, conversation and sharing for our CSPD families! 👏
07 Sep 2026
From CSPD Facebook
A great education is about more than a result. Discover why more families across Western Sydney are choosing a Catholic school for their children - one that shapes character, purpose and belonging, not just marks. 📖 (2 min read) https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/whats-on/latest-news/2026/09/03/05/50/more-than-the-hsc-why-families-choose-catholic-schools