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28 Jul 2026
Action and Progress: Western Sydney Catholic Schools release 2026 Closing the Gap Report
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) has released its Closing the Gap Report 2026, detailing efforts to enhance educational equity, community engagement, and cultural capability across its 80 schools in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
27 Jul 2026
From CSPD Facebook
DOUBLE GOLD for CSPD alumni!🥇🥇🤩 CSPD and everyone throughout the Parramatta Diocese is incredibly proud of our former students Tim Hodges and Jenna Jones for their gold medal performances at the Commonwealth Games.🪙💫 Hodges, who went to Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown and St Bernadette's Lalor Park, had the honour of being the King's Baton Bearer for the Australian team and went on to win gold in the Men’s 100m Backstroke S9 while Jones, a former St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood student, won the 100m Women's Freestyle S13 final.🏊♂️💦 And how about this! Layla Sharp, who graduated from Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek last year, is already an elite sprinter and middle distance runner and only took up long jump in October last year. Not only did she break the T38 Australian record, she qualified for the Australian team and will compete in the long jump event on Saturday morning (Aus time). 🎽✨ Best of luck to all the Aussie athletes. Australia is very proud of you.💛💚💛💚
28 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
DOUBLE GOLD FOR CSPD ALUMNI! 🥇🥇🔥 What a start to the Commonwealth Games for former CSPD students Tim Hodge and Jenna Jones! 💛💚 Tim, a former student of Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown and St Bernadette’s Primary Lalor Park, carried the King’s Baton for Australia before winning GOLD in the Men’s 100m Backstroke S9. 🏊♂️✨ Jenna, who attended St Columba’s Catholic College Springwood and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Springwood, also claimed GOLD in the Women’s 100m Freestyle S13! 🏊♀️🥇 And there could be more excitement to come! 👀 Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek graduate Layla Sharp only took up long jump in October last year—and has already broken the Australian T38 record and earned selection for the Australian team! 🤯🎽 Layla competes in the long jump on Saturday morning, Australian time. Congratulations Tim and Jenna, and good luck Layla and all our incredible Aussie athletes! Australia is behind you! 💪🌟🤩 #commonwealthgames2026 @patsblacktown @stbernadettesprimarylalorpark @columbasdoves @stthomasaquinas_springwoodnsw @emmauscspd #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #bluemountainsnsw #parramatta #penrith #hawkesbury #kempscreek @australianathletics @commgamesaus
27 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🎓✨ EXPLORING FUTURE PATHWAYS What's next after school? 🤔 Year 10 and 11 students from Delany College Granville recently visited Granville TAFE to discover the many study, training and career pathways available after graduation. From Construction and Business to Beauty, Barbering and Hairdressing, students explored a range of industries, met with Head Teachers and gained valuable insights to help shape their future goals. Experiences like these give students the confidence to explore their interests, discover new possibilities and make informed decisions about their next steps. A big thank you to the team at Granville TAFE for such an engaging and inspiring day! 👏✨ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #futurepathways
25 Jul 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🐶 LEARNING TO BE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS ✨ Kindergarten to Year 2 students from St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor took part in the Responsible Pet Program, learning how to interact safely and responsibly with dogs. Through interactive sessions filled with singing, role playing and dancing, students discovered how to recognise safe behaviours around dogs, read a dog’s body language and make positive choices when meeting or spending time with pets. It was wonderful to see students so engaged in their learning while building important life skills that help keep both children and animals safe! 🐾💙
26 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
🏉 PRIMARY RUGBY LEAGUE DAY 2026 🔥 Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown proudly hosted its annual Primary School Rugby League Day, welcoming approximately 300 students from Years 4–6 for an action packed day of skill development, inspiration and school spirit! 🤩 Students took part in a range of rugby league skills sessions and activities, led by College staff and supported by Roman Tuaimau (Class of 2025), Canberra Raiders player and recent NSW U19s Origin representative. The excitement continued as students heard from an incredible lineup of rugby league talent, including Roy Asotasi, Joseph Paulo (Class of 2005), Jarome Luai (Class of 2015), Jacob Halangahu (Class of 2024) and Jared Haywood (Class of 2024), who shared their journeys from school sport to the professional arena 🏉✨ Students then had the opportunity to meet the players, collect signatures and proudly head home in their 'Patties' shirts from the day! A fantastic celebration of sport, aspiration and community at Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown 👏💙 @patsblacktown #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #rugbyleague
24 Jul 2026
From CSPD Facebook
🎤 STORYTELLING SUCCESS! ✨ A huge congratulations to Sacred Heart Primary School Westmead student Joel, who proudly represented CSPD at the 2026 NSW Student Storytelling Competition! Competing against talented finalists from across NSW, Joel delivered a captivating live performance - standing before a large audience without notes and bringing his story to life through voice, expression and confidence. Joel was awarded an outstanding 2nd place, recognised for his strong storytelling skills, presence and ability to engage the audience throughout his performance 👏 We also celebrate St Patrick's Parramatta student Hannah Mary, who was awarded a Highly Commended! 🌟 What a fantastic celebration of creativity and communication! 🌟📖
25 Jul 2026
From CSPD Instagram
What an exciting first week back at school and an especially exciting time for Sacred Heart Primary Westmead (formerly @motherteresawestmead) and Sacred Heart (RS) (@sacredheartprimarywestmead). 🏫😄😍 Both schools are beginning Term 3 in their new surroundings within the Westmead Catholic Community precinct, alongside @catherinemcauleywestmead and @parramatta.marist. We wish both communities a wonderful start to the term as they begin their journey towards becoming one school in 2027. 💝@shwestmead #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney
23 Jul 2026
From CSPD Facebook
It's wonderful to welcome students, staff and families back to school for Term 3🎉🥳, with an especially exciting milestone for the communities of Sacred Heart Primary Westmead (formerly Mother Teresa Primary) and Sacred Heart (RS) (Sacred Heart Primary School Westmead).🏫🙌 This term, both schools👩🏫✏️🎒 begin an exciting new chapter as they settle into their new surroundings within the beautiful Westmead Catholic Community precinct, alongside Catherine McAuley Westmead and Parramatta Marist High School.💫🌟 We wish both communities a fantastic start to Term 3 as they begin their journey towards becoming one school in 2027.🚸💝 Sacred Heart Primary Westmead