Pursuing excellence

14 May 2026

Music, art, movement: why creativity matters more than you think

Did you know creativity is one of the biggest predictors of how well children do in school and in life?

14 Apr 2026

5 Ways to Build Better Learning Routines at Home

The habits your child builds now will shape how they thrive in high school and beyond. Here's what the research and local educators say actually works.

24 Mar 2026

700+ Unite for Project Compassion Big Water Walk

More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Project Compassion. Beginning at Parramatta Park, students carried buckets of water along a 4km route, gaining a glimpse of the daily journey faced by people in developing communities, especially women and children, in search of clean water.

10 Feb 2026

Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents

Choosing a school is a big moment. Right up there with choosing a pram, a first pet or agreeing to sign your child up for weekend sport for the next decade. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but take a breath. This guide is here to make the process feel lighter, clearer and a lot less daunting, so you can feel confident you’re asking the right questions and find a school that truly fits your child for any grade.

12 Jan 2026

Is your child starting Year 7 this year? Read our practical tips

Starting Year 7 is an exciting milestone and a big change. Moving from primary to secondary school brings new routines, more classrooms, new friendships and greater independence. With the right preparation, students can begin this next chapter feeling confident, organised and ready to thrive.

18 Dec 2025

Catholic schools across Western Sydney celebrate HSC success

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is celebrating another outstanding year of Higher School Certificate (HSC) results as students from 22 secondary schools receive their results.

18 Nov 2025

Western Sydney Catholic Schools hold the phone

Student mobile phone use will be banned across 80 Western Sydney Catholic schools from the beginning of the 2026 school year. The restriction presents a positive opportunity to enhance student outcomes, both in academic excellence and wellbeing.

29 Sep 2025

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29 Sep 2025

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12 Sep 2025

Bishop’s Awards celebrate student excellence across Parramatta Diocese

The annual Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence honours Year 12 students who demonstrate strong leadership, a spirit of service and a lasting impact on their school community.

01 Sep 2025

Celebrating Faith, Learning and Mission at 2025 Education Mass

Students, parents and carers, educators and clergy from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in a spirit of unity and celebration for the 2025 Education Mass on Wednesday 27 August.

03 Jul 2025

Jarara inspires student connection with culture

From immersive learning experiences to powerful acts of truth-telling and celebration, the Jarara Cultural Centre continued to provide students across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) with meaningful opportunities to engage with culture, identity and community throughout Term 2.

27 May 2025

Good Friday Walk an Amazing Feat of Faith

More than 1,400 Catholic students and young people from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains came together in faith to participate in the annual Good Friday walk, a 21-kilometre pilgrimage from Blacktown to Parramatta.

21 Mar 2025

Commitment to Close the Gap clear for Western Sydney Catholic schools

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) has released its first annual Closing the Gap report. This report outlines its contribution to improving socio-economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly students and their families. CSPD Chief Executive Officer Jack de Groot said the report reflects the dedication of CSPD’s 6 500 staff in fostering reconciliation and equity through the organisation’s 80 outstanding school across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

17 Feb 2025

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