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Year 6 Visit Canberra!
Our Year 6 students visited the nation's capital, Canberra, where they learned about the political process of Australia and its government. Read more...
Mary Immaculate Primary School pupil awarded for his caring nature
Miguel, of Mary Immaculate Primary School in Quakers Hill, is one of 176 students from around the state recognised for his compassion, integrity and kindness. His caring attitude was awarded at a ceremony for the Fred Hollows Humanity Award at Parliament House last week.
Mary Immaculate students building healthy lifestyle opportunities on the Chanel 7 Morning Show
The CUA School Fun Run program empowers kids, schools and communities to come together to raise much needed funds for their schools and communities, while learning about setting and achieving financial goals, all in a healthy, active environment. Mary Immaculate have so far raised $20,000 to develop the lower playground into a basketball/netball area and shaded space. Read more...
Bishop Vincent Long installed as the fourth Bishop of Parramatta
Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains warmly welcomed Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv as the fourth Bishop of Parramatta on the evening of Thursday 16 June 2016 in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta.
Schools launch Cyberwise campaign
Launched on 15 June, Cyberwise is a learning and teaching resource for students, teachers and parents to encourage cybersafety in schools.
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta welcomes Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen
On 5 May 2016 His Holiness Pope Francis appointed the Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFMConv DD, as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Parramatta.
Everything’s Connected at 2016 System Leadership Day
Over 450 school and education office leaders in the Diocese of Parramatta gathered at Rosehill Gardens on Thursday 21 January 2016 for the annual system leadership day, prior to the commencement of the new school year.
Teacher Accreditation and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST)
The teacher accreditation landscape is changing as the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) continues to work on implementing the Teacher Accreditation Act.
Leading for Success at Principals’ Masterclass
The annual Principals’ Masterclass was held on 8 and 9 October 2015, at Rooty Hill RSL, giving school leaders a valuable opportunity to come together to share ideas and participate in professional learning.
Reading Recovery teachers focus on improving students’ oral language
Reading Recovery teachers recently took part in a professional learning day.
Catholic Schools Week celebrations
Catholic Schools Week is a celebration that brings together Catholic school communities across New South Wales, held 8-14 March 2015.
Executive Director's Summer Reading Challenge - winners announced!
The Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge has had another successful year with over 620 students reading 10,000 books over the school holidays – that’s a new competition record!
Students top the state in HSC courses
The HSC results has seen three students from our Catholic schools achieve first in the state for their subjects.
Executive Director's Summer Reading Challenge is back!
Every year, the Executive Director of Schools, Greg Whitby, invites students all over the Diocese of Parramatta to participate in the Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Best practice focus leads to improved Naplan results
For the seventh consecutive year, students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sat the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (Naplan) in May. Results released in September identified many areas of improvement for students in the Diocese of Parramatta
Farewell with faith, hope and love
The Mass of Thanksgiving to God on the Occasion of the Farewell of Most Rev Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop-elect of Sydney and Administrator of the Diocese of Parramatta, was held at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta on Wednesday 5 November.
World Teachers Day Selfie Competition Winner!
Hundreds of students across the Diocese of Parramatta have honoured their teachers in celebration of World Teachers Day by taking a selfie with their favourite teacher.
Going Deeper at Principals Masterclass
The annual Prinicipals Masterclass was held on 13 and 14 August at the Rooty Hill RSL Club, giving school leaders a valuable opportunity to come together to share ideas and participate in professional learning.
Literacy Lessons improving student learning outcomes
Students are receiving more one-to-one instruction in literacy and comprehension thanks to a new Literacy Lessons (L2) program being trialled in 8 primary schools across the diocese.
Mary MacKillop Feast Day celebrations
Events were held across the diocese of Parramatta on Friday 8 August in honour of the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
Captivate showcases talented students
Hundreds of students from 35 primary and secondary Catholic schools from across the Diocese showcased their creative talents in a series of music, dance and strings performances throughout June, culminating in the ‘Best Of’ performance on 23 June.
Terra Sancta College renamed to honour St John Paul II
To commemorate the Canonisation of Pope John Paul II and his connection to the Diocese of Parramatta, Bishop Anthony Fisher OP, has announced that Terra Sancta College will be renamed St John Paul II Catholic College, Nirimba and Schofields from the commencement of Term 3 this year.
RE Review: Faith in the future of Catholic schooling
The findings and recommendations of the Review of Religious Education for Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta were presented to a forum of over 200 parish priests, principals and Religious Education coordinators on 5 June at Rosehill Gardens.
Federal Budget 2014-15 No certainty on funding or direction
The Federal Government’s priority to cut the budget deficit will significantly reduce school funding in real terms and create greater uncertainty for schools says Executive Director of Schools, Greg Whitby
Executive Director calls for collaboration in proposed Enterprise Agreement
A report in a Sydney newspaper saying Catholic school teachers are considering strike action over a proposed Enterprise Agreement from Catholic employers is premature and does not do justice to the consultation process says Executive Director of Schools, Greg Whitby.
Catholic schools supporting faith@work
Throughout May, Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta will be taking part in the Diocesan Works Fund (DWF) Appeal faith@work.
Congratulations to winners of the Executive Director s Summer Reading Challenge
Students from the Diocese of Parramatta have excelled in the Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge with over 8,000 books read during the summer. Over 500 students from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta entered the competition this year.
Congratulations to all our schools who entered the Catholic schools week video competition
Over 70% of schools in the Diocese of Parramatta submitted entries in the Catholic Schools Week Video Competition 'what makes our Catholic Schools great?'
Teacher learning community focuses on sustainability
Catholic school teachers and leaders from the Diocese of Parramatta, schools outside the diocese, and the NSW Department of Education met at the Aengus Kavanagh Centre on Wednesday 19 March to form a professional learning community (PLC) for sustainability.
Michelle Rowland MP joins Catholic Schools Week celebrations
Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland MP visited a number of schools in the Diocese of Parramatta to celebrate Catholic Schools Week.