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Modern maths teaching method adds up to success

Master maths teacher Vikesh Gami has turned homework on its head to get good results in his classroom.

Students say YES to a sustainable Australia

Thousands of young Western Sydney students have declared a resounding ‘YES’ to ensuring a sustainable Australia for all after a successful three-day Youth Eco Summit at Sydney Olympic Park.

Bright future beckons for 2023 HSC graduates

More than 3000 students from Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) are celebrating having completed the 2023 Higher School Certificate (HSC) and their schooling journey giving thanks for the wonderful support of family, friends and teachers and expressing confidence for the future ahead.

Cheers and tears for inspiring Voice of Youth finalists

Incredible speeches on diversity, loneliness, teachers, success from failure, electricity and the importance of living in the moment have moved students, staff and families to cheers, and some tears, at the 2023 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Voice of Youth public speaking finals.

Journey to Lisbon 2023: The Parramatta Way

Our young pilgrims depart for World Youth Day in Lisbon in mid-July this year. Here’s how they are preparing for this life-changing experience. Bishop Vincent’s invitation to the Youth of Parramatta to join him on pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon set the wheels in motion for the teams from Catholic Schools and Catholic Youth Parramatta.

Young Australian dancer set to perform in front of Pope Francis and millions of Catholics

A young Western Sydney Catholic will have the opportunity to express her two biggest loves – dance and faith – at one of the world’s biggest stages.

Across the globe at the Dance Summit Championships

On April 30th, 2023 students from St John XXIII Catholic College travelled to Florida USA to compete with their youth elite team at the prestigious Dance Summit Championships held in Walt Disney World.

Sharp Sultana our State superstars

Emmaus Catholic College student Layla Sharp and St John XXIII Catholic College student Sebastian Sultana are once again the toast of Western Sydney after some sensational performances over the summer reinforced their reputation as potential future Paralympic and Olympic athletes.

New teachers and leaders called to serve

Beginning teachers, new school principals and leaders gathered for a moving celebration at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta as Bishop Vincent Long and Parish Priests blessed and welcomed Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese staff to their new roles.

Aspirations for Western Sydney students drive new Catholic schools leader

With more than 20 years of experience leading some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations, Executive Director Jack de Groot is excited to begin a new journey with Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CPSD)