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🖐️ Hands-On Learning in Early Childhood Education Our Year 11 Early Childhood Education students are diving deep into the second module of their Certificate III qualification! 📚✨👩‍ The day began with rich professional discussions regarding the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), professional practice, and the importance of meaningful observations. While our mornings focus on essential theory and content, we love to wrap up the day by putting a practical twist on what we’ve learned. 🌟 Today’s Spotlight: The "Hand of Practice" Activity Students participated in a reflective exercise to bridge the gap between theory and their personal identity as Early Childhood Professionals. 👉🏻Professional Identity: Students traced their hands and identified five key characteristics on their fingers that make them great educators. 👉🏻The "Why": On the wrist, they articulated their personal "why"—the driving force behind their choice to enter the education sector. 👉🏻EYLF Alignment: To extend their thinking, students mapped these traits to the five EYLF Learning Outcomes, identifying how they personally strive to support these outcomes in their professional roles. It is inspiring to see our future educators reflecting so deeply on their practice! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECE #FutureEducators #VETis #TradeStudents #EYLF #ProfessionalPractice #EarlyYears #Year11 #VocationalEducation #LearningThroughReflection #ECEProfessionals @catholicschoolsparra Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

💙 Do It For Dolly Day – This Friday 💙 This Friday, Australians across the country will come together for Do It For Dolly Day — a powerful movement to Go Blue to End Bullying. We encourage our staff and students to get involved by wearing blue and standing united against bullying. Together, we can help raise awareness and promote kindness, respect and inclusion - every young person impacted by bullying should feel supported, safe and never alone. Your support helps fund Dolly’s Dream vital anti-bullying programs that provide vital guidance and support, including: 💙13 DOLLY, our Bullying Support Line 💙Anti-bullying workshops in schools and communities 💙Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 💙The Bullying Support Hub 💙The Beacon Cyber Safety App Every contribution makes a difference in creating a kinder, safer future for all young people. 🔗 Click here to donate and show your support. https://support.dollysdream.org.au/event/do-it-for-dolly-day/donate Let’s stand together and Go Blue 💙

What a fantastic evening at the Careers of Today Parent Education Forum – Western Sydney! 👏 Thank you to all the families who joined us to connect with industry experts and explore future career pathways. Key takeaways from the night included Darren Ingram (Clarendon Homes) highlighting the importance of resilience — encouraging parents to support their children in completing apprenticeships, as the skills gained can open many doors. Donna Davis MP of Parramatta also shared the value of strong people skills — how you work in a team, customer service, experiences like team sports, working together, and even picking up the phone to have a conversation all play an important role in shaping future career success. Great conversations, valuable insights, and a strong community coming together to support our young people. @clarendon_homes_nsw @anategroup @healthscopeau @ambroseearlylearningandcare @ACUStrathfield #WesternSydney #FutureCareers #CareerEducation #Parramatta #ECEC #catholiceducation @catholicschoolsparCatholic Schools Parramatta Diocese @cpgsouthwest Domain @domain.com.au @parramattacatholicservices @tafensw #donnadavismp #WEXPO @donnadavismp @novotelparramatta

📣 Careers of Today Parent Education Forum – Western Sydney Join us for the Careers of Today Parent Education Forum, an opportunity for parents and high school students to engage directly with industry experts in key growth areas and gain insights into future pathways. 🎤 Panel of Industry Experts: • AI & Technology – Kate Dodds • Australian Catholic University – Dr Valentine Mukuria • Construction – Darren Ingram, Clarendon Homes • Business Western Sydney (Tourism) – David Borger • Early Childhood Education & Care – Jo Tapley • Health – Sophie Najjarin Moderated by Donna Davis MP, Member for Parramatta The evening will include a panel discussion, Q&A, followed by an expo-style networking session with industries, employers and education providers — giving families the opportunity to ask direct questions about career pathways. 📅 4 May 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm – 6:00pm 📍 Novotel Sydney Parramatta Head over to https://www.wexpo.com.au./index.php/upcoming-events/careers-of-today-special-event-may-4-2026?_sm_au_=iVV1MvTrNjRv7pZ78H41FK7TcWCJp, tickets $9.90 per family. Let’s bring the community together to help students make informed decisions about their future. #CareerEducation #WesternSydney #ParentEngagement #FutureCareers #WEXPO #SchoolToWork #VET #CareersOfToday #Parramatta #Education #CareerPathways @catholicschoolsparra WEXPO Australian Catholic University (ACU) @anategroup #westernsydney #anate #ambrose #Ambrose #ClarendonHomes #katedodd #clarendomhomes#businesswesternsydney #clarendomhomesnsw #australiancatholicuniversity

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Night on Tuesday at 5pm.

Welcome to week 2A.

📣 REMINDER: OPEN DAYS We look forward to welcoming you to our McCarthy Campus, Emu Plains 🗓 Tuesday, 28 April 2026 ⏰ 5:00pm – 6:30pm Loyola Campus, Mount Druitt - Discover Trade & Vocational Pathways 🗓 Thursday, 30 April 2026 ⏰ 5:00pm – 6:30pm Come meet our CathWest team, and discover how our students complete their HSC while commencing a career pathway. 📚 Now enrolling for Year 10 & 11 2027. To register and for more information, visit our website. https://cathwest.parra.catholic.edu.au/ We can’t wait to see you there! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese @catholicschoolsparra

Ode of Remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Response: We will remember them. Lest we forget. Anzac Memorial @catholicschoolsparra

🚀 Big things start with bold ideas… We’re proud to celebrate Aiden McGovern and his incredible journey through the 3-week Apple Foundation Program at UTS 👏 Over the course of the program, Aiden showed real dedication, curiosity, and drive—diving into the world of app development and innovation. Alongside his team, he helped create “Bloom” 🌱 – your daily check-in buddy, an app designed to support wellbeing, which has already been coded and prototyped! Through this experience, Aiden has built powerful skills in: 💡 Problem-solving 🎨 Creativity 🤝 Collaboration 💻 Hands-on digital technologies A huge thank you to the amazing team at UTS, especially Avinash Singh, for their support and mentorship throughout the program 🙌 We’re excited to continue building this partnership and can’t wait to see what Aiden does next! #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #Innovation #AppDevelopment #DigitalSkills #UTS #AppleFoundationProgram #ProudMoment

🌟 Exciting News for families in Western Sydney! 🌟 Is your son or daughter unsure about what path to take after school? Not even sure what career they want to pursue? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why Careers of Today exists. Join us for an informative and inspiring evening where students and parents can hear directly from industry professionals, explore emerging career opportunities, and gain clarity on the many pathways available. Because finding the right path doesn’t happen by chance—it starts with the right conversations. Hear from Industry and Educational Experts including; AI and Technology, Australian Catholic University, Construction Early Childhood Education & Care, Tourism Health. We hope to see you there. 📅 When: 4 May 2026 : 4pm - 6.00pm 📍 Where: Novotel Sydney Parramatta 🎟️ Book now $9.90 per family. https://www.wexpo.com.au/index.php/upcoming-events/careers-of-today-special-event-may-4-2026 #CareersOfToday #ParentEducationForum #CorporateEvents #EventManagement #SydneyEvents #AustraliaEvents #New SouthWalesEvents #ThingstodoinPenritha #PenrithSeminars #PenrithFamily&EducationSeminars #career #education #student #parenting #forum #today #careerdevelopment #westernsydney #careerguidance #industryexperts WEXPO @acustrathfield @csp.dcl @communitybroadcastnetwork Video created by WEXPO.

At CathWest Innovation College, students don’t have to choose between school and their future—they can do both.👷👨‍🎓💇‍♂️ Open to students in Years 10–12, CathWest places young people in the driver’s seat of their learning journey, with a strong focus on developing real-world skills for success. At CathWest, students can: ✨ Gain industry exposure ✨ Achieve their NSW HSC ✨ Start an apprenticeship or traineeship ✨ Start a VET course ✨ Even secure pathways into university This is school done differently. Enrolments open to students in years 10 & 11 for 2027. Join us on 28 April or 30 April at our Open Day to discover how your child can take control of their future. Visit our website now to register: https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/cathwest-innovation-college #cspd2026 #bedford

The Year 10 Formation Encounter Day at Bents Basin allowed our students to explore the nature of authentic relationships through a Catholic lens. Staff ran activities that fostered self reflection and accountability to local and global issues. The CYP Team led a prayerful meditation that focused on developing an awareness of God’s presence in creation. @catholicyouthparra @catholicschoolsparra #cathwest #cathwestinnovationcollege #faithinactioncspd #cspd #catholicschoolsparra #catholicyouthparra #cyp #FormationDay @catholicschoolsparra

🌟 Exciting News for families in Western Sydney! 🌟 Is your son or daughter unsure about what path to take after school? Not even sure what career they want to pursue? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why Careers of Today exists. Join us for an informative and inspiring evening where students and parents can hear directly from industry professionals, explore emerging career opportunities, and gain clarity on the many pathways available. Because finding the right path doesn’t happen by chance—it starts with the right conversations. Hear from Industry and Educational Experts including; AI and Technology, Australian Catholic University, Construction Early Childhood Education & Care, Tourism Health. We hope to see you there. 📅 When: 4 May 2026 : 4pm - 6.00pm 📍 Where: Novotel Sydney Parramatta 🎟️ Book now $9.90 per family. https://www.wexpo.com.au/index.php/upcoming-events/careers-of-today-special-event-may-4-2026 #CareersOfToday #ParentEducationForum #CorporateEvents #EventManagement #SydneyEvents #AustraliaEvents #New SouthWalesEvents #ThingstodoinPenritha #PenrithSeminars #PenrithFamily&EducationSeminars #career #education #student #parenting #forum #today #careerdevelopment #westernsydney #careerguidance #industryexperts WEXPO @acustrathfield @csp.dcl @communitybroadcastnetwork Video created by WEXPO.

Our school is already proud to have a strong group of student leaders — and attending the Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA) conference gave them the opportunity to take their leadership to the next level. 🌟🤩🤩 Throughout the experience, our leaders strengthened their confidence, refined their communication skills, and gained practical tools to lead with greater purpose and impact. From collaborating with other student leaders to exploring new ways to create positive change in our school community, they returned inspired, motivated, and ready to lead even more effectively. 💡 We’re incredibly proud of the way they continue to grow, support one another, and lead by example. #youthleadershipconference #Studentleadership #StudentLeadership #SchoolLeaders #FutureLeaders #StudentVoice #YouthLeadership #LeadershipGrowth # leadershipgrowth @catholicschoolsparra

Explore your future with CathWest at our Open Day! Students in Years 10–12 can gain a head start through school-based traineeships, apprenticeships, and vocational education and training while completing their HSC. 👷💇🏿‍♀️ Discover hands-on pathways that lead directly to real careers. Register now: https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/cathwest-innovation-college

Today in our Year 12 ECEC class, we stepped into the shoes of educators. 👩‍🏫✨ From exploring inclusion, diversity, and discrimination, to diving deeper into the experiences of refugee and asylum seeker children, children with disabilities, and culturally & linguistically diverse communities — it was a day full of learning, empathy, and eye-opening conversations. 💭💛 So proud of the students for researching, presenting, and teaching each other with such passion and respect. 🌏👏 Future educators in the making… and already making a difference 💫 #ECEC #FutureEducators #InclusionMatters #Diversity #learningtogether @@catholicschoolsparra

Our Yr 12 ECEC students in the Spotlight! During the week Yr 12 ECEC students visited Connie’s Childcare Centre and had a wonderful hands-on experience working with children of all ages.👶👧🧒 From stories & songs to dancing, languages and crafts 🎶🎨 — they brought the energy and the care 💛 So great to see confidence growing and skills in action! Connie's Child Care Centre #connieschildcare @catholicschoolsparra #cspd2026

We celebrated Harmony Day by embracing our diversity and community, highlighting the unity shared across both campuses. Our student leaders ran a water quiz during breaks to raise awareness about global water inequity, the focus of Caritas Project Compassion Campaign for 2026. From wearing orange to showcasing cultural dress, today was a beautiful reminder that we all belong to the same community. #faithinactioncspd @catholicschoolsparra #cspd2026 Australian Department of Home Affairs

🎉 Big congrats to our Year 12 legends! 🎉 Our students have smashed the SUIT Program at Australian Catholic University, Strathfield — completing uni-level subjects during their holidays 🤩 📚 Real uni experience 🎓 Credit towards a teaching degree 🚀 One step closer to their future So proud of the dedication and drive — future educators in the making! 👏✨ @acustrathfield #australiancatholicuniversitystrathfieldcampus @catholicschoolsparra

Students are invited to wear appropriate mufti tomorrow (on Friday) to include Orange or a cultural shirt to celebrate Harmony Day. We will be inviting a gold coin donation for Project Compassion durning this season of Lent. Additionally, if you would like to donate to Project Compassion directly you can via this link. https://www.projectcompassion.org.au/fundraisers/CathwestInnovationCollege Why do we wear orange during Harmony Week? Orange is a simple, visible way to show support for a more inclusive Australia – where people are treated with respect and feel they belong. Australian Department of Home Affairs