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The latest news, events and initiatives shaping learning at St Mary's Primary School.

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3 CSPD students wearing Traditional Aboriginal Paint

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.

Happy students at CSPD Education Mass

23 Aug 2024

Education mass celebrates faith in action

Hundreds of students, parents and carers, teachers and clergy from Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Parramatta gathered for the 2024 Education Mass to celebrate our schools’ commitment to Faith in Action and their positive engagement in the community.

Bishop Kevin Manning Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

16 Jul 2024

Catholic schools honour Bishop Manning’s legacy

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese mourns the loss of Diocese of Parramatta Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning who passed away yesterday.

Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta

28 Mar 2024

Year 6 students experience Encounter with faith

In mid-March, Year 6 students from 58 primary schools across the Diocese of Parramatta gathered in Penrith to participate in a new formation experience developed by the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mission Team called Encounter.

Students Say yes to a sustainable Australia CathEd Parra

08 Nov 2023

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.

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23 May 2023

From Twitter

Gorgeous day for the last ever primary school athletics arrival for our family https://t.co/2GVPIbUKoX

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23 May 2023

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Annual Athletics Carnival underway. Glorious day for it. https://t.co/YXLLXsubmI

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05 May 2023

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Learning about Australian artists … https://t.co/N9uhe0KAJ4

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05 May 2023

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Exploring the art in the National Gallery- we have many budding artists. https://t.co/rFAFmaj8ZZ

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05 May 2023

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Our Parliament House faces the War Memorial so our politicians remember the sacrifices of our defense forces. We Will Remember Them. Lest We Forget. https://t.co/mx0Yb6bJx4

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05 May 2023

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Remembering so we do not forget. Beautiful reflections and learning. https://t.co/rCjTFQvZgQ

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05 May 2023

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Glorious day after a chilly start - great views here… https://t.co/qUOspoSPpo

 

 

 

 

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    Jun 2025

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    Parish Mass Kinder & Yr 5

    20 Jun 2025 08:50 AM - 20 Jun 2025 09:50 AM

    Parish Mass Kinder & Yr 5

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    Yr 1 SOLA: Sharing Our Learning Assemblies

    20 Jun 2025 02:30 PM - 20 Jun 2025 03:30 PM

    Yr 1 SOLA: Sharing Our Learning Assemblies

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    Jun 2025

    T2W9

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    P&F General Meeting via Zoom

    23 Jun 2025 07:00 PM - 23 Jun 2025 08:00 PM

    P&F General Meeting via Zoom

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    Athletics Carnival

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    25

    Jun 2025

    T2W9

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    Stage 2 Boys & Girls Soccer Gala Day

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    Stage 2 Boys & Girls Soccer Gala Day

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    Morning Prayer

    25 Jun 2025 08:30 AM - 25 Jun 2025 08:45 AM

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