Beyond the Gate

20 Aug 2026

Six Habits That Help Children Develop a Love of Reading

Book Week is a celebration of stories, imagination and creativity, but helping children love reading isn't just something that happens during one week of the year. The good news? It doesn't take expensive resources or hours of extra time. Often, it's the small, everyday habits that make the biggest difference.

11 Aug 2026

From Facebook

🤝 IS YOUR CHILD NAVIGATING FRIENDSHIP CHANGES? From conflict and exclusion to social pressure and bullying, friendships can be complicated as children grow. Join respected parenting author Michelle Mitchell for Friendship Smart, a practical session designed to give parents and carers strategies to help children navigate friendship changes, set healthy boundaries and build positive relationships. 📅 Monday, 31 August 2026 ⏰ 7:00pm - 8:30pm 📍 Nagle College, Blacktown 🎟 Free for CSPD parents and carers 👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKS5r8V_gowJSuSoGe_3QhohiuZ14PX5SWT4YVXcgiqHdp3g/viewform Family Partnership Council - FPC Michelle Mitchell - Parenting Educator, Author, Speaker

07 Aug 2026

From Facebook

17 Jul 2026

What's It Really Like to Send Your Kid to a Catholic School?

If you've ever assumed that attending a Catholic school means you have to be Catholic and that the fees are expensive, you're not alone. It's a common perception, but for many families, the reality looks quite different.

Photo: Primary Artwork Winner, Maria Gerges from St Patrick’s Primary Guildford

08 Jul 2026

CSPD students recognised in Refugee Week Creative Competition

Over 125 students from 10 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) schools have been recognised for their empathy and powerful storytelling as part of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia Refugee Week Creative Competition.

05 Jun 2026

From Facebook

Our 40th Anniversary celebrations continue today... Everyone is welcome to join us at Mass as 11:30am followed by a Feast Day Family Picnic (approx. 1pm). We welcome Bishop Vincent Long to our community today. K-2 Sports Uniform Years 3-6 Full School Uniform

Photo of kindergarten students dressed as 100 year olds, to mark 100 days of school

04 Jun 2026

What Your Child Really Learns in the First 100 Days of School

One moment your child is holding your hand at the school gate and before you know it, they're walking in confidently, greeting friends by name, carrying their own bag, and coming home full of stories about 'assembly' and 'sport'. Here’s what to expect in their first 100 days of Kindergarten.