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25.01.2022 NSWCCC Girls Rugby League Camp Registrations NOW OPEN This camp is held in conjunction with the NRL as a pathway to future representation at school girl level. Age 14 & 15 in 2020 Cost $230... Date 20 - 22 April 2020 Live in at St Gregorys College Monday and Tuesday night. VERY Limited spaces Full program available shortly. https://csnsw.sport/ See more

24.01.2022 A letter from the NSW Education Standards Authority CEO Paul Martin Dear colleagues, I want to start by acknowledging the effort of our teachers this Term. ...Your resilience, creativity and initiative in delivering engaging lessons and continuity of learning for students of all years, across new channels, has been extraordinary. We are acutely aware of the concerns felt by teachers, principals, students and their parents, particularly those working towards their #HSC credential this year. Already the NESA COVID-19 Response Committee has made changes to the HSC, placing the health and safety of students and their teachers above all else. In making these adjustments, the Committee is working to ensure that all students will be assessed fairly and equitably as they work towards their HSC. The Committee met again today to consider HSC major projects in Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Textiles and Design and Visual Arts, recognising that presently, some HSC students do not have access to the same resources as others to complete their work. The Committee will take more time to consult with stakeholders and consider additional expert advice to decide the fairest approach to major works in these areas. It will meet again before the end of the holidays to make a decision about major projects. Be assured, that advice from the Committee will remain ongoing, with NESA placing health, safety and equity at the forefront of decision-making. Our COVID-19 support team is available from 9am to 5pm on business days. Call: 1300 138 323 Email: [email protected] Finally, thank you again, following what has been the most challenging Term in our collective memories. Teachers, principals and school support staff across NSW have kept the state running and maintained a sense of calm and resilience in the eyes of our students. I am grateful to you all and will continue to keep you updated in Term 2. Have a safe and healthy break. Yours sincerely, Paul Martin Chief Executive Officer #NESA National Catholic Education Commission Ccsp Nsw

23.01.2022 National Catholic Education Commission Media Release: Catholic education welcomes National Principles for School Education response to COVID-19 The Catholic edu...cation sector has welcomed the National Principles for School Education response to COVID-19 agreed at the National Cabinet today. National Catholic Education Commission Executive Director, Jacinta Collins, said the National Principles reiterate the commitment of federal, state and territory governments for the continuation of quality schooling for Australian children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Principles show a continued commitment by governments to ensure Australian students receive a high quality education, while allowing for the delivery of remote schooling as needed during the pandemic, Ms Collins said. They also recognise the need to ensure the health and safety of students, teachers and staff. The first priority for all Catholic schools is the health and safety of students and staff, and as such, the Catholic sector is monitoring and responding quickly to the advice of federal, state and territory governments and health authorities. Catholic schools will continue to remain open for students who need to attend, and provide remote learning to ensure that all students can continue their schooling during this period. We are supporting students and families through fee relief and the provision of devices, internet connectivity or other measures, to ensure students can access learning in the best way possible. Our school communities are to be commended on how they are responding to both the educational and health challenges arising from the pandemic, Ms Collins said. Catholic education will continue to work with governments over the coming weeks to enable students to return to classroom learning as soon as practicable. Nationally, Catholic schools educate more than 764,000 students or one in five Australian students - in 1,746 schools, the vast majority of which are low-fee schools. #CathEdau #Covid19 #NSWEducation

23.01.2022 PDSSSC Touch Cancelled - Tuesday 17th March 2020 Please be advised that the Touch Football Gala Day / Selection Trials have been postponed due to the COVID-19 Health Alert. Details about any new date are unknown at this stage. We apologise for any inconvenience and will inform you when any details are known about this event.

23.01.2022 This morning, the NSW Government announced the return to face-to-face teaching next week. We’ve missed our students so much, and we’re looking forward to welcom...ing them back full time from next Monday 25 May! The safety of our school communities remains our priority. Many thanks to our caring families and dedicated staff for their extraordinary support of student learning and wellbeing in these challenging times!

22.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: NSW Catholic Schools Prepare for Term Two Leaders in Catholic Education have agreed that Catholic schools will continue with out of school learni...ng for the commencement of Term 2. School and System leaders will communicate the timetable for students returning to classrooms during the early weeks of term. The return to face-to-face learning will be an orderly transition, Catholic Schools NSW Chief Executive Officer Dallas McInerney said today. Principals and schools will communicate details to their families, in most circumstances the first two weeks will be for at home learning. He added that decisions will be informed by public health advice, as opportunities arise for a return to normal school operations, they will be taken. Mr McInerney indicated that local conditions require local decisions by System Leaders and principals who are well placed to make these judgements, it is important that schools have this flexibility. Some year groups and school localities will be candidates for an earlier return to the classroom than others, for example year 11 and 12. It is also important for early age groups to stay attached to their learning he said. We will continue to engage with the NSW Department of Education and NSW Education Standards Authority to progress the return of face-to-face learning. Catholic Education acknowledges the ongoing access to government procurement opportunities for hygiene supplies and personal protective equipment. Mr McInerney said that our teachers and school communities have delivered an enormous amount of innovation of online resources and this work should be respected. We support the cross-sectoral working group announced by the Premier today. It is an important initiative that will help identify the most important and valuable aspects of this work and assess how it can form part of the future of schooling in NSW.* Catholic Schools NSW represents the states 598 Catholic schools, which educate some 255,000 students. *Greg Whitby, the Executive Director of Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, will be the Catholic Sector Representative. National Catholic Education Commission Ccsp Nsw Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta #Education #NSWEdu

22.01.2022 The latest information and advice about COVID-19 (coronavirus) is as follows: Any student or staff member who has been in, or transited through, mainland China... (not just Hubei province), Iran or South Korea is excluded from work, school or child care services for 14 days from the date they left mainland China, Iran or South Korea (as the COVID-19 incubation period can be as long as two weeks). Please note that South Korea was added to this list on Thursday 5 March. While there is currently no ban on travellers from Italy, there are now enhanced screening processes for travellers from that country. Any confirmed case of COVID-19 will be excluded from school or workplaces until they are medically cleared to return. Anyone who has had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 will be excluded for 14 days since last contact with the confirmed case. Students and staff who have returned to Australia from mainland China or Iran more than 14 days ago and have shown no symptoms are able to return to school. To support the continued health and wellbeing of students, staff and school communities, hygiene and good handwashing is very important. A reminder that students and staff should not attend school or other workplaces if they feel unwell. Thanks again for your understanding and cooperation.

22.01.2022 PDSSSC Swimming Cancelled. The PDSSSC Swimming set down for Wednesday 18th March has been cancelled. I will advise all schools if and when this event will occur, if it is to be rescheduled at a later date.... Apologies for the inconvenience to all concerned.

21.01.2022 Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta continues to closely monitor Government advice about coronavirus. Please note that yesterdays advice about students an...d staff who recently travelled to China now also applies to anyone who has travelled to Hong Kong. Therefore, students and staff who have travelled to China, including Hong Kong, in the past two weeks should stay at home until after the 14-day incubation period for coronavirus has ended. This direction was in addition to earlier advice that students and staff who have had contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus should not attend school or preschool for 14 days, and should be monitored for symptoms. Our apologies to everyone affected by this advice.

21.01.2022 Two students from St Patricks Marist College Dundas have tested positive to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Further information is available here: https://bit.ly/333Ek...JG The school will be closed for lessons today and parents and carers of all students at St Patricks Marist College Dundas have been requested to collect their children. The school will also be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 10 March). We will continue to provide updates as further information becomes available.

21.01.2022 This morning, the NSW Government announced the return to face-to-face teaching next week. Weve missed our students so much, and were looking forward to welcom...ing them back full time from next Monday 25 May! The safety of our school communities remains our priority. Many thanks to our caring families and dedicated staff for their extraordinary support of student learning and wellbeing in these challenging times!

19.01.2022 St Patricks Marist College Dundas will reopen on Thursday 12 March after a brief closure to support the school community and health officials in their response... to the diagnosis of two students with COVID-19 (coronavirus). Read more here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au//News%20an/Announcements The health and wellbeing of students is our priority as we continue to work with NSW Health and the Department of Education to respond to COVID-19. There are no other Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta school closures scheduled. If this changes, we are well prepared to respond and will keep you updated. A reminder that the advice from NSW Health for any student or staff member who feels unwell is to not attend school and to seek medical advice, but call ahead first. Detailed information about hygiene and handwashing is available at: http://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/COVID-19.

19.01.2022 Cerdon College Merrylands will reopen on Wednesday 29 July after two cases of COVID-19 were identified at the school on Friday afternoon. Over the weekend, NSW... Health has been notifying close contacts of the cases and the College has been deep-cleaned. Lessons will recommence through Google Classroom on Tuesday 28 July. Health and wellbeing are our priority as we respond to COVID-19. Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta will continue to keep the community updated. Read more here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/2020CerdonUpdate

18.01.2022 Are you having trouble registering your child on the CSNSW website? Use this "How to guide" to help you with process. https://docs.google.com//1abAQy2QGx3I_R2D3FsMtMDGiJt/edit

17.01.2022 A huge congratulations to 13 year old Amosia Soatini at Emmaus Catholic College on your World Record in the Under 14s Shot Put! He threw an incredible 19.91m. Smashing the previous record by 41 cm! What an amazing effort.

16.01.2022 2020 HSC Update from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA): This morning, the third meeting of NESAs COVID-19 Response Committee was held. The meeting c...onsidered updates regarding #HSC practical examinations and HSC Timetabling impacts due to the impact of COVID-19 on schools and students. The Committee decided: That the due dates for major projects in Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Textiles and Design and Visual Arts will be extended and teachers will have the capacity to mark major projects. That HSC results are to be released as originally projected in mid December. That the written exam timetable will be released by 15 May 2020 (Week 3 Term 2) That parents and schools will be provided additional time to submit evidence required for disability provisions for exams. For a media release from NESA and more information please head to: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au//hsc-exams-go-ahead-

15.01.2022 Two cases of COVID-19 have been identified at Cerdon College. This news was shared with the school community this afternoon. The school will be temporarily clos...ed for deep cleaning and to support the NSW Health team in their work. Students and staff have been advised to self-isolate until receiving further advice from NSW Health. We will continue to keep the community updated. Health and safety are our priority as we continue to respond together to COVID-19. Further information is available here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/News-and-Ev/Announcements

15.01.2022 School Sport Australia (SSA) advises that due to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent restriction on school sport programs, SSA has cancelled all Championships for 2020. For more information please click on the link below.

12.01.2022 The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) confirmed late yesterday that the Higher School Certificate (HSC) is going ahead in 2020. We will keep schools and ...students updated as we learn more. NESA will also urgently provide advice on work placements for VET students, students working on a group drama, dance or music performance and students completing projects and major works. Further details here: https://bit.ly/2QJSWZt

12.01.2022 NSWCCC Swimming Cancelled - Tuesday 31st March 2020 Please be advised that the NSWCCC Swimming Championships have been postponed due to the COVID-19 Health Alert. Details about any possible new date are unknown at this stage. We apologise for any inconvenience and will inform you when any details are known about this event.

11.01.2022 Last night, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that NSW schools will remain open for the time being as the Government continues to respond to COVID-19. He ...also made clear that if parents and carers chose to keep their children home under their supervision, they were free to do so. This mornIng, the NSW Premier encouraged parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible. Each school will communicate directly with families to provide appropriate information about supporting learning for students who are staying at home. In the event of school closures at a later date, we are well prepared to respond and committed to ensuring continued learning for every student. Thank you for your understanding as we work together to respond to this unprecedented situation.

11.01.2022 Even when it seems like theyre not listening, children pick up on what they hear on TV and radio. Try to watch or listen to news reports when your child is in ...bed or choose to read your news if possible. This may also include limiting our conversations about what we are hearing on the news. Read more tips for childrens wellbeing here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/wellbeing

07.01.2022 A decision has been made that tomorrow (Friday 3 April) will be the last day of lessons for Term One. This will bring forward the beginning of school holidays f...or students in Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta schools. Supervision of students who require it will continue to be provided next week as needed. Weve been listening carefully to your concerns and understand the challenges for many families supporting students in studying at home for the first time. Next week, teachers will be preparing to continue supporting students learning at home which is highly likely in Term Two. Thank you for your support and understanding as we respond together to COVID-19.

07.01.2022 NSWCCC Touch Cancelled - Wednesday 8th April 2020 Please be advised that the NSWCCC Touch Football Selection Trials have been postponed due to the COVID-19 Health Alert. Details about any possible new date are unknown at this stage. We apologise for any inconvenience and will inform you when any details are known about this event.

07.01.2022 A letter to all involved in Catholic Education Catholic Schools and COVID-19: Be Not Afraid Dear Colleagues... A popular addition to the Catholic canon is the hymn written in 1975 by a Jesuit Priest, Father Bob Dufford, Be not afraid. While the hymn has become a mainstay for people confronting sorrow or fear; Father Dufford wrote the song seeking strength and guidance during a period of transition, in his case: towards his own holy ordination. Catholic Schools have been propelled into an unexpected cycle of rapid transition as our classrooms empty in response to the pandemic, returning to an era of home-based education and formation. As unsettling as this is for our teachers and school communities, Ive no doubt that Catholic education can rise to meet this challenge in our 200th year of Ministry. There is the obvious point that this pandemic arrives in an era where technology has never been more able to support out of school learning for students who so effortlessly carry the mantle of the digital generation. However its not just technology which guarantees that we are more prepared than our current difficulties allow us to believe - our Catholic Faith and its treasury of tradition comes into full providence at this time. This pandemic has given us a problem for which we already have an answer. As our students open their text books or Zoom into a lesson from their own homes, most likely with their parents or carers by their sides, we recall that we have always believed parents to be the primary educators of their children. It is parents who have responsibility to reveal the wonder of Gods world. As COVID -19 sharply orientates us to this core belief, so let us pray for the graces of wisdom, fortitude and perseverance to respond as both Catholic educators and a Catholic Faith Community. We dont know for how long these new arrangements will be in place, but we do know that the resources required and the experience will be very difficult for many of our families. So be assured that in every representation CSNSW makes to Government, a Department, a Minister, a Premier or the Prime Minister, I will insist that all policy responses consider the varying circumstances of our families and have equity as a non-negotiable concern - no child should be left behind. Finally, for our teachers, this week will be like no other in their professional lives, as will the next period of time through this transition, let us remember the gift of Father Duffords hymn reminding us of Christs promise: Be Not Afraid, I go before you always Come follow me Yours in Christ, Dallas McInerney CEO Catholic Schools NSW

07.01.2022 Due to extreme weather conditions, several schools will be closed tomorrow (Monday 10 February): Bede Polding College Chisholm Catholic Primary St Matthews Cat...holic Primary, Windsor including Catholic Out of School Hours Care service (COSH) Xavier College Llandilo The following school will be closed for students (but not staff) tomorrow (Monday 10 February): St Patricks Primary School Blacktown including Catholic Out of School Hours Care service (COSH) Thank you for your understanding. We will continue to keep you updated as further information becomes available.

06.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: 2020 HSC exam timetables now available The 2020 HSC written exam timetable was released today for the 75,000 students sitting the exams this year.... NESA Chief Executive Officer Paul Martin said the timetable would provide the certainty that students, teachers and parents have been looking for around the HSC. Students have known that the HSC would be going ahead and this timetable provides the certainty many have been seeking about when their exams will take place, Mr Martin said. This timetable starts five days later giving students some extra time at school after the Autumn holiday period while keeping to the original timeframe for releasing results. I want to reassure parents and students that the exams will be conducted in line with the expert health advice at the time of the exams, which are still five months away. NSW schools are supporting the return of HSC students to the classroom from this week with HSC students receiving on average three to four days at school each week. I trust that now students have a definitive plan and timing for the exams that they can focus on achieving their best as they return to school, Mr Martin said. 120 written exams will start with English on 20 October and 51 oral language exams will start on 15 August. Students will receive their HSC results on 18 December. All 2020 HSC students can access their personalised exam timetables via their Students Online account via https://studentsonline.nesa.nsw.edu.au/ from 10am today. The 2020 HSC written exam timetable will also be available on the NESA website from 10am. For more information visit educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/covid-19-advice or contact the NESA COVID-19 support team on 1300 138 323 and [email protected] #NESA Ccsp Nsw National Catholic Education Commission

04.01.2022 As announced by the NSW Government yesterday, school students will gradually return to school from Week 3 of Term 2 with the approach based on the needs of each... community. The hope is that full student attendance might be possible by the beginning of Term 3. Of course, this objective is subject to health advice and government policy. In the first two weeks of Term 2, learning will be delivered to students in the same way it was provided in the last weeks of Term 1. Schools remain open and parents and carers who need to send their children to school can still do so; however, the State Governments directive to parents to keep their children home, if practical, still applies. As recommended by the Premier, our schools will have two days at the beginning of Term 2 (Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April) to plan for the gradual return of students in Week 3. Of course, supervision will be provided at school for students who need to attend school on these days. Learning and teaching will resume on Wednesday 29 April. We will share with you as soon as possible further information about the practical arrangements commencing in Week 3 Term 2. The health and safety and our students and staff continue to be our highest priority. Read more here: https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/News%20and%/Announcements.

04.01.2022 Our first Gala Day of the year was held on Monday 24th March. Congratulations to all our schools and athletes who participated in the Open Boys and Girls Basketball Gala Day. Open Girls Final Gilroy Catholic College defeated Caroline Chisholm 25 to 18 ... Open Boys Final St Clares Catholic High School defeated St Andrews Catholic College 29 to 18

04.01.2022 Regarding tomorrow (Tuesday 11th February, 2020)

02.01.2022 POSTPONED- Under 15s Rugby League Selection Day! Which was to be held tomorrow Tuesday 10th March has been postponed due to council closing the grounds. A new date will be advised as soon as we are able to secure a ground.

02.01.2022 NEW Rugby League date for the Under 15 trial is Friday 20th March. NEW venue will be the Ponds Rugby League ground on Fyfe Rd. It is a synthetic field, so we will go ahead regardless of weather. All schools have been emailed about the updated information.

01.01.2022 A message for Year 12 #HSC students from the Federal Minister for Education The Hon Dan Tehan MP The work you will do in Year 12 this year is incredibly import...ant and your results will be as valuable as any previous year. COVID-19 will take a lot from our nation but it wont take all your hard work over your years of education. All education ministers met today through Education Council and we agreed that: Year 12 students will get a leaving certificate for 2020. There will be no Year 13. There will be no mass repeating of Year 12. We want Year 12 students to finish their education and next year go to university, undertake vocational training or enter the workforce. Each state and territory is responsible for their government schools and is also responsible for awarding senior secondary certificates in their jurisdiction. It was agreed that every state and territory would follow national principles to support local decisions. #cathedau #year12 #covid19 #coronavirus Ccsp Nsw National Catholic Education Commission

01.01.2022 PDSSSC Swimming TO BE ADVISED - Wednsday 18th March 2020 Please be advised that a decision regarding the PDSSSC Swimming Championships will been made by 10am Monday morning 16th March We apologise for any inconvenience and will inform you by 10am Monday 16th March when a decision is made about this event.