Dance students impressed the crowd with a range of dazzling performances
Hundreds of students from 35 primary and secondary Catholic schools from across the Diocese showcased their creative talents in a series of music, dance and strings performances throughout June, culminating in the ‘Best Of’ performance on 23 June.
The showcase events demonstrated the high calibre of choral, music and dance work from Catholic schools, under the Parramatta Diocese’s creative and performing arts initiative, CAPTIVATE.
The program provides learning and performance experiences for students, as well as builds expertise and a sense of community across the system. CAPTIVATE is very popular with five new schools joining the program since last year.
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30 Jun 2025
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🌟 Academic Juggernauts of the Week! 🌟 At Delany, we celebrate students who go beyond the classroom, those who show Pride, Passion, Persistence and live out our Patrician values. Each week, all staff nominate two students from Years 7 & 8 who lead with heart, show kindness, serve others and inspire hope in our community. 💙💛 These students don’t just succeed, they uplift, encourage, and lead by example through our 4 P’s: 💫 Pride – in their learning, presentation and school 🔥 Passion – staying engaged and giving their best 💪 Persistence – overcoming challenges with a positive mindset 🕊️ Patrician – showing compassion, humility and service They also live out our school motto: ❤️ Love – through kindness and empathy 🤝 Serve – by supporting peers and staff 🌈 Hope – staying optimistic and inspiring others This is more than academic success... it’s about living with purpose and heart! 💫 👏 Congratulations to our Week 10 Academic Juggernauts! 👏 Year 8: Kayi Salicioglu-Achi, Emily Sultana & Eva White Year 7: Gwendoline Schembri #DelanyCollege #AcademicJuggernauts #LeadWithHeart #LiveThe4Ps #LoveServeHope #PatricianPride![598270595434072_1236281998299592-1]()
25 Jun 2025
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📸 Delany Cup 2025 @ Patrician Brothers Blacktown 🏆 A day full of school pride, teamwork, and Patrician spirit! 💙💛 Delany teams gave it their all in Junior Rugby League, Junior Boys & Girls Soccer, and Senior Soccer — showing off incredible talent, determination, and sportsmanship. 💥 So many highlights, wins, and moments to remember! Huge thanks to our amazing coaches: 👏 Mr. Trad 👏 Mr. Misho 👏 Miss Nizam And a special shoutout to Mr. Yacoub and Mr. Carr for preparing the teams so well. 💪 Proud to be Delany! 🙌 #DelanyCup #DelanyPride #PatricianSpirit #SchoolSport #TeamDelany #WeAreDelany #Blacktown #CatholicEducation #Teamwork #StudentSuccess
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30 Jun 2025
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🌟 Academic Juggernauts of the Week! 🌟 At Delany, we celebrate students who go beyond the classroom, those who show Pride, Passion, Persistence and live out our Patrician values. Each week, all staff nominate two students from Years 7 & 8 who lead with heart, show kindness, serve others and inspire hope in our community. 💙💛 These students don’t just succeed, they uplift, encourage, and lead by example through our 4 P’s: 💫 Pride – in their learning, presentation and school 🔥 Passion – staying engaged and giving their best 💪 Persistence – overcoming challenges with a positive mindset 🕊️ Patrician – showing compassion, humility and service They also live out our school motto: ❤️ Love – through kindness and empathy 🤝 Serve – by supporting peers and staff 🌈 Hope – staying optimistic and inspiring others This is more than academic success... it’s about living with purpose and heart! 💫 👏 Congratulations to our Week 10 Academic Juggernauts! 👏 Year 8: Kayi Salicioglu-Achi, Emily Sultana & Eva White Year 7: Gwendoline Schembri #DelanyCollege #AcademicJuggernauts #LeadWithHeart #LiveThe4Ps #LoveServeHope #PatricianPride
25 Jun 2025
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📸 Delany Cup 2025 @ Patrician Brothers Blacktown 🏆 A day full of school pride, teamwork, and Patrician spirit! 💙💛 Delany teams gave it their all in Junior Rugby League, Junior Boys & Girls Soccer, and Senior Soccer — showing off incredible talent, determination, and sportsmanship. 💥 So many highlights, wins, and moments to remember! Huge thanks to our amazing coaches: 👏 Mr. Trad 👏 Mr. Misho 👏 Miss Nizam And a special shoutout to Mr. Yacoub and Mr. Carr for preparing the teams so well. 💪 Proud to be Delany! 🙌 #DelanyCup #DelanyPride #PatricianSpirit #SchoolSport #TeamDelany #WeAreDelany #Blacktown #CatholicEducation #Teamwork #StudentSuccess
17 Jun 2025
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Our VET Construction students 👷♂️👷♀️ are lucky to have legends like Mr Anthony Hrvatin leading the way! 💪 Mr Hrvatin, a dedicated CSPD VET teacher, brings serious industry experience and a real passion for construction 🧱🛠🪚. His hands-on, inspiring teaching is making a huge impact, so it’s no surprise he’s a finalist for VET Teacher of the Year at the NSW Training Awards! 👏🏆 Hear what students from Delany College & Catherine McAuley say about the difference he’s making. Good luck next Friday, Mr Hrvatin! 🙌🤞 #nswtrainingawards #CSPD2025 #VETSkillsNSW #parracatholic #vocationaltraining #constructionskills
12 Jun 2025
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🎓 A proud moment for Delany College at the ACU Uni Step-Up Graduation Ceremony! 🎓 Huge congratulations to our amazing Year 12 students who have officially completed the ACU Uni Step-Up Program, joining students from over 35 schools across Western Sydney! 🙌 We are so proud to celebrate the achievements of: 🌟 Stella Fitzpatrick – Exercise Science 🌟 Matilda Jenkinson – Business 🌟 Alexandra Bao-idang – Criminology 🌟 Ysabella Bao-idang – Criminology 🌟 Timmy Nguyen – Exercise Science 🌟 Maya Akkouche – Nursing & Midwifery 🌟 Murei Almkhel – Exercise Science What an incredible milestone! 🎉👏 We’re excited to see what the future holds for these inspiring students. 🎓✨ #ACU #UniStepUp #DelanyCollege #GraduationDay #ProudMoment #FutureReady #WesternSydneySchools #StudentSuccess #cspd
11 Jun 2025
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St Columba’s Catholic College, Springwood, in partnership with the Jarara Cultural Centre, proudly hosted a Forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander senior students. The day was dedicated to exploring post-school pathways, including university and further education. A highlight of the event was a powerful keynote from Mr Thomas Mayo, a respected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leader, author, and advocate for Indigenous rights and recognition in Australia. 🌿📚 #IndigenousEducation #FutureLeaders #ThomasMayo #CulturalEmpowerment
11 Jun 2025
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🎉 Big congratulations to our male junior and senior rugby league teams on receiving their brand-new training gear! 🙌 Huge thanks to Mr. Yacoub and Mr. Mulligan for organising it all! 🏉 #RugbyLeague #TeamGear #ThanksCoaches
27 May 2025
Good Friday Walk an Amazing Feat of Faith
More than 1,400 Catholic students and young people from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains came together in faith to participate in the annual Good Friday walk, a 21-kilometre pilgrimage from Blacktown to Parramatta.
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🎩 Tie Tying Showdown! 🎩 The air crackled with excitement as Stage 4 students faced off, House vs House in a battle of speed and precision! In preparation for Term 2’s winter uniform, it was a race against the clock - fingers fumbled, fabric flew and ties twisted as competitors raced to be crowned the Fastest Tie Tier. Who knew a school uniform could be so competitive? 👔🔥 #HousePride #TieTyingChampionship #WinterUniformReady
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11 of Delany's finest students took on Cross Country today! Our students did us proud at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. All 11 crossed the finish line — a true testament to their grit and Delany Spirit! 🔥
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Congratulations on the election of Pope Leo XIV! 🙌 A historic moment for both the Church and the world. May your papacy be a beacon of peace, unity, and wisdom, as you lead with grace, compassion, and humility. 🙏🌍 #PopeLeoXIV #HistoricMoment #Peace #Unity #LeadershipWithGrace #NewEra
03 May 2025
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What a wonderful achievement for our students... completing the ACU Step Up into Teaching (SUiT) course👨🏼🎓👩🏽🎓 at Australian Catholic University (ACU) and taking an important step on their path to becoming educators.📚👩🏫🌟 The students, who received certificates at the official completion ceremony at ACU's Strathfield campus, have shown wonderful dedication, passion and commitment to their dreams of becoming future educators👩🏫👨🏫🎓. The course gives students two units towards a teaching degree and early entry to university.👏🎉 #FutureTeachers #ProudMoment #StepUpIntoTeaching #ACU #EducationPathway #HSC2025 #SchoolPride @St Luke's Catholic College, Delany College, Granville, Nagle College, Blacktown South Parramatta Marist High School CathWest Innovation College Caroline Chisholm College Catherine McAuley Westmead Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown
25 Apr 2025
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As we commemorate ANZAC Day, we take a moment to honour the bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of the men and women who have served — and continue to serve — our country. Their legacy reminds us of the strength found in unity, courage, and community - Lest We Forget 🙏
03 Apr 2025
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🎉🏆 Let’s give a huge shoutout to our amazing Delany College intermediate boys Oztag team as they gear up for their semi-final game today! 🙌⚽️ Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have brought you this far, and we couldn't be prouder! 🌟 Remember to play with heart, support each other, and most importantly, have fun! We believe in you! Let’s go, Delany! Let’s go! 💪💙 #DelanyCollege #SemiFinalBound #GoTeam
28 Mar 2025
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Art Club has been alive with creativity lately! 🎨🖌️ From striking digital designs to intricate drawings and awesome clay creations, our talented students are showcasing their skills, collaborating, and inspiring one another. We are so proud of the passion, pride, persistence and fun they bring each week! 👏🔥 #ArtClub #StudentArtists #CreativityInAction
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.