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.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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11 Dec 2025
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🌟Week 8 Academic Juggernaut - Stage 4🌟 YEAR 8:💫 Natan Gebrie – A standout member of our Delany community! Natan’s kindness, respect, determination and consistent effort have made him a true role model this year. YEAR 7:💫 Ravpreet Kaur – Ravpreet shows incredible selflessness, always giving her time, respect and support to uplift those around her. A huge congratulations as well to all the students nominated by our amazing staff - your hard work and positive actions have not gone unnoticed! 💚💛 YEAR 8 Nominees: 👏👏 Derek Custodio, Amelia Ika, Kai Salicioglu-Achi, Takasima Huihahau, Sebasjin Tuki, Peter Victor, Azhar Saskai, Aeva Mendez, Mila El-Ayoubi & Sophie Yang YEAR 7 Nominees: 👏👏 Arjav Aryal, Christabel Chiezuworom Ibeh, Cloud Sila, Youngwoong Shin, Taha Mansouri, Tristian Lancaster & Angelina Farah 👏 Keep shining, Delany students!
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🌟 Stage 6 Juggernauts Spotlight! 🌟 Joseph El Khoueiry – Recognised as a Stage 6 Juggernaut for his proactive approach to HSC preparation. He consistently produces high quality work, actively seeks feedback and shows a genuine commitment to both his learning and school life. Tong Yang Wang– Celebrated as a Stage 6 Juggernaut for her dedication in producing our very first podcast episode, her steady growth in tackling HSC style questions and her willingness to support Science activities. Her initiative and enthusiasm continue to shine. 👏 Special Mention to all students nominated this week! Your hard work, growth and positive contributions truly highlight the strength of our Delany community. John Hana • Tayla Kayrouz • Nathanael Kolo • Seiloga Mano • Rylan Roebeck • Sienna Shamoun • Helena Singhdeo #DelanySpirit #Stage6Juggernauts #ProudCommunity
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🌟 Student Shoutout Time! 🌟 Huge congratulations to two incredible Jaggunaults who have shown what true commitment and character look like 👏🔥 💥 George Sandys – George has shown unstoppable dedication to his learning, always seeking feedback and pushing himself to grow. A true example of perseverance and drive! 💛 Sarah El Fouani – Always polite, always gracious and always ready to give back. Sarah’s beautiful manners and her support for fellow students during exam time make her an absolute standout. Proud of you both—keep leading the way! 💪💙 #JaggunaultPride #StudentSuccess #LeadersInTheMaking #SchoolSpirit
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Stage 4 Academic Juggernaut – Week 5 🚀📚 Year 7 – Charli Paleologos: Charli has been regularly checking in with her teachers and offering help whenever she can. Her kindness and consistent effort have made a truly positive impact in the classroom. 🌟🤝📚 Year 8 – Hayden Isaako: Hayden has shown wonderful generosity through the Christmas Appeal. His focused work in class and calm, steady demeanour make him a standout member of our school community. 🎄✨🧠💛
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🎉 Week 4, Stage 6 Academic Juggernaut! 🎓 👏 Isaac Barlow – recognised for his consistent effort and perseverance in class. Isaac continues to approach his studies with focus and determination, setting an inspiring example for his peers. 💛 Seiloga Mano – celebrated for her kindness and compassion in welcoming a younger student at lunch. Her thoughtful actions truly reflect the spirit of care and community at Delany. 🌟 A big shout-out to all students nominated by staff this week — your hard work, kindness and positive contributions do not go unnoticed! 🙌 Christabelle AlKatrib, Joseph El Khoueiry, Caitlin Habib, John Hana, Aziz Jabeyra, and Gordon Kafrushy – well done! #DelanySpirit #AcademicExcellence #KindnessInAction #ProudCommunity
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🏆 Futsal Gala Day Success! ⚽ Well done to our Junior and Intermediate teams for their strong performances at the Futsal Gala Day at Penrith Sports Centre! 👏 The boys played their hardest, showed great teamwork and represented Delany College with pride.💙🤍 #DelanyPride #TeamSpirit #Futsal #GalaDay #DelanyCollege #Sportsmanship
31 Oct 2025
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🌍✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! ✨🌍 Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, guide and nurture young minds every single day. 💡📚 Thank you to our teachers, TA’s and admin staff for their patience, passion and dedication! You make learning come alive! 💖 #WorldTeachersDay #ThankYouTeachers #InspiringMinds #DelanyPride
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🔥 Week 3 Juggernauts! 🔥 Big congratulations to our outstanding Stage 5 students: ✨ Christian Portelli (Year 9 - not pictured) – Always striving for success and setting the bar high! 👏 Mehmet Gulasi (Year 10) – Consistently demonstrates dedication and enthusiasm for his learning. Always respectful towards everyone in the classroom. We’re so proud of your effort and attitude — keep up the amazing work! 💪 #Juggernauts #StudentSuccess #delanycollege
28 Oct 2025
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🌟 Max Potential Project Spotlight! 🌟 The Max Potential Program empowers students to grow as young leaders by setting personal and community goals. Through coaching and workshops, participants develop confidence, communication, and leadership skills — all while creating projects that make a real difference in their local community. 👏 Congratulations to Sienna and Rylan, who proudly represented Delany College in this year’s Max Potential Program! 💫 Sienna’s project, “Unity Week,” focused on strengthening community connections and reducing loneliness through creativity and service — including food donations, handmade bracelets, and heartfelt cards for those in need. 💬 Rylan’s project built on his experience in the Top Blokes Program, featuring guest speaker Jason Blyth, who inspired students to find purpose and choose their own path through faith. Both students have demonstrated outstanding leadership, compassion, and commitment — truly embodying our Delany values of love, service, and hope. 💚💛 #DelanyCollege #StudentLeadership #CommunitySpirit #DelanyValues #inspiringchange #MaxPotential #MaxPotentialAustralia @jason.p.blyth
23 Oct 2025
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🎉 Big congratulations to our stage 4 Academic Juggernauts – Week 2! 💪📚 🏅 Year 7 – Ayah Akkouch Ayah’s perseverance is next level! No matter what challenge comes her way, she gives it her all 🙌 🏅 Year 8 – Haini Kolo Haini’s positive attitude and selfless spirit shine bright 😁always ready to help out (even setting up for sport on Thursdays without being asked!) 👏 💫 Shoutout to our other awesome nominees: Year 7: Cloud Sila, Charli Paleologos, Yar Maluach, Angelina Farah, Raphael Mejilla, Youngwoong Shin, Joachim Halapio Year 8: Hakim Assan-Larry, Marck Almkhel, Kayi Salicioglu-Achi, Justice Theil, Takasima Huihahau, Akuee Akot, Yusha Sharhan, Peter Victor, Harsimar Phagura Keep up the amazing work, legends! You’re all smashing it this term! 🔥🙌 #Stage4Legends #AcademicJuggernauts #ProudMoment #KeepItUp #StudentSuccess