Daniel Merza, award-winning speaker, author, coach and mentor, joined our Year 11 boys in a motivational talk getting them prepared for 2020!
Daniel's mission in life is to inspire tenacity, optimism and empowerment in the lives of others, especially the next generation.
He worked with Patrician Brothers to incorporate his 'Game plan for greatness' program into our existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on leadership, resilience, optimism, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, hope, relationships, character traits, and maintaining good mental health.
Having worn the "underdog" cap growing up, Daniel's story can be summed up in three words - "Defying the odds". Bullied for a decade, diagnosed with a mental illness aged 13, and labelled as a student with “no hope”, Daniel faced up to his tormentors at 16 and turned his life around – to create a life of achievements as an , Event Host MC and Chartered Accountant.
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27 Mar 2026
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This week, a small group of our teachers and students participated in the Vinnies Van program. Vinnies Van is an outreach service that provides meals and snacks, blankets, toiletries, hot beverages, and, most importantly, companionship and referrals, to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Well done to all our volunteers.
26 Mar 2026
From Facebook
This week, our Student Leaders attended the LIFTED Leaders event, alongside students from across the Diocese. This inspiring day is dedicated to connection, collaboration, and putting faith in action .
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27 Mar 2026
From Facebook
This week, a small group of our teachers and students participated in the Vinnies Van program. Vinnies Van is an outreach service that provides meals and snacks, blankets, toiletries, hot beverages, and, most importantly, companionship and referrals, to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Well done to all our volunteers.
26 Mar 2026
From Facebook
This week, our Student Leaders attended the LIFTED Leaders event, alongside students from across the Diocese. This inspiring day is dedicated to connection, collaboration, and putting faith in action .
25 Mar 2026
From Facebook
The Patrician Brothers' Blacktown annual Primary School Rugby League Day will be held at the College grounds from 9.30am to 2:00pm on Monday 29 June, for students in Year 4 to Year 6. The students will all receive a free Patties T-shirt, and recess and lunch will also be provided on the day. The students will be participating in a variety of rugby league skills and drills, led by students from the number one rugby league school in New South Wales. A school tour will also be provided at 10:00 am on the day for interested parents. Numbers are limited, so book as early as possible using the QR Code provided. Feel free to ring the College for any additional information. Come along and get involved in the school that has provided the most players in the 2026 NRL competition. Go Patties!
24 Mar 2026
700+ Unite for Project Compassion Big Water Walk
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Project Compassion. Beginning at Parramatta Park, students carried buckets of water along a 4km route, gaining a glimpse of the daily journey faced by people in developing communities, especially women and children, in search of clean water.
24 Mar 2026
Beginning the Journey: 2026 Educators Commissioned
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) has officially welcomed almost 100 beginning teachers and nine new principals at its 2026 Commissioning Ceremony, held at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta.
23 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Here's what's going on at Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown this week!
20 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Last night we proudly celebrated the achievements of our Year 12 students at the ACU Step Up Into Teaching (SUIT) Program Completion Ceremony Congratulations to Francesco Tabone and Lucas Sheehan on receiving their certificates as part of this outstanding initiative, alongside a cohort of over 160 students from across multiple dioceses and education systems. This year’s celebration was made even more special, with the SUIT program recently recognised on a national stage, taking out the Future Builder People’s Choice category at the Universities Australia Shaping Australia Awards 2025. The program continues to open doors for aspiring educators, providing students with a head start in their teaching journey while fostering leadership, opportunity, and community impact. We are incredibly proud of Francesco and Lucas as they take their next steps towards becoming future educators and leaders.
18 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to everyone involved with our St Patrick’s Day celebrations last Tuesday. Our Mass was celebrated by Fr Wim Hoekstra and featured the outstanding musical talent of our student choir. Our special guests included Br Aengus Kavanagh - Patrician Brothers, Deborah Scollard - Principal of Nagle College, Stephen Bali Jnr - representing Stephen Bali Snr, State Member for Blacktown, and Michelle Rowland, Attorney-General of Australia, Patrick Murray - College Captain 1983, along with former staff members; Kim Crawford, Barbara Newton and Dave Backhurst. Pat Murray spoke to our students with tremendous wisdom and relevance after Mass about the far-reaching impact of his Patties Blacktown education. The Staff v Students Soccer match was as entertaining as ever, and the response of the students in the crowd was tremendous. Our day finished with a Patties Got Talent concert and there was certainly an abundance of musical talent on display.
12 Mar 2026
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As we head into the grand final of the 2026 CSDA Public Speaking tomorrow. We want to congratulate the three students who progressed through the first round to this preliminary final round last week. The competition was held at All Saints Catholic College, Liverpool. All three performed brilliantly, and we are thrilled to announce that one student, Jay Pandya of Year 9, has now progressed to the grand finals, to be held at St Patrick's Strathfield tomorrow, Friday the 13th of March. Congratulations and good luck to Jay on this outstanding achievement, and a huge thanks to the staff who have supported all our public speakers this year.
09 Mar 2026
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04 Mar 2026
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This week we had our Open Night where we welcomed prospective 2027 students and parents and provided tours of our College. We successfully showcased our excellent facilities and, more importantly, the enthusiasm and pride of our wonderful students and staff. Both tour sessions attracted strong turnouts of excited and curious students and parents. It was a joy to host our visitors, and we look forward to welcoming many of them as future Patties Boys and parents!