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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19 Aug 2024
National Skills Week Game Changer Event
CathWest is hosting an awesome event to help you discover how Vocational Education can be the ultimate game changer in your career and life. Register now!![IT Traineeship program for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese]()
14 Aug 2024
Become an IT Trainee and earn while you learn
If you are a Year 10-12 student, attend an information session on either 14 or 15 August 2024 (4pm-6pm) at Aengus Kavanagh Centre, 59 Railway Parade Mount Druitt to get started.
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24 Jul 2024
From Facebook
The best U15/16 footballers from across Australia, including 8 teams from NSW, converged in Wollongong last week for the National Youth Championships 2024 Boys. Our very own Lucas Blazevic in Year 9 was selected in one of the four U/15s NSW sides. Lucas and his team were successful across the championships, beating QLD (White), Western Australia and Victoria (Silver) to top their group. Lucas' side then met up against NSW Metro (Sky) beating them 1-0 in a tightly contested quarter final match up. Unfortunately, Lucas and his side went down 3-0 to South Australia in the semi final of the championships, finishing third overall in the carnival. As a College community, we would like to congratulate Lucas on this achievement and will be wishing you all the best on your future footballing endeavours.![730118859123600_992619912873492-1]()
19 Jul 2024
From Facebook
A reminder that Term 3 for students commences on Tuesday 23 July 2024. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the College on Tuesday.
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26 Jul 2024
Spotlight on a Scholarship Student #1 - Teacher in the making!
With applications for the CSPD Teacher Scholarship Program now open, we thought it was the perfect time to check in with our 2024 scholarship recipients. Get to know some of our future teachers through our series of Q&A profiles over the coming weeks.
24 Jul 2024
From Facebook
The best U15/16 footballers from across Australia, including 8 teams from NSW, converged in Wollongong last week for the National Youth Championships 2024 Boys. Our very own Lucas Blazevic in Year 9 was selected in one of the four U/15s NSW sides. Lucas and his team were successful across the championships, beating QLD (White), Western Australia and Victoria (Silver) to top their group. Lucas' side then met up against NSW Metro (Sky) beating them 1-0 in a tightly contested quarter final match up. Unfortunately, Lucas and his side went down 3-0 to South Australia in the semi final of the championships, finishing third overall in the carnival. As a College community, we would like to congratulate Lucas on this achievement and will be wishing you all the best on your future footballing endeavours.
19 Jul 2024
From Facebook
A reminder that Term 3 for students commences on Tuesday 23 July 2024. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the College on Tuesday.
16 Jul 2024
Catholic schools honour Bishop Manning’s legacy
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese mourns the loss of Diocese of Parramatta Bishop Emeritus Kevin Manning who passed away yesterday.
12 Jul 2024
From Facebook
3 in 2023...4 in 2024! The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships wrapped up today with NSWCCC putting on a dominant display, defeating NSWCHS 40-12, with 8 Patties boys now nlNational Champions! After being named the College with the most Australian Schoolboys in the last decade in 2023, our boys have outdone themselves again, with a record equalling four boys from the College named in the 2024 side. A huge congratulations to all four Patties boys, which includes Jacob Halangahu who returns for a second year, this time round to be joined by Lachlan Coinakis, Jared Haywood and Tyson Sangalang! We, as a College community, are incredibly proud of each of you and can't wait to watch you pull on the green and gold come October! #onceapattiesboyalwaysapattiesboy
10 Jul 2024
From Facebook
During Week 9 of Term 2, our Year 11 Retail Services students were given the opportunity to gain firsthand experience of the retail world. Each of the students completed 35 hours of work placement in their selected retail store, as part of undertaking their Certificate III in Retail Services. The students were able to work alongside experienced staff members, under the supervision of their respective team leaders and store managers in some of Australia’s most reputable retail stores. Congratulations to each of the students on their efforts during their week of work placement.
07 Jul 2024
From Facebook
The U18s Australian Secondary Schoolboys Rugby League Championships kicked off today, where the best schoolboy rugby league players in the country will compete in Coffs Harbour over the next week. NSWCCC are the defending champions and today notched a huge come from behind victory against QLD All Schools, clawing their way back from 26-12 down with just over 10mins remaining to defeat the QLD team 30-26 to start their campaign well and truly on track. Again the most well represented school at the Championships, Patties have 8 players in the NSWCCC team including our current Schoolboy Cup Co-captains Jake Halangahu & Jared Haywood, alongside CCC incumbents Lachlan Coinakis & Tyson Sangalang, as well as rising stars Jhett Sydir, Roman Tuaimau, AJ Johansson and Josiah Vahaakolo-Fifita! As a College community, we wish all of our Patties boys the best for the week ahead and look forward to tuning in all week to watch them show the country what they are capable of! #onceapattiesboyalwaysapattiesboy
05 Jul 2024
From Facebook
On Tuesday 18 June, the 2024 Uni Step-Up Completion Ceremony was held at ACU Strathfield. A huge congratulations to Emmanuel Crichton, Logan Essentam, Ryan Mangabat and Yousseph Tannous for completing the 2024 Uni Step-Up program. The College is incredibly proud of these boys’ efforts and achievements and we wish them all the best in their post-school endeavours.
05 Jul 2024
From Facebook
We're excited to share that three of our current students, Jaylen Mallawaratchy (Year 12), Daniel Sinclair (Year 11), and Joshua Jurgeit (Year 11), have been chosen to represent NSW in the 2024 Indoor Cricket National Championships! Jaylen will lead as Captain of the NSW U18 Boys team in this event held at Casey Stadium, Cranbourne, Victoria from 7th to 13th July. As a community, we send our best wishes and good luck to Jaylen, Daniel, and Joshua!
04 Jul 2024
From Facebook
As the Parramatta Eels debut another player tonight, it gives our College community the opportunity again to cheer on an old boy in blue and gold. Jake Tago, Eel - 847 will run out tonight having taken a longer route than many to make it to the NRL. Jake was a member of our 2016/17 schoolboy cup team, where he always had a knack for finding space and creating something out of nothing. His perseverance and determination to always put his best foot forward in trying to achieve his goal will be rewarded tonight. As a college community we want to wish you all the best and we will be cheering you on.
04 Jul 2024
From Facebook
One of our current Year 12 students, Valsan Sree Ajith, recently represented Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown and CSPD on the ABC Religion and Ethics Report in a panel discussion recorded live in Parramatta Square. https://bit.ly/3VTOb0n The discussion focused on educating a diverse Australia, exploring why parents choose religious schools and how they manage religious diversity in 2024, especially in Western Sydney. Congratulations to Valsan for his participation.
03 Jul 2024
From Facebook
What a great turnout we had last Monday for our Year 4 - 6 Rugby League Day! The boys thoroughly enjoyed the activities and were thrilled to have Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu, former Patties students, join us in the afternoon. A big thank you to everyone who participated. If you couldn't make it and are interested in scheduling a school tour, please complete the form in the link below. https://forms.gle/D9VYmoAHz3YEjQbz7