As the clock struck midday, thousands of pens were dropped across the state as Year 12 students completed their final exam.
13 years of school all came down to some of the toughest weeks of their young lives but tonight it is time to celebrate. View the report from 7 News.
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19 Sep 2026
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We are thrilled to congratulate Jayden on winning the prestigious Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence! This award recognises students for their witness to the Catholic faith and contributions to the school community. Jayden approaches his education with deep commitment, compassion, and faith. His efforts include altar serving at St John Vianney Church and at school, volunteering with the Vinnies Van to support the poor and marginalised, teaching Special Religious Education, while always striving for academic excellence and supporting his peers. Accompanying him at the award ceremony was Jordan, who read the citation for Jayden. Jordan was selected for his leadership qualities and dedication to the school.
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19 Sep 2026
From Facebook
We are thrilled to congratulate Jayden on winning the prestigious Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence! This award recognises students for their witness to the Catholic faith and contributions to the school community. Jayden approaches his education with deep commitment, compassion, and faith. His efforts include altar serving at St John Vianney Church and at school, volunteering with the Vinnies Van to support the poor and marginalised, teaching Special Religious Education, while always striving for academic excellence and supporting his peers. Accompanying him at the award ceremony was Jordan, who read the citation for Jayden. Jordan was selected for his leadership qualities and dedication to the school.
18 Sep 2026
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17 Sep 2026
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Congratulations to our UNSW Gateway Offer Recipients! Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown has had over 20 students from our Graduating Class of 2026 receive a Gateway offer from the University of New South Wales. We are extremely proud of our students!
15 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Recently, we celebrated NAIDOC Week at Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown. The energy throughout the week was amazing, including the fierce daily tug-of-war Knockout, ‘Didge-Ya-Know’ scavenger hunts in the Resource Centre and huge Breakfast Club gatherings - all culminating in Friday afternoon’s epic Oztag challenge match, where the Indigenous All-Stars managed to claim victory over the staff team! Thank you to all the staff and students who participated, cheered from the stands, and made this week such a vibrant celebration of unity and community.
14 Sep 2026
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This term our Year 9 HSIE students showcased their promotion and sales skills at the annual Commerce Tradeshow. Teams created businesses that promoted a product or service to the College community. From cookies to mobile sports, our boys demonstrated entrepreneurship, creativity and a willingness to explore different promotional strategies.
14 Sep 2026
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CCSP Free webinar with eSafety Commissioner for parents and carers The Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) NSW invites you to attend their Term 3 Free Webinar for parents with the expert eSafety Commissioner team: 'Influencers, Ideology and Impacts - How algorithms influence and reinforce harmful beliefs'. What is this webinar about? Young people are constantly being shown videos, posts and content online based on what they have clicked on, watched or searched for. This webinar will explain, in simple terms, how these algorithms work and how they can sometimes lead young people towards harmful content, unhealthy ideas or stereotypes. The eSafety Commissioner team will share practical tips to help parents and carers understand what young people are seeing online and how to help them create safer, healthier and more positive online experiences. Lunch and learn! Grab your lunch and a cup of tea and join the team during the day for this 45-minute session. Date: Wednesday 16 September Time:12:30pm – 1:15pm To register and for more information,click here. This webinar explores both the benefits and risks of recommender algorithms and offers practical strategies to help parents and carers to support young people build more positive and safer online feeds: the role of algorithms and recommender systems in driving engagement and shaping online experiences how platforms and online communities keep young people engaged, expose them to harmful content and reinforce gendered stereotypes strategies to shape algorithmic feeds and build more positive and safe online experiences how eSafety can support people experiencing serious online harm. This webinar is Not suitable for those under 18. A recording is available for registered participants for 72 hours following the webinar.
12 Sep 2026
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This week, our College community came together for RUOK? Week to highlight the importance of mental health and staying connected With men often finding it challenging to open up, creating a culture where honest conversations happen naturally is more important than ever. Throughout the week, our boys engaged in meaningful activities designed to build connections and break down barriers: Activities included mental health trivia, board games, daily videos, and sessions focused on meditation and mindfulness. A highlight was the ever-popular Bronut Day, which encouraged students to support their mates by buying some donuts and having a chat over shared morning tea. The week culminated in a much-anticipated Staff vs Student volleyball match - an energetic battle that saw the teachers secure their second victory across three sporting challenge events this year. A huge thank you to all our staff and students who participated, organised events, and contributed to making this week so enjoyable and relevant.
10 Sep 2026
Bishops Awards celebrate student leaders across Parramatta Diocese
The annual Bishop of Parramatta Award for Student Excellence celebrates Year 12 students who demonstrate strong values of faith, service, leadership and learning, recognising their positive impact on their schools and wider communities.
09 Sep 2026
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Our Year 9 Engineering and STEM students put their problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking skills to the test during the Engineers Australia Build a Bridge workshop! Guided by guest UNSW engineers, small groups designed and constructed bridges before testing their strength with weights. A huge thank you to Engineers Australia and UNSW for connecting classroom learning with real-world engineering!
06 Sep 2026
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Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who have supported, guided and encouraged our students throughout their lives. Last Friday morning, Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown and Nagle College celebrated for a wonderful Father’s Day Mass at St Patrick’s Church. With students and staff from our College providing the music for the liturgy, the Mass was a meaningful and prayerful tribute to all the fathers in our community. Following Mass, everyone was invited to enjoy a coffee and some delicious treats together, providing a wonderful opportunity to gather, connect and celebrate ahead of Father’s Day. A special thanks to Fr. Stephen Onyekwere for leading this special occasion with his usual wisdom and positivity.
