On Thursday 18 June Year 10 students travelled to Sydney Olympic Park to visit many of the one hundred and twenty exhibitors at the Western Sydney Careers Expo.
Students spent time walking through exhibitor stalls and speaking to various course providers about career paths and opportunities. Universities, TAFEs, the Australian Defence Force and numerous private colleges representing the arts, music, information technology and hospitality industries were visited.
Students also had the opportunity to sit and listen to seminar talks including those given by the Universities Admissions Centre, the Mathematics Association of NSW and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
Following this excursion, on Friday 19 June, the school held its first Careers Forum in the San Damiano Centre. The purpose of this day was to expand the thinking of the students about careers and career pathways. Students were divided into small groups and rotated between five presentations during the forum. The presentations were led by Australian Catholic University lecturers and current students, as well as a lecturer from the University of Western Sydney.
Students gained information on Business, Law and Health Science degrees, along with VET options and transitions and support provided in tertiary education and employment. Overall, both days were highly beneficial in providing relevant and timely information to the students that could be used to assist in their subject choices for Years 11 and 12.
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07 Jun 2026
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๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง! ๐ฟ๐ฆ Our Year 11 Biology students had the exciting opportunity to attend the Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre ๐ฑ๐, where they collected a range of biotic and abiotic data ๐๐ก๏ธ๐ง. The information gathered will be used as they commence their major depth study and begin writing a scientific journal article โ๏ธ๐. ๐ Well done to our dedicated young biologists for their enthusiasm, teamwork, and scientific inquiry! ๐งช๐๐ #FutureScientists #BiologyInAction #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
04 Jun 2026
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Last Friday, St Agnes students and Miss Clark joined Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales and hundreds of other students at Hyde Park for a moving ceremony to commemorate the sacrifice of Indigenous servicemen and women. Year 11 and Year 7 students Isla, Izaiah, Tahlia and Shay-Leigh joined the Jannawi Dance Clan to perform the opening dance, showcasing the strength of culture, connection and community. Adding even more personal significance, CSPDโs Jarara team was joined by a special guest this year, Uncle Danny Eastwood, a celebrated artist and the proud grandfather of Kyle and Danny Eastwood. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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02 Jun 2026
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๐ธ๐ค Our Battle of the Bands Semi-Final was held today, with Femme Fatal taking on DayDreamzz in a fantastic showcase of talent and entertainment! Congratulations to Femme Fatal for taking out the win and securing their place in the final. Well done also to DayDreamzz for a great performance.
02 Jun 2026
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๐โจ Exciting opportunities for our students! Through the Blacktown University Study Hub, students can explore a range of programs designed to inspire future study and career pathways, including the Sydney Science Trail, UNSW Girls in Business Camp, and volunteer opportunities at Blacktown Family Science Day. These experiences are a great way to discover interests in STEM, business, leadership and innovation while building valuable skills for the future. For more information and registration details, please see the information below. Last year, more than 500 people participated in the event, and we hope to grow that number this year. This opportunity may suit students interested in STEM, education, community work, youth leadership or future study pathways. View the event on this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx0K9XqTOxU
31 May 2026
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St Agnes in the news, in todayโs Sun Herald featuring James and Mrs Karafotias. Well done Mrs Karafotias for your insights and knowledge on changes to university entry and the impact on our students. We are proud of both James and Mrs Karafotias for contributing to this important discussion.
31 May 2026
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Xavier and Rylan took photos at the PDSSSC Girls Netball competition last Thursday. ๐ธ๐ Thank you for capturing the day and helping showcase the wonderful sportsmanship, teamwork, and spirit of the event!
30 May 2026
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So much happening at St Agnes! ๐ You can read all the latest news, events and updates in our newest newsletter found on the link below. https://stagneschs.my.canva.site/newsletter-t2w6-2026-website
27 May 2026
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๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ & ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ Macquarie University Navigating Early Entry Webinar, Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 6.00pm. Students and their families can hear from current students who will outline Macquarieโs early entry schemes, how early entry applications are evaluated, characteristics of a strong application and what happens after an early offer is made, followed by a live Q&A. For further information and to register, visit: https://page.mq.edu.au/year-12-webinar-series-2026.htm
26 May 2026
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We are proud to share that St Agnes has been recognised as one of NSWโs Top 160 Schools for Maths and Literacy Growth by the Sydney Morning Herald. ๐ This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work and commitment to learning shown by our students, staff and wider school community every day. We are incredibly proud of all that we continue to achieve together.
22 May 2026
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Congratulations to our Stage 4 students who received certificates for perfect attendance in Term 1, and to those students who received their St Francis Award for achieving 50 merits in Term 1! Well done on your hard work and dedication. ๐๐
21 May 2026
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๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ Our Year 10 students recently undertook an engaging assessment task exploring the rich cultural diversity that has shaped Australiaโs food landscape. Students selected a cultural group, other than their own, that has immigrated to Australia and investigated the historical, social, and culinary factors that define the groupโs food identity. They then analysed the influence this culture has had on Australian cuisine and prepared an authentic dish representing their chosen group. ๐ฉโ๐ณ๐ฅ It was wonderful to see the studentsโ creativity, research skills, and cultural appreciation showcased through such a variety of delicious dishes! ๐โจ