Assistant Principal's Message
On Sunday in the Gospel we heard Jesus say to his disciples, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also; henceforth you know him and have seen him.” This passage invites each Catholic to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ. I am inspired each day that I connect with our community, knowing that in these moments my relationship with Christ is strengthened. This happens in the way I am met with kindness, compassion and a genuine sense of belonging by students, staff and families. Through these everyday interactions, we are reminded that Christ is present in our words, actions and relationships with one another.
Winter Uniform
Thank you for supporting our students' sense of belonging by upholding our uniform expectations. We have seen an improvement in this area over the past week and will continue to remind students of the importance of our uniform, as it serves as a meaningful symbol of connection and belonging within our community.
Working Together as Partners in Your Child's Education
At our school, we believe that the best outcomes for your child happen when families and teachers work together as a team. We are committed to keeping you informed about your child's progress, being available to communicate with you at a mutually convenient time, and ensuring you feel genuinely welcomed and valued as part of our community. Your child's faith development, learning and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do and we can only achieve this with you as an active partner in that journey.
To make this partnership thrive, we ask that all members of our community treat one another with dignity and respect — in person, in written communications and on social media. If you have any concerns regarding your child, we encourage you to email the school in the first instance to arrange a time to speak with your child's classroom teacher. From there, we can work together through the appropriate channels to ensure your concern is heard and resolved in a fair and timely manner. Open, honest and respectful communication is what makes our school community such a wonderful place for every
child to learn and grow.
How can you help your child learn at home without stress, conflict, or overwhelm?
Join CSPD’s Learning Outcomes team for a practical parent session focused on simple, realistic ways families can support learning at home, from Primary through to Secondary school.
You’ll hear practical ideas around:
- study and homework routines
- helping children retain information
- reading and learning habits
- understanding some of the teaching approaches used in today’s CSPD classrooms.
We’ll also briefly unpack the “why” behind some of the changes happening in schools and explain how parents and schools can work together to support student success.
Whether your child is in Primary or Secondary school, this session will provide practical takeaways you can start using at home straight away.
Date: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm (doors open 6:30pm)
Location: Penola Catholic College, 75 Mackellar St, Emu Plains
Light refreshments will be provided.
This FREE event is open to all Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) parents and carers and is a chance to connect with other parents and learn more about the Family Partnership Council (FPC).
In partnership,
Anthony Matthews
Assistant Principal