The theme for Stage 5 was "Listen - Believe - Emerge" and embraced the sense of struggle being a necessary part of late adolescence.
Mr Feeney spoke about the struggle to emerge as young adults ...
It’s a struggle sometimes. Discovering and developing the gifts and talents that reside within you. It’s a struggle because we listen to voices of discouragement. It’s a struggle because we may not believe we possess certain gifts and talents.
It’s a struggle because no matter how hard we work it seems like we are never going to develop or get better. And how can we emerge when all we experience is the struggle? The Butterfly…Who knows better about struggle than the butterfly? The caterpillar succeeds in emerging as a butterfly because its struggle is a result of its trust in its source.Do you trust your source enough to struggle? You know, your greatest source comes from parents’ love and confidence in you — They trust that your gifts & talents will be discovered/developed by you — and they love you enough to allow you to struggle as those gifts emerge. Will you Listen and Believe during the struggle so your gifts Emerge?
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04 Feb 2025
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Today, we welcomed back our senior students to the Nirimba Campus, ready to embark on their Preliminary and HSC year. We also had the pleasure of welcoming the newest members of our College community - our Year 7 students, along with their parents, carers, and families. We look forward to supporting you on this journey as the HSC Class of 2030. Year 7 kicked off their first day with a warm welcome from our College Principal and staff, followed by fun activities, a school tour, and learning the College song. They also took part in our traditional Starfish Liturgy, placing their starfish in the sacred space as a symbol of our commitment to caring for one another and the belief that everyone can make a difference.
03 Feb 2025
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π Welcome Back for 2025! π Year 7, 11, 12 and Peer Support Leaders return to school on Tuesday 4 February. Year 8, 9 & 10 return on Wednesday 5 February. All students wear their Summer Academic Uniform.
02 Feb 2025
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π« A reminder school zones are back in operation π¨ π Always stay under the 40km/h school zone speed limit and look out for children crossing when driving in a school zone. πΈ π¨ Buses use signs and flashing lights to warn drivers that theyβre picking up or setting own school children, and that there may be children crossing or about to cross the road. By law you must not travel past a bus in the same direction at more than 40km/h while the lights are flashing. This applies whether the bus is stationary or moving. π #school #roadsafety #staysafe #responsible #schofields #nirimba
31 Jan 2025
CSPD kicks off exciting partnership with Western Sydney Wanderers
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) has announced an exciting new partnership with Western Sydney Wanderers FC, set to kick off in 2025. This collaboration will provide students across the Diocese with unique opportunities to develop their football skills, promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and a love for the game in Western Sydney.
29 Jan 2025
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Term 1 is just around the corner and we canβt wait to see all our students, including our new Year 7's next week! ππ
20 Jan 2025
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Students Caitlin, Katie & Tallara at Discover Ag, 2024. "On Wednesday, 26 June 2024, the RAS Education team ran the 2024 Discover Ag STEM Careers Expo. It was a great success, and we want to thank all the exhibitors, students, and teachers who attended the event and made it an exciting, fun-filled day! With over 60 careers across STEM, all linking to agriculture from city to country and everything in between, there was something to spark inspiration for every student." ~ Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
17 Jan 2025
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Congratulations to StJPII students Ty, Misri, Caitlin and Kate who graduated from Sydney Zoo's & Dr. Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots program in December 2024. Watched over by the Meerkats, the team learnt and engaged with conservation specialists, including Ty's meeting with Dr Jane Goodall herself. They developed their own conservation idea and explored behind the scenes of Sydney Zoo, learning about the Shark, Koala, Tiger, Chimpanzee and many other areas where they, and we, can make a difference. A huge thank you to their parents for supporting them through various weekend commitments. They are already talking about becoming mentors for the next cohort and we can't wait to see what they do next! You have made our College proud and lived out the message of Laudato Si'. https://www.9news.com.au/national/legendary-conservationist-jane-goodall-graces-taronga-zoo/9c0017a1-2c98-4b67-bf3d-049c362057bd
15 Jan 2025
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2024 was a huge year for our Debating Teams! π Here's to even greater success in 2025βYouβve got this! πͺ #DebateTeam #2024Highlights #InspireEmpowerChallenge
14 Jan 2025
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We are thrilled to congratulate Agriculture student Isabella on her acceptance into Taronga Zoo Sydney's Youth at the Zoo (YATZ) program! We know that Isabella will represent our College and herself with integrity and pride. She has already shown herself to be someone with a drive to develop skills for the future, with a drive and passion for animals and conservation, to see her spend her spare time volunteering for such a program shows her dedication and commitment. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #Agriculture #Zoo #InspireEmpowerChallenge
13 Jan 2025
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π Year 7, 2026 Enrolments π π» Download our enrolment application form from our website or β Visit the Schofields Office for an enrolment pack. (reopens Thu 23 Jan) π Make an appointment with our Enrolments Officer to submit your application (See below link) β° Enrolments close on Wednesday 26 March 2025 Book now --> https://calendar.app.google/6GRDGPKWMeCPESP58 Enrolment Information --> https://www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/Enro.../How-to-enrol #WeInspire #WeEmpower #WeChallenge #EnrolNow #HSCClassof2031
25 Dec 2024
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and blessings!π
20 Dec 2024
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π Congratulations to our Year 7 & 8 Semester 2 Award recipients! Your hard work in these early years of high school is inspiring. Thank you to parents and carers for supporting these bright futures. Together, we celebrate not just achievements but the journey of growth and success. Well done! ππ