St Paul's Catholic College - SPCC

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A Story of Courage and Resilience | Rashida Yosufzai Inspires Year 7
SBS journalist, Rashida Yosufzai shared a powerful and personal story with our Year 7 English students. She spoke about her family’s journey fleeing Afghanistan in the 1990s as refugees, after her father’s life was threatened by the Taliban. Her experience closely connects with the play Boy Overboard, which students are currently studying.
Students listened intently as she reflected on her journey to Australia and her gratitude to now call it home, an inspiring session that may have sparked future journalists in the room.

"As our campaign week comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has liked, shared, donated, or simply taken the time to learn about the vision for our new Eileen O’Connor Catholic School at Tuggerah.

This is more than a school, it’s a place where every child can thrive, and your support is helping to bring that vision to life.

Here is how you can still get involved:
Make a donation every gift, big or small, brings us closer to opening day.
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Partner with us if you are a business or supporter, let's talk.
Share our story awareness builds momentum. Spread the word.

The new $65 million Tuggerah campus is made possible by Catholic Schools Broken Bay, government grants, and community champions like you.

Together, we’re building a school, and a future filled with opportunity, inclusion and hope.

Together, let's build a school

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A Day of Stories and Inspiration | Sydney Writers’ Festival
Our secondary school students had a fantastic experience at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, exploring genres like dystopia, romance and crime, and hearing from inspiring authors.
A big thank you to the authors for sharing their insights and signing books for students.

ALL IN for Reconciliation- National Reconciliation Week 2026
27 May – 3 June
This week, we join communities across Australia in recognising National Reconciliation Week, a time to learn about our shared histories, honour the cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation.
This year’s theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day, through listening, embracing truth telling, learning, respect and meaningful action. As we acknowledge 25 years of Reconciliation Australia, we recognise both the progress made and the important work still ahead.
Across our schools and communities, we invite our students, families and staff to be All In, to deepen understanding, celebrate culture, and continue walking together toward a more just and connected future.
How will your school or family be “All In” for reconciliation this week?

Bronze at the NSW All Schools Diving Competition
Year 7 student, Maya won bronze at the NSW All Schools Diving Competition last week. This is an incredible achievement for Maya and the culmination of a year of hard work, dedication, and commitment.
She performed five excellent dives, earning her 3rd in the state, behind two CIS divers. What a result!
Well done, Maya! We are so proud of you!

National Sorry Day | Tuesday 26 May
On 26 May, we acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day of reflection, respect and remembrance across our education communities.
National Sorry Day honours the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors and acknowledges the lasting impacts of policies that led to the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and Country.
It is a day that calls us to truth-telling and understanding, recognising that reconciliation is an ongoing commitment, grounded in listening, learning and walking together with respect.
Across our education system, we pause to reflect, learn and engage in conversations that deepen understanding and strengthen our collective commitment to reconciliation.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present, and to the continuing connection to land, waters and culture.