Michelle Yager is the new Principal at St Bernadette's Primary Dundas Valley.
School is officially back in session, with a whopping seven new principal's across the local area stepping into the role for the very first time this year.
Taking over the head role at St Bernadette's Primary Dundas Valley as new Principal is Michelle Yager. Excited to be a part of the local school, Yager said she is most looking forward to working together with students and staff to "Soar in 2024."
"I'm looking forward to getting to know a new community and how it operates different to other schools I've taught at," she told Parra News.
"It might sound a little gimmicky, but we've got a saying for the year, so we've called it 'together we'll soar in 2024' and we've had t-shirts made."
St Paul's Catholic College Greystanes has welcomed Rob Nastasi as its new Principal
Over in Greystanes, Rob Nastasi has joined secondary boys school St Paul's Catholic College as its new Principal.
"Ultimately it is not only about developing our young men while they journey here at St Paul's but ensuring a graduate who has strong values, is an independent and capable learner, is resilient, respectful, adaptable and ready for the ever changing world we live in," Nastasi said about becoming Principal.
Fiona Bylsma, Principal at St Monica's Primary in North Parramatta.
Having grown up and attended school in Parramatta, local Fiona Bylsma is eager to return to her roots as Principal at St Monica's Primary in North Parramatta.
"I feel very privileged to lead this vibrant learning community and continue to uphold the Mercy values of compassion, excellence, hospitality, dignity, stewardship and justice," she said.
St Margaret Mary's Primary Merrylands has welcomed Grace Carlo-Stella as its new Principal
St Margaret Mary's Primary Merrylands has welcomed Grace Carlo-Stella, who said she is thrilled to be serving as the leader for the local school.
The upcoming year holds the promise of fresh opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration," Carlo-Stella said.
"It's my desire to nurture a learning environment that is positive and inclusive, ensuring every student feels both valued and empowered."
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary Greystanes has welcomed Lisa Crampton as its new Principal
Also in Greystanes, Lisa Crampton said she feels blessed to join Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary Greystanes in the title role.
"My hope is that we continue to be learners and have high expectations of ourselves and those around us," she added.
Kathryn Newman, Principal of St Paul the Apostle Winston Hills
Formerly acting Principal, Kathryn Newman has now officially taken on the top job at St Paul the Apostle Primary Winston Hills.
"Together, in partnership with staff and parents, we will strive to provide a creative learning environment that ensures that the children develop as confident, independent, life-long learners," she said.
Rounding out the list of new local Principals is Tracy Hoey at St Michael's Primary Baulkham Hills.
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27 Oct 2026
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Today, our Year 5 students had the privilege of celebrating Grandparents’ Day with the residents of Woodberry Village. 💛 As part of their Faith in Action, this was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our local community, share meaningful moments and bring joy to the residents. A beautiful reminder of the importance of kindness, connection and service to others!23 Oct 2026
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⚽🧦Kicking Goals for Socktober!*🧦⚽ Today, our St Paul’s community came together to celebrate Socktober and support children in Malawi!💙🌍 Our students participated in a range of fun and meaningful activities, including creating sockballs, writing prayer cards filled with messages of hope and taking part in soccer challenges. Through these activities, students learnt how small acts of kindness and generosity can make a big difference in the lives of others. We are so proud of our students for embracing the spirit of faith in action and showing compassion for children and communities around the world. A HUGE thank you to our wonderful school community for your incredible generosity. Together, we have raised over $2,000!🎉 Every donation helps support the important work of Catholic Mission and brings hope to children and families from Malawi. 💛⚽️
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27 Oct 2026
From Facebook
Today, our Year 5 students had the privilege of celebrating Grandparents’ Day with the residents of Woodberry Village. 💛 As part of their Faith in Action, this was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our local community, share meaningful moments and bring joy to the residents. A beautiful reminder of the importance of kindness, connection and service to others!
23 Oct 2026
From Facebook
⚽🧦Kicking Goals for Socktober!*🧦⚽ Today, our St Paul’s community came together to celebrate Socktober and support children in Malawi!💙🌍 Our students participated in a range of fun and meaningful activities, including creating sockballs, writing prayer cards filled with messages of hope and taking part in soccer challenges. Through these activities, students learnt how small acts of kindness and generosity can make a big difference in the lives of others. We are so proud of our students for embracing the spirit of faith in action and showing compassion for children and communities around the world. A HUGE thank you to our wonderful school community for your incredible generosity. Together, we have raised over $2,000!🎉 Every donation helps support the important work of Catholic Mission and brings hope to children and families from Malawi. 💛⚽️
28 Sep 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Voice of Youth and the power of student voice
Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
24 Sep 2026
From Facebook
What a wonderful afternoon for Year 4! The students were so excited to welcome their parents into the classroom and proudly showcase their sustainable city designs. They loved sharing their knowledge of energy production, forces and sustainability, and showing off all the hard work and creativity that went into their projects. They certainly had plenty to be proud of!
23 Sep 2026
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St Paul’s girls proudly representing our school at the Mackillop Athletics Carnival! 🎉
23 Sep 2026
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Our year 5 boys finally getting their medals for their undefeated performance at the stage 3 touch footy gala day! Go St Paul’s! 🏉🏉
22 Sep 2026
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Stage 2 Soccer Gala Day is underway! Our teams are out on the field, giving it their all and having a great time! Good luck to all of our players today — play hard, work together and have fun! ⚽👏
16 Sep 2026
From Facebook
The year 5 boys finally got their medals for their undefeated day at touch football gala day back in term 1. Well done boys!! 🏉🏉
14 Sep 2026
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The sun finally came out for the Infants Athletics Carnival today! From egg and spoon races to ‘mini marathons’, our youngest St Paul’s children had a blast. 🎉
14 Sep 2026
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Miss Gray and some of our Year 5 and 6 students had a wonderful time taking part in the Socktober Launch! 🧦⚽ The day was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about people experiencing disadvantage and to encourage our students to think about the importance of compassion, service and social justice. Our students connected with teams from across CSPD, participated in a range of activities, created their very own Sockballs and wrote prayers for hope for those in need. It was a meaningful day filled with faith, fun and advocacy, reminding us that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 💙
12 Sep 2026
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Stage One had a wonderful day today at Featherdale Wildlife Park! Check out some of the animals they found. 🦘
11 Sep 2026
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09 Sep 2026
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St Paul’s came alive with the magic of books as we celebrated this year’s Book Week theme, Symphony of Stories! 📚📖
09 Sep 2026
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You might have noticed some changes in our social media! St Paul’s have recently made a few changes to the way we share photos and videos of the children online. While you may see a few more photos from a distance or from behind please know that this is all part of our commitment to keeping the children safe and protecting their privacy online. We will still be sharing plenty of the wonderful learning, celebrations, activities and special moments happening across our school. We are just be getting a little more creative with how we capture them! Our teachers and staff are following updated guidelines for sharing images. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to create a safe and positive digital environment. We will still be giving you plenty of little glimpses into the things happening at our school!