Student at St Oliver's Catholic Out of School Hours Care (COSHC) Harris Park. Image: Diocese of Parramatta.
At this time of crisis, the Diocese of Parramatta’s network of early-years education and care services provides a vital service for families who continue to require childcare, in particular any family involved in providing essential services.
During the Term One school holidays, vacation care services will begin on Tuesday 14 April and operate at the following 11 locations:
- St Michael’s Primary School Blacktown South
- St Bernadette’s Primary School Castle Hill
- Bethany Catholic Primary School Glenmore Park
- Holy Cross Primary School Glenwood
- St Monica’s Primary School North Parramatta
- Good Shepherd Primary School Plumpton
- Mary Immaculate Primary School Quakers Hill
- Catholic Learning Community of St John XXIII Stanhope Gardens
- Mother Teresa Primary School Westmead
- St Paul the Apostle Primary School Winston Hills
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Wentworthville
Vacation care is available to all families regardless of whether their children are enrolled at Catholic schools or elsewhere.
Each Catholic Out of School Hours Care centre will have COVID-19 protocols in place, and are keeping in close contact with NSW Health regarding the latest NSW and Federal Government advice.
Learn more about Catholic Out of School Hours Care
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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17 Apr 2026
From Facebook
The tomb is empty, hope is alive and Christ is risen. ✝️✨ We warmly invite our families and community to join us as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection Tuesday, 21st of April at 9am in the Bethany School Hall. Presented by Year 3. We look forward to sharing this special liturgy with you.
03 Apr 2026
From Facebook
Throughout this week, our students have journeyed through Holy Week with prayer and reflection. Today, on Good Friday, we remember the love and sacrifice at the heart of our faith. ✝️
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17 Apr 2026
From Facebook
The tomb is empty, hope is alive and Christ is risen. ✝️✨ We warmly invite our families and community to join us as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection Tuesday, 21st of April at 9am in the Bethany School Hall. Presented by Year 3. We look forward to sharing this special liturgy with you.
03 Apr 2026
From Facebook
Throughout this week, our students have journeyed through Holy Week with prayer and reflection. Today, on Good Friday, we remember the love and sacrifice at the heart of our faith. ✝️
31 Mar 2026
From Facebook
👏 Congratulations to our Effort in Learning award recipients for Term 1, Week 9! We are proud of the dedication and persistence these students have shown in their learning.🌟
30 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Last week, our Year 1 students headed off on an exciting adventure to Sydney Zoo! 🐾🌿 As part of their Science and Geography learning this term, students explored animals and their habitats, discovered how living things grow and change and enjoyed hands-on experiences that brought their classroom learning to life. It was a fun and meaningful day full of curiosity, discovery and wonder! 🦁🐒🦒
28 Mar 2026
From Facebook
As we prepare for the most sacred time in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, we warmly invite our parents and carers to join us next week as we reflect on and celebrate the events of Holy Week ✝️💜
28 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Yesterday was full of Easter fun, bright hats and big smiles! Our Easter Hat Parade was such a joyful celebration, with students proudly showing off their creative creations 🐣💛✨ Congratulations to our raffle winners and thank you to our families for the generous donations 🎉 Big thanks to LC PHOTO for organising a special Easter Bunny visit, we know how busy he is this time of year!
25 Mar 2026
From Facebook
✨ A huge congratulations to Luke Hansen, former Bethany student on making his debut in the Warriors First Grade rugby league team last weekend! 🏉👏 What an incredible achievement. We are so proud of you, Luke!✨
25 Mar 2026
From Facebook
A little reminder that applications for Kindy 2027 close this Friday! ✨ If Bethany is part of your family’s plans for the future, now is the time to apply. We can’t wait to welcome our future Bethany learners 💙 https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/enrolment-pack/bethanyglenmorepark
24 Mar 2026
700+ Unite for Project Compassion Big Water Walk
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Project Compassion. Beginning at Parramatta Park, students carried buckets of water along a 4km route, gaining a glimpse of the daily journey faced by people in developing communities, especially women and children, in search of clean water.
20 Mar 2026
From Facebook
🧡🌏 Harmony Day 🧡🌏 A sea of orange and vibrant traditional dress filled our school today as students celebrated culture, diversity and belonging. A beautiful celebration of who we are as a community.
20 Mar 2026
From Facebook
🌏 Celebrating Harmony Week in Rotations 🌏 During Rotations lessons this week, students engaged in cultural experiences including singing, carnival-themed games, a Carnevale mask parade and exploring dolls in traditional attire. We were also treated to a traditional Tongan dance by Analupe (Year 2). A wonderful celebration of diversity and inclusion. 💛
20 Mar 2026
From Facebook
🐰🎩 Easter Hat Parade 🎩🐰 Join us for a fun and colourful celebration at our Easter Hat Parade! 🗓 Friday 27th March 2026 ⏰ 12pm to 1pm 📍 Basketball Court