To enhance student learning in Geography this term, Year 1 went to Penrith Lakes. There they were shown wet and dry environments.
This day was a fun filled, hands on experience. Children were able to sort living things into categories, use microscopes to examine their features, dip net and identify things in each environment. After lunch children reflected on their learning and saw a puppet show.
As always Compass Bus Tours supplied a bus with seat belts and Tom the bus driver joined in all the fun and drove safely to the venue and school.
Miss Laura and Mr Tall (teachers at the Lakes) led the students on an enriching learning experience. They commented on our children’s great knowledge about environments and their good behaviour.
The Year 1 Teaching Team acknowledges the expertise of Compass and Penrith Lakes and we thank them for the wonderful learning our students experienced.
Holy Spirit Primary St Clair
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17 May 2026
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On Friday our Year 2 classroom turned into a tectonic workshop this week as we tackled the messy, wonderful world of volcanoes! Taking inspiration from the earth’s natural wonders, our young geologists got stuck into the clay to build some truly explosive masterpieces. Watching the kids dive into their clay techniques was the best part of the day. They’ve been busy pinching and pulling the clay into steep summits and using slab building to create those wide, sturdy bases. There was plenty of ""magic glue"" involved too, as they practiced scoring and slipping to keep their structures strong. Once the clay was set, the real magic happened—the children used vibrant paints to decorate their creations, splashing on fiery reds, glowing oranges, and smoky blacks to bring their rumbling mountains to life! We are so impressed with the focus and creativity Year 2 showed—they’ve officially turned a bit of earth into something spectacular. Check out our actions shots from the day here -
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17 May 2026
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On Friday our Year 2 classroom turned into a tectonic workshop this week as we tackled the messy, wonderful world of volcanoes! Taking inspiration from the earth’s natural wonders, our young geologists got stuck into the clay to build some truly explosive masterpieces. Watching the kids dive into their clay techniques was the best part of the day. They’ve been busy pinching and pulling the clay into steep summits and using slab building to create those wide, sturdy bases. There was plenty of ""magic glue"" involved too, as they practiced scoring and slipping to keep their structures strong. Once the clay was set, the real magic happened—the children used vibrant paints to decorate their creations, splashing on fiery reds, glowing oranges, and smoky blacks to bring their rumbling mountains to life! We are so impressed with the focus and creativity Year 2 showed—they’ve officially turned a bit of earth into something spectacular. Check out our actions shots from the day here -
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15 May 2026
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🌟 Empowering Our Future Leaders: Year 6 Leadership Day! 🌟 Our Year 6 students recently stepped up to the challenge during our Stage 3 Leadership Day! This special event was all about moving beyond the idea of leadership as just a badge or a title, focusing instead on the purposeful skills, attitudes, and behaviors that allow every student to make a positive difference. Through the "Explore, Discover, Act" incursion, our students dove into a day of self-discovery and teamwork. They Explored what it means to lead with a shared vocabulary, Discovered their own potential through hands-on challenges, and learned how to Act authentically by applying these skills to their daily lives. We are so proud of the maturity and connection Year 6 showed. They aren’t just preparing to be leaders in the future; they are leading right now! 🚀🤝
15 May 2026
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🎨 From Pixels to Pottery: Year 1’s Robotic Creations! 🤖 Our Year 1 artists have been having so much fun bringing the digital world to life in the art studio this week! We’ve been exploring how technology and tradition can mix by sculpting our very own robots out of clay. It was amazing to watch the children transform simple lumps of clay into futuristic friends using some impressive new skills. They practiced pinching and pulling to find the perfect shapes, learned how to roll slabs for sturdy robot bodies, and mastered the "magic glue" of scoring and slipping to make sure those antennas and arms stay put. To give their bots that real mechanical feel, they decorated them with pipelines and buttons, adding so much character to every piece! We are so proud of their hard work and the way they used their hands to turn a bit of earth into something truly out of this world. Check out our photos from today here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W6ij2J_UjNdmTMe16DCe1K5SuSUw7Qpw?usp=drive_link #Year1Art #PrimaryArt #ClayCreatures #FutureArtists #CreativeKids #RobotArt"
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Year 4 have been exploring multiplication through arrays! ➕🔢 Using rows and columns, students used skip counting, repeated addition and multiplication facts to solve equations and build a deeper understanding of multiplication. Arrays helped turn numbers into clear patterns while making maths fun and engaging! Well done to Year 4 Mathematicians👏👏
13 May 2026
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🌦️ Four Seasons in One Day at Eastern Creek! 🌦️ What a wild day for our Cross Country event! From sunshine to rain and everything in between, our athletes literally ran through four seasons in a single day. Huge congratulations to every single competitor who braved the elements today. You all showed incredible grit out on the track! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ A special shout-out to Holy Spirit. As always, we are so proud of your teamwork and outstanding sportsmanship. You supported each other through every puddle and gust of wind—that’s the true Spirit!
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Our Year 3 students brought the energy to today’s ZING lesson! 🏀 The focus was on dribbling, throwing, catching and shooting as students practised important basketball skills. They worked hard on dribbling with one hand and used the correct technique to make their throws and shots powerful and accurate. Great teamwork and effort by everyone! 👏
11 May 2026
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🌿 A Special Visit from Jarara! 🌿 Our Kindergarten students had a wonderful time working with our long valued partners from Jarara! at Holy Spirit, we are incredibly proud of our ongoing commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the heart of our learning. This visit was all about bringing the Early Stage 1 Syllabus to life through authentic cultural connection and creativity. Our Kindergarten team collaborated closely with Jarara to ensure that every activity, ncluding beautiful traditional art aligned perfectly with our learning outcomes. 🎨✨ Click here for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vRS5aLSLOk9q4mZuBWhNrUFFSmM_5g2_?usp=drive_link
10 May 2026
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🔟 Friends of Ten in Year 1! 🔟 Our Year 1 mathematicians have been busy mastering their Friends of Ten! 🧠✨ To help these number pairings stick, we’ve been put to the test with some friendly competition. Students have been using tens frames to challenge their partners, racing to see who can be the first to call out the matching ""friend"" to make ten. Whether it’s 6+4 or 8+2, our learners are getting faster every day! It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and growing confidence with their mental math strategies. Ask your little mathematician tonight: ""I have a 3, who is my friend of ten?"" 🙋♂️🙋♀️ #Year1Maths #FriendsofTen #ActiveLearning #FutureMathematicians
08 May 2026
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Mother's Day Breakfast A huge thank you to all the mums, grandmothers, aunties, and special women who joined us for our Mother’s Day breakfast this morning 💐 It was wonderful to come together, share smiles, and celebrate the incredible women in our community. Moments like these remind us how strong and connected we are. Happy Mother's Day on Sunday to all our wonderful mothers and mother-like figures 💕💗 For the link to all the photos from today's celebration, please see this week's parent newsletter.