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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30 Oct 2025
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✨ Throwback Time in Year 2! ✨ Our students have been sharing special photos and treasured items from their past — sparking wonderful discussions about how things have changed over time! 🕰️💬 From baby toys to first-day-of-school pics, we’ve loved seeing how much everyone (and everything!) has grown. 🌱📸 #Year2 #ThenAndNow #LearningAboutThePast #GrowingAndChanging
30 Oct 2025
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What a clucking exciting week it's been in kindy! 🐓 We've been busy little learners, diving into the wonderful world of chickens! We've heard the egg-cellent news that Farmer Campbell will be dropping off some eggs next week! 🥚 Stay tuned to ""watch this space"" to see what exciting things are about to hatch in our classroom! In the meantime, our kindy kids have been putting their pencils to paper and showing off their amazing learning. Take a peek at some of their writing about what they've learned about chickens and how they plan to take care of them.
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30 Oct 2025
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✨ Throwback Time in Year 2! ✨ Our students have been sharing special photos and treasured items from their past — sparking wonderful discussions about how things have changed over time! 🕰️💬 From baby toys to first-day-of-school pics, we’ve loved seeing how much everyone (and everything!) has grown. 🌱📸 #Year2 #ThenAndNow #LearningAboutThePast #GrowingAndChanging
30 Oct 2025
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What a clucking exciting week it's been in kindy! 🐓 We've been busy little learners, diving into the wonderful world of chickens! We've heard the egg-cellent news that Farmer Campbell will be dropping off some eggs next week! 🥚 Stay tuned to ""watch this space"" to see what exciting things are about to hatch in our classroom! In the meantime, our kindy kids have been putting their pencils to paper and showing off their amazing learning. Take a peek at some of their writing about what they've learned about chickens and how they plan to take care of them.
30 Oct 2025
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Caring for Creation. Year 3 students read the Creation story for Catholic Mission’s and reflected on how they can keep our planet healthy and clean. They then discussed how individuals could make a difference and shared their favorite parts of creation by creating 'Seeds of Hope' artwork.
29 Oct 2025
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🍎 Kindy Buddies in Action! 🤝 What a special day for our current Kindy students! While our 2026 Kindy Orientation took place, our youngest learners spent quality time with their fantastic Year 5 buddies! The Year 5 students took on a wonderful leadership role, guiding their Kindy friends through fun activities, learning adventures, and exciting explorations around the school. It was a beautiful display of teamwork, mentorship, and friendship.
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🏀 What an absolutely fantastic day we had yesterday at the Stage 2 & 3 Basketball Gala Day! 🎉 Our students hit the court with incredible energy and enthusiasm, showing off their amazing skills and sportsmanship. From epic layups to swishes from downtown, every student gave it their all! We saw some amazing teamwork, hustle, and incredible plays. Whether it was a win, a loss, or a draw, our students embraced every moment and learned so much. 💪
28 Oct 2025
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Mrs. Garzaniti and all of the teachers are absolutely buzzing with excitement after spending time with our Kindy 2026 students at Orientation today! 🥳🍎✏️ Their smiles, laughter, and passion for learning were already shining through! We had such a wonderful time learning about Mrs. Wishy-Washy and farm animals 🐷🦆🐄. The highlight, of course, was meeting our special guests: the real-life chickens! 🐓 We can't wait for you all to officially commence next year! You're going to have a fantastic time. ✨ #Kindy2026 #NSWPrimarySchool #NewBeginnings #SchoolOrientation #LearningIsFun #FarmAnimals #ExcitedTeachers
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Exploring Data in Year 4! Using their collected data, Year 4 students created colourful column graphs to uncover patterns, compare results, and make sense of the world around them! 🌏💡 It was wonderful to see our students thinking critically, develop meaningful conclusions and share their findings.
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27 Oct 2025
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Did you know that wombats belong to the Vombatidae family? 🤯 Year 2 have become Wombat Experts! We used our new vocabulary to write informative paragraphs all about these amazing Australian marsupials. We are so proud of how we sorted our facts and remembered to use topic sentences! Great job, little authors! #Year2Writing #WombatFacts
27 Oct 2025
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Exciting news for our Kindergarten families! 🐣 Our fluffy little friends have officially arrived! The chicks are here and are settling into their new temporary home in the Kindy classroom. Our students are already buzzing with excitement as they learn all about their growth, care, and life cycle. 🐥🧡 It's a wonderful hands-on learning experience for everyone! We'll share more photos as they hatch, grow and change over the next two weeks! Stay tuned for more updates! #NSWSchools #Kindy #Chicks #ScienceInSchool #HandsOnLearning
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Our talented Year 1 artists have been using a range of materials and different techniques to capture the shape, texture, and warmth of their coffee cups and bright buildings. Students discussed how artists use symbols and techniques to tell stories through their work and shared what makes each artwork special — from bold colours to soft shading and expressive lines. We’re so proud of their creativity. #Year1Art #YoungArtists #CreativeLearning #ArtInspiration #SchoolArt #CoffeeCupArt #BrightBuildings
26 Oct 2025
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We are absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible generosity of the Holy Spirit School community. Our Catholic Mission fundraising efforts for Zambia has been a massive success, and it's all thanks to your open hearts and dedication. Seeing all the vivid, colourful, and creative socks, ties, hats, and glasses around the school was a fantastic demonstration of our shared mission and community spirit. 🤪🧦✨ Good news! Our OKR app will remain open until Friday for anyone who would still like to contribute to this vital mission work.