What a fantastic first day of Kindergarten!
Countless memories were made at Holy Spirit Primary School today, along with a bunch of smiles, laughs and songs too!
After a few tears (by children and their parents!) children were taken to their Kinder space by their buddies in Year 5, who made sure they settled into their space before heading back to their own learning. The teachers had so many exciting activities prepared for the children. I think they were so busy they forgot to miss their mums and dads! They played games, listened to stories, coloured in, made some beautiful crowns and so much more ... The children also practised lining up, taking turns speaking and visiting bathrooms and other important places in the school.
At recess some of the older children came back to help the Kindy children play some games. What an exciting and exhausting day it was.
We asked a few of the children what they thought about their first day of Kindergarten. Here's what they had to say:
- I loved ‘making cows’ with a dot to dot sheet for our kindy farm incursion! (Madison B)
- I loved making a crown to take home. (Michael D)
- My favourite part of the day was making new friends! (Isabelle R)
It was great to see so many smiling faces leave the classroom today. We are looking forward to an amazing year with our new Kindergarten 2019 children!
Holy Spirit Primary St Clair
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24 Apr 2026
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🎉 Happy Birthday, Father Peter! 🎉 It was lovely celebrating with you and other teachers earlier this week. A special shout-out to all staff celebrating April birthdays—wishing you a joyful day, good health, and many blessings for the year ahead. 🥳
24 Apr 2026
From Facebook
🎒 Term 2: We’re Back and Brighter Than Ever! 🌟 What a fantastic start to the new term! Our littlest learners have hopped right back into the swing of things, and we couldn't be prouder of how beautifully they’ve settled in. 🍎✨ From reuniting with best friends to diving into new activities, the classroom has been buzzing with giggles, curiosity, and so much Kindergarten magic. If the first week is any indication, Term 2 is going to be our best adventure yet! Please click here for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M6oP6HtSocFF5XzAE2xWuI4WF25vKPh7?usp=drive_link
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24 Apr 2026
From Facebook
🎉 Happy Birthday, Father Peter! 🎉 It was lovely celebrating with you and other teachers earlier this week. A special shout-out to all staff celebrating April birthdays—wishing you a joyful day, good health, and many blessings for the year ahead. 🥳
24 Apr 2026
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🎒 Term 2: We’re Back and Brighter Than Ever! 🌟 What a fantastic start to the new term! Our littlest learners have hopped right back into the swing of things, and we couldn't be prouder of how beautifully they’ve settled in. 🍎✨ From reuniting with best friends to diving into new activities, the classroom has been buzzing with giggles, curiosity, and so much Kindergarten magic. If the first week is any indication, Term 2 is going to be our best adventure yet! Please click here for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M6oP6HtSocFF5XzAE2xWuI4WF25vKPh7?usp=drive_link
21 Apr 2026
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To begin Term 2, our Stage 3 students led us beautifully in an Easter Prayer Liturgy, guiding our community in reflecting on the joy and hope of Jesus’ Resurrection. In this season of Eastertide, we are reminded that Jesus is alive and present among us, calling us to live with faith, love, and compassion each day. Through thoughtful prayer and reflection, our students helped us recognise what the Resurrection means for us now. We thank our Stage 3 students for leading us in such a meaningful and prayerful celebration
20 Apr 2026
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🌏 Staff Formation Day – Living Our Faith: Catholic Social Teaching in Action Prayer, reflection, and action shaped our Staff Formation Day. Through collaborative experiences—including discussion, creative tasks, jigsaw learning, photo analysis, poetry, and script writing—staff deepened their understanding of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) in action. These experiences invited staff to reflect on how the principles of CST—Human Dignity, the Common Good, Solidarity, the Preferential Option for the Poor, and Care for Creation—call them to live their faith authentically in their daily practice as educators. The day concluded with Mass, presided over by Father Percival, strengthening our Catholic identity and renewing our shared mission to serve with compassion, justice, and hope. 🙏 Faith in action begins with us. We look forward to welcoming our families back tomorrow for Term 2, continuing to grow together as a community shaped by faith, hope, and love..
16 Apr 2026
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03 Apr 2026
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Yesterday, our Stage 3 students reverently led our school community in a solemn Good Friday liturgy. Through prayer and reflection, they helped us enter more deeply into the significance of this sacred day. We are grateful for the way our students guided us in remembering Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice and love, inviting us all to pause, reflect and pray together as a faith community. We are proud of all our students who participated respectfully in liturgies throughout Holy Week, showing reverence and a deepening understanding of this sacred time. 🙏
01 Apr 2026
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31 Mar 2026
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This afternoon, we continued our journey of Holy Week, led by our Stage 2 students, focusing on Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane and His arrest. Through their thoughtful reenactment and moving liturgical movement, our Year 3 and Year 4 students helped our school community reflect on Jesus’ message of faith, courage, and trust in God. This experience is an important part of continuing our Holy Week journey as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Thank you to our Stage 2 students and teachers for leading us in such a meaningful and prayerful reflection. ✝️ More photos will be available in this week’s newsletter.
31 Mar 2026
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This afternoon, we continued our journey of Holy Week, led by our Stage 1 students, focusing on the Last Supper and the Washing of the Feet. Through their thoughtful reenactment, students helped our school community reflect on Jesus’ message of love, humility, and service. This experience is an important part of continuing our Holy Week journey as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Thank you to our Stage 1 students and teachers for leading us in such a meaningful and prayerful reflection. ✝️. More photos will be made available in our weekly newsletter.
31 Mar 2026
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Yesterday our Kindergarten students helped us begin Holy Week with a beautiful reenactment of Palm Sunday. 🌿 The children joyfully waved palm branches and called out “Hosanna!” just as the people did long ago. Through this simple and meaningful liturgy, our students remembered how the crowd welcomed Jesus with love and praise. It was a special moment for our school community as we begin the journey of Holy Week together and prepare our hearts for Easter. ✝️ Thank you to our wonderful Kindergarten students and teachers for sharing this joyful reminder of faith with us. More photos will be shared in our newsletter this week.
30 Mar 2026
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🏃♀️🏃♂️ Ready, Set, Go! 🏅 Our Kindergarten superstars have been busy in Physical Education, building their athletics skills and having so much fun along the way! From running races to jumping and throwing, our little learners are showing great enthusiasm, determination, and teamwork. It’s wonderful to see their confidence grow as they try new challenges and celebrate their achievements together. We are so proud of their efforts and positive attitudes! 🌟 Keep an eye out… we might have some future athletes in the making! 💪 Clic here for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qp6uAIBTxn_ZnQp9IFcc3C31woVkkQOO?usp=sharing
27 Mar 2026
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🌧️ Splashing Into Science at Featherdale! 🐾 Who says a little rain can’t be part of the adventure? Our Year 1 and Year 2 explorers proved that they are true "Habitat Heroes" during our trip to Featherdale Wildlife Park! Despite the drizzly weather, our junior zoologists were out in full force, investigating how living things eat, sleep, and play in their homes. From the soft fur of a kangaroo to the scaly skin of a lizard, the students didn't miss a beat (or a puddle!). Parents, we’ve captured some truly "wild" moments from the day. Please take a moment to scroll through the photos to see your little explorers in action! 🤳👇 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mtuHusT2zR-0_lQHerj63EBxAF44H2PS?usp=drive_link #FeatherdaleAdventures #Year1And2 #LivingThings #RainOrShine #FutureZoologists #SchoolExcursion