On Wednesday 15th October 2014, Year 1 went to the Australian Arms Museum at Emu Plains.
We acknowledge the expertise of our bus driver, Ray from Compass Bus Lines and thank him for getting us there and back safely.
The volunteers at the Museum were fantastic - so patient with the children and they made our day wonderful. Thank you.
"I got to see a Morse Code machine, telephone and typewriters. I saw an old school bag, Captain Cook's ship model and Aboriginal spears" said Izaac.
"At the washing board, I was washing the clothes. The pegs are called dolly pegs". Ashleigh commented.
"I played the pianola. I pushed the pedals with my feet" Mikayla exclaimed.
Breeana said "The bus was a double decker and Bus Driver Ray was a good driver. I was up the top and I could see everything".
"I sent a message in Morse Code" Marko said proudly.
"I made butter but it took a long time to make" Ryan reported. "I put cream in the machine and turned the handle".
"I went in the carriage. It was very high" Suhavi cried.
"In the old classroom, I wrote with slate. It made a scratchy noise" Brianna remembered.
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02 Jul 2026
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π Thank You, Holy Spirit Community! π Our hearts are full! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students and families, we collected close to 800 items for our St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Joan, Janette and Margaret from the St Vincent de Paul Society were overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our school community. Your donations will bring comfort and hope to those in need this winter. Any final donations can be left at the front office tomorrow. Thank you for making a difference and for living out our Gospel values. ππ
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02 Jul 2026
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π Thank You, Holy Spirit Community! π Our hearts are full! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students and families, we collected close to 800 items for our St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Joan, Janette and Margaret from the St Vincent de Paul Society were overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our school community. Your donations will bring comfort and hope to those in need this winter. Any final donations can be left at the front office tomorrow. Thank you for making a difference and for living out our Gospel values. ππ
01 Jul 2026
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30 Jun 2026
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π Year 4 is Factoring in the Fun! π Our amazing Year 4 students have been diving deep into fractions this week! From slicing up model pizzas to using number lines, they've been working hard to master halves, quarters, and equivalent fractions. Itβs incredible to see them realise that fractions are all around us! π‘ Try it at home! Next time you're cooking dinner or sharing a snack, ask your child: "What fraction do we have left?" You'll love seeing their math brains at work! Check out our young mathematicians in action! πΈπ #Year4Maths #FractionsAreFun #NSWEducation
29 Jun 2026
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Our beautiful Year 2 students have been reflecting on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus by learning from the example of Mary. Through our discussions, students explored how Mary showed trust, courage, kindness, and faith in Godβs plan. Inspired by Mary, we have been thinking about how we can care for our neighbours and help those in need in our everyday lives. Students shared thoughtful ideas about showing kindness, helping others, including everyone, and making positive choices at school and at home. By following Maryβs example, our amazing students are learning that being a disciple means saying βyesβ to God, helping others, and living with love and compassion. We are very proud of the way they are growing as caring and faith-filled members of our community.
26 Jun 2026
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ππ Go Socceroos! ππ Today our school community came together to celebrate the Socceroos by wearing green and gold with pride! Students enjoyed watching the match together during lunchtime, cheering on Australia and showing fantastic school spirit. It was wonderful to see so much excitement, teamwork and support as we celebrated this special sporting event together. β½π¦πΊ
26 Jun 2026
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Year 6 Parish Mass βοΈ Today, our Year 6 students reverently attended Parish Mass, celebrated by Father Dave. The Gospel reading from Matthew 8:1β4 reminded us of Jesus' compassion and mercy as He healed a man with leprosy. Through this powerful story, students reflected on the importance of showing kindness, acceptance and care for others, just as Jesus did. We are grateful to Father Dave for leading us in prayer and helping our students deepen their understanding of God's love and the call to treat every person with dignity and compassion. "Lord, help us to be kind, welcoming and compassionate to everyone we meet." ππ
24 Jun 2026
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Our Year 3 students have been exploring the mystery of the Holy Trinity β Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Through rich class discussions and learning activities, students developed their understanding of how the three Persons of the Trinity are united as one God. To deepen their learning, students participated in a directed drawing activity, creatively recreating a visual representation of the Holy Trinity. This hands-on experience allowed them to reflect on and express their understanding of this important belief in our Catholic faith. We are proud of the thoughtful reflections, creativity and engagement our students demonstrated as they explored this central mystery of our faith.
23 Jun 2026
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πβ¨ Tricky Words, Here We Come! β¨π Our Kindergarten superstars have been busy practising their tricky words through reading and writing! π These words don't always follow the usual phonics rules, so they take extra effort to learn. We are so proud of the persistence, confidence and enthusiasm our students are showing as they work towards becoming independent readers and writers. π
22 Jun 2026
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Our Year 2 mathematicians have been exploring 3D objects by exploring rectangular prisms through hands-on learning, creating their own models of cubes to deepen their understanding. As they built, students described their cubes using mathematical language such as faces, edges, and vertices, and recognised that the flat surfaces of these objects are 2D shapes. Itβs been wonderful to see students confidently applying their learning and explaining their thinking β check out their fantastic cube creations!
21 Jun 2026
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What a fantastic Pyjama Day at our school last Friday! π€π It was wonderful to see our students and staff embracing the day, with many arriving in their favourite pyjamas and some even twinning with friends and teachers! A huge thank you to our families for their generous support of the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Thanks to your kindness, we have already raised almost $300 through the Qkr! app. If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, the Qkr! app will remain open until the end of next week. Every contribution helps support those in our community who are experiencing hardship during the colder months. Thank you for helping us put our faith into action and make a difference for others this winter. πβοΈ #FaithInAction #PyjamaDay #WinterAppeal #StVincentdePaul #TogetherWeGrow
19 Jun 2026
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This week, our Year 5 students gathered as a faith community to celebrate Mass. Students learned about the courage and faithfulness of the prophet Elijah, whose trust in God inspired those around him. In the Gospel (Matthew 6:7 - 15), Jesus taught His disciples how to pray through the Lord's Prayer, reminding us to trust in our Heavenly Father and to show forgiveness to others. As we prayed together, students were encouraged to reflect on how they can follow Elijah's example of faith, deepen their relationship with God through prayer, and live out Jesus' call to forgive and love one another each day. May we continue to grow in faith, gratitude, and compassion as a community.
19 Jun 2026
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β½ Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day Success! β½ On Wednesday, our Stage 3 Boys and Girls teams headed to Jamison Park for an action-packed day of soccer! All three teams played with immense heart, teamwork, and gritβincluding a few spectacular goals (one all the way from midfield!). While there were plenty of hard-earned victories and close battles, the real win was the incredible sportsmanship and pride our students showed. They were outstanding ambassadors for our school from start to finish. π A massive thank you to our amazing parent community for the sideline cheers, and a huge shoutout to our fantastic parent coachesβMrs Cassar, Mr Spears, and Mr Thomasβfor volunteering their time and expertise. Congratulations to all our Stage 3 soccer stars! π₯³π #Stage3 #SoccerGalaDay #Teamwork #SchoolPride #CommunitySpirit