Last week we celebrated Catholic Schools' Week with our community.
Parents, carers and family members were invited into our classrooms to participate in the learning. Children took the role of teachers, demonstrating how they learn in this day and age. Adults were provided with opportunities to explore how children learn across a range of curriculum areas, including English, Mathematics, Religious Education and Science & Technology.
Parents, carers and members of the broader community were also invited to join children and staff for our Catholic Schools' Week Mass, where we celebrated and gave thanks for all that is good in our Catholic schools, with children across K-6 taking various roles in our Mass, which concluded with a beautiful liturgical celebration. In addition to this, parents had the opportunity to join us for morning tea on Wednesday and to join their children for morning tea on Friday.
Friday was also the day for our grand Book Fair. Children arrived at school early Friday morning, eager to visit our library to purchase books, posters and other trinkets. I would like to thank all teachers, support staff and parents who assisted on the day, enabling all children to visit and to purchase something of their choice. Choice is key to reading engagement! However, the star of the day was Geronimo Stilton, who roamed the playground, taking photos with students before school and during recess and lunch breaks. We also had a great deal of support from our senior students, who took on various roles. This included our Media Team, who took many photographs on the day.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents, carers and family members who were able to participate in our week of celebrations.
Holy Spirit Primary St Clair
www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au
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16 Jun 2026
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Our Year 5 scientists have been investigating mixtures, chemical changes, and the properties of materials through a range of exciting hands-on experiments. Students explored density using oil, water, and food colouring, observed the colourful movement of liquids in the Magic Milk experiment, and compared different material combinations to determine whether they formed mixtures or new substances. Through predicting, observing, recording results, and discussing their findings, students developed their scientific inquiry skills while discovering how scientists explain the world around them. π¬π§ͺ A fantastic week of curiosity, investigation, and learning!
16 Jun 2026
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We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Bronte and Bryleigh's grandma, who has generously crocheted and donated 50 beautiful blankets for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Our Winter Sleepout will take place this Thursday for students in Years 4β6. As part of the experience, students are invited to donate blankets and warm accessories to support people in our community during the colder months. Bronte and Bryleigh's grandma's incredible handmade blankets are a wonderful contribution and a fantastic example of kindness, generosity and community spirit. There is still time for families to donate blankets, beanies, scarves, gloves and other warm accessories, even if their child is not participating in the Winter Sleepout. Donations can be left at the school office. Thank you to Bronte and Bryleigh's grandma for helping us support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal and make a difference in the lives of others this winter. β€οΈ
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16 Jun 2026
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Our Year 5 scientists have been investigating mixtures, chemical changes, and the properties of materials through a range of exciting hands-on experiments. Students explored density using oil, water, and food colouring, observed the colourful movement of liquids in the Magic Milk experiment, and compared different material combinations to determine whether they formed mixtures or new substances. Through predicting, observing, recording results, and discussing their findings, students developed their scientific inquiry skills while discovering how scientists explain the world around them. π¬π§ͺ A fantastic week of curiosity, investigation, and learning!
16 Jun 2026
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We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Bronte and Bryleigh's grandma, who has generously crocheted and donated 50 beautiful blankets for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Our Winter Sleepout will take place this Thursday for students in Years 4β6. As part of the experience, students are invited to donate blankets and warm accessories to support people in our community during the colder months. Bronte and Bryleigh's grandma's incredible handmade blankets are a wonderful contribution and a fantastic example of kindness, generosity and community spirit. There is still time for families to donate blankets, beanies, scarves, gloves and other warm accessories, even if their child is not participating in the Winter Sleepout. Donations can be left at the school office. Thank you to Bronte and Bryleigh's grandma for helping us support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal and make a difference in the lives of others this winter. β€οΈ
16 Jun 2026
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Year 3 have been exploring the fascinating world of printmaking, using a variety of textured materials to design and create their very own printing plates. From corrugated cardboard creating bold stripes to bubble wrap making patterned circles, students experimented with different textures to bring their ideas to life. Using planning sketches, hands-on materials, and plenty of creativity, our young artists carefully arranged, glued, and constructed unique artworks ready for printing. It was wonderful to see students problem-solve, collaborate, and express themselves through this exciting artistic process.
16 Jun 2026
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15 Jun 2026
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In music πΆ this term, Year 2 has been learning about the relationship between beat and rhythm in music compositions. They have explored the techniques of dynamics (volume) and tempo (speed) in music and the impact these techniques have on the listening audience. Each week the students have practised using a tambourine, triangle and clapping sticks, working on using correct technique. Additionally, the students are beginning to learn how to understand, read and compose musical compositions using musical notation concepts. This has allowed students to compose their own compositions in groups, and play them using the three instruments for an audience. πΆ
12 Jun 2026
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Year 5 have been working hard in English, upgrading their writing with adjectival clauses, stronger verb groups, and more precise vocabulary. Theyβve been swapping out simple words for sharper synonyms and discovering that every word has a job to do. Their sentences are growing in depth, detail, and confidence. Through oral construction with partners, students have been rehearsing and refining their ideas before writing, discussing different ways to strengthen sentences and selecting the most effective language. This collaborative talk has helped students develop greater confidence as writers while deepening their understanding of how language choices can engage and inform the reader.
12 Jun 2026
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πβ Ball Skills in Action! βπ Our Kindergarten students have been having a fantastic time participating in Zing Learning Ball Skills! Through fun and engaging activities, they have been developing their coordination, balance, teamwork and confidence while learning important fundamental movement skills. From bouncing and catching to throwing and rolling, every session has been filled with smiles, laughter and lots of active learning! π We are so proud of the enthusiasm, perseverance and positive attitudes our students have shown as they challenge themselves and celebrate their successes. Well done, superstars! ππ Click here for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QnHlU5aa2Ipo3tODGPpueJcES0zkoyGf?usp=sharing
11 Jun 2026
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This week in Religious Education, our Year 6 students read and unpacked two foundational pieces of scripture to explore how God works within us. We unpacked Galatians 5:22-23 and 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 to learn the difference between the Fruits of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Spirit. To help us remember the difference, we talked about it like this: The Fruits of the Spirit are the qualities that grow inside our hearts when we follow God- like love, joy, peace and patience. They shape who we are. The Gifts of the Spirit are special talents and abilities God gives us to help others and build up our community and church- like wisdom, faith and healing. They shape what we can do. To bring these concepts to life, Year 6 designed beautiful, creative artworks in their RE books. Take a look at their amazing work samples below to see how they visually captured the difference between a fruit that grows and a gift that is shared! Click below for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eox1sUnN4qB8NPEjfB009wgjWgPv3Q0U?usp=sharing
09 Jun 2026
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π Boosting Our Literacy Skills: Becoming Thoughtful Writers and Readers! Our students are working hard to level up their writing by learning how to join ideas together using connecting words like and, but, so, and because. They are discovering that while these longer sentences help their writing flow smoothly, each part of the sentence can often make sense all on its own! To make their stories more engaging for the reader, our learners are now using a mix of short and long sentences alongside very thoughtful word choices. They are also becoming "language detectives" by identifying descriptive words in the books they read, which helps them understand how authors add detail and meaning to a story. By noticing how professional writers use sentence structure and vibrant language to grab an audience's attention, our students are developing into insightful readers and creative writers! π #SchoolLiteracy #WritingSkills #YoungWriters #NSWPrimarySchools #LearningTogether
09 Jun 2026
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π’π§Έ Learning Through Hands-On Maths! π§Έπ’ Our Kindergarten students have been busy exploring the concept of hefting as part of their learning in Maths. Using their hands to compare the weight of different objects, students made predictions, discussed their thinking, and used mathematical language such as heavier, lighter, and the same weight. Through engaging, hands-on investigations, students developed their understanding of mass and hefting while building confidence in explaining and justifying their ideas. It was wonderful to see their curiousity, teamwork, and excitement as they explored and compared a variety of classroom objects. We are so proud of our young mathematicians and the thoughtful conversations they shared throughout their learning! ππβοΈ Click here for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gf9YJhJhpRhqWk4j8Lg_hKN_FWFR4HWf?usp=sharing
09 Jun 2026
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What do squares, trapeziums, rhombuses, and kites all have in common? They are all quadrilaterals, and Year 3 are busy mastering them! π₯⬑πOur students have been describing and comparing 2D shapes by looking closely at their attributes, checking for parallel lines, equal sides, and right angles. Check out our clever mathematicians in action! πΈπ.
05 Jun 2026
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Maths is adding up to fun in Year 5! This week, our mathematicians have been exploring percentages of collections using counters and hands-on learning experiences. Did you know? β 50% means half, so we can simply divide by 2. β 25% means a quarter, so we can divide by 4. β 10% means one tenth, so we can divide by 10. Using collections of counters, students have been discovering quick and efficient ways to find percentages and explain their mathematical thinking. They have been working collaboratively, sharing strategies, and making connections between fractions, decimals, and percentages. To extend their learning, students have also been applying percentage strategies to solve real-life problems, such as calculating discounts, working out portions of groups, and interpreting everyday situations involving percentages. These experiences help students see the relevance of mathematics beyond the classroom and develop their problem-solving skills. We love seeing our students build confidence as they tackle challenging tasks, think flexibly, and justify their reasoning. Well done, Year 5!