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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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? ⭐ 50% means half, so we can simply divide by 2. ⭐ 25% means a quarter, so we can divide by 4. ⭐ 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!
04 Jun 2026
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Today, our Year 4 students and their families gathered with Father Saju to celebrate Parish Mass. Together, they reflected on Jesus’ greatest commandment: to love God with all their heart and to love their neighbour as themselves. Through prayer and reflection, students considered how they can live out this message through kindness, compassion, and respect in their everyday lives. We are proud of the reverence, participation, and faith demonstrated by our Year 4 students throughout the Mass. Thank you to the families who joined us for this special celebration.
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Today, our Year 4 students and their families gathered with Father Saju to celebrate Parish Mass. Together, they reflected on Jesus’ greatest commandment: to love God with all their heart and to love their neighbour as themselves. Through prayer and reflection, students considered how they can live out this message through kindness, compassion, and respect in their everyday lives. We are proud of the reverence, participation, and faith demonstrated by our Year 4 students throughout the Mass. Thank you to the families who joined us for this special celebration.
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Today, our amazing Year 2 students turned into ultimate media detectives this week as we learned to crack the code behind food advertisements and how they influence our choices! It was incredibly exciting to watch them uncover the clever tricks marketers use and then channel that knowledge into designing their own brilliant, healthy posters. They did an absolutely fantastic job explaining the difference between everyday healthy choices and flashy "Sometimes" food ads—we are so proud of their creativity!
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✨ Congratulations to Our Stage 3 Confirmation Candidates ✨ Today, a large group our Stage 3 students celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, led by Father Wim. We congratulate each student on this important step in their faith journey. During his homily, Father Wim spoke about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and reminded students that these gifts help guide us in our daily lives. He encouraged them to use these gifts in the same way a coach supports and guides a team—helping others, making good choices, showing courage, and living as disciples of Christ. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen our newly confirmed students as they grow in faith, wisdom, and love. 🕊️🙏💛
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29 May 2026
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Enjoying a wonderful dinner at Questacon tonight! Delicious food, great atmosphere, and even better company. 🍽️✨ A perfect way to end an amazing day. The students highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!