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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30 Jun 2026
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๐ Year 4 is Factoring in the Fun! ๐ 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. Itโs incredible to see them realise that fractions are all around us! ๐ก 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! ๐ธ๐ #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 Godโs 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 Maryโs example, our amazing students are learning that being a disciple means saying โyesโ 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.
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30 Jun 2026
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๐ Year 4 is Factoring in the Fun! ๐ 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. Itโs incredible to see them realise that fractions are all around us! ๐ก 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! ๐ธ๐ #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 Godโs 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 Maryโs example, our amazing students are learning that being a disciple means saying โyesโ 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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๐๐ Go Socceroos! ๐๐ 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. โฝ๐ฆ๐บ
26 Jun 2026
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Year 6 Parish Mass โ๏ธ Today, our Year 6 students reverently attended Parish Mass, celebrated by Father Dave. The Gospel reading from Matthew 8:1โ4 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." ๐๐
24 Jun 2026
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Our Year 3 students have been exploring the mystery of the Holy Trinity โ 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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๐โจ Tricky Words, Here We Come! โจ๐ Our Kindergarten superstars have been busy practising their tricky words through reading and writing! ๐ 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. ๐
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. Itโs been wonderful to see students confidently applying their learning and explaining their thinking โ check out their fantastic cube creations!
21 Jun 2026
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What a fantastic Pyjama Day at our school last Friday! ๐ค๐ 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. ๐โ๏ธ #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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โฝ Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day Success! โฝ 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 gritโincluding 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. ๐ A massive thank you to our amazing parent community for the sideline cheers, and a huge shoutout to our fantastic parent coachesโMrs Cassar, Mr Spears, and Mr Thomasโfor volunteering their time and expertise. Congratulations to all our Stage 3 soccer stars! ๐ฅณ๐ #Stage3 #SoccerGalaDay #Teamwork #SchoolPride #CommunitySpirit
19 Jun 2026
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โ๏ธโค๏ธ Do Something! โค๏ธโ๏ธ A huge thank you to our Year 4, 5 and 6 students for participating in our Winter Sleep out Experience and for generously donating winter accessories and blankets to support those in need this winter. Inspired by the theme "Do Something," students discovered that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Through four engaging stations, students explored the challenges faced by those experiencing hardship and reflected on how they can show love, compassion and kindness to others. Thank you to Joan and Janice from St Vincent de Paul for sharing the important work they do and helping our students see how their support can make a real difference. Together, we are learning to live like Christ by caring for those most in need. ๐๐
18 Jun 2026
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Filling Baskets, Warming Hearts! Our wonderful Year 1 students are learning all about kindness and community spirit this week! They are currently on a mission to collect 100 items for the St Vincent de Paul Food Drive. As part of their learning, our youngest students are discovering how their own small actions and generosity can make a massive difference to local families in need. We are so close to our goal! ๐ฅซโค๏ธ #CommunitySpirit #StVinniesFoodDrive #GenerosityInAction #Year1 #KindnessCoun