To enhance student learning in Geography this term, Year 1 went to Penrith Lakes. There they were shown wet and dry environments.
This day was a fun filled, hands on experience. Children were able to sort living things into categories, use microscopes to examine their features, dip net and identify things in each environment. After lunch children reflected on their learning and saw a puppet show.
As always Compass Bus Tours supplied a bus with seat belts and Tom the bus driver joined in all the fun and drove safely to the venue and school.
Miss Laura and Mr Tall (teachers at the Lakes) led the students on an enriching learning experience. They commented on our children’s great knowledge about environments and their good behaviour.
The Year 1 Teaching Team acknowledges the expertise of Compass and Penrith Lakes and we thank them for the wonderful learning our students experienced.
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28 Jul 2026
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🎨 Year 1 Art Adventure: 3D Art & Nature! 🌿 This week, our Year 1 artists explored 3D Art, Sculpture, and Photography, learning how 3D pieces are shaped to be viewed from all sides rather than staying flat on paper. We drew inspiration from First Nations artists like Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Yvonne Koolmatrie, and the Erub Arts collective, who weave and shape scavenged materials, sedge grass, and ghost nets into coolamons, woven animals, and marine life. We also looked at Andy Goldsworthy’s temporary nature sculptures captured through photography. Want to try a quick activity at home? Head into the garden with your child to gather leaves, twigs, and stones, build a 3D ground sculpture together, and snap a picture of their creation—feel free to share your photo in the comments below!
27 Jul 2026
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🤸 Year 4 had a wonderful time at Zing last Wednesday, developing the foundational skills of gymnastics! Students built their balance, coordination, strength, and confidence while challenging themselves and having lots of fun. We can't wait to see their skills continue to grow! 🌟
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🎨 Year 1 Art Adventure: 3D Art & Nature! 🌿 This week, our Year 1 artists explored 3D Art, Sculpture, and Photography, learning how 3D pieces are shaped to be viewed from all sides rather than staying flat on paper. We drew inspiration from First Nations artists like Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Yvonne Koolmatrie, and the Erub Arts collective, who weave and shape scavenged materials, sedge grass, and ghost nets into coolamons, woven animals, and marine life. We also looked at Andy Goldsworthy’s temporary nature sculptures captured through photography. Want to try a quick activity at home? Head into the garden with your child to gather leaves, twigs, and stones, build a 3D ground sculpture together, and snap a picture of their creation—feel free to share your photo in the comments below!
27 Jul 2026
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🤸 Year 4 had a wonderful time at Zing last Wednesday, developing the foundational skills of gymnastics! Students built their balance, coordination, strength, and confidence while challenging themselves and having lots of fun. We can't wait to see their skills continue to grow! 🌟
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📚✨ Welcome Back to Term 3! ✨📚 Our school was buzzing with excitement today as we welcomed our students back for the first day of Term 3! It was wonderful to see smiling faces, hear holiday stories, and watch friendships reconnect as our classrooms came alive once again. We are looking forward to a term filled with learning, growth, faith and new opportunities for every student. As we begin this new term, we also embrace our 2026 school theme, "Belong to Something Greater." Together, we will continue to build a community where every child knows they are valued, connected and called to make a positive difference in the lives of others. ❤️ Welcome back, everyone! We can't wait to see all that this term will bring ❤️
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🎈 100 Days of School is UP! 🎈 Adventure is out there, and our amazing kindergarteners have been exploring it for 100 whole days! 🎒✨ From counting to 100 to growing by leaps and bounds, these little explorers have officially earned their "100 Days Smarter" badges. Just like Carl and Russell, we’ve learned that the greatest adventures are the ones we share together. 🏠🎈 Thank you to our incredible teachers, staff, and parents for helping our students' imaginations soar higher than a house lifted by balloons! Here’s to the next chapter of the journey! 🗺️💙 For more fun photos click here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T2jWiGiJI9u4D5-8sMDMaPyDq64EztC0
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💙 Thank You, Holy Spirit Community! 💙 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. 💙🙏
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🍕 Year 4 is Factoring in the Fun! 🌊 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. It’s incredible to see them realise that fractions are all around us! 💡 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! 📸👇 #Year4Maths #FractionsAreFun #NSWEducation
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