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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04 Nov 2025
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๐ HUGE Congratulations to Rich Starwin! ๐ What a sensational performance! The whole Holy Spirit community is absolutely bursting with pride for our very own Rich Starwin, who has just bowled us over with his incredible achievement: making the Parramatta Team for cricket! ๐ฅณ Rich Starwin faced some seriously tough competition and absolutely smashed it out of the park during the trials. Making a representative team like this is a massive milestone and a testament to his dedication, skill, and hours spent in the nets and on the pitch. We know he'll be an absolute all-rounder and a key player for Parramatta. This is a huge moment, and we can't wait to follow Rich's journey as he takes the crease with his new squad. Go get 'em, Rich! We're all cheering for you! ๐
04 Nov 2025
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โ๏ธ Year 1 Writing Superstars! Our Year 1 writers have been working in pairs to check that their writing makes sense and to find ways to make it even better! ๐ Theyโve been adding extra details, improving their sentences, and supporting each other as editors. Itโs wonderful to see such teamwork and thoughtful writers in action! ๐ฌ๐ #Year1 #YoungWriters #Teamwork #LearningTogether #editingskills
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04 Nov 2025
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๐ HUGE Congratulations to Rich Starwin! ๐ What a sensational performance! The whole Holy Spirit community is absolutely bursting with pride for our very own Rich Starwin, who has just bowled us over with his incredible achievement: making the Parramatta Team for cricket! ๐ฅณ Rich Starwin faced some seriously tough competition and absolutely smashed it out of the park during the trials. Making a representative team like this is a massive milestone and a testament to his dedication, skill, and hours spent in the nets and on the pitch. We know he'll be an absolute all-rounder and a key player for Parramatta. This is a huge moment, and we can't wait to follow Rich's journey as he takes the crease with his new squad. Go get 'em, Rich! We're all cheering for you! ๐
04 Nov 2025
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โ๏ธ Year 1 Writing Superstars! Our Year 1 writers have been working in pairs to check that their writing makes sense and to find ways to make it even better! ๐ Theyโve been adding extra details, improving their sentences, and supporting each other as editors. Itโs wonderful to see such teamwork and thoughtful writers in action! ๐ฌ๐ #Year1 #YoungWriters #Teamwork #LearningTogether #editingskills
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This week in Religion, Year 4 began our new unit titled โHow Can Jesus Be God and Human?โ โ๏ธ Weโve been taking a closer look at Jesus โ discovering that He is both fully God and fully human. Using our RE Learning Board, students work together in groups and explored symbols that show Jesusโ human side (like the manger, tools, and family) and His divine side (like the empty tomb, water turned to wine, and the Transfiguration). Through thoughtful discussion and creative activities, students are deepening their understanding of who Jesus truly is โ a wonderful mystery at the heart of our faith.
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31 Oct 2025
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๐ Community United! Celebrating Teachers' Day & Our School Spirit! Today we honoured the heart of our schoolโour dedicated teachersโand the powerful team spirit that runs through our whole community. World Teachers' Day and Community Day together reminded us just how strong we are when we are united! Thank you to everyone who made the day special. We snapped a ton of great pictures! Here is a sample. Please check out the rest through a link in this weeks newsletter.
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30 Oct 2025
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โจ Throwback Time in Year 2! โจ Our students have been sharing special photos and treasured items from their past โ sparking wonderful discussions about how things have changed over time! ๐ฐ๏ธ๐ฌ From baby toys to first-day-of-school pics, weโve loved seeing how much everyone (and everything!) has grown. ๐ฑ๐ธ #Year2 #ThenAndNow #LearningAboutThePast #GrowingAndChanging
30 Oct 2025
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What a clucking exciting week it's been in kindy! ๐ We've been busy little learners, diving into the wonderful world of chickens! We've heard the egg-cellent news that Farmer Campbell will be dropping off some eggs next week! ๐ฅ Stay tuned to ""watch this space"" to see what exciting things are about to hatch in our classroom! In the meantime, our kindy kids have been putting their pencils to paper and showing off their amazing learning. Take a peek at some of their writing about what they've learned about chickens and how they plan to take care of them.
30 Oct 2025
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Caring for Creation. Year 3 students read the Creation story for Catholic Missionโs and reflected on how they can keep our planet healthy and clean. They then discussed how individuals could make a difference and shared their favorite parts of creation by creating 'Seeds of Hope' artwork.
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๐ Kindy Buddies in Action! ๐ค What a special day for our current Kindy students! While our 2026 Kindy Orientation took place, our youngest learners spent quality time with their fantastic Year 5 buddies! The Year 5 students took on a wonderful leadership role, guiding their Kindy friends through fun activities, learning adventures, and exciting explorations around the school. It was a beautiful display of teamwork, mentorship, and friendship.
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๐ What an absolutely fantastic day we had yesterday at the Stage 2 & 3 Basketball Gala Day! ๐ Our students hit the court with incredible energy and enthusiasm, showing off their amazing skills and sportsmanship. From epic layups to swishes from downtown, every student gave it their all! We saw some amazing teamwork, hustle, and incredible plays. Whether it was a win, a loss, or a draw, our students embraced every moment and learned so much. ๐ช
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Mrs. Garzaniti and all of the teachers are absolutely buzzing with excitement after spending time with our Kindy 2026 students at Orientation today! ๐ฅณ๐โ๏ธ Their smiles, laughter, and passion for learning were already shining through! We had such a wonderful time learning about Mrs. Wishy-Washy and farm animals ๐ท๐ฆ๐. The highlight, of course, was meeting our special guests: the real-life chickens! ๐ We can't wait for you all to officially commence next year! You're going to have a fantastic time. โจ #Kindy2026 #NSWPrimarySchool #NewBeginnings #SchoolOrientation #LearningIsFun #FarmAnimals #ExcitedTeachers