On Friday, 23 November, we held our Holy Spirit Fiesta Fundraiser. Despite the high winds and relatively cool weather, everyone who was here on the day reported having a great day.
We would like to thank our Year 4 and Year 6 committee members, who worked tirelessly, approaching various sporting and other organisations to ask for donations of time to run an activity, or donations that could be used for our raffle. It was their efforts that enabled us to have such a diverse range of activities on the day - ranging from karate to music to football ... and so much more.
Our key supporters on the day were:
- NRL - Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels
- AFL - GWS Giants
- Soccer - Nepean FA
- Cricket - Sydney Thunder
- Karate - GKR
- Boot Camp - F45
- Music - Mr Green
- Netball - Mrs Viera
- Dance - Mrs Barros.
Our children were so excited and engaged in their new learning on the day. Here are some comments from some of our Year 1 students, who have been learning about powerful words in English.
I felt delighted and empowered because I got to try new things. I had the best day with my class and I hope we can do it again soon. - By Freya
I felt elated because I got to do lots of fun activities. - By Maddison T
I was excited and happy because there were lots of fun activities. - By Mia
It was an amazing day because there was so much to do. I felt empowered because I got to do things that I had never done before. - By Sehajroop
Our Year 5 students also had a wonderful day, based on their recounts:
The day was amazing and everyone loved it. I would love for this to happen again and to top it off we had an amazing assembly. The day was perfectly planned and turned out awesome. Thank you for all who helped and for all who participated as it was one of the best days of my life. - By Aleks
I think this was the best fun day in 2018 ever. But the whole purpose of this was to raise money. Every child was given a sponsor card to take home and for every $5 they raised they received one raffle ticket. Then all the names were put into a box and drawn out for prizes. - By Jasmine
We would also like to thank all our supporters, who donated time, energy and a huge range of amazing raffle prizes. Without your support this day would not have been possible. With your support we have raised over $10 000 to put towards technology. Our children are still busily collecting money from their sponsors in order to have the best possible chance of winning one of the many prizes our very generous supporters have donated. Our raffle will be drawn this week.
Prizes include:i-pad donated by St George
- signed 2018/19 WSW jersey
- Hoyts $100 movie voucher (Carter family)
- Google Home Assistant (Brglevski family)
- Telstra TV Device
- Park Lane jewellery (Viera family)
- Massage (Complete Body Dynamics) (Viera family)
- Woolworths $50 voucher
- Gift Pack (Cut and Colour Me Now)
- Star Wars Trivial Pursuit
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Day Pass x 2
- $50 Credit towards a Birthday Party - Inflatable World St Marys
- 1 month free membership at F45 St Marys
- Unlimited Family Discovery Pass for Scenic World Blue Mountains
- Bowling Pass x 2
- Children’s Chess Set
- Sam’s Pizza Vouchers x 20
- $30 Voucher Mick T’s Clothing
- Yates pack
- Ripples 1 month membership
- Body Shop Hamper
- Taronga Zoo 2 x Adult Pass
- WSW Soccer Ball
- St Marys Band Club- Family Table Brasserie $20.00 Voucher x 2
- Rocco’s Pizza - 2 x $20 vouchers
- Family Pass - Early Start Discovery Space Wollongong x 3
- Foodworks Hamper
... and one of our teachers, Ms Brooker, even ran into some young gentlemen she used to teach!
Holy Spirit Primary St Clair
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02 May 2026
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Thank you. We are blessed to have such a wonderful staff, great partners in Zing and amazing parents who are always so supportive at any events we host!
02 May 2026
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Our Year 1 explorers traded their desks for a day of discovery at the World of Maths excursion! 🧮✨ It wasn’t just about numbers—it was about solving puzzles, building towers, and seeing how math lives everywhere in the world around us. From hands-on challenges to teamwork triumphs, our little learners showed off some seriously impressive problem-solving skills. The best part? Seeing those ""Aha!"" moments when a tricky puzzle finally clicked! 💡 Check out some of the highlights from our day of counting, measuring, and (most importantly) having a blast! 📸👇 #WorldOfMaths #Year1Adventures #LearningThroughPlay #FutureMathematicians #SchoolExcursion #HandsOnLearning"
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02 May 2026
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Thank you. We are blessed to have such a wonderful staff, great partners in Zing and amazing parents who are always so supportive at any events we host!
02 May 2026
From Facebook
Our Year 1 explorers traded their desks for a day of discovery at the World of Maths excursion! 🧮✨ It wasn’t just about numbers—it was about solving puzzles, building towers, and seeing how math lives everywhere in the world around us. From hands-on challenges to teamwork triumphs, our little learners showed off some seriously impressive problem-solving skills. The best part? Seeing those ""Aha!"" moments when a tricky puzzle finally clicked! 💡 Check out some of the highlights from our day of counting, measuring, and (most importantly) having a blast! 📸👇 #WorldOfMaths #Year1Adventures #LearningThroughPlay #FutureMathematicians #SchoolExcursion #HandsOnLearning"
01 May 2026
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01 May 2026
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This term, our Year 6 students wiill be investigating how the properties of materials determine their use. Today’s challenge was to taking everyday items like metal clips, bottle tops, playdough, sponges, and wooden tiles and find a way to make them float. Working in teams, the students manipulated the materials before making their predictions. The students then tested their objects to determine whether or not they were able to float. It was a fantastic day of hands-on learning and scientific thinking! Well done, Year 6, on such a focused and engaging start to the term! 🌟
01 May 2026
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Yesterday, our Year 3 students attended Parish Mass, celebrated by Father Peter. During the Mass, Father Peter reflected on the Gospel of John and spoke to the students about the importance of coming together in faith and supporting one another as a community. A heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us in prayer and supported our students. Your presence helped create a truly special and prayerful celebration.
30 Apr 2026
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Our Year 5 students have been diving deep into the Gospels this week exploring the powerful moment when Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah. ✝️ Today they were inestigating the literal sense of the text. They worked hard to identify the who, where, when and what of the story, ensuring every answer was backed by proof. Students underlined direct evidence from the text to support their answers. 📝 It was wonderful to see such focussed engagement connected to their task.
29 Apr 2026
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Yesterday, our school community gathered under the Year 2 COLA for a moving Anzac Day service. It was a beautiful opportunity to come together in prayer and reflection to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country. We are incredibly proud of our students, who demonstrated such reverence and respect throughout the commemoration. A special thank you to our Year 6 FIAT team for leading the ceremony with such grace and leadership. May the Anzac spirit of mateship and endurance continue to inspire us all. Lest We Forget. 🌹
29 Apr 2026
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☀️ Sun, Speed, and Spirit at the Holy Spirit Athletics Carnival! ☀️ What an incredible day we had under the sun! We kicked things off on our brand-new track with some fast-paced 800m runners setting the bar high early on. Once the buses rocked up, the real action ignited with some extremely close 100m heats that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The talent continued across the field with huge throws in discus and shot put, alongside some massive leaps in the long jump! The children’s cheers could be heard from miles away, and their incredible team spirit was evident in every single event. Of course, these days would not be possible without the unwavering support of our teachers and amazing parents. A special, heartfelt thank you goes out to the wonderful parent who supplied the entire school with an ice block—it was the perfect treat to beat the heat! 🍦 We are definitely setting a trend here, and there are big things to come for Holy Spirit athletics! 🏆 Please see our newsletter this weekend for full access to our photos. #HolySpiritAthletics #SchoolSpirit #AthleticsCarnival #CommunityLove #FutureChampions #TrackAndField
28 Apr 2026
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Year 4 had a fantastic first session developing AFL ball skills with Ethan and Georgia from ZING! 🏉 Great energy, lots of learning, and plenty of smiles as they built confidence and teamwork. We are looking forward to seeing their skills grow!
24 Apr 2026
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🎉 Happy Birthday, Father Peter! 🎉 It was lovely celebrating with you and other teachers earlier this week. A special shout-out to all staff celebrating April birthdays—wishing you a joyful day, good health, and many blessings for the year ahead. 🥳
24 Apr 2026
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🎒 Term 2: We’re Back and Brighter Than Ever! 🌟 What a fantastic start to the new term! Our littlest learners have hopped right back into the swing of things, and we couldn't be prouder of how beautifully they’ve settled in. 🍎✨ From reuniting with best friends to diving into new activities, the classroom has been buzzing with giggles, curiosity, and so much Kindergarten magic. If the first week is any indication, Term 2 is going to be our best adventure yet! Please click here for more photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M6oP6HtSocFF5XzAE2xWuI4WF25vKPh7?usp=drive_link
21 Apr 2026
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To begin Term 2, our Stage 3 students led us beautifully in an Easter Prayer Liturgy, guiding our community in reflecting on the joy and hope of Jesus’ Resurrection. In this season of Eastertide, we are reminded that Jesus is alive and present among us, calling us to live with faith, love, and compassion each day. Through thoughtful prayer and reflection, our students helped us recognise what the Resurrection means for us now. We thank our Stage 3 students for leading us in such a meaningful and prayerful celebration