Students from St Nicholas of Myra dressed up as people who help others in the community.
Students across Western Sydney are rallying together to support communities affected by the recent New South Wales and Queensland flood disaster
Catholic schools across the Diocese of Parramatta are now playing their part in supporting the local community as well as people in the Diocese of Lismore where many businesses and homes have been lost and some local Catholic schools have been seriously damaged.
“Many families in our local school communities have been significantly impacted by the floods,” said Christine Howe, Acting Executive Director of the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta. “For some, this is the second time in two years that their homes and possessions have been lost or damaged.”
A series of fundraising initiatives across all 80 Catholic schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains will see funds directed towards the relief efforts through St Vincent De Paul and the Diocese of Lismore Flood Appeal.
Students from St Patrick’s Guildford took part in a series of flood-support initiatives throughout the week including a crazy sock day.
As part of St Patrick’s Primary School Guildford’s fundraising initiative, a ‘Five For Floods’ week is being organised where there are five activities in five days to support the Diocese of Lismore Flood Appeal including a crazy sock day, ‘Paper Scissors Rock’ challenge and a Colouring Competition.
The community at St Monica’s Primary School in Richmond were directly affected by the catastrophic floods and held a Mufti Day where students wore green to symbolise nature growing again after the floods with wellbeing activities and a liturgy as the focus for the day. The school also had a gold coin donation with profits to be sent to the Vinnies Flood Appeal in the hope that families may once again return to their communities and rebuild what was lost.
St Nicholas of Myra had a great time taking part in special events to support the flood appeal.
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School in Penrith also showed their support by organising a “Dress up and Dance for the Disaster” Day, where students dressed up as people who help others such as firefighters and emergency service volunteers, saluting their bravery and selflessness.
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03 Mar 2026
From Facebook
β¨Student Leadership on Show β¨ Over the past two days, our School Captains have proudly led enrolment tours for prospective families. At St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, we believe the best way to share the story of our school is through the voices of our students. Our captains spoke with confidence and pride about the strong faith, rich culture and quality learning that are part of daily life at St Nicholas. Their warmth and authenticity truly reflected the spirit of our community. We extend our sincere thanks to Vivien, Olivia, Yethum and Isabella for their servant leadership and outstanding representation of our school. You are wonderful role models for our younger students, and we are incredibly proud of you. ππ§‘π
02 Mar 2026
From Facebook
βοΈ Intergenerational Program βοΈ Today, our first group of Year 6 students began their journey in our Intergenerational Program β and what a special experience it was. At St Nicholas of Myra, we are committed to developing our students academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. A key part of this formation is providing opportunities for them to encounter and learn from others in our wider community. This morning, our students visited the residents at Royce Retirement Village for the first time. Through shared conversations, laughter and simple moments of connection, both our students and the residents were enriched. We are incredibly proud of the compassion, respect and maturity shown by our Year 6 students. They truly embodied our school values and the belief in the dignity of every person. We look forward to many more meaningful visits throughout the year. πππ§‘
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03 Mar 2026
From Facebook
β¨Student Leadership on Show β¨ Over the past two days, our School Captains have proudly led enrolment tours for prospective families. At St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, we believe the best way to share the story of our school is through the voices of our students. Our captains spoke with confidence and pride about the strong faith, rich culture and quality learning that are part of daily life at St Nicholas. Their warmth and authenticity truly reflected the spirit of our community. We extend our sincere thanks to Vivien, Olivia, Yethum and Isabella for their servant leadership and outstanding representation of our school. You are wonderful role models for our younger students, and we are incredibly proud of you. ππ§‘π
02 Mar 2026
From Facebook
βοΈ Intergenerational Program βοΈ Today, our first group of Year 6 students began their journey in our Intergenerational Program β and what a special experience it was. At St Nicholas of Myra, we are committed to developing our students academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. A key part of this formation is providing opportunities for them to encounter and learn from others in our wider community. This morning, our students visited the residents at Royce Retirement Village for the first time. Through shared conversations, laughter and simple moments of connection, both our students and the residents were enriched. We are incredibly proud of the compassion, respect and maturity shown by our Year 6 students. They truly embodied our school values and the belief in the dignity of every person. We look forward to many more meaningful visits throughout the year. πππ§‘
02 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈπ Swimming Champions ππββοΈ Congratulations to our 2025 Swimming Champions! π₯ Boys Champion β Jake π₯ Boys Runner-Up β Ozias π₯ Girls Champion β Faith π₯ Girls Runner-Up β Vivien We also celebrated two special presentations from the 2026 Nepean Zone Carnival: π Jake received the Senior Boys Runner-Up trophy. π Vivien received the Senior Girls Runner-Up trophy. Outstanding achievements and well-deserved recognition for your dedication and hard work. We are so proud of you all! πβ¨
02 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Kirby Awards Celebration π Congratulations to our latest Kirby Award recipients, Simar and Sarbani! π Both students proudly received the Respectful piece of their Kirby badge. This recognition from their teachers highlights their commitment to being learners who are safe and respectful each and every day. We are so proud of the positive example you set for others. Keep up the fantastic work, Simar and Sarbani! π
01 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Term 1, Week 6 Weekly Update π Please find attached our Term 1, Week 6 Weekly Update. This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week β a special time across the Diocese to recognise and give thanks for the gift of Catholic education and the strength of our faith-filled community. It is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the partnership between our students, staff, families and parish, and the many ways we live out our mission each day. Thank you for your continued support and for the important role you play in nurturing our strong and faith-filled community. πβ¨
27 Feb 2026
From Facebook
π New and Prospective Families Open Day π Weβd love to welcome new and prospective families to join us at St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, Penrith for our upcoming Open Day! Our Catholic school community, we are committed to nurturing every childβs faith, learning and wellbeing. With a strong focus on academic excellence and student growth, St Nicholas of Myra is a wonderful place for your child to learn and flourish. π Open Day Sessions: π 2 March 2026 | 9:30am β 10:30am π 2 March 2026 | 4:15pm β 5:30pm π 3 March 2026 | 9:30am β 10:15am Come and experience our welcoming community, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn more about enrolment opportunities. Registrations can be made through our school website. https://www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au/ We canβt wait to meet you and show you around! πππ§‘
26 Feb 2026
From Facebook
π Student Achievement β Congratulations Mia! π We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news about Miaβs recent success in Little Athletics! Mia represented her club at the Regional Little Athletics Carnival in the 8 Years Girls 500g Discus, finishing an outstanding 5th place with a throw of 12.39 metres β an amazing achievement at regional level! Last week at the Penrith Club Records Night, Mia continued to impress by: π Breaking the season record in 500g Discus with a new PB of 12.43 metres π Setting a new Shot Put record with a PB of 4.47 metres Your dedication, determination and commitment to always becoming the best version of yourself is inspiring, Mia. Congratulations on your incredible achievements
25 Feb 2026
From Facebook
πΈπ· School photos TOMORROW πΈπ· Just a reminder that school photos will be held tomorrow. All students are required to wear their full summer uniform, including: Short sleeve shirts Shorts for boys Culottes for girls Navy socks Black leather shoes Please note: Ties and tab ties are not required for the summer uniform. Thank you for your continued support
25 Feb 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ Cross Country Carnival β Save the Date! πββοΈ The St Nicholas of Myra Cross Country Carnival will be held on Thursday 5th March at St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Primary School. This event provides students aged 8β12 with the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 CSPD Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. To be eligible, students must: βοΈ Finish in the top 6 of their age group (8-10 years, 11 years, 12 years) βοΈ Achieve the qualifying time βοΈ Not walk at any stage during the race β° Race Times β’ 9:15am (approx.) β Boys 8β10 years (2km) β’ 9:40am (approx.) β Girls 8β10 years (2km) β’ 10:00am (approx.) β 11β12 years (3km) Our Infants students (5β7 years) will participate in a fun run throughout the day. The course will follow a 250m circuit around the school grounds, including the front footpath. We look forward to a fantastic day of participation, perseverance and school spirit! π
23 Feb 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ Swimming Success! πββοΈ Congratulations to our swimming superstars who proudly received their ribbons at todayβs assembly! π Your dedication, determination and sportsmanship in and out of the pool have made our whole school community incredibly proud. Itβs wonderful to see your hard work recognised and celebrated! Well done on representing our school with such enthusiasm and excellence. We canβt wait to see what you achieve next! ππ
23 Feb 2026
From Facebook
π Kirby Awards β Celebrating Outstanding Students! π Each week at our Monday assembly, we recognise students who consistently demonstrate what it means to be learners who are safe and respectful. A Kirby Award is a special achievement, earned by collecting a full set of awards: Learner, Safe, Respectful and School Spirit β a fantastic accomplishment! π Congratulations to our Week 4 and Week 5 recipients: β¨ Jack β¨ Milena β¨ Yethum β¨ Fletcher β¨ Vera We are so proud of the way you lead by example in our school community. Keep up the great work! πππ§‘
23 Feb 2026
From Facebook
π€ Buddies at St Nicholas of Myra π At St Nicholas of Myra, our newest Kindergarten students are each partnered with a Year 5 Buddy to support them throughout their first two years of primary school. Our Year 5 students proudly step into the role of mentor and role model, demonstrating what it means to be safe, respectful learners each and every day. Through this special partnership, our Kindergarten students feel supported and connected, while our Year 5 students begin their pathway into future student leadership opportunities. Itβs wonderful to see these friendships already forming and our strong sense of community shining through! π
22 Feb 2026
From Facebook
π’ Term 1 β Week 5 Update | St Nicholas of Myra Please find our Week 5 Weekly Update. πΈ School Photos β Thursday 26th February πΈ Students are to wear full summer uniform: β’ Short sleeve shirts β’ Shorts (boys) / Culottes (girls) β’ Navy socks β’ Black leather shoes Ties and tab ties are not required. π Wellbeing Focus β We Are Safe π At St Nicholas of Myra, we are committed to ensuring every student feels safe at school. Being safe means: βοΈ Keeping hands, feet and objects to ourselves βοΈ Moving safely around the school βοΈ Using equipment appropriately βοΈ Showing care and respect in our learning spaces As a Catholic community, we remember that each person is created in the image and likeness of God. When we make our school safe and welcoming, we live out Jesusβ message to βlove one another as I have loved youβ (John 13:34). At St Nicholas of Myra, we live in the way of Christ by being Learners who are Safe and Respectful. β¨
21 Feb 2026
From Facebook
π Outstanding Achievement! π On Friday, Rome from Year 6 proudly represented the Parramatta Diocese at the 2026 MacKillop Basketball Trials. He not only showcased his impressive skills on the court, but also demonstrated outstanding commitment, teamwork and courage throughout the day. A huge congratulations to Rome on being selected in the 2026 MacKillop Team! π He will now compete at the 2026 PSSA Basketball Tournament in Port Macquarie from 19β22 May. We are incredibly proud of you, Rome, and canβt wait to follow your journey! ππ
20 Feb 2026
From Facebook
β¨ Year 6 Encounter β Student Faith Formation Experience β¨ Our Year 6 students recently attended Encounter at Panthers, gathering with students from across the Parramatta Diocese for a powerful day of faith and connection. Throughout the day, students: π Engaged in meaningful conversations π¬ Reflected on their personal faith journeys βͺ Participated in Adoration πΆ Praised through the uplifting music of Gen Bryant It was a beautiful opportunity for our students to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their connection with the wider Catholic community. We are proud of the way our Year 6 students embraced this special faith formation experience. πππ§‘