Students danced the night away at the Term 1 disco, dressing as something from outer space
A big thank you to the parents and teachers for organising this event.
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School Penrith
www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au
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23 Oct 2026
From Facebook
π STUDENT SUCCESS | LIAM GOES TO NATIONALS! π¦πΊ What a remarkable two days for Liam at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships! We are incredibly proud of his achievements as he proudly represented St Nicholas of Myra and MacKillop. πββοΈ 100m Sprint: Liam ran an outstanding 13.30 seconds, setting a new personal best and shaving a whole second off his previous time. What an effort! πͺ Shot Put: Liam threw 10.99m, placing him eighth in the state! An incredible achievement at this level of competition. π₯ Discus: Liam threw an impressive 40.61m, earning himself a silver medal and securing selection in the NSW PSSA State Team! π¦πΊ NEXT STOP: NATIONALS! Liam will now represent NSW at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships, held from 29th November to 3rd December 2026 at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, Victoria. Liam, you should be incredibly proud of what you have achieved. Your determination, resilience and commitment are an inspiration to our school community. Congratulations, Liam! The whole St Nick's community is behind you! ππ21 Oct 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ LETβS GO, LIAM! πͺπ Over the next two days, Liam from Year 6 will be representing St Nicholas of Myra at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park! π₯ Liam will be competing in the 100m sprint, shot put and discus, three fantastic events that showcase his speed, strength and athletic ability! πββοΈπ₯ Reaching this level of competition is a remarkable achievement, and the entire St Nicholas community is incredibly proud of Liam and the dedication he has shown to get here. π Weβll all be cheering you on, Liam! Go out there, give it your best effort, enjoy the experience and show them what you can do! Good luck, Liam! The St Nickβs community is behind you all the way!
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23 Oct 2026
From Facebook
π STUDENT SUCCESS | LIAM GOES TO NATIONALS! π¦πΊ What a remarkable two days for Liam at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships! We are incredibly proud of his achievements as he proudly represented St Nicholas of Myra and MacKillop. πββοΈ 100m Sprint: Liam ran an outstanding 13.30 seconds, setting a new personal best and shaving a whole second off his previous time. What an effort! πͺ Shot Put: Liam threw 10.99m, placing him eighth in the state! An incredible achievement at this level of competition. π₯ Discus: Liam threw an impressive 40.61m, earning himself a silver medal and securing selection in the NSW PSSA State Team! π¦πΊ NEXT STOP: NATIONALS! Liam will now represent NSW at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships, held from 29th November to 3rd December 2026 at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, Victoria. Liam, you should be incredibly proud of what you have achieved. Your determination, resilience and commitment are an inspiration to our school community. Congratulations, Liam! The whole St Nick's community is behind you! ππ
21 Oct 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ LETβS GO, LIAM! πͺπ Over the next two days, Liam from Year 6 will be representing St Nicholas of Myra at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park! π₯ Liam will be competing in the 100m sprint, shot put and discus, three fantastic events that showcase his speed, strength and athletic ability! πββοΈπ₯ Reaching this level of competition is a remarkable achievement, and the entire St Nicholas community is incredibly proud of Liam and the dedication he has shown to get here. π Weβll all be cheering you on, Liam! Go out there, give it your best effort, enjoy the experience and show them what you can do! Good luck, Liam! The St Nickβs community is behind you all the way!
21 Oct 2026
From Facebook
ππ St Nickβs School Spirit! ππ What a wonderful example of school spirit! π Stage 3 students were lucky enough to watch their classmate Liam compete at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush. πββοΈπ It was fantastic to see our students cheering Liam on and celebrating his achievements. Supporting one another, recognising the success of others and being proud of our classmates is what makes our St Nickβs community so special! Well done, Liam! We are so proud of your achievements and wish you all the best in your events. A big shoutout to Stage 3 for showing what it means to be part of the St Nickβs family! π
20 Oct 2026
From Facebook
π Kirby Awards β Term 4, Week 2 π What a fantastic way to continue Term 4! Congratulations to Skye, Lacey-Jane, Fletcher, Matthew, Aurora, Darius, Caitlyn and Lilliana, who received their Kirby Awards at our Term 4, Week 2 Assembly. These students have consistently demonstrated our school expectations through their learning, behaviour and interactions with others. Their commitment to being safe, respectful and engaged learners is something to be celebrated, and they should be incredibly proud of this achievement. We are proud of the positive example they set for their classmates each day by living the St Nick's Way. Keep up the fantastic work, Skye, Lacey-Jane, Fletcher, Matthew, Aurora, Darius, Caitlyn and Lilliana! πβοΈ
19 Oct 2026
From Facebook
π Student Success β Congratulations, Skye! π A huge congratulations to Skye, who proudly received her Kirby Badge this morning! π Skye has worked incredibly hard to consistently demonstrate what it means to be a Learner who is Safe and Respectful, and we are so proud of her achievement. Even more exciting, Skye is the first Kindergarten student of 2026 to earn her Kirby Badge! β What a fantastic achievement to celebrate! It was wonderful to see Skyeβs classmates cheering her on and celebrating her success. We are sure many more of her Kindergarten friends will be following in her footsteps and earning their badges soon! Congratulations, Skye! Keep shining and being a wonderful role model for your classmates.
19 Oct 2026
From Facebook
π𧦠Our Faith in Action β Socktober! π§¦π Socktober is a powerful way to bring communities together during Mission Month to support children in need around the world. Today, our St Nicholas of Myra students proudly wore their crazy socks and made donations in support of Mission Month! π Students also participated in Religious Education activities to deepen their understanding of the lives and experiences of children in different parts of the world, building empathy, awareness and a sense of global responsibility. We also came together for a fun soccer match between students and teachers! β½ It was a wonderful opportunity to share some laughs, build connections and strengthen our sense of community while supporting an important cause. Through these activities, we are reminded that our faith calls us to look beyond ourselves, recognise the dignity of every person and take action to make a difference in the lives of others. By learning about the challenges faced by children around the world, our students are encouraged to live out the Gospel values of Faith, Love and Service. π βWhoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord.β β Proverbs 19:17 May we continue to put our faith into action by showing compassion, sharing what we have and standing alongside those most in need. β€οΈπ
19 Oct 2026
From Facebook
π Student Success β Congratulations, Darius! π A huge congratulations to Darius, who today received the Learner piece of his Kirby Badge! π This fantastic achievement means Darius has now earned a well deserved Principalβs Lunch! π½οΈ For a number of years, Darius has consistently demonstrated what it means to be a Learner who is Safe and Respectful, showing commitment to his learning and setting a wonderful example for others in our St Nicholas of Myra community. We are so proud of you, Darius! Keep shining bright, continue to strive for success and always be a positive role model for our school community. π
13 Oct 2026
From Facebook
βΌ Assembly and Learn a thon Prize draw Postponed βΌ Due to the wet weather, the Week 1 assembly and Learn a thon Prize draw will now take place on Monday 19th October at 9:00am. This includes Kirby Awards. Thank You for your understanding
12 Oct 2026
From Facebook
π WELCOME BACK TO TERM 4! π Welcome back to all our St Nicholas of Myra families! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is ready for another fantastic term filled with exciting learning opportunities, special events and wonderful memories. πβ¨ π Term 4 Events Calendar Attached is a snapshot of our scheduled events to help families plan for a very busy and exciting term ahead! π Important Reminder: Monday 12th October β Staff Development Day (no school for students). Tuesday 13th October β All students return to school! π« We look forward to another wonderful term of learning, faith and community at St Nicholas of Myra. Let's make Term 4 a great one!
28 Sep 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Voice of Youth and the power of student voice
Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
π STUDENT SUCCESS! π We would like to congratulate Malakai on his fantastic performance at the 2026 MacKillop Athletics Carnival! π Malakai competed in the Shot Put, finishing 6th with an outstanding new Personal Best of 10.12m! πͺ We are so proud of the effort, determination and sportsmanship you showed, Malakai. What a fantastic achievement! π Great work, Malakai! We are so proud of you!
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
Thank you for a wonderful Term 3 at St Nicholas of Myra! Working together as a school community helps our students grow in faith, learning and understanding, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued support throughout the term. A very special thank you for your generous support of our 2026 Learn a thon. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our school community, and the students thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic day of learning, creativity and fun. You are warmly invited to join us on Tuesday 13th October at 9:00am for our Learn a thon Prize Raffle and the announcement of the winning stage. We look forward to celebrating the incredible efforts of our students and families. To celebrate the end of another busy and memorable term, please enjoy this short poem highlighting some of the wonderful events, activities and achievements that have taken place across Term 3. We wish all our students and families a safe, happy and restful holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting term!
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
π STUDENT SUCCESS! π We would like to congratulate Liam on his outstanding performance at the 2026 MacKillop Athletics Carnival! π Liam produced an incredible set of results: π₯ 1st β Shot Put π₯ 1st β Discus π 4th β 100m π 4th β 200m These outstanding performances earned Liam the title of 2026 MacKillop Senior Boys Champion! ππ What an amazing achievement, Liam! Your hard work, dedication and determination have truly paid off. Next up is the PSSA Athletics Championships, where Liam will compete against some of the best young athletes from across New South Wales. πββοΈπͺ We are incredibly proud of your achievements and wish you all the very best as you take on the next challenge! Go Liam! The St Nicholas community is behind you!
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
ππβ½ JERSEY DAY AT ST NICHOLAS! πππ Panthers, Eels, Tigers, Sharks and Bears, Swans, Roosters, Giants, Souths and Dolphins, jerseys everywhere! Blues, All Blacks, QLD and Australia too, Lakers, Raptors, Warriors, what a crew! Real Madrid, Chiefs, Crusaders and Knights, Redbacks, Swifts and Gorillas in sight! From Penrith RSL to Glenmore Park, St Nicholas is shining, what a mark! So many teams, one school today Weβre proud to celebrate Jersey Day! π What a great way to end Term 3 ! Best of luck to all our teams competing in the finals this weekend! π
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
π¨ JUST AN HOUR TO GO! π¨ The countdown is ON! β° If you haven't donated yet, there is still time to support our school community and help make the 2026 St Nicholas of Myra Learn a thon an even bigger success! π π STAGE 1 ARE CURRENTLY IN FRONT! π But with just over an hour to go, anything can happen! π Who will take out the Learn-a-thon Stage Challenge and win their Term 4 Pizza Party or Movie Afternoon? ππ¬ π Donations close at 12:00pm TODAY β Friday 25th September. π Ask your family. Ask your friends. Support St Nicholas! Thank you for helping us make learning an experience our students will remember! π