2018 End of Year Awards Assembly
On Friday, 14 December, the St Nicholas community gathered for the 2018 End of Year Awards Assembly. Awards presented including; St Vincent de Paul Award, Museum of Fire Award, The Lindsay Award, The Stuart Ayres Award, Christian Living Award, Academic Achievement Award, Academic Growth Award, Outstanding Effort Award, The St Nicholas of Myra Award, Gold and Silver Awards, EMU Awards, Reading Recovery Awards, Matific Top Star Earner and The Premiers Reading Challenge Gold & Platinum Awards. In this assembly we also farewelled our outgoing teachers and welcomed in our 2019 school and sports leaders.
Congratulations to all students who received awards. They are a small token of your dedication and persistence towards your learning. The St Nicholas community is extremely proud of you.
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School Penrith
www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au
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17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐๐๐งก Farewell Mr Vane-Tempest ๐๐๐งก Last week, the St Nicholas of Myra community gathered to celebrate the retirement of Mr Tim Vane-Tempest. Mr Vane-Tempest has been known for his insistent, consistent, persistent and predictable approachโqualities that have provided clarity, stability and direction for students, staff and families alike. His clear expectations, steady guidance and trust in people have helped shape the positive culture we enjoy today. Our community sincerely thanks Tim for his strong leadership, compassion and care for his staff, engagement and expertise with the parents, and most of all, his genuine commitment and passion to ensure that every student is supported to learn, grow and thrive. As he moves into retirement, we hope he enjoys many peaceful days fishing and spending cherished time with his wife Christine and their family. On behalf of the school and Parish community, we wish him every blessing for a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement.
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐โจ St Nicholas of Myra Christmas Spectacular! โจ๐ Our end-of-year Christmas Concert is fast approaching, and we canโt wait to celebrate together as a school community! ๐ During Creative Arts time each week, our students have been busily preparing a special performance retelling the night Jesus was born โ a joyful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. ๐ซ ๐ Location: School Playground ๐ Date: Friday, 5 December 2025 โฐ Time: 5:00pm โ 5:45pm Bring your Christmas spirit, family, and friends โ itโs going to be a wonderful evening of music, celebration, and community! โค๏ธ๐ถ There will be a BBQ to follow the concert with detail to come in the coming days.
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17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐๐๐งก Farewell Mr Vane-Tempest ๐๐๐งก Last week, the St Nicholas of Myra community gathered to celebrate the retirement of Mr Tim Vane-Tempest. Mr Vane-Tempest has been known for his insistent, consistent, persistent and predictable approachโqualities that have provided clarity, stability and direction for students, staff and families alike. His clear expectations, steady guidance and trust in people have helped shape the positive culture we enjoy today. Our community sincerely thanks Tim for his strong leadership, compassion and care for his staff, engagement and expertise with the parents, and most of all, his genuine commitment and passion to ensure that every student is supported to learn, grow and thrive. As he moves into retirement, we hope he enjoys many peaceful days fishing and spending cherished time with his wife Christine and their family. On behalf of the school and Parish community, we wish him every blessing for a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement.
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐โจ St Nicholas of Myra Christmas Spectacular! โจ๐ Our end-of-year Christmas Concert is fast approaching, and we canโt wait to celebrate together as a school community! ๐ During Creative Arts time each week, our students have been busily preparing a special performance retelling the night Jesus was born โ a joyful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. ๐ซ ๐ Location: School Playground ๐ Date: Friday, 5 December 2025 โฐ Time: 5:00pm โ 5:45pm Bring your Christmas spirit, family, and friends โ itโs going to be a wonderful evening of music, celebration, and community! โค๏ธ๐ถ There will be a BBQ to follow the concert with detail to come in the coming days.
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐๐ฆColour & Water Fun Dayโ Fundraising Update๐๐ฆ Itโs been just one week since we kicked off our Colour & Water Fun Day fundraiser, and weโre thrilled to share that weโve already raised $3,130! What a fantastic start! ๐ Our goal is to reach $10,000, and with everyoneโs enthusiasm and support, we know we can get there. Thank you to all who have registered, donated, and shared โ every contribution helps us make this event a huge success! ๐๐ฆ
14 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐จ๐ฆ Colour & Water Fun Run 2025 โ Sponsor Spotlight! ๐ฆ๐จ Our upcoming Colour & Water Fun Run is set to be an exciting day full of fun, prizes, and community spirit! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ These fantastic prizes and raffles wouldnโt be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. ๐ โจ Todayโs Sponsor Spotlights: Cafรฉ Fred & Caseyโs Toys! โจ A huge thank you to the wonderful teams at Cafรฉ Fred and Caseyโs Toys for their generous prize donations for our 2025 event! โ๐ Your support adds extra fun and excitement to our Colour & Water Fun Run, and weโre so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our school community. ๐ Families and friends can sponsor their child/ren through QKR! โ every contribution helps us reach our goal of $10,000 to improve our playground by upgrading our shade shelters and basketball court. ๐๐ค๏ธ
13 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐จ๐ฆ Colour & Water Fun Run 2025 โ Sponsor Spotlight! ๐ฆ๐จ Our upcoming Colour & Water Fun Run is set to be an exciting day full of fun, prizes, and community spirit! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ These fantastic prizes and raffles wouldnโt be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. ๐ โจ Todayโs Sponsor Spotlights: Riverside Bar and Dining & Taronga Zoo! โจ A huge thank you to the amazing teams at Riverside Bar and Dining and Taronga Zoo for their generous prize donations for our 2025 event! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฆ Your support makes our Colour & Water Fun Run even more exciting, and weโre so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our school community. ๐ Families and friends can sponsor their child/ren through QKR! โ every contribution helps us reach our goal of $10,000 to improve our playground by upgrading our shade shelters and basketball court. ๐๐ค๏ธ
12 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐จ๐ฆ Colour & Water Fun Run 2025 โ Sponsor Spotlight! ๐ฆ๐จ Our upcoming Colour & Water Fun Run is set to be an exciting day full of fun, prizes, and community spirit! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ These fantastic prizes and raffles wouldnโt be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. ๐ โจ Todayโs Sponsor Spotlights: Monkey Mania & Lollipops Playland & Cafรฉ! โจ A huge thank you to the amazing teams at Monkey Mania and Lollipops Playland & Cafรฉ for their generous prize donations for our 2025 event! ๐ต๐ Your support helps make our Colour & Water Fun Run even more exciting, and weโre so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our school community. ๐ Families and friends can sponsor their child/ren through QKR! โ every contribution helps us reach our goal of $10,000 to improve our playground by upgrading our shade shelters and basketball court. ๐๐ค๏ธ
12 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐๐งก๐โAn Afternoon With Mr Vane-Tempestโ๐๐งก๐ Just a reminder about our celebration โAn Afternoon With Mr Vane-Tempestโ this Friday. Parents and Carers are invited onto the school grounds from 2:30pm for an afternoon with Mr Vane-Tempest.
11 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐จ๐ฆ Colour & Water Fun Run 2025 โ Sponsor Spotlight! ๐ฆ๐จ Our upcoming Colour & Water Fun Run is set to be an exciting day full of fun, prizes, and community spirit! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ These fantastic prizes and raffles wouldnโt be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. ๐ โจ Todayโs Sponsor Spotlights: Sinclairs Restaurant & Penrith Bowling and Recreation Club! โจ A huge thank you to the wonderful teams at Sinclairs Restaurant and Penrith Bowling and Recreation Club for their generous prize donations for our 2025 event! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ณ Your support brings even more fun and excitement to our Colour & Water Fun Run, and weโre so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our school community. ๐ Families and friends can sponsor their child/ren through QKR! โ every contribution helps us reach our goal of $10,000 to improve our playground by upgrading our shade shelters and basketball court. ๐๐ค๏ธ
11 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐๏ธ Ready, set, race!๐๏ธ Our Kindergarten, Year 1, and Year 2 students had an amazing time testing out their skills with our custom-made billy carts at their Billy Cart Incursion! ๐๐จ They explored how wheels and movement work while practising balance, steering, and teamwork. Racing around the course using their own feet, they built confidence, coordination, and control โ all while discovering the science of motion and force in a super fun way! โ๏ธโจ
11 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐ 2025 CSPD Basketball Gala Day ๐ What an incredible day of teamwork, energy, and St Nickโs school spirit! ๐๐งก๐ St Nicholas of Myra was proudly represented at the 2025 CSPD Basketball Gala Day, with six teams from Stage 2 and Stage 3 taking to the courts. Our students played with determination, enthusiasm, and fantastic sportsmanship โ encouraging one another, including everyone, and celebrating every success along the way. ๐ A huge thank you to our amazing teachers โ Mrs Khoury, Mrs Selby, Ms Bernays, and Mr Brown โ for their support and organisation, and to our wonderful parent helpers โ Mr Brown, Mrs Arokianathan, Mrs Reales, Mr Akbary, Mrs Muthuvairavan, Mr VinothKumar and Mr Pigera โ for cheering on our teams throughout the day. ๐ Well done to all our players for representing St Nickโs with pride and joy โ a true example of our school spirit in action! ๐ช๐ฝโจ
11 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Remembrance Day Today, on the 11th of November, we stop to remember all the men and women who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to honour their courage and sacrifice. As a Catholic community, we remember that Jesus calls us to be people of peace and love. In the Gospel, Jesus says, โBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of Godโ (Matthew 5:9). On this day, we give thanks for the men and women who have worked to bring peace to our world, often with great courage and selflessness. The red poppy reminds us that even after times of great sadness, new life and hope can grow. We wear it to show our respect and to promise that we will not forget those who gave their lives for others. Remembrance Day reminds us of the people who gave up so much so that we can live in peace and freedom. We remember those who fought at places like Gallipoli and the Western Front, and those who have served in more recent times, helping others around the world. The red poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. It grew on the battlefields after the First World War and reminds us that even in dark times, hope can grow. We invite you to join our commemoration on Wednesday 12th at 10:45am on the school playground. Lest we forget.
10 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐๐ฆColour & Water Fun Dayโ Fundraising Update๐๐ฆ Two week into our Colour & Water Fun Day fundraiser, and weโre thrilled to share that weโve raised $2530! Let's keep the ball rolling! Every $10 raised earns an entry into our prize draw. Stay tuned to see some of the amazing prizes that have been donated. Our goal is to reach $10,000, and with everyoneโs enthusiasm and support, we know we can get there. Thank you to all who have registered, donated, and shared โ every contribution helps us make this event a huge success! ๐๐ฆ
07 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐จ๐ฆ Colour & Water Fun Run 2025 โ Sponsor Spotlight! ๐ฆ๐จ Our upcoming Colour & Water Fun Run is set to be an exciting day full of fun, prizes, and community spirit! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ These fantastic prizes and raffles wouldnโt be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. ๐ โจ Todayโs Sponsor Spotlights: Museum of Fire & Officeworks! โจ A huge thank you to the incredible teams at the Museum of Fire and Officeworks for their generous prize donations for our 2025 event! ๐๐๏ธ Your support helps make our Colour & Water Fun Run even more exciting, and weโre so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our school community. ๐ Families and friends can sponsor their child/ren through QKR! โ every contribution helps us reach our goal of $10,000 to improve our playground by upgrading our shade shelters and basketball court. ๐๐ค๏ธ
07 Nov 2025
From Facebook
๐ฃ Term 4, Week 5 Weekly Update ๐ฃ We have a HUGE week ahead at St Nicholas of Myra! Please take a moment to read our Term 4 Week 5 Weekly Update to stay informed about all the exciting events and important information for the week. ๐ This Weekโs Focus: Doing Our Best! ๐ We canโt control everything, but we can control our effort. When we give our best in learning, friendships, and all we do, we grow into the people God calls us to be. ๐๐