2018 Author Visit
Author Alan Whiticker, a former St Nicholas of Myra and St Dominics student, visited St Nicholas to share his books and experiences of being an author with the students. Alan has written over 50 books (non fiction) many on rugby league and sport. A former teacher, he now writes full time and is also a publisher. He loved visiting the school today and some classrooms and donated over 50 books today from all different authors he represents and publishers. Thank You Alan and a wonderful experience for our students.
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09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Year 6 Intergenerational Program π Today our second group of Year 6 students visited The Royce as part of our wonderful Intergenerational Program. On the agenda today was decorating cupcakes with a St Patrickβs Day theme ππ§. Students enjoyed spending time with the residents, listening to their stories and learning from the wisdom of our elders. We were also lucky enough to meet the man behind the name, with students having the opportunity to meet Penrith legend Royce Simmons. A special experience for our students and a beautiful reminder of the value of connection across generations. π
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ Student Success πββοΈ Today we celebrated Charlotte, who finished 2nd in the 50m Freestyle at last weekβs CSPD Swimming Carnival. This fantastic result means Charlotte has qualified for the 2026 Mackillop State Swimming Carnival. An outstanding achievement! We are incredibly proud of you, Charlotte, and will be cheering you on all the way. Good luck! ππ
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09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Year 6 Intergenerational Program π Today our second group of Year 6 students visited The Royce as part of our wonderful Intergenerational Program. On the agenda today was decorating cupcakes with a St Patrickβs Day theme ππ§. Students enjoyed spending time with the residents, listening to their stories and learning from the wisdom of our elders. We were also lucky enough to meet the man behind the name, with students having the opportunity to meet Penrith legend Royce Simmons. A special experience for our students and a beautiful reminder of the value of connection across generations. π
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ Student Success πββοΈ Today we celebrated Charlotte, who finished 2nd in the 50m Freestyle at last weekβs CSPD Swimming Carnival. This fantastic result means Charlotte has qualified for the 2026 Mackillop State Swimming Carnival. An outstanding achievement! We are incredibly proud of you, Charlotte, and will be cheering you on all the way. Good luck! ππ
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ 2026 CSPD Swim Team πββοΈ Today we celebrated the wonderful achievements of our 2026 CSPD Swim Team. These students showed great determination and courage as they competed against some of the best swimmers from across Western Sydney. We are extremely proud of their dedication, effort and sportsmanship. Well done to all of our swimmers for representing our school with such pride! ππ
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Week 7 Kirby Awards π Each week, students who demonstrate our school values of being safe, respectful learners with great school spirit receive a Kirby Award. This week we congratulate Erica, who received her first Kirby Award and badge. We also celebrate Raahi and Verena, who received the Safe piece for their badge. Well done to these students for showing our school expectations each day. We are very proud of you! πβ¨
08 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π’ Term 1 β Week 7 Weekly Update π’ Please find attached the Term 1 Week 7 Weekly Update. NAPLAN begins this week for our Year 3 and Year 5 students. We have also included a special prayer for our students as they begin the 2026 NAPLAN assessments. π We wish all our students the very best as they complete their assessments. π
06 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ Infants Fun Run πβ Please enjoy some photos of our wonderful infants students as they took part in our Infants Fun Run. It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces, great effort, and lots of encouragement as our young runners gave it their best. We are so proud of all our students for participating and having fun! π
06 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ 11-12 Years Cross CountryπββοΈ Please enjoy some photos of our amazing 11-12 years students as they completed their 3km run at the 2026 Cross Country. We are so proud of their effort, determination, and sportsmanship. Well done to all our runners for giving it their best! π
06 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πβ 8β10 Years Boys Cross Countryπβ Please enjoy some photos of our amazing 8β10 years boys as they completed their 2km run at the 2026 Cross Country. We are so proud of their effort, determination, and sportsmanship. Well done to all our runners for giving it their best! π
06 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ 8β10 Years Girls Cross CountryπββοΈ Please enjoy some photos of our amazing 8β10 years girls as they completed their 2km run at the 2026 Cross Country. We are so proud of their effort, determination, and sportsmanship. Well done to all our runners for giving it their best! π
05 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈSchool Cross Country πββοΈ Today our St Nicholas of Myra Primary School students braved the hot and humid conditions to complete the 2026 School Cross Country. We were incredibly proud of the determination shown by all students as they challenged themselves and persevered throughout their races. The spirit of the day was outstanding, with students cheering each other on and encouraging their peers right to the finish line. It was wonderful to see such strong school pride and support for one another. A big thank you to our amazing teachers for organising the event and to our parent helpers for their support in making the day such a success. π Lots of photos to come πΈ
04 Mar 2026
From Facebook
βΌοΈ 2026 Cross Country- Reminder βΌοΈ Our 2026 Cross Country will be held on Thursday 5 March. Races will begin at approximately 9:15am and conclude around 11:00am. All students are to wear their sports uniform, including appropriate running shoes and a hat. We also encourage students to bring a water bottle. Our Infants students will participate in a fun run led by their teachers throughout the day. We look forward to a wonderful morning of participation, encouragement and school spirit.
04 Mar 2026
From Facebook
ππββοΈCSPD Swimming Carnival ππββοΈ We wish the very best of luck to our 12 outstanding swimmers representing the Nepean Zone at the 2026 CSPD Swimming Carnival today! We are incredibly proud of your dedication, commitment and the way you represent your school community. May you give your best in every race and enjoy the experience competing at this level. Swim strong, support one another and know that your school community is behind you, cheering each and every strokeπ©΅π§‘π
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§‘