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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16 Sep 2026
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๐ The 2026 St Nicholas of Myra Learn a thon is only 8 days away! ๐ Weโre excited to share just some of the fantastic prizes that are up for grabs this year! A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and families who have donated prizes in support of our school community. Your generosity helps make our Learn a thon such a wonderful event for our students and families. ๐ Some of our amazing prizes include: ๐ Scenic World โ Family Pass valued at $250 ๐ข Sydney Action Park โ 2 x 2026/27 Season Passes valued at $188 ๐ฆ Taronga Western Plains Zoo โ Family Pass valued at $162 ๐ฌ The Doyle Family โ $200 in Hoyts and Ultimate Gift Cards And this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more wonderful prizes to be announced over the coming days. There is still plenty of time to get involved and support our students! ๐ Donate via QKR! Simply follow the instructions in QKR! to make your donation. ๐ 8 days to go. Letโs make the 2026 Learn a thon one to remember!15 Sep 2026
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๐ญ Be The Witness Musical โ๏ธ Our Stage 3 students were privileged to experience Be The Witness at the Riverside theatre in Parramatta. Be The Witness is a call to reflect on the power of discipleship, the cost of following Jesus, and the quiet, world-changing choices we make through faith, compassion and love in action. More than just a musical, it was a shared and uplifting experience that encouraged our students to think deeply about their own faith and how they can live out the message of Jesus in their everyday lives. We are grateful that our Stage 3 students had this wonderful opportunity to strengthen their faith, reflect on the Gospel and be reminded of what it truly means to be the witness. What a wonderful experience for our students! โค๏ธ
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16 Sep 2026
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๐ The 2026 St Nicholas of Myra Learn a thon is only 8 days away! ๐ Weโre excited to share just some of the fantastic prizes that are up for grabs this year! A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and families who have donated prizes in support of our school community. Your generosity helps make our Learn a thon such a wonderful event for our students and families. ๐ Some of our amazing prizes include: ๐ Scenic World โ Family Pass valued at $250 ๐ข Sydney Action Park โ 2 x 2026/27 Season Passes valued at $188 ๐ฆ Taronga Western Plains Zoo โ Family Pass valued at $162 ๐ฌ The Doyle Family โ $200 in Hoyts and Ultimate Gift Cards And this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more wonderful prizes to be announced over the coming days. There is still plenty of time to get involved and support our students! ๐ Donate via QKR! Simply follow the instructions in QKR! to make your donation. ๐ 8 days to go. Letโs make the 2026 Learn a thon one to remember!
15 Sep 2026
From Facebook
๐ญ Be The Witness Musical โ๏ธ Our Stage 3 students were privileged to experience Be The Witness at the Riverside theatre in Parramatta. Be The Witness is a call to reflect on the power of discipleship, the cost of following Jesus, and the quiet, world-changing choices we make through faith, compassion and love in action. More than just a musical, it was a shared and uplifting experience that encouraged our students to think deeply about their own faith and how they can live out the message of Jesus in their everyday lives. We are grateful that our Stage 3 students had this wonderful opportunity to strengthen their faith, reflect on the Gospel and be reminded of what it truly means to be the witness. What a wonderful experience for our students! โค๏ธ
15 Sep 2026
From Facebook
๐ค Voice of Youth Western Finals ๐ค Today, Isabella from Year 6 will represent the Penrith Region at the 2026 Voice of Youth Western Finals! We are incredibly proud of Isabella and the effort, perseverance and skill she has demonstrated to make it this far. Public speaking is not easy and is often considered one of peopleโs greatest fears, but Isabella has embraced the challenge and continues to thrive in front of an audience. Her confidence, preparation and ability to communicate her ideas are a wonderful reflection of her commitment and determination. The whole St Nicholas of Myra school community wishes you all the very best today, Isabella. We are so proud of you! Go Isabella! Weโre cheering you on! ๐๐ค
15 Sep 2026
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๐ JERSEY DAY โ FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER ๐ Weโre finishing Term 3 in style! ๐ To celebrate the football finals and mark the final day of Term 3, St Nicholas of Myra Primary School will be holding a Jersey Day on Friday 25th September. Students are invited to wear a jersey of their choice over their school sports uniform. Basketball jerseys can be worn over the school sports shirt. Please remember: โข Jerseys must be worn over the school sports uniform, not instead of it. โข School hats must be worn as usual. โข Students should otherwise attend in full school sports uniform. Weโre looking forward to a fun day of celebrating the footy finals and finishing Term 3 together!
15 Sep 2026
From Facebook
๐๐ซ 2026 Learn a thon ๐ฌ ๐งฎ Our inaugural Learn a thon will be held on Thursday, 24th September! Our Learn a thon is a fun filled day where students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will participate in a variety of engaging, hands on learning experiences across a range of curriculum areas and passion projects. Throughout the day, students will rotate through exciting learning sessions designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. As well as being a fantastic educational experience, the Learn a thon is also our major fundraising event for the year. We invite students to seek sponsorship from family and friends to support our school while celebrating the joy of learning. Every dollar raised helps provide valuable learning opportunities and resources for our students. Details of how to donate can be found below. We've organised some exciting rewards to encourage everyone to get involved! Stay tuned and we will be communicating these in the coming days. ๐ Grade Prize - The grade that raises the most money will win a Pizza Party or Movie Afternoon! ๐๏ธ Bonus Raffle Tickets - For every $10 raised, students will receive one bonus raffle ticket for our prize draw. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our families and school community and can't wait to celebrate an amazing day of learning together.
15 Sep 2026
From Facebook
๐ Kirby Awards โ Term 3, Week 9๐ Congratulations to Malakai and Alithia, who received their Kirby Awards at our Term 3, Week 9 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, Malakai and Alithia! ๐โญ๏ธ
15 Sep 2026
From Facebook
๐ Netball Gala Day โ Senior Boys! ๐ Today, our Senior Boys were presented with their medals for winning their pool at last weekโs 2026 Netball Gala Day! The boys played exceptionally well throughout the day, demonstrating fantastic teamwork, sportsmanship and determination. Their positive attitude, encouragement of one another and commitment on the court were outstanding. What a great reward for an outstanding team effort! ๐ Congratulations, Senior Boys! You should be incredibly proud of your achievement. Well done, boys! ๐
11 Sep 2026
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๐ Simmons Collective Challenge Day ๐ Students from St Nicholas of Myra Primary Penrith, St Matthew's Catholic Primary, Windsor St Finbar's Primary, Glenbrook and St Monica's Primary School Richmond came together for our annual Simmons Collective Challenge Day! Students from Stages 2 and 3 pushed themselves outside their comfort zones as they tackled a range of exciting challenges involving coding, STEM activities, computational thinking and mathematical problem-solving. It was a fantastic opportunity to challenge our learning, meet new friends and work collaboratively with students from across our schools. The best part of the day was seeing the incredible support, encouragement and teamwork shown by students across all four schools. It was wonderful to see everyone cheering each other on, celebrating success and working together to overcome each challenge. What a fun and inspiring day of learning, problem-solving and collaboration!
09 Sep 2026
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Netball Gala Day We are ready for a great day of competition. Look for the St Nicholas tent when arriving at the venue. Good luck everyone ๐๐
08 Sep 2026
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08 Sep 2026
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๐๐ 2026 Netball Gala Day ๐๐ We wish all our St Nicholas of Myra students the very best of luck at the 2026 Netball Gala Day tomorrow! ๐๐ Our students have been working hard each week to develop their skills, teamwork and confidence, both during training and in their sports lessons. Now itโs time to put all that practice into action! ๐ชโจ Remember to have fun, support your teammates, show good sportsmanship and give it your best shot! Let's go St Nick's! ๐๐๐
08 Sep 2026
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๐ Happy Fatherโs Day from St Nicholas of Myra! ๐ Today, we wish all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures and special men in the St Nicholas of Myra community a very Happy Fatherโs Day! ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ Today, we celebrate and give thanks for all the wonderful fathers and father figures who make such a difference in the lives of our children. Happy Fatherโs Day! ๐ From everyone at St Nicholas of Myra
03 Sep 2026
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๐๐ TEACHER ASSISTANT APPRECIATION WEEK! ๐๐ Here at St Nicholas of Myra, we are incredibly lucky to have some very special people who add so much to our school community. Our amazing Teacher Assistants and support staff work alongside our students every day, supporting, encouraging, guiding and celebrating them. Their kindness, patience and dedication make a huge difference to the school lives of our students. We truly would be lost without you! Thank you for everything you do, every day, to help our students learn, grow and thrive. We are so grateful for you! Happy Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week!
03 Sep 2026
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๐๐ FATHERโS DAY STALL ๐๐ Today at St Nicholas of Myra, our students had the opportunity to visit our Fatherโs Day Stall and choose a special gift as a little โThank Youโ for the fathers, grandfathers and other important men in their lives. It was wonderful to see the excitement on the studentsโ faces as they carefully chose something special to take home. A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful staff who worked behind the scenes to organise the stall and to our amazing parent helpers who generously gave their time to help our students throughout the day. Your support makes these special experiences possible! And the Fatherโs Day celebrations continue! We look forward to welcoming our dads, grandfathers and special men to our Fatherโs Day Breakfast and Liturgy tomorrow morning from 7:30โ8:30am. We canโt wait to celebrate with you!