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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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! πβοΈ19 Oct 2026
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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.
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20 Oct 2026
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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
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
2027 CSPD Primary Sport TEAM Registration Form (Expression of Interest) - Sport Trials (Basketball, Cricket & Tennis) - Session 1 (November 2026) AFL (Boys & Girls -trials in early 2027) Expression of Interest (EOI) Nominations are now open for students wishing to trial for the 2027 Parramatta Diocesan Primary Sport Teams. Parents and guardians are invited to complete this Expression of Interest (EOI) form for their child to be considered for selection trials. Please note: Submitting an EOI does not guarantee attendance at a trial. All nominations are subject to school approval. 1. Sports Currently Open for Nominations The following sports are accepting nominations for the 2027 Parramatta Diocesan Teams. Cricket β Boys & Girls (closing date 26 October 2026) Basketball β Boys & Girls (closing date 5 November 2026) Tennis β Boys & Girls (closing date 5 November 2026) AFL β Boys & Girls (closing date 28th January 2027) Cricket, Basketball and Tennis trials will be held in November 2026. AFL trials will take place in early February 2027. 2. Upcoming Nominations β Term 1 and Term 2 Trials Nominations for the following sports will open on 23 November 2026 and close on Friday, 5 February 2027. Trials will be held during Term 1 and Term 2 of 2027. Hockey Football Netball Rugby League Rugby Union Softball Touch Football 3. Student Eligibility and Selection Criteria Students nominated for diocesan trials must demonstrate an above-average to high level of skill in their chosen sport. Students should have experience playing in regular competitions outside of school. For some sports, representative playing experience may also be required. Year Level Eligibility Students must generally be in Year 5 or Year 6 in 2027 to be eligible for nomination. Students entering Year 4 in 2027 who demonstrate exceptional skill and ability may also be nominated. This is open age and will compete against Year 5 & 6 students for the following sports: Hockey Softball Tennis Touch Football All nominations must meet the eligibility and selection criteria for the relevant sport. 4. School Approval and Trial Selection All Expressions of Interest are subject to approval by the student's school principal and sports coordinator. Each sport has specific eligibility and selection criteria that schools must follow when considering nominations. Submitting an EOI does not automatically qualify a student to attend a diocesan trial. Schools have final discretion over which students are approved to attend. Students selected by their school will receive the relevant Parramatta Diocesan Team trial information directly from their school. 5. How to Submit an Expression of Interest Parents and guardians may complete this form on behalf of their child. A separate EOI form must be submitted for each child and each sport. Once all required information has been completed, click SUBMIT to register your child's Expression of Interest. https://forms.gle/22MBb12d7cZgeTzo8 6. Additional Team Sports (MacKillop level only) β CSNSW Sport Portal Nominations for the following sports will open in early 2027 and must be completed through the CSNSW Sport Portal: Diving Golf Netball β Boys Rugby 7s β Girls These sports are not included in this EOI form. 7. Further Information For further information about eligibility, nomination requirements or selection trials, please contact your school's sports coordinator. Important reminder: This registration is an Expression of Interest only. Participation in Parramatta Diocesan Team trials is subject to school approval.
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
π§ββοΈπΏ LEARN A THON | MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION πΏπ§ββοΈ Sometimes, learning means slowing down, taking a breath and giving our minds a little rest! πβ¨ As part of our Learn a thon, St Nicholas of Myra students have been exploring mindfulness and meditation, learning simple breathing, relaxation and focus strategies to help them feel calm, confident and ready to learn. πΏπ From taking slow, mindful breaths to practising ways to focus our attention, our students are discovering that even a small mindful moment can make a big difference! π«Ά π§ Calm our minds π¨ Breathe and relax π― Improve our focus πͺ Build resilience β€οΈ Support positive wellbeing These are skills our students can use at school, at home and wherever life takes them! Weβre slowing down, breathing deeply and growing stronger together, all while having fun and supporting our school through the 2026 Learn a thon! π
25 Sep 2026
From Facebook
ππ LEARN A THON | SCIENCE: BALLOON ROCKETS! ππ Things were zooming around St Nickβs today! π¨π Our budding scientists investigated Newtonβs Third Law of Motion by designing, building and testing their very own balloon rockets! ππ The challenge? Make it fly! π Students worked together to test their ideas, make changes, solve problems and see what happened when they released their balloons. Along the way, they were practising some very important skills: π¬ Investigating π€ Teamwork π§ Problem-solving π§ͺ Testing and experimenting π‘ Drawing conclusions There were plenty of βWOW!β moments, unexpected launches and lots of learning along the way! ππ€£ Who knew a little bit of air could create so much excitement? ππ¨ Our St Nicholas of Myra scientists are learning that in science, sometimes you have to test, try, change and try again! π