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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π§Έπ PYJAMA DAY β SUPPORTING THE WINTER APPEAL ππ§Έ Next Wednesday 3 June 2026 (Week 7), our school community will be supporting the St Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal through our Pyjama Day! βοΈ Students are invited to wear their pyjamas to school and bring along donations to support local families and individuals doing it tough this winter. We are collecting items such as: 𧣠Beanies, blankets and scarves πͺ₯ Toothpaste and toothbrushes 𧴠Soap/body wash, shampoo and deodorant π Feminine hygiene products and sanitiser βIt is more blessed to give than to receive.β β Acts 20:35 Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others within our community. Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support! π
29 May 2026
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π§Ά Crochet Club 2026 π§Ά This term, our Mission Initiative is focused on helping and supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship during the cold winter months. Through our Crochet Club, students will have the opportunity to learn basic crochet skills while creating items that can support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. ππ𧑠Thank You to our students and teachers who donate their time to help out people in need. Here at St Nicholas with the help of our FIAT team, we live out our faith through action. β¨
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π§Έπ PYJAMA DAY β SUPPORTING THE WINTER APPEAL ππ§Έ Next Wednesday 3 June 2026 (Week 7), our school community will be supporting the St Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal through our Pyjama Day! βοΈ Students are invited to wear their pyjamas to school and bring along donations to support local families and individuals doing it tough this winter. We are collecting items such as: 𧣠Beanies, blankets and scarves πͺ₯ Toothpaste and toothbrushes 𧴠Soap/body wash, shampoo and deodorant π Feminine hygiene products and sanitiser βIt is more blessed to give than to receive.β β Acts 20:35 Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others within our community. Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support! π
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π§Ά Crochet Club 2026 π§Ά This term, our Mission Initiative is focused on helping and supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship during the cold winter months. Through our Crochet Club, students will have the opportunity to learn basic crochet skills while creating items that can support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. ππ𧑠Thank You to our students and teachers who donate their time to help out people in need. Here at St Nicholas with the help of our FIAT team, we live out our faith through action. β¨
26 May 2026
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π Student Success π The St Nicholas of Myra community congratulates Rome, who competed as part of the MacKillop Team last week at the 2026 PSSA Basketball Championships in Port Macquarie. Rome proudly showcased his basketball skills throughout the tournament, with Team MacKillop finishing the three-day competition in an impressive 4th place. Congratulations, Rome! We are so proud of your achievement and look forward to celebrating your future successes both on and off the court.
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βοΈ Our Lady Help of Christians βοΈ Today we celebrate Our Lady Help of Christians, our patron and guiding mother. We ask for her intercession and protection over our school community, our families, and all those in need. May we follow her example of faith, courage, and trust in Godβs plan, and continue to grow as a community grounded in love, kindness, and hope. Prayer Loving God, you place deep in our hearts the love of Mary, Help of Christians. Through her prayers grant wisdom to all those who help and guide us and may we live in harmony, justice and peace. We ask this in Jesusβ name. Amen. Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us.
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π Student Success π A huge congratulations to Malakai in Year 6, who has been selected to represent the Diocese of Parramatta in Rugby Union. Malakai will now compete at the 2026 MacKillop State Trials in Mudgee this August. Well done, Malakai! π
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π Fun Food Day β Noodles π Today, our St Nicholas of Myra students enjoyed a fantastic Fun Food Day with delicious noodles on the menu! π A huge thank you to our amazing staff for all their organisation and to our wonderful parent helpers who cooked and prepared the delicious noodles ready for lunchtime. Your support helps create these special experiences for our students and school community. π 𧑠π
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πBest of luck to Romeπ St Nicholas of Myra Primary wishes Rome the best of luck as he competes at the 2026 NSWPSSA Boys and Girls Basketball Championships in Port Macquarie this week! Rome will proudly represent his school as part of the MacKillop team against some of the best young basketball talent in NSW. Work hard, trust your talents and enjoy every moment. Your school community is cheering you on! ππππ§‘
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π Motherβs Day Morning Tea π A lovely morning was shared with the St Nicholas of Myra community as we celebrated all the wonderful women in our lives with a special Motherβs Day Morning Tea. The warmth, joy and sense of community throughout the school could truly be felt as families gathered together to celebrate. We are so lucky to have such caring, supportive and generous women who make our community so special. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning such a memorable celebration filled with love, laughter and gratitude.
08 May 2026
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π Motherβs Day Mass π Today, St Nicholas of Myra students gathered in the St Nicholas of Myra Church to celebrate and give thanks for all the mothers, grandmothers, nannas, nanas, grans, grandmas, omaβs, yiayias and the special women in our lives. During the Mass, Father Joe reminded students that God gifted us our mothers from the very moment of our birth, blessing us with people who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. Students also reflected on Mary, the Mother of God, and the beautiful example she gives us through her faith, kindness, courage and love. Just as Mary cared for Jesus, we give thanks for the many women in our lives who care for and support us each day. We thank all of the wonderful women in our school community and wish them a very happy Motherβs Day.