Catholic Schools unite to raise funds for flood victims

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.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Guildford
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.

Students at St Monica’s Primary Richmond dressed in green to represent nature returning to life after the floods.

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 Catholic Primary Penrith
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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09 Jun 2026
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26 May 2026
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🏀 Student Success 🏀 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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✝️ Our Lady Help of Christians ✝️ 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 God’s 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 Jesus’ name. Amen. Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us.