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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10 Nov 2026
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π TERM 4 FUN FOOD DAY! π₯§ What a delicious day at St Nicholas! Our students certainly enjoyed our Term 4 Fun Food Day, with a mouth-watering menu featuring noodles, pies, sausage rolls, mac and cheese, spaghetti and lasagna! There were plenty of happy faces and full bellies as our students tucked into the amazing food. It was definitely a sell out success! π A HUGE shoutout to our wonderful parent helpers who spent their morning cooking, preparing and serving all the delicious food. Your time, generosity and willingness to support our school community are so greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping make our Fun Food Day such a success! Until next time... who's hungry? ππ§‘π10 Nov 2026
From Facebook
Mass for Deceased Priests Last Friday, our St Nicholas of Myra Stage 2 and Stage 3 students joined the Parish community for the 2026 Mass for Deceased Priests, led by the Very Reverend Father Peter Williams, Vicar General of the Diocese of Parramatta. Following the Mass, our Year 6 students generously assisted at the luncheon, taking the opportunity to interact with parishioners and priests. We love seeing our students engage so positively with others, represent their school community with pride and demonstrate the importance of putting others before themselves through acts of service. We also congratulate Olivia from Year 5, who served as an altar server during the Mass and Blessing. Olivia, it is wonderful to see you living out your faith and demonstrating such responsibility and commitment at such a young age. These moments are a beautiful reflection of our Catholic faith in action, as our students continue to live the way of Christ through faith, service and care for others.
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10 Nov 2026
From Facebook
π TERM 4 FUN FOOD DAY! π₯§ What a delicious day at St Nicholas! Our students certainly enjoyed our Term 4 Fun Food Day, with a mouth-watering menu featuring noodles, pies, sausage rolls, mac and cheese, spaghetti and lasagna! There were plenty of happy faces and full bellies as our students tucked into the amazing food. It was definitely a sell out success! π A HUGE shoutout to our wonderful parent helpers who spent their morning cooking, preparing and serving all the delicious food. Your time, generosity and willingness to support our school community are so greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping make our Fun Food Day such a success! Until next time... who's hungry? ππ§‘π
10 Nov 2026
From Facebook
Mass for Deceased Priests Last Friday, our St Nicholas of Myra Stage 2 and Stage 3 students joined the Parish community for the 2026 Mass for Deceased Priests, led by the Very Reverend Father Peter Williams, Vicar General of the Diocese of Parramatta. Following the Mass, our Year 6 students generously assisted at the luncheon, taking the opportunity to interact with parishioners and priests. We love seeing our students engage so positively with others, represent their school community with pride and demonstrate the importance of putting others before themselves through acts of service. We also congratulate Olivia from Year 5, who served as an altar server during the Mass and Blessing. Olivia, it is wonderful to see you living out your faith and demonstrating such responsibility and commitment at such a young age. These moments are a beautiful reflection of our Catholic faith in action, as our students continue to live the way of Christ through faith, service and care for others.
09 Nov 2026
From Facebook
π STUDENT SUCCESS! π Congratulations to Mia in Year 2, who competed over the weekend at the NSW Little Athletics State Relay Championships! Mia was part of a team competing in the Throws Division. Not only did she smash her personal best in Discus, but her team also achieved an outstanding 3rd place finish! π₯ What an amazing achievement, Mia! We are so proud of your effort, determination and commitment to improving. Keep working hard, challenging yourself and striving to beat those personal bests! Well done, Mia! π
09 Nov 2026
From Facebook
βοΈ CSPD Chess Gala Day! βοΈ Our Stage 3 students, Ozias, Yethum, Iravan, Liam, Felix and Parv, proudly represented St Nicholas at the inaugural CSPD Chess Gala Day! The students demonstrated fantastic concentration, strategic thinking and sportsmanship throughout the day, with every student winning games and making some impressive moves across the board. There were plenty of clever tactics, checkmates and hard-fought battles along the way! A special congratulations to Iravan, Parv and Yethum, whose team achieved an outstanding 3rd place out of 59 teams! What an incredible result! Congratulations to all six students for representing St Nicholas so proudly. A checkmate performance! βοΈπ
09 Nov 2026
From Facebook
π Week 5 Kirby Awards! π Congratulations to Ena, Jaiden, Michael, Lacey, Nesryn and Clare, who received their Kirby Awards this morning! These students have consistently demonstrated what it means to be Learners who are Safe and Respectful, showing our St Nickβs expectations over a sustained period of time. A special mention to Jaiden in Year 3, who has completed his Kirby badge! Jaiden will now be rewarded with a very special Principalβs Lunch. π Well done to all our award recipients! Keep up the fantastic work.
05 Nov 2026
From Facebook
π Kirby Awards β Term 4, Week 4 π π Congratulations to our Week 4 Kirby Award winners! π Congratulations to Bella, Tristian, Sarbani, Lillian, Connor, Olivia, Sophia, London and Raylan, who have consistently demonstrated what it means to be Learners who are Safe and Respectful, earning their very own Kirby Award! π Your school community is incredibly proud of you all! Keep up the fantastic work!
30 Oct 2026
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π Kirby Awards β Term 4, Week 3 π π Congratulations to our Week 3 Kirby Award winners! π Congratulations to Jonah, Charlotte, Autumn, Aurora, Valentina and Theodore, who have consistently demonstrated what it means to be Learners who are Safe and Respectful, earning their very own Kirby Award! π A special mention to Valentina and Theodore, who add to our growing list of Kindergarten students to receive their Kirby Badges this year! π It is wonderful to see our youngest learners embracing the St Nickβs way and demonstrating our school expectations. Your school community is incredibly proud of you all! Keep up the fantastic work!
30 Oct 2026
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π Stage 2 Touch Football Gala Day! π Our Stage 2 students are ready for a fantastic day of fun, teamwork and friendly competition at the 2026 Stage 2 Touch Football Gala Day! π Our St Nickβs tent is all set up just behind the canteen, ready to cheer on our teams throughout the day! Good luck to all our Stage 2 students! Give it your best, support your teammates and show everyone what it means to have St Nickβs School Spirit! β€οΈπ Go St Nickβs! Letβs go! ππ
23 Oct 2026
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π STUDENT SUCCESS | LIAM GOES TO NATIONALS! π¦πΊ What a remarkable two days for Liam at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships! We are incredibly proud of his achievements as he proudly represented St Nicholas of Myra and MacKillop. πββοΈ 100m Sprint: Liam ran an outstanding 13.30 seconds, setting a new personal best and shaving a whole second off his previous time. What an effort! πͺ Shot Put: Liam threw 10.99m, placing him eighth in the state! An incredible achievement at this level of competition. π₯ Discus: Liam threw an impressive 40.61m, earning himself a silver medal and securing selection in the NSW PSSA State Team! π¦πΊ NEXT STOP: NATIONALS! Liam will now represent NSW at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships, held from 29th November to 3rd December 2026 at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, Victoria. Liam, you should be incredibly proud of what you have achieved. Your determination, resilience and commitment are an inspiration to our school community. Congratulations, Liam! The whole St Nick's community is behind you! ππ
21 Oct 2026
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πββοΈ LETβS GO, LIAM! πͺπ Over the next two days, Liam from Year 6 will be representing St Nicholas of Myra at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park! π₯ Liam will be competing in the 100m sprint, shot put and discus, three fantastic events that showcase his speed, strength and athletic ability! πββοΈπ₯ Reaching this level of competition is a remarkable achievement, and the entire St Nicholas community is incredibly proud of Liam and the dedication he has shown to get here. π Weβll all be cheering you on, Liam! Go out there, give it your best effort, enjoy the experience and show them what you can do! Good luck, Liam! The St Nickβs community is behind you all the way!
21 Oct 2026
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ππ St Nickβs School Spirit! ππ What a wonderful example of school spirit! π Stage 3 students were lucky enough to watch their classmate Liam compete at the 2026 PSSA Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush. πββοΈπ It was fantastic to see our students cheering Liam on and celebrating his achievements. Supporting one another, recognising the success of others and being proud of our classmates is what makes our St Nickβs community so special! Well done, Liam! We are so proud of your achievements and wish you all the best in your events. A big shoutout to Stage 3 for showing what it means to be part of the St Nickβs family! π
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
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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.
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
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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