The end of lockdown has seen the return of beloved community events like concerts and football games. But, for many local school students, it's the Easter Hat Parade that they've been looking forward to the most
St Nicholas of Myra Penrith is one local school who held their Easter Hat Parade last week, and Assistant Principal Kirsty Reynolds said that the festivities were back in full swing.
"We had an Easter egg raffle, which was really cool because a lot of our children liked winning prizes and they were actually able to get the prizes because it wasn't virtual," she said.
"We were also able to have a visit from the Easter bunny, that's something that hasn't happened for a number of years. The students really enjoyed that."
Having been told about the Parade a few weeks before, children from Kindergarten all the way to Year 6 spared no expense for their hats, with decorations ranging from felt to feathers, and even real chocolate.
"It was really cute to see some of our Kindergarten children had actual Easter eggs on them, and I think that brought back the sense of community for our families as well at home, doing something together," she said.
Not even the wet weather could ruin the day's festivities, instead showing off the students crazy creations in a more unique way.
"Our learning spaces are quite adaptive, so we were able to move furniture out of the way and we had a catwalk with music playing as the children walked down the catwalk," she said.
But, Ms Reynolds said that the best part of the day was finally being able to bring the school community back together.
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School Penrith
www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au
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26 Feb 2026
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π Student Achievement β Congratulations Mia! π We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news about Miaβs recent success in Little Athletics! Mia represented her club at the Regional Little Athletics Carnival in the 8 Years Girls 500g Discus, finishing an outstanding 5th place with a throw of 12.39 metres β an amazing achievement at regional level! Last week at the Penrith Club Records Night, Mia continued to impress by: π Breaking the season record in 500g Discus with a new PB of 12.43 metres π Setting a new Shot Put record with a PB of 4.47 metres Your dedication, determination and commitment to always becoming the best version of yourself is inspiring, Mia. Congratulations on your incredible achievements
25 Feb 2026
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πΈπ· School photos TOMORROW πΈπ· Just a reminder that school photos will be held tomorrow. All students are required to wear their full summer uniform, including: Short sleeve shirts Shorts for boys Culottes for girls Navy socks Black leather shoes Please note: Ties and tab ties are not required for the summer uniform. Thank you for your continued support
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π Student Achievement β Congratulations Mia! π We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news about Miaβs recent success in Little Athletics! Mia represented her club at the Regional Little Athletics Carnival in the 8 Years Girls 500g Discus, finishing an outstanding 5th place with a throw of 12.39 metres β an amazing achievement at regional level! Last week at the Penrith Club Records Night, Mia continued to impress by: π Breaking the season record in 500g Discus with a new PB of 12.43 metres π Setting a new Shot Put record with a PB of 4.47 metres Your dedication, determination and commitment to always becoming the best version of yourself is inspiring, Mia. Congratulations on your incredible achievements
25 Feb 2026
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πΈπ· School photos TOMORROW πΈπ· Just a reminder that school photos will be held tomorrow. All students are required to wear their full summer uniform, including: Short sleeve shirts Shorts for boys Culottes for girls Navy socks Black leather shoes Please note: Ties and tab ties are not required for the summer uniform. Thank you for your continued support
25 Feb 2026
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πββοΈ Cross Country Carnival β Save the Date! πββοΈ The St Nicholas of Myra Cross Country Carnival will be held on Thursday 5th March at St Nicholas of Myra Catholic Primary School. This event provides students aged 8β12 with the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 CSPD Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. To be eligible, students must: βοΈ Finish in the top 6 of their age group (8-10 years, 11 years, 12 years) βοΈ Achieve the qualifying time βοΈ Not walk at any stage during the race β° Race Times β’ 9:15am (approx.) β Boys 8β10 years (2km) β’ 9:40am (approx.) β Girls 8β10 years (2km) β’ 10:00am (approx.) β 11β12 years (3km) Our Infants students (5β7 years) will participate in a fun run throughout the day. The course will follow a 250m circuit around the school grounds, including the front footpath. We look forward to a fantastic day of participation, perseverance and school spirit! π
23 Feb 2026
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πββοΈ Swimming Success! πββοΈ Congratulations to our swimming superstars who proudly received their ribbons at todayβs assembly! π Your dedication, determination and sportsmanship in and out of the pool have made our whole school community incredibly proud. Itβs wonderful to see your hard work recognised and celebrated! Well done on representing our school with such enthusiasm and excellence. We canβt wait to see what you achieve next! ππ
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π Kirby Awards β Celebrating Outstanding Students! π Each week at our Monday assembly, we recognise students who consistently demonstrate what it means to be learners who are safe and respectful. A Kirby Award is a special achievement, earned by collecting a full set of awards: Learner, Safe, Respectful and School Spirit β a fantastic accomplishment! π Congratulations to our Week 4 and Week 5 recipients: β¨ Jack β¨ Milena β¨ Yethum β¨ Fletcher β¨ Vera We are so proud of the way you lead by example in our school community. Keep up the great work! πππ§‘
23 Feb 2026
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π€ Buddies at St Nicholas of Myra π At St Nicholas of Myra, our newest Kindergarten students are each partnered with a Year 5 Buddy to support them throughout their first two years of primary school. Our Year 5 students proudly step into the role of mentor and role model, demonstrating what it means to be safe, respectful learners each and every day. Through this special partnership, our Kindergarten students feel supported and connected, while our Year 5 students begin their pathway into future student leadership opportunities. Itβs wonderful to see these friendships already forming and our strong sense of community shining through! π
22 Feb 2026
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π’ Term 1 β Week 5 Update | St Nicholas of Myra Please find our Week 5 Weekly Update. πΈ School Photos β Thursday 26th February πΈ Students are to wear full summer uniform: β’ Short sleeve shirts β’ Shorts (boys) / Culottes (girls) β’ Navy socks β’ Black leather shoes Ties and tab ties are not required. π Wellbeing Focus β We Are Safe π At St Nicholas of Myra, we are committed to ensuring every student feels safe at school. Being safe means: βοΈ Keeping hands, feet and objects to ourselves βοΈ Moving safely around the school βοΈ Using equipment appropriately βοΈ Showing care and respect in our learning spaces As a Catholic community, we remember that each person is created in the image and likeness of God. When we make our school safe and welcoming, we live out Jesusβ message to βlove one another as I have loved youβ (John 13:34). At St Nicholas of Myra, we live in the way of Christ by being Learners who are Safe and Respectful. β¨
21 Feb 2026
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π Outstanding Achievement! π On Friday, Rome from Year 6 proudly represented the Parramatta Diocese at the 2026 MacKillop Basketball Trials. He not only showcased his impressive skills on the court, but also demonstrated outstanding commitment, teamwork and courage throughout the day. A huge congratulations to Rome on being selected in the 2026 MacKillop Team! π He will now compete at the 2026 PSSA Basketball Tournament in Port Macquarie from 19β22 May. We are incredibly proud of you, Rome, and canβt wait to follow your journey! ππ
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β¨ Year 6 Encounter β Student Faith Formation Experience β¨ Our Year 6 students recently attended Encounter at Panthers, gathering with students from across the Parramatta Diocese for a powerful day of faith and connection. Throughout the day, students: π Engaged in meaningful conversations π¬ Reflected on their personal faith journeys βͺ Participated in Adoration πΆ Praised through the uplifting music of Gen Bryant It was a beautiful opportunity for our students to deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their connection with the wider Catholic community. We are proud of the way our Year 6 students embraced this special faith formation experience. πππ§‘
19 Feb 2026
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π Student Success π We wish Rome from Year 6 the very best of luck as he travels to Wollongong tomorrow to compete in the 2026 MacKillop Basketball Trials. π We are extremely proud of the effort, commitment and dedication Rome has shown to reach this level. His hard work and perseverance are a wonderful example of striving to use our God-given talents to the best of our ability. Rome, your St Nicholas of Myra community is cheering you on. Enjoy the experience and give it your very best! π
19 Feb 2026
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Today we welcomed our local Catholic high schools to visit our Stage 3 students, sharing what they have to offer as our learners begin to look ahead to the next stage of their educational journey. It was wonderful to reconnect with former St Nicholas of Myra students and see how they are thriving in their high school years. It was a beautiful reminder of the strong relationships formed in our community. We thank our visiting schools for inspiring our students and strengthening the connection across our Catholic learning community. β¨
18 Feb 2026
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πββοΈ Nepean Zone Swimming Carnival 2026 πββοΈ St Nicholas of Myra students truly got into the swimming spirit at the 2026 Nepean Zone Swimming Carnival. Our students showcased their skills, cheered one another on and competed with outstanding effort and determination. We are so proud of the way they conducted themselves both in and out of the water, demonstrating respect, teamwork and true sportsmanship. Not 1, not 2, not 3β¦ but 12 students will now represent the Nepean Zone at the 2026 CSPD Swimming Carnival on March 4th! A sincere thank you to our dedicated teachers and supportive parents who encouraged and supported our students throughout the day. What an incredible achievement . Way to go, St Nickβs! ππ§‘ππ
18 Feb 2026
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βοΈ Ash Wednesday β Infants Liturgy π Today our Infants students gathered for a beautiful Ash Wednesday Liturgy to mark the beginning of the Lenten season. Through prayer and reflection, students learned that Lent is a special time to grow closer to God by showing kindness, making good choices and caring for others. A special thank you to our Faith in Action Team for leading our Liturgy with such reverence and confidence. We are proud of the leadership they show within our school community. πβ¨ May this season of Lent be a time of hope, love and renewal for all.
18 Feb 2026
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βοΈ Ash Wednesday β Primary βοΈ Today our Stage 3 students at St Nicholas of Myra attended Mass for Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. During Lent, we strive to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Father Rojan reminded us that God has given us something very special, today. He also challenged us throughout this holy season: How can we do something for someone else each day of Lent? Our Infants students will hold a Liturgy at 2:30pm in the school hall. All are warmly welcome to join us as we begin this sacred journey together. ππ
18 Feb 2026
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πββοΈ Nepean Zone Swimming Carnival πββοΈ Good luck to our students competing at the Nepean Zone Swimming Carnival! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication and commitment in the pool. We know you will represent yourselves and our school with pride, determination and great sportsmanship. ππ§‘π Swim your best and enjoy the day! πβ¨