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.
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07 Aug 2026
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✝ Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop ✝ Today, the St Nicholas of Myra community gathered to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Australia's first Saint holds a special place in our school's history, with Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of Saint Joseph serving at St Nicholas of Myra from 1880. Their legacy of faith, service and education continues to inspire our community today. Father Rojan reflected on Saint Mary MacKillop's words: "Do all you can with the means at your disposal, then calmly, leave the rest to God." A simple but powerful reminder to always do our best, trust in God, and live with faith each day. May we continue to follow the example of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop through our kindness, service and commitment to living in the way of Christ.
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07 Aug 2026
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✝ Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop ✝ Today, the St Nicholas of Myra community gathered to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Australia's first Saint holds a special place in our school's history, with Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of Saint Joseph serving at St Nicholas of Myra from 1880. Their legacy of faith, service and education continues to inspire our community today. Father Rojan reflected on Saint Mary MacKillop's words: "Do all you can with the means at your disposal, then calmly, leave the rest to God." A simple but powerful reminder to always do our best, trust in God, and live with faith each day. May we continue to follow the example of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop through our kindness, service and commitment to living in the way of Christ.
07 Aug 2026
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07 Aug 2026
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🏛️ St Nicholas Through the Years 🏛️ 🌍 Google was founded 🎬 Popular films: Saving Private Ryan, Mulan, Armageddon, and The Truman Show. 🎵 Chart-topping artists: The Spice Girls The year was 1998, and St Nicholas of Myra looked very different! Take a trip down memory lane with these wonderful photos, capturing student achievements and everyday school life. From our talented choir performing at Grace Bros. to our victorious PSSA tee-ball team proudly holding their shield, these moments showcase the rich history of our school. You'll also spot some familiar places that have changed over the years, including the old Infants building, the playground and monkey bars, the maintenance shed (now the site of our school hall), and views of areas that are now home to our Stage 1 classrooms. These snapshots remind us how much St Nicholas has grown while continuing to foster the same strong sense of community, learning and school spirit. ❤️ Every photo tells a story, and every generation has helped shape the St Nicholas we know and love today. 🏛️ Stay tuned next week for another journey through our history in St Nicholas Through the Years! 🏛️
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03 Aug 2026
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🌟 Term 3 Week 3 Kirby Awards 🌟 Congratulations to Lola and Aaron, who received their Kirby Awards at our Monday morning assembly! They have worked hard to consistently be learners who are safe and respectful. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and the positive example they set for others. Congratulations, Lola and Aaron, on your incredible achievement. Keep up the great work!
01 Aug 2026
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🎤 St Nicholas of Myra Voice of Youth – School Finals 2026 🎤 Today, our Year 6 students took to the stage for the 2026 St Nicholas of Myra Voice of Youth School Finals. Our eight finalists displayed incredible confidence, poise and public speaking skills as they delivered outstanding speeches, making the judges' decision an extremely difficult one. Congratulations to all eight finalists on their wonderful efforts and the courage they showed in sharing their ideas. A special congratulations to Vivien, Yethum and Isabella, who will represent St Nicholas of Myra at the 2026 Cluster Final in the coming weeks. Olivia has been selected as our reserve speaker. We are incredibly proud of each of our finalists and wish our representatives every success at the next stage of the competition. Outstanding work! 👏💙💛
31 Jul 2026
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🌟 100 Days Brighter! 🌟 Our St Nicholas of Myra Kindergarten students celebrated their first 100 days of primary school with a fun filled 100 Days Brighter celebration! Dressed in bright colours, they enjoyed decorating special cookies, face painting, reading with their Year 6 buddies, and even had a special visit from Kirby! There were plenty of exciting activities throughout the day to mark this wonderful milestone. We are incredibly proud of how our Kindergarten students have become such a valued part of the St Nick's community. Over these first 100 days, they have not only grown as learners but have also grown in faith, kindness and love as they continue to live in the way of Christ each day. 🌈 Congratulations, Kindergarten, on being 100 days brighter in every way! We can't wait to see all that you'll achieve over the rest of the year. 💙💛
31 Jul 2026
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📚 Stage 1 Excursion – A Journey Back to 1889! ⏳ Today, our Stage 1 students returned to St Nicholas of Myra in 2026... but yesterday they were transported back to 1889 at Rouse Hill Estate! From attending a traditional schoolhouse and practising perfect handwriting on slate, to learning household chores, marching to the maypole, and discovering what life was like for children over 130 years ago, our students embraced every moment of this incredible hands on History experience. Enjoy these photos of our Stage 1 students as they stepped back in time and discovered what life and learning were like in 1889. What an unforgettable day of learning!
30 Jul 2026
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📚 Stage 1 Excursion – A Journey Back to 1889! ⏳ Our Stage 1 students stepped back in time to Monday, 20th February 1889, experiencing what a typical school day was like over 130 years ago! The day began by entering the schoolhouse, saluting the British Empire flag, hanging hats on their hooks (as wearing hats inside was considered rude!), completing a daily hygiene inspection, singing God Save the Queen, checking their posture with a posture straightener, and even reviewing the punishment book. Thankfully, the two boys due to receive three strokes of the cane were absent! Students then completed arithmetic and spelling lessons, just as children did in the 1800s. Outside, they marched to the maypole to practise traditional dances for the annual fair, completed dumbbell exercises to build strength for household duties, practised handwriting using slate pencils, and refined their sewing skills to prepare for making clothes at home. The learning continued with a tour of the estate, where students discovered the many daily chores children were responsible for, including caring for horses, hanging out the washing, pumping water to the fields, and feeding the chickens and sheep. What an incredible hands-on history lesson! Our students gained a wonderful appreciation of how much life and learning have changed over the past century while bringing their History unit to life through authentic experiences. What an unforgettable day of learning, curiosity and fun for our Stage 1 students! 🌟
30 Jul 2026
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🌿 Stage 2 Excursion – Penrith Lakes 🌿 We're waking up today with some more wonderful memories from yesterday's Stage 2 excursion to Penrith Lakes! Our students had an incredible day exploring the natural environment through hands-on learning experiences, including water testing, bird observations, dip netting and identifying aquatic invertebrates. It was fantastic to see their curiosity, teamwork and enthusiasm in action. We hope you enjoy this next collection of photos showcasing the amazing learning and unforgettable experiences our Stage 2 students shared. 📸💙💚
29 Jul 2026
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🌿 Stage 2 Explore Penrith Lakes 🌿 What a fantastic day of learning for our Stage 2 students at Penrith Lakes! As part of their Geography and Science studies, students took part in a hands on excursion that brought classroom learning to life. Throughout the day, students: 💧 Conducted water quality testing 🦆 Explored the local environment on a bird observation walk 🦐 Used dip nets to catch aquatic invertebrates 🔬 Identified and investigated the important role these fascinating creatures play in healthy ecosystems Experiences like these inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and help students make meaningful connections with the world around them. There has been some great learning happening at St Nicholas of Myra, and we are so proud of the enthusiasm and engagement our Stage 2 students showed throughout the day! 🌏💚
28 Jul 2026
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🏛️ St Nicholas Through the Years 🏛️ This week, we journey back to 1983... 📺 Did you know... 🏡 The average Australian house price was around $68,000. ⛽ Petrol cost approximately 40 cents per litre. 🏉 The Parramatta Eels were the reigning NSWRL Premiers, completing their incredible third consecutive premiership. 🌳 The Penrith area was home to around 120,000 people, with the community continuing to grow rapidly. This week's feature comes from Darren, who attended St Nicholas of Myra from 1980–1983. In 2015, Darren created a wonderful video reflecting on his time as a student, sharing treasured memories of school life in the early 1980s. ✨ The video includes a very special piece of St Nicholas history. Rare footage from our School Concert held on 6th December 1983, the Feast Day of St Nicholas of Myra, featuring our Kindergarten and Year 3 students. Darren and some of his classmates moved to St Mary MacKillop Primary School, where they completed their primary education between 1984 and 1986. Even more fittingly, Darren went on to become a primary school teacher and has now served the St Mary MacKillop community for almost 23 years. A wonderful example of the lasting impact of Catholic education. 💙 We sincerely thank Darren for sharing his memories and preserving this special piece of our school's history. Stories like these remind us that while buildings and generations may change, the spirit of St Nicholas of Myra continues to live on through the people who have been part of our community.
28 Jul 2026
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🏛️ St Nicholas Through the Years 🏛️ This week, we journey back to 1905... 🇦🇺 Australia was just 4 years old as a nation after Federation. 👥 The population was just over 4 million people. 🐴 Horses and carts were the main form of transport. 💡 Electricity was only beginning to appear in many homes. ✍️ Children learnt using slates, chalk and fountain pens. 📸 Photo 1: Students and the parish priest at St Joseph's Convent School (now St Nicholas of Myra Primary School), Penrith, circa 1906. 📸 Photo 2: The St Joseph's Convent in 1905. Did you know? Our school's second site was located on the corner of High Street and Evan Street (the present day Officeworks site) and served the Penrith community from 1880 to 1954. In 1879, Saint Mary MacKillop established her first convent in New South Wales right here in Penrith. Just one year later, in 1880, the Sisters of St Joseph took leadership of the school community, beginning a legacy of Catholic education that continues to this day. More than 145 years later, we continue to honour the faith, courage and commitment of those who laid the foundations of our wonderful school community. 💙
27 Jul 2026
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🏅 Kirby Awards – Term 3, Week 2 🏅 Congratulations to Polly and Naoelle, who received their Kirby Awards at our Term 3, Week 2 Assembly. These students have consistently demonstrated our school expectations through their learning, behaviour and interactions with others. Their commitment to being learners who are safe, respectful is something to be celebrated, and they should be incredibly proud of this achievement. Keep up the fantastic work, Polly and Naoelle! 👏⭐️
27 Jul 2026
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🏃♀️🏃♂️ Introducing Our 2026 Nepean Zone Athletics Team! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Congratulations to our outstanding students who have qualified to represent St Nicholas of Myra Primary School at the 2026 Nepean Zone Athletics Carnival. After impressive performances at our School Athletics Carnival, these talented athletes have earned the opportunity to compete against the best from across the Nepean Zone at Blacktown International Sportspark on Tuesday, 18th August. We are incredibly proud of your dedication, determination and school spirit. We wish each of you the very best as you wear the St Nicholas colours with pride. Good luck, team. We know you'll represent our school with excellence both on and off the track! 💙💛