We are so excited to have all of the students return to school! We felt this was a great time to celebrate all of us reuniting as our Catholic Faith Community
Today the students and staff have had the exciting news of our School Logo Renewing and Reimaging. We are excited to launch this new logo which;
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Represents Our Catholic identity,
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Reflects the history of the Saints and Religious Orders whose footsteps we have followed; St Nicholas of Myra, St Mary MacKillop and the Jospehite Sisters
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Acknowledges the fact our school is here based on people who have come before us, who are here with us and who will be with us in the future
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Shows that the Catholic faith and education begins at Baptism
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Demonstrates the learning pathways that begin with the parents (the child’s first educators) and lead to their individual learning experiences. This logo is the visible image to promote the great learning and teaching pedagogy throughout the school.
We have attached a short video which is a narrative of the design and its rich and deep meaning. I would like to acknowledge and thank the approval and support of
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Mr Greg Whitby Executive Director Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta
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Christine Howe Deputy Executive Director and Director Strategic Delivery Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta
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Father Joe Manjaly (Parish Priest)
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the Parish Council
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Our Parent Group
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Our School Leadership Team and Staff and
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Most importantly our students whose feedback from today was so infectious with positivity and excitement.
At the beginning of 2022, we will be launching an official school Facebook page.
This change in our school logo will subsequently change the school uniform. Due to Covid-19 Lockdown there is already a delay in being ready for the start of 2022 (which was initially our plan and ideal situation) for which we apologise. We took this change to the uniform as an opportunity (based on the feedback we have previously received) to simplify the options. We shared the uniform story board with the staff and Parent Group prior to finalising the uniform. Due to the delay in uniform supply, the change of logo and in consideration of all families; but particularly families with children in Stage 3 and this year's Kindergarten, we have decided on a two year transition process from the old to the new school uniform. Further information regarding this transition and a uniform storyboard will be provided in the next two weeks; as we wanted to focus on the story of our school.
Today is about recognising the symbolism of the new logo and celebrating who we are as a Catholic School.
If you would like further information detailing the context, please email the school requesting a Contextual Change Process for St Nicholas of Myra Logo.
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School Penrith
www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au
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21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
๐ Welcome Back to Term 3! ๐ There were plenty of smiles across St Nicholas of Myra as our students returned for the start of Term 3! After a well earned holiday break, it was wonderful to see friends reconnecting, classrooms buzzing with excitement, and our school community coming back together. The joy of catching up, sharing holiday stories, and welcoming one another reminded us that the friendships we build at St Nicholas are a special part of school life. At St Nicholas of Myra, we don't just provide a high quality Catholic education, we welcome every child and family into a caring Catholic community where everyone is known, valued, and belongs. Here's to a fantastic term filled with friendship, learning, faith, and new opportunities. Welcome back! ๐๐โ๏ธ
21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
๐ Student Success ๐ Congratulations to Scarlett, who has received all three components of her Kirby Badgeโ Safe, Respectful, and Learnerโsuccessfully completing the award. What a wonderful achievement! ๐ As recognition of her consistent efforts in being a learner who is safe and respectful, Scarlett will now enjoy a Principalโs Lunch. ๐ฝ๏ธ Congratulations, Scarlett. We are very proud of you! ๐๐
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21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
๐ Welcome Back to Term 3! ๐ There were plenty of smiles across St Nicholas of Myra as our students returned for the start of Term 3! After a well earned holiday break, it was wonderful to see friends reconnecting, classrooms buzzing with excitement, and our school community coming back together. The joy of catching up, sharing holiday stories, and welcoming one another reminded us that the friendships we build at St Nicholas are a special part of school life. At St Nicholas of Myra, we don't just provide a high quality Catholic education, we welcome every child and family into a caring Catholic community where everyone is known, valued, and belongs. Here's to a fantastic term filled with friendship, learning, faith, and new opportunities. Welcome back! ๐๐โ๏ธ
21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
๐ Student Success ๐ Congratulations to Scarlett, who has received all three components of her Kirby Badgeโ Safe, Respectful, and Learnerโsuccessfully completing the award. What a wonderful achievement! ๐ As recognition of her consistent efforts in being a learner who is safe and respectful, Scarlett will now enjoy a Principalโs Lunch. ๐ฝ๏ธ Congratulations, Scarlett. We are very proud of you! ๐๐
21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
๐ Kirby Awards โ Term 3, Week 1 ๐ What a fantastic way to start Term 3! Congratulations to Angus, Joshua, Scarlett and Parv, who received their Kirby Awards at our Term 3, Week 1 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 and respectful and is something to be celebrated, and they should be incredibly proud of this achievement. We are proud of the positive example they set for everyone in the St Nicholas of Myra community. Keep up the fantastic work, Angus, Joshua, Scarlett and Parv! ๐โญ๏ธ
21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
๐ Welcome to Term 3! ๐ We're excited to welcome our students, staff and families back for another wonderful term at St Nicholas of Myra Primary School! ๐ Take a look at our Term 3 Snapshot to see some of the key events coming up this term. We encourage families to save these dates in their calendarsโwe can't wait to share these special moments with our school community. Here's to another great term of growing, learning and living the St Nick's Way! ๐
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03 Jul 2026
From Facebook
๐ค๐โค๏ธ Yesterday, our school community gathered for a special NAIDOC Week liturgy, where we reflected on the rich cultures, histories and enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. ๐ฃ As part of our celebration, students created footprints to remind us of the journey of First Nations peoples. These footprints also symbolise that each of us has a role to play in walking together with respect, understanding and hope. The footprints formed a circle where students sat during the liturgy, representing that everyone is welcome, everyone is equal, and everyone belongs. As we gathered together, we were reminded to listen with kind hearts โค๏ธ, learn from one another ๐, and continue our shared journey of reconciliation ๐ค.
01 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Today, our Stage 2 students gathered for an engaging Zoom session with the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) in Canberra, joining students from schools across Australia for a special NAIDOC Week presentation. We had the privilege of listening to author Corey Tutt read his new book, Come Home, Bigibila, and share the inspiration and meaning behind the story. Our students were thrilled when Corey answered one of the questions they had submitted in the interactive question and answer chat. Corey also spoke about the significance of NAIDOC Week and encouraging everyone to always show kindness and respect to others. It was a wonderful learning experience, and our students thoroughly enjoyed being part of this special event. โค๏ธ๐ค๐
30 Jun 2026
From Facebook
๐ Student Success ๐ A huge congratulations to Malakai, who has been selected in the 2026 MacKillop Rugby Union Team to compete at the 2026 PSSA Rugby Union Carnival in Mudgee this August. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to Malakai's hard work, dedication and commitment to his sport. We are incredibly proud of you and wish you all the very best as you represent MacKillop at the carnival. Congratulations, Malakai! ๐
29 Jun 2026
From Facebook
29 Jun 2026
From Facebook
๐ Kirby Awards โ Week 8 Assembly ๐ Congratulations to Douglas, who received his Kirby Awards at our Week 11 Assembly. Douglas has consistently demonstrated our school expectations through his learning, behaviour and interactions with others. He received the Safe piece of his badge. We are proud of the positive example he sets for his classmates each day through his commitment to being a learner who is safe and respectful. Keep up the fantastic work Douglas! ๐โญ๏ธ
26 Jun 2026
From Facebook
26 Jun 2026
From Facebook
๐๐ St Nicholas Turns Green and Gold! ๐๐ The green and gold was on full display today as our St Nicholas of Myra students proudly showed their support for the Socceroos during the 2026 World Cup! From jerseys and scarves to plenty of Aussie spirit, our students came together to cheer on our national team and celebrate the excitement of football on the world stage. ๐ฆ๐บ We'll be behind you every step of the way as you represent Australia with determination, teamwork and true Aussie spirit. Good luck, Socceroos! Bring it home! โฝ๐๐ #GoSocceroos #WorldCup2026
25 Jun 2026
From Facebook
๐ Join Us for Our Book Fair on Grandparents Day! ๐ Weโre excited to welcome grandparents and families to our Book Fair on Friday, 24 July. ๐๏ธ Book tokens are available for pre-order now via the Qkr! app for just $5 or $10. โฐ Pre-orders close at 4:00 pm on Sunday, 20 July. ๐ A selection of books will also be available for purchase on the day; however, on-the-day purchases will be EFTPOS only. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a love of reading with our school community! ๐โจ