In Term 4, Stage 2 is lucky enough to be working with a professional author in Term 4 once a week with the company WestWords
The project will be running for the first 5 weeks of the term and has already started off with a bang! The students are working hard on the way they craft stories, different features of texts, and getting feedback from a professional author. In the weeks to come, they will also have an opportunity to be working alongside a professional Illustrator. We look forward to seeing the student’s creative writing develop and to the students’ turning into authors.
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School Penrith
www.stnicholaspenrith.catholic.edu.au
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19 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Harmony Day at St Nicholas of Myra 𧑠Harmony Day is a special opportunity for us to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and traditions that make up our wonderful school community. It reminds us that everyone belongs and highlights the importance of respect, inclusion, and understanding. As a Catholic community, we are called to welcome and include all, recognising the dignity of every person and celebrating the unique gifts each individual brings. On Monday 23rd March, students are invited to wear traditional cultural dress or something orange to show their support for Harmony Day. All members of our community are warmly invited to join us for a Harmony Day Prayer, which will take place following our Monday morning assembly at 9:00am. We look forward to celebrating together! π§‘
17 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today we congratulate our Year 3 and Year 5 students who have now completed their 2026 NAPLAN assessments. We are very proud of the way our students approached these assessments, showing persistence, resilience and a positive attitude as they gave their best effort in each assessment. NAPLAN provides a snapshot of learning, but it does not capture the many strengths, talents and qualities that make each of our students unique. Well done Year 3 and Year 5! π
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19 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Harmony Day at St Nicholas of Myra 𧑠Harmony Day is a special opportunity for us to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and traditions that make up our wonderful school community. It reminds us that everyone belongs and highlights the importance of respect, inclusion, and understanding. As a Catholic community, we are called to welcome and include all, recognising the dignity of every person and celebrating the unique gifts each individual brings. On Monday 23rd March, students are invited to wear traditional cultural dress or something orange to show their support for Harmony Day. All members of our community are warmly invited to join us for a Harmony Day Prayer, which will take place following our Monday morning assembly at 9:00am. We look forward to celebrating together! π§‘
17 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today we congratulate our Year 3 and Year 5 students who have now completed their 2026 NAPLAN assessments. We are very proud of the way our students approached these assessments, showing persistence, resilience and a positive attitude as they gave their best effort in each assessment. NAPLAN provides a snapshot of learning, but it does not capture the many strengths, talents and qualities that make each of our students unique. Well done Year 3 and Year 5! π
17 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Happy St Patrickβs Day! π Today our school community celebrated St Patrickβs Day, remembering the life and faith of St Patrick, who brought the message of Godβs love to the people of Ireland. Students enjoyed coming together in prayer, learning about the story of St Patrick, and celebrating the rich faith and traditions of our Catholic Church. It was wonderful to see so many smiles and plenty of green around the school! May the example of St Patrick inspire us to live with courage, kindness and faith each day. π βMay the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your backβ¦β π Happy St Patrickβs Day to all in our school community!
16 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Wear a Touch of Green for St Patrickβs Day! π To celebrate St Patrickβs Day tomorrow, students are invited to wear a touch of green to school! It could be: π Green socks π A green headband π Green ribbons in your hair π A green hat or cap π A green wristband π Green shoelaces π A green badge or pin π A green scrunchie Letβs have some fun showing our school spirit while celebrating this special day. We look forward to seeing a sea of green around the school! π
16 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Week 8 Kirby Awards π Today we celebrated our Week 8 Kirby Awards, recognising students who consistently show what it means to be safe, respectful learners and to live in the way of Christ. Congratulations to Isabelle, Chloe, Isla, Rea, Auri and Elloise on receiving this weekβs awards. We are very proud of the positive example you set for our school community. π Keep shining and leading by example!
16 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ Cross Country Ribbon Presentation πββοΈ Today we acknowledged the wonderful efforts of our Cross Country athletes from our recent school Cross Country Carnival. It was fantastic to celebrate the determination, perseverance and sportsmanship shown by all students who participated. Junior Girls π₯ 1st β Mia π₯ 2nd β Charlotte π₯ 3rd β Emily Junior Boys π₯ 1st β Jayden π₯ 2nd β Phoenix π₯ 3rd β Savain Senior Boys π₯ 1st β Rome π₯ 2nd β Felix π₯ 3rd β Jake Senior Girls π₯ 1st β Isabella π₯ 2nd β Vivien π₯ 3rd β Faith Our Cross Country Diocesan team will be announced in the coming weeks. π Well done to all of our runners on a fantastic effort!
12 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π𧑠Harmony Day β Wear Orange or Cultural Dress π𧑠Harmony Day will be celebrated at St Nicholas of Myra on Monday 23 March. Students are invited to wear orange or cultural dress to school to celebrate the rich diversity within our community. Harmony Day is an opportunity for us to recognise and honour the many cultures, backgrounds and traditions that shape who we are. It reminds us of the importance of respect, inclusion and belonging for everyone. π𧑠Please note: All students must still wear enclosed shoes and bring their hats.
12 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Celebrate with a Splash of Green for St Patrick's Day π To celebrate St Patrick's Day on Tuesday 17th March, students are invited to wear a splash of green to school with their school or sports uniform! Think green socks, ribbons, hats, wristbands, or any small touch of green to join in the fun. Letβs celebrate the spirit of the day together! πβοΈ
12 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π£ Easter Egg Donations & Raffle π« Our St Nicholas of Myra School Easter Raffle will be drawn on Monday 30 March at 2:00pm during our Easter Hat Parade. We warmly invite families to support this event by donating Easter items between now and Friday 20 March. We understand that the cost of living has increased and that Easter eggs can sometimes be expensive. Families are very welcome to donate alternative items such as: π« Blocks of chocolate ποΈ Easter colouring books or pencils π§Έ Easter soft toys π£ Easter eggs or other treats Please place donations in a bag and drop them into the Stage-labelled baskets at the student gate. ποΈ Raffle tickets are available now via the Qkr! app: β’ 3 tickets for $2 β’ 1 book (10 tickets) for $5 Thank you for helping make this a fun and festive event for our school community! πΈ
10 Mar 2026
NAPLAN: What Parents Really Need to Know
Each March, families across Australia hear a lot about NAPLAN. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. But what does it really mean for your child in 2026?
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Year 6 Intergenerational Program π Today our second group of Year 6 students visited The Royce as part of our wonderful Intergenerational Program. On the agenda today was decorating cupcakes with a St Patrickβs Day theme ππ§. Students enjoyed spending time with the residents, listening to their stories and learning from the wisdom of our elders. We were also lucky enough to meet the man behind the name, with students having the opportunity to meet Penrith legend Royce Simmons. A special experience for our students and a beautiful reminder of the value of connection across generations. π
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ Student Success πββοΈ Today we celebrated Charlotte, who finished 2nd in the 50m Freestyle at last weekβs CSPD Swimming Carnival. This fantastic result means Charlotte has qualified for the 2026 Mackillop State Swimming Carnival. An outstanding achievement! We are incredibly proud of you, Charlotte, and will be cheering you on all the way. Good luck! ππ
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πββοΈ 2026 CSPD Swim Team πββοΈ Today we celebrated the wonderful achievements of our 2026 CSPD Swim Team. These students showed great determination and courage as they competed against some of the best swimmers from across Western Sydney. We are extremely proud of their dedication, effort and sportsmanship. Well done to all of our swimmers for representing our school with such pride! ππ
09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Week 7 Kirby Awards π Each week, students who demonstrate our school values of being safe, respectful learners with great school spirit receive a Kirby Award. This week we congratulate Erica, who received her first Kirby Award and badge. We also celebrate Raahi and Verena, who received the Safe piece for their badge. Well done to these students for showing our school expectations each day. We are very proud of you! πβ¨
08 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π’ Term 1 β Week 7 Weekly Update π’ Please find attached the Term 1 Week 7 Weekly Update. NAPLAN begins this week for our Year 3 and Year 5 students. We have also included a special prayer for our students as they begin the 2026 NAPLAN assessments. π We wish all our students the very best as they complete their assessments. π