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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22 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π¦π¨ Water & Colour Fun Day is nearly here! π¦π¨ Only 8 days left to sponsor our students as they splash, play, and celebrate community spirit. Letβs work together to reach our $10,000 target β every contribution makes a real difference! This is our only major fundraiser for 2025!! β¨ Reminder: All sponsorship money must be submitted by 30th November to receive raffle tickets for the 8th December draw. Get behind our students today! π§πβ¨
21 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π¦π¨ Water & Colour Fun Day is nearly here! π¦π¨ Only 9 days left to sponsor our students as they splash, play, and celebrate community spirit. Letβs work together to reach our $10,000 target β every contribution makes a real difference! This is our only major fundraiser for 2025!! β¨ Reminder: All sponsorship money must be submitted by 30th November to receive raffle tickets for the 8th December draw. Get behind our students today! π§πβ¨
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22 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π¦π¨ Water & Colour Fun Day is nearly here! π¦π¨ Only 8 days left to sponsor our students as they splash, play, and celebrate community spirit. Letβs work together to reach our $10,000 target β every contribution makes a real difference! This is our only major fundraiser for 2025!! β¨ Reminder: All sponsorship money must be submitted by 30th November to receive raffle tickets for the 8th December draw. Get behind our students today! π§πβ¨
21 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π¦π¨ Water & Colour Fun Day is nearly here! π¦π¨ Only 9 days left to sponsor our students as they splash, play, and celebrate community spirit. Letβs work together to reach our $10,000 target β every contribution makes a real difference! This is our only major fundraiser for 2025!! β¨ Reminder: All sponsorship money must be submitted by 30th November to receive raffle tickets for the 8th December draw. Get behind our students today! π§πβ¨
21 Nov 2025
From Facebook
β¨π€ΈββοΈ Gymnastics Gala Day β¨π€ΈββοΈ We wish the very best of luck to our 12 Gymnastics Gala Day competitors! Today theyβll take to the floor alongside almost 400 gymnasts from across the diocese, performing floor and static routines, mini tramp, and vault. We know youβll work together, support one another, and proudly show the St Nickβs school spirit. Go team! π€ΈββοΈππ§‘ππ€ΈββοΈ
20 Nov 2025
From Facebook
ππStudent Success ππ This week, Yethum represented our school at the MacKillop State Cricket Trial in Wagga Wagga. A momentous achievement and a fantastic opportunity to showcase his skills against some of the best players in New South Wales. We are incredibly proud of his hard work, dedication, and impressive efforts in the field. Well done, Yethum! ππ
20 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π Our Prizes for the Colour & Water Fun Day Raffle! π You have seen the Top 10 prizes you could win, π but thatβs not all! We also have over 40 amazing prizes including basketballs, netballs, bodyboards, toys, games, and much more! All funds raised will go towards supporting our school community β thank you for your generosity and school spirit!
20 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π¦π¨ Water & Colour Fun Day is nearly here! π¦π¨ Only 10 days left to sponsor our students as they splash, play, and celebrate community spirit. Letβs work together to reach our $10,000 target β every contribution makes a real difference! This is our only major fundraiser for 2025!! β¨ Reminder: All sponsorship money must be submitted by 30th November to receive raffle tickets for the 8th December draw. Get behind our students today! π§πβ¨
19 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π Congratulations, Vivien! π This week, Vivien achieved the full set of pieces for her Kirby Badge! βοΈ This milestone reflects her long journey of consistently being safe, respectful, and a learner in all areas of her schooling since receiving the first part of her badge in 2023. These awards are a reflection of her consistent effort to uphold our expectations, set goals, and work hard to achieve them β a true St Nickβs student. We are so proud of you, Vivien β keep shining! π
19 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π Student Success! π We would like to congratulate Rome on his selection to the CSPD Basketball Team! π He will now go on to compete at the MacKillop State Trials in Wollongong next February. This achievement is a fantastic reward for the many hours of training, dedication, and hard work he has put in. Outstanding work, Rome β we are so proud of you! ππ
18 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π Our Top 10 Prizes for the Colour & Water Fun Day Raffle! π Get ready for some incredible prizes up for grabs at our Colour & Water Fun Day! Hereβs a sneak peek at the Top 10 prizes you could win: π Spalding Portable Polycarbonate Basketball Ring π Family Pass to Scenic World Katoomba π½οΈ Log Cabin Sinclairs Restaurant Voucher π Taronga Zoo Family Pass π¦ Western Plains Zoo Dubbo Family Pass π΄ Valour Kick Scooter π Raging Waters Passes π Riverside Dining Voucher β Family Pass to the Australian Maritime Museum π Lollipops Playland Voucher ποΈ Every $10 raised receives a raffle ticket into the draw! All funds raised will go towards supporting our school community β thank you for your generosity and school spirit!
18 Nov 2025
Western Sydney Catholic Schools hold the phone
Student mobile phone use will be banned across 80 Western Sydney Catholic schools from the beginning of the 2026 school year. The restriction presents a positive opportunity to enhance student outcomes, both in academic excellence and wellbeing.
18 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π 2026 CSPD basketball trials π We wish Jake, Rome and Ozias the best of luck at the 2026 CSPD basketball trials. We know you will show the St Nick's school spirit and give your best effort πβΉ
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
ππ𧑠Farewell Mr Vane-Tempest ππ𧑠Last week, the St Nicholas of Myra community gathered to celebrate the retirement of Mr Tim Vane-Tempest. Mr Vane-Tempest has been known for his insistent, consistent, persistent and predictable approachβqualities that have provided clarity, stability and direction for students, staff and families alike. His clear expectations, steady guidance and trust in people have helped shape the positive culture we enjoy today. Our community sincerely thanks Tim for his strong leadership, compassion and care for his staff, engagement and expertise with the parents, and most of all, his genuine commitment and passion to ensure that every student is supported to learn, grow and thrive. As he moves into retirement, we hope he enjoys many peaceful days fishing and spending cherished time with his wife Christine and their family. On behalf of the school and Parish community, we wish him every blessing for a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement.
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
πβ¨ St Nicholas of Myra Christmas Spectacular! β¨π Our end-of-year Christmas Concert is fast approaching, and we canβt wait to celebrate together as a school community! π During Creative Arts time each week, our students have been busily preparing a special performance retelling the night Jesus was born β a joyful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. π« π Location: School Playground π Date: Friday, 5 December 2025 β° Time: 5:00pm β 5:45pm Bring your Christmas spirit, family, and friends β itβs going to be a wonderful evening of music, celebration, and community! β€οΈπΆ There will be a BBQ to follow the concert with detail to come in the coming days.
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
ππ¦Colour & Water Fun Dayβ Fundraising Updateππ¦ Itβs been just one week since we kicked off our Colour & Water Fun Day fundraiser, and weβre thrilled to share that weβve already raised $3,130! What a fantastic start! π Our goal is to reach $10,000, and with everyoneβs enthusiasm and support, we know we can get there. Thank you to all who have registered, donated, and shared β every contribution helps us make this event a huge success! ππ¦
14 Nov 2025
From Facebook
π¨π¦ Colour & Water Fun Run 2025 β Sponsor Spotlight! π¦π¨ Our upcoming Colour & Water Fun Run is set to be an exciting day full of fun, prizes, and community spirit! πββοΈπ These fantastic prizes and raffles wouldnβt be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. π β¨ Todayβs Sponsor Spotlights: CafΓ© Fred & Caseyβs Toys! β¨ A huge thank you to the wonderful teams at CafΓ© Fred and Caseyβs Toys for their generous prize donations for our 2025 event! βπ Your support adds extra fun and excitement to our Colour & Water Fun Run, and weβre so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our school community. π Families and friends can sponsor their child/ren through QKR! β every contribution helps us reach our goal of $10,000 to improve our playground by upgrading our shade shelters and basketball court. ππ€οΈ