To support Year 3’s inquiry learning in the classroom we attended the observatory at Western Sydney University - Penrith campus. We learned lots about how force impacts and reacts to objects.
On arrival, we watched a 3D movie to give us an idea just how small we are in the Universe. We then headed up to the telescope and learned how it gets positioned depending on the subject to be viewed.
Then finally the most exciting part of the day we actually got to make our own rockets and launch them! Best day ever!!
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12 Mar 2026
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Year 3 took some time today for some exploratory learning in our Science unit after our Writing NAPLAN. We explored the size of the Sun, Moon and Earth through perspective and even created some play-doh models.
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12 Mar 2026
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Year 3 took some time today for some exploratory learning in our Science unit after our Writing NAPLAN. We explored the size of the Sun, Moon and Earth through perspective and even created some play-doh models.
10 Mar 2026
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Naplan begins tomorrow. Wishing our year 3 and 5 students are good night sleep. We can’t wait to see what you will achieve tomorrow and in the coming days. To support your child and understand NAPLAN we encourage parents to continue reading.
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?
06 Mar 2026
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Year 5 and 6 joined in the Big Walk for Water. During this experience they heard stories of people who struggle to access water and learnt about the value of water.
06 Mar 2026
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Yesterday while 4B were attending their strings lesson, 4Y were busy measuring a variety of shapes around the classroom and outdoor spaces. Students used their measurements to calculate the perimeter of each shape they found. It was great to see them applying their maths skills to real-life objects and working collaboratively to solve problems.
05 Mar 2026
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Year 2 have been learning about natural resources and caring for God’s creations in Science and Religion. We read ‘The Mess We Made’ by Michelle Lord and the students created their own versions of a polluted ocean by using recycled materials. They then wrote a text from the perspective of their chosen sea creature describing the effects and solutions to polluted water.
01 Mar 2026
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We’d love to welcome you into our vibrant school community, where faith, learning and belonging come together every day. Join us at our Open Days to find out more about what makes a Catholic education special. We are enrolling now for 2027! #BelongToSomethingGreater
26 Feb 2026
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Year 1 worked hard to create their very own mini golf course to explore forces and how it can impact the change of direction. They worked as a team and came up with some very creative courses! ⛳🏌️
25 Feb 2026
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19 Feb 2026
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🚀 Year 3 STEM in Action: Engineering a Mars Helicopter! Our Year 3 students have been busy stepping into the shoes of engineers as they explored how STEM helps solve real-world problems! This week’s challenge: How can we design a helicopter that could fly on Mars? 🚁🔴 Students investigated how engineers test ideas, build prototypes, and make improvements. Using simple materials, they designed their own helicopters, tested how they flew, observed what worked (and what didn’t!), and then refined their designs to improve performance. It was amazing to see their curiosity, resilience, and excitement as they worked to make their helicopters fly better with each test. #STEMlearning #YoungEngineers #LearningThroughDoing #FutureInnovators
19 Feb 2026
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Official Opening of our new primary soccer field. This week our new soccer field was officially opening by Karen McKeown, MP for Penrith. We would not have been able to create such a wonderful playing area without the support from Karen and the state government. Karen not only officially opened our new field, but she stayed to kick a few goals with our students. ⚽️🎖️
17 Feb 2026
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Our opening school mass was a huge success yesterday. Congratulations to our newly commissioned leaders for 2026. Our school captains and student leadership team were presented with their leadership badges. All of Year 6 received their student leader badges and have started the year setting a fine example for our community. We are feeling very blessed and proud. We look forward to watching our leaders grow throughout the year. 😃🙏
