On Monday the 19th of August we celebrated Book Week, and what a celebration it was!
In the morning Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5 students received a visit from the author Ursula Dubosarsky. She shared her writing process, where she gets her ideas and how she develops these ideas into stories. Our students were able to ask many questions as Ursula discussed her popular children titles, The Terrible Plop, Too Many Elephants in This House, The Blue Cat and Tim and Ed.
It was then time for the much anticipated assembly. Students paraded their extremely creative costumes with students and families cheering them on. The teachers also got into the spirit and came dressed as the hungry caterpillar. Some of the teachers even presented a Readers’ Theatre about a bikie gang who stumble across a library and are immersed in the wonderful literature they find there.
Later in the day, students formed teams of four to participate in a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ across the school. They visited different classrooms to complete activities and earned points for showing respectful and collaborative behaviours.
On Wednesday, Year 3 and Year 5 students were spoilt with a visit from popular author Louise Park. She shared her writing strategies of show, rather than tell, creating memorable characters, techniques for developing quests and adventure stories and much much more!
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24 Sep 2025
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As part of Year 5’s Reward Day last week, they decided to help those less fortunate than themselves. They spent the morning making over 60 sandwiches and 60 pieces of lemon slice, which will feed people in Parramatta tonight as part of the Jeremiah Project.![763565872230263_1309639967622848-1]()
22 Sep 2025
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This term, in Religion, Year 6 have been learning about the relationship of prayer and their life. They have participated in numerous various prayer experiences throughout the term such as Visio Divina, Dadirri, Lectio Divina, Adoration, and the Examen Prayer. Students have expressed that one of their favourite experiences was the Dadirri, an ancient Aboriginal cultural practice of deep, quiet, inner listening and stillness. This meditation allowed students to appreciate God's creation and life and to have a moment of peace and serenity.
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24 Sep 2025
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As part of Year 5’s Reward Day last week, they decided to help those less fortunate than themselves. They spent the morning making over 60 sandwiches and 60 pieces of lemon slice, which will feed people in Parramatta tonight as part of the Jeremiah Project.
22 Sep 2025
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This term, in Religion, Year 6 have been learning about the relationship of prayer and their life. They have participated in numerous various prayer experiences throughout the term such as Visio Divina, Dadirri, Lectio Divina, Adoration, and the Examen Prayer. Students have expressed that one of their favourite experiences was the Dadirri, an ancient Aboriginal cultural practice of deep, quiet, inner listening and stillness. This meditation allowed students to appreciate God's creation and life and to have a moment of peace and serenity.
22 Sep 2025
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In the final week of Term 3, we thank our Junior Choir for leading in such reverent prayer and congratulate all those students who received Merit or Star Card awards. We also acknowledge our 4 Netball Teams, ICAS participants and special teachers for completing ministry training.
19 Sep 2025
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Congratulations to our Week 9 recipients of Weekly Merit and Star Card Awards. Well done guys, what a massive effort 💙💙💙
11 Sep 2025
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Year 6 have been learning about prayer this term. They have been especially learning about contemplation on action and action on contemplation. The Year 6 students had an encounter with the Franciscan Friars to learn about how both St Francis and Jesus prayed and served others. The Year 6 students then spent time to contemplate and to put their faith in action by packing breakfast packs for the homeless. A massive thank you to all the Year 6 families who have generously donated the food items.
08 Sep 2025
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What a great way to start Week 8! So many awards and achievements to celebrate. Congratulations to all of our champions 💙💛💙💛
07 Sep 2025
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Happy Fathers' Day to all of our wonderful Fathers', Grandfathers and Father figures. We hope you have a blessed day💙💛💛💙
05 Sep 2025
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What a beautiful way to celebrate our Fathers’! We extend our deepest thanks to the amazing mums in our school community who generously hosted our Fathers’ Day Breakfast. The spread of cookies, cakes, pizzas, fruit, right down to the specially wrapped Tim Tams, exemplified a feast made with love and care. Our Dads, grandfathers, carers and the special men in our students’ lives felt truly appreciated. Thank you for the time, thoughtfulness and community spirit you brought to this special morning. 💙A full list of volunteers and those who generously donated for our event will be included in this weeks newsletter💙 
31 Aug 2025
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Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese mourns the loss of former Executive Director of Schools Greg Whitby AM KSG. Diocese of Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long has shared a moving tribute to Greg here: https://catholicoutlook.org/vale-to-greg-whitby-am-former-executive-director-of-catholic-education/ Greg led our organisation, then known as Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, from 2006 to 2022. He will be remembered fondly, including for his dedication to making a difference to the lives of children and young people across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains through education. Not only was Greg our leader, he was also one of our own: a graduate of St Monica's North Parramatta as well as a former Principal of Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek. A larger-than-life character, his championship of change and innovation was a source of inspiration. He leaves an extraordinary legacy of thought-leadership and advocacy that continues to serve Catholic schools in the Parramatta Diocese today. CSPD gives thanks for Greg’s life and leadership. He will be remembered for his courage, vision and passion, which will live on through the generations of educators he has inspired. We share our sincerest sympathies with Greg’s wife Sue, their children Matthew, Alexandra and Sophie, his grandchildren, and extended family at this very sad time. Eternal rest grant unto Greg, O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
26 Aug 2025
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As we head into Week 6 we congratulate the many students who received merit and star card award this week. We also thank Yr3B for leading our community in prayer 💙🙏🏽💙
22 Aug 2025
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📅 WHEN: Monday 25 August 7pm 📍 WHERE: The Morley Centre, Catherine McAuley Westmead & Parramatta Marist High, 2 Darcy Rd Westmead 📝 REGISTER NOW: Use the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A0e3PktSNGN2Cdtbhd07xonpxV6m7-IhuOQJwbzc1kE/viewform?ts=688c1a95&edit_requested=true
18 Aug 2025
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What an adventurous day we’ve had! This morning, our school came alive with dragons, detectives, pirates, superheroes, and so many favourite storybook characters. From creative homemade outfits to much-loved store-bought costumes, the parade was bursting with colour and imagination. And yes, the staff costume reveal was absolutely worth the wait! The adventure didn’t stop there. At midday, the whole school joined in a giant scavenger hunt! Teams made up of students from across all grades raced around solving riddles and uncovering hidden locations. You might be thinking, “392 students running all over the school? Surely that’s chaos!” Well… yes, but it was the most joyful kind of chaos—filled with teamwork, laughter, and plenty of friendly competition. 🏆 Points Update: Elijah (Red): 2444 Gilroy (Blue): 2660 Mackillop (Green): 1798 McAuley (Gold): 2291 A huge thank you to our parents, carers, and staff who joined the fun and helped make Book Week such a memorable celebration. 📚💫