What a lovely way to start off the school year with parents, teachers and children coming together for the annual OLMC Welcome Picnic on Friday 15th February
It was a pleasure to spend time with families and have the chance to catch up for a chat over a delicious meal.
Thank you to the Parent and Friends Association for coordinating this event and all the parents who helped make it such a success.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel | Wentworthville
www.olmcwentworthville.catholic.edu.au
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13 Oct 2025
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24 Sep 2025
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As part of Year 5βs 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.
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13 Oct 2025
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π’ Important Update: SOCIAL MEDIA BAN for Under-16s Starting December 10, new rules will come into effect that prohibit under-16s from creating or keeping accounts on age-restricted social media platforms. π Why this change? Research shows that being logged into social media accounts can increase exposure to pressures and risks, such as upsetting or manipulative content, due to how platforms are designed. These changes aim to give young people more time to build digital literacy, impulse control, critical thinking and resilience before entering these online spaces. π§ While many platforms currently set 13 as the minimum age, this shift to 16 is about providing more time for healthy development in a digital world. π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ With just over two months to go, now is a great time to start conversations at home. Talk with your child about what this change means, how they feel about it and how you can support them.
24 Sep 2025
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As part of Year 5βs 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 πππ
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 ππππ
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 dayππππ
05 Sep 2025
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What a beautiful way to celebrate our Fathersβ! We extend our deepest thanks to the amazing mums in our school community who generously hosted our Fathersβ 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 studentsβ lives felt truly appreciated. Thank you for the time, thoughtfulness and community spirit you brought to this special morning. πA full list of volunteers and those who generously donated for our event will be included in this weeks newsletterπ οΏΌ
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 Gregβs 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 Gregβs 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 πππ½π
22 Aug 2025
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