Catholic Schools offer the unique opportunity to celebrate through prayer and worship.
Catholic Schools Week is a special time in the year when we celebrate and give thanks for Catholic Schools, especially our own school St Mary MacKillop. It is a time to give thanks for the wonderful learning and teaching that takes place each day in every classroom.
Below is a few snapshots of some of the wonderful learning that we have captured so far this year in each grade.
Kindergarten have been working hard to build their concepts of numbers. With a partner they have their “Fun Friday Writing”. Students are given different writing prompts and are encouraged to think imaginatively. We have some pretty creative writers in Year 1!
Year 2 have been learning about how to live a Christian life by loving Jesus. They have focused on the Parable of ‘The Good Samaritan’. Here is a picture of a group reenacting the parable and expressing their thoughts about how they can be like the Good Samaritan.
Year 3 have been busy studying the book ‘Mirror’ by Jeannie Baker and have been inspired by her creative artistic techniques. They have begun the process of creating their own nature based artworks using her technique of collaging. Here is a sample that marks the beginning of this process.
In PDHPE, Year 4 have been studying “What friendship is” and ‘What makes a good friend” and what we can work on together to become better friends. Here is Year 4 with their heads down reflecting on their thoughts.
Last week we had a visit from Skyworks Planetarium. This is a photo of Year 5 entering the planetarium to explore the universe in a whole new way. There was a light displaying showing us how vast our universe really is.
Year 6 have been learning about Asia this term.
They have delved into different forms of mapping skill through the use of maps, Google Maps and Atlases. Asia is a continent that contains 48 different countries. We can’t wait to find out more about Asia!
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20 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Big congratulations to the Tag Ninjas Under 6 OzTag team on a fantastic season! They finished runners-up in the Grand Final and showed wonderful sportsmanship, teamwork and determination all year. Formed from the friendships they built in Kindy, this team is a wonderful reflection of the strong, supportive St Mary MacKillop community. We’re so proud of them! Team Leo G Reggie H Vance L Logan G Duke D Luke M Jayce Scarlett B Letty C
20 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Year 3 and Year 5 Author Visit On Thursday the 29th February, we were very lucky to welcome two of Sydney’s well-known, creative and highly entertaining authors to our school - Kate and Jol Temple. Our Year 3 and Year 5 students got an insight into the creative writing process as experienced by authors and were treated to some helpful hints to help them along in creative writing from two of the best. It was a very worthwhile experience which our students loved. A huge thank you goes to our P & F for supporting and funding this event. Thank you again for giving this opportunity to our students. I know they are extremely grateful. We look forward to welcoming more authors into our school to share their craft.
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20 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Big congratulations to the Tag Ninjas Under 6 OzTag team on a fantastic season! They finished runners-up in the Grand Final and showed wonderful sportsmanship, teamwork and determination all year. Formed from the friendships they built in Kindy, this team is a wonderful reflection of the strong, supportive St Mary MacKillop community. We’re so proud of them! Team Leo G Reggie H Vance L Logan G Duke D Luke M Jayce Scarlett B Letty C
20 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Year 3 and Year 5 Author Visit On Thursday the 29th February, we were very lucky to welcome two of Sydney’s well-known, creative and highly entertaining authors to our school - Kate and Jol Temple. Our Year 3 and Year 5 students got an insight into the creative writing process as experienced by authors and were treated to some helpful hints to help them along in creative writing from two of the best. It was a very worthwhile experience which our students loved. A huge thank you goes to our P & F for supporting and funding this event. Thank you again for giving this opportunity to our students. I know they are extremely grateful. We look forward to welcoming more authors into our school to share their craft.
18 Feb 2026
From Facebook
A big Congratulations to Josh M in Year 5 who has made the Parramatta Boys AFL team!! Amazing Achievement Josh!!
18 Feb 2026
From Facebook
We celebrated together our Ash Wednesday Mass today as we reflected on the beginning of Lent and the start of Project Compassion. Thank you to all who attended.
17 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Wishing Josh M, in Year 5, all the best as he trials for the AFL Parramatta Team. We can't wait to hear how it all went.
17 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Year 1 have had a tremendous start to 2026. We have been working hard in maths creating patterns, counting collections and knowing the difference between odd and even numbers. We’ve also started to learn our Seasons song to know what months belong to what season.
16 Feb 2026
From Facebook
"Our new ramp at the front of the school is coming along nicely. It will give our school full mobility access for all students, families and visitors. The handrail installation should begin this Wednesday and we are not far away from being able to put it to use."
11 Feb 2026
From Facebook
In Kindergarten, we have been doing lots of new learning. We are learning how to play, learn, and be safe in our classrooms and on the playground. We have also been learning about counting using concrete materials, such as counters, to help us see what a collection looks like. In literacy, we have been working on understanding the difference between a letter, a word, and a sentence. We are all having a wonderful start to our schooling journey and are enjoying making new friendships along the way. We have also met our buddies and built on our friendships by doing lots of fun things with them in the classroom and on the playground.
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Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents
Choosing a school is a big moment. Right up there with choosing a pram, a first pet or agreeing to sign your child up for weekend sport for the next decade. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but take a breath. This guide is here to make the process feel lighter, clearer and a lot less daunting, so you can feel confident you’re asking the right questions and find a school that truly fits your child for any grade.
27 Jan 2026
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12 Jan 2026
Transitioning smoothly into ‘big school’: What parents need to know
The first day of Kindergarten! It’s a milestone filled with excitement, pride and maybe a few nerves (for both you and your child!). Starting “big school” marks the beginning of a whole new adventure, and with a little preparation, you can help make those first weeks calm, confident and full of smiles.
12 Dec 2025
From Facebook
Well done to some of our Year 4 Summer Soccer super stars. Their hard work really paid off, finishing the season with only one loss an incredible accomplishment! Great work girls!