Schools throughout Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta took time out from their busy days of learning to celebrate their families.
The week long celebrations saw such schools as St Joseph’s Primary, Kingswood celebrate with the launch of it’s Kingswood Gallery of Fine Arts filled with family portraits for all to see.
Holy Spirit Primary, St Clair community joined together to celebrate their Family Fun Feast Day which began with a Pentecost Mass, followed by a picnic lunch and a range of family activities with all parents and extended family members.
Taylah in 4R said she liked Family Fun Day because she got to spend time with her family and rated it 5 stars out of 5.
While Victoria in 1W said she "had lots of fun with her mum" and enjoyed starting her day with coding and ending it with lots of fun and laughs.
At St Bernadette’s Primary School, Lalor Park, teachers and students dressed in green and had Catholic Care representatives Cathy Hammond and Ashleigh Green come and visit.
Our Lady of The Rosary, Kellyville capped off their week with infant and primary discos. Where a good time was had by all.
The weeklong celebrations allowed teachers and students to think about their families and how much they mean to them, while also donating money to Catholic Care which provides support services and care to individuals, families and communities in need.
Learn more about Catholic Care
St Bernadette's Lalor Park
www.stbernadetteslalorpark.catholic.edu.au
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20 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Take a look at our beautiful GROWTH mural in the office foyer - every child and staff member is represented by their own flower. We also want each family to also be represented with a family flower!! So if you still have your flower at home please send it in ASAP so it can be included. ππΈππΈππΈππΈππΈππΈ
19 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Look at the AMAZING work Year 1 have been doing around Life Cycles!! These look fabulous - WELL DONE TEAM!!! ππ¦ππ¦ππ¦ππ¦ππ¦
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20 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Take a look at our beautiful GROWTH mural in the office foyer - every child and staff member is represented by their own flower. We also want each family to also be represented with a family flower!! So if you still have your flower at home please send it in ASAP so it can be included. ππΈππΈππΈππΈππΈππΈ
19 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Look at the AMAZING work Year 1 have been doing around Life Cycles!! These look fabulous - WELL DONE TEAM!!! ππ¦ππ¦ππ¦ππ¦ππ¦
17 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Last week Kindergarten were learning all about PATTERNS!! They were making patterns, saying patterns and drawing patterns! What clever little pattern makers we have at St Bernadetteβs!!! ππππππππππ
16 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Our students had so much fun learning the Japanese words for the different parts of the body. Mrs Filan used a directed drawing lesson to integrate the Japanese language. Great drawings everyone!! ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅ππ―π΅
13 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Last Sunday was International Womenβs Day! And I am so grateful for all the wonderful women I have had and continue to have the privilege of working alongside. The women of St Bernadetteβs are strong, compassionate and dedicated women who give their absolute everything for not only our students and this community but also for each other! I am so proud of each of you and grateful that I get to travel this journey with you all!!! A special shout out to my AMAZING Leadership Team - what a team! ππππππ
12 Mar 2026
From Facebook
We are loving our little Celebrations of Learning and last Friday was Stage 2βs opportunity to share what they have been learning this term so far. Take a look at their artwork - they are FABULOUS, so bright and colourful!!! We also loved hearing about their Religion learning - they knew so much the Eucharist! πβοΈπ¨πβοΈπ¨πβοΈπ¨πβοΈπ¨
11 Mar 2026
From Facebook
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the families who sent in Easter Eggs for our Parent Group. These will all go towards our annual Easter Raffle which is always a fabulous fund raiser for our school. The CRAZY socks were also AMAZING!!!! π€© ππ€©ππ€©ππ€©
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09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
The students of St Bernadetteβs had great success in the pool this year and it just keeps comingβ¦. CONGRATULATIONS to Hugh for receiving Runner Up Junior Champion at the Diocesan carnival! This now means Hugh will go on to compete at the MacKillop Selection carnival. Good luck, we are so proud of you! πππππππ
05 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Captivate Band has begun for the year and that means Year 4 are on the drums!!! It wonβt be long and theyβll have their instrument and the joyous music will ring out across the school!!! ππΈπ₯πΉπΊπ·πͺ
04 Mar 2026
From Facebook
A MASSIVE Congratulations to Hugh for achieving Age Champion at the Blacktown Zone Swimming Carnival and even breaking the record for 50m freestyle in his age group. Not only has Hugh progressed to the Diocesan carnival but so has our boys relay team!! Congrats everyone. ππππππππππ
03 Mar 2026
From Facebook
A HUGE shout out to the students who competed in the Blacktown Zone Swimming Carnival last week!!! They did a wonderful job representing our school and swimming to the best of their abilities!! We had a very successful day winning a few races, breaking a record and some students going on to the Diocesan Swimming Carnival next week. Thanks to Miss Savva and Mrs Pollard for supporting them in the day. ππππππππππ