In Stage 1, the students this term are studying the History unit called “The Past in the Present”. To ignite their learning and as part of our entry event, an excursion to Rouse Hill Estate was organised.
On the day, the students participated in two programs, “Lessons in the Past”, where the students took part in a re-creation of late 19th century classroom activities. This included writing on slates, sewing, drawing and outdoor physical education. This allowed students to compare life then and now.
The students also participated in “Early to Rise” which gave them the opportunity to explore the working areas of the farm as a child in 1889. As chores were part of the daily life for children living on the farm in the late 1800s, students experienced some of these for themselves; feeding the hens, hanging out the washing and polishing saddles. They even carefully handled many various artefacts from the past and shared their knowledge.
Everyone had such an amazing time!
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Congratulations to all our super runners yesterday who participated in the CSPD Diocesan Cross Country. The weather conditions were challenging but every child did their very best and made us proud!! A HUGE SHOUT OUT to Jack who made it to the next level! Well done Jack!!! ππππππππππ
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A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to our school choir and primary dance group for their wonderful performances to conclude our Motherβs Day celebrations! We are so blessed to have amazing staff that dedicate every moment they have to providing opportunities for our kids!!! ππΈππΈππΈππΈ
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Congratulations to all our super runners yesterday who participated in the CSPD Diocesan Cross Country. The weather conditions were challenging but every child did their very best and made us proud!! A HUGE SHOUT OUT to Jack who made it to the next level! Well done Jack!!! ππππππππππ
13 May 2026
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A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to our school choir and primary dance group for their wonderful performances to conclude our Motherβs Day celebrations! We are so blessed to have amazing staff that dedicate every moment they have to providing opportunities for our kids!!! ππΈππΈππΈππΈ
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It is with great joy and sunshine that I can share the safe arrival of baby Fajloun - Noah Haidar. Mrs Fajloun and baby Noah are doing well, Noah just needing a little extra support to help him along, but all is well! Noah weighed in at a healthy 4.35kg; and just look at those adorable cheeks!! We love him already! πππππππππ
12 May 2026
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It is always fabulous to have our families onsite especially to share a meal. It was extra special to have a beautiful Afternoon Tea just for our mums and mother figures - we hope you all enjoyed it. I think this was the biggest attendance we have had at a school event! You could certainly feel the LOVE! ππΈππΈππΈππΈππΈ
11 May 2026
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We hope all our mothers, grandmothers and mother figures had a fabulous day yesterday celebrating with family!!! It was such a beautiful liturgy on Friday and we were so blessed to have so many mums join us. We hope your all enjoyed the celebration. ππΈππΈππΈππΈππΈ
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Happy happy MOTHERβS DAY to all our St Bernieβs mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and mother figures. We hope your children have spoilt you with plenty of love today along with as many hugs are you desire. Keep your eye out on Facebook for all our Motherβs Day photos throughout the week. ππΈππΈππΈππΈππΈ
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Is time to celebrate all our APRIL BIRTHDAYS- happy happy birthday to you all!!! We had parties at Timezone, the movies, even Korean BBQ. They shared Zooper Doopers with class mates, had piΓ±ataβs, went camping, cruising and sneaky trips to the Gold Coast. But they all especially loved celebrating with family and friends. Hereβs to another year of growing, learning and finding the sunshine!!! πβοΈππ₯³ππππ
20 Apr 2026
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We canβt wait to see all our amazing students return tomorrow!!! Today our staff took some time to reflect, learn and pray at Mary MacKillop Place - St Mary MacKillopβs final resting place. Our school was founded by the Josephite Sisters many years ago and it was a beautiful opportunity to reconnect to our educational roots. Like St Mary MacKillop, we are dedicated to providing a quality Catholic education for everyone who walks through our doors. Determined to educate our children with love, faith and compassion!!! See you all tomorrow for a fantastic Term 2!!! πππππππππ
17 Apr 2026
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Kindy did such a gorgeous job in presenting their work from Term 1 in their first ever Celebration of Learning on the last day of term!!! They have grown so much in such a short time and have become much treasured and beautiful members of our community!!! Well done Kindergarten!!! πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»
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Stage 3 presented Jesus being sentenced and then crucified with great respect and dignity. Such a powerful reminder of the love Jesus had and continues to have for us!!! πβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπβοΈπβοΈ
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