Students at St Bernadette's Primary learnt about different cultures and traditions first hand.
Schools across the Diocese of Parramatta celebrated Harmony Day on 21 March. Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity reflected in this year's theme, ‘everyone belongs’.
Students from Holy Family Primary, East Granville were encouraged to wear something that represents their cultural heritage. More than 30 nationalities were celebrated as families were invited to share a picnic lunchand African-Brazilian dancers performed and taught students how to play the drums.
Students from St Nicholas of Myra Primary, Penrith celebrated Harmony Day with an ‘English-a-thon’ including fun activities based on book studies and a trivia quiz with questions based on students’ knowledge of favourite books. Students celebrated cultural diversity by wearing the traditional dress of their culture or the colour orange – the nationally-recognised colour of Harmony Day.
Orange clad students from St Bernadette’s Primary, Lalor Park invited parents and volunteers to take part in a number of activities and began their day with a moving prayer service where parents recited the prayers of faithful in their native language and their children said them in English.
Executive Director of Schools, Greg Whitby, said Harmony Day is an important occasion to celebrate the diversity of our school communities.
‘Harmony Day is a great opportunity for us to recognise the diverse cultural backgrounds of families in our school communities and promote understanding and a sense of belonging,’ said Greg.
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22 Oct 2025
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Or children always have fun participating in our Diocesan GALA Days and last week was no exception. Stage 2 had so much fun at the Stage 2 Touch Football Gala Day. Thanks to staff and parents who made this experience possible for our children. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛![683352593576951_1337412628170941-1]()
21 Oct 2025
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Last week we started taking the students to Cavanagh Reserve for class sport lessons and lunch time and the children loved every minute!!! Thanks to all the staff especially to Mr Reddy and Mr Ianni for going the extra mile to make this happen!!! Not only did they get to enjoy some serious space they also simply enjoyed being able to play on REAL grass!!! The simple joys make such a difference!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
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Or children always have fun participating in our Diocesan GALA Days and last week was no exception. Stage 2 had so much fun at the Stage 2 Touch Football Gala Day. Thanks to staff and parents who made this experience possible for our children. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
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Last week we started taking the students to Cavanagh Reserve for class sport lessons and lunch time and the children loved every minute!!! Thanks to all the staff especially to Mr Reddy and Mr Ianni for going the extra mile to make this happen!!! Not only did they get to enjoy some serious space they also simply enjoyed being able to play on REAL grass!!! The simple joys make such a difference!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
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Last Friday Year 6 had their Reflection Day. A special time to reflect on their primary school years, consider their legacy and plan for their graduation. The students were engaged, reflective and enthusiastic in their participation. They certainly will leave a beautiful legacy they should be very proud of. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
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I am so proud of our wonderful staff! Over the last few weeks during Staff Meetings, our staff have participated in a showcase to demonstrate the excellent work they have been doing this term in their classrooms with your children. Their dedication to providing the best learning opportunities possible for our kids fills my heart with such JOY! You will not find a more dedicated, talented and knowledgeable group of educators!!! 💛🙌🏻💛🙌🏻💛🙌🏻💛🙌🏻
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Happy happy birthday to all our beautiful SEPTEMBER birthday friends!!!! They have all had AMAZING celebrations with family and friends. From dinners out at restaurants to visits to the water park to parties at Flip Out. Let’s not forget a variety of birthday cakes - ice cream cakes, chocolate cakes, even a cookies and cream cake. We love birthdays! 🍰 🎉🎈🎁🎊
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What a beautiful way to start the holidays …. Mrs Liu and her husband welcomed gorgeous little Avery to the world early Friday (yesterday) morning. And surprise, surprise Avery is a little princess (we were all expecting a little prince, including Mrs Liu)!!! This year our total stands at 2 little princes and 2 little princesses!!! Such beautiful blessings!!! 🩵🩵🩷🩷
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Thanks everyone for another fantastic term at St Bernadette’s, now it’s time to relax and reboot ready for Term 4!! Ruby and Weetbix loved visiting everyone today and can’t wait to come back!! Thanks for being so gentle and loving with them!! It was beautiful to see everyone smiling as they visited each class. They loved all the pats and cuddles. 💛🐶🐾💛🐶🐾💛🐶🐾💛🐶🐾
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Smiles all round. There’s no better LOVE than a grandparents LOVE!! Thanks to all those Grandparents, Great Grandparents and families that came along last Friday to help us celebrate!! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
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Grandparents Day is one of my most favourite events in our calendar each year! It’s a day we get to celebrate the wonderful and important contribution our grandparents make to our lives. Grandparents and Great Grandparents are truly a blessing and we love them dearly! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛