Stage one students were encouraged to think and act like scientists at St Bernadette’s Primary Lalor Park when presenter Chris Howe brought his fun and interactive show Scienza Viva to the school for Science Week.
Mr Howe led students to observe large stick insects, test a weight propelled wheel, play with a tornado in a bottle and demonstrate how air moves by using hair dryers to launch ping pong balls.
They even learned how to make ‘elephant’s toothpaste’ - by combining yeast, detergent and hydrogen peroxide.
Stage One teacher Kerrie-Ann Galea said the focus throughout the term has been on learning about materials and what they are made of.
During this week of science work, parents were invited into the classrooms while students designed and made waterproof sculptures.
Students made 3D science models on a variety of subjects like the life cycle of a butterfly, weather patterns, space and phases of the moon.
Up to 70 students ended up presenting their work to their peers, teachers and parents.
“Science Week was a great success and the culmination of the students’ learning throughout the term,’’ Mrs Galea said.
“It was evident each and every child put a lot of thought and effort into their projects.
“They showed enthusiasm and pride when they were presenting what they had created and learned.”
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09 Oct 2026
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A HUGE THANK YOU to our PARENT GROUP for supporting us to not only raise over $10,000 for our school but for also always putting our kids first!! Thanks also to our AMAZING Miss Callanta & Miss Savva who always do such a great job organising fun things for us to do!!! We love you both! What a FANTASTIC community we have!! πππβ€οΈπ©·ππ€π©΅π§‘π©Ά PS we could not let our toddlers miss out on all the fun!!!09 Oct 2026
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Last term Year 4 had a great time learning all about our Solar System! Them not only did they gain knowledge and understanding but then they found different ways to share their learning with others!! Great job everyone!! ππͺππͺππͺππͺππͺ
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09 Oct 2026
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A HUGE THANK YOU to our PARENT GROUP for supporting us to not only raise over $10,000 for our school but for also always putting our kids first!! Thanks also to our AMAZING Miss Callanta & Miss Savva who always do such a great job organising fun things for us to do!!! We love you both! What a FANTASTIC community we have!! πππβ€οΈπ©·ππ€π©΅π§‘π©Ά PS we could not let our toddlers miss out on all the fun!!!
09 Oct 2026
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Last term Year 4 had a great time learning all about our Solar System! Them not only did they gain knowledge and understanding but then they found different ways to share their learning with others!! Great job everyone!! ππͺππͺππͺππͺππͺ
02 Oct 2026
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Whole school COLOUR RUN portrait!! Such a FABULOUS DAY!!! ππ©΅π©·π€ππ©Άπ§‘ππβ€οΈ
01 Oct 2026
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Here is some more COLOUR FUN RUN fun!! It was such a beautiful day, the sun was shining and the colour was flowing!!! What an awesome way to finish TERM 3!!! πβ€οΈπππ©Άπ§‘ππ€π©·π©΅
30 Sep 2026
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Itβs time to CELEBRATE all our September birthdaysβ¦.. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you all!!! They had a wonderful time celebrating with family and friends. There were parties, new clothes, sleep overs, movies, Barbies, glitter markers, surprises and plenty of yummy cake, even a unicorn cake!! We love celebrating our birthdays and September was certainly a busy month!! πππ»ππ₯³ππππͺ
29 Sep 2026
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Last week Kindy did an AMAZING job of sharing their learning with us at our assembly. We are so very proud of everything they have achieved this year and look forward to seeing what they can do next term!!! Congratulations Kindy!!! πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»
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Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
28 Sep 2026
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Our inaugural COLOUR FUN RUNβ¦.. and FUN IT was! Students, staff, parents, family, friends & toddlers all enjoyed the sunshine and the colour!! ππ©΅π©·π©Άπ§‘ππ€ππβ€οΈ
25 Sep 2026
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What better way to end the term but to revisit when we celebrated our SLSOβs and maintenance king! We could do the work we do without them! They care passionately for our kids and do all they can to ensure our children get every opportunity available to them. Thanks for all you do for our community! ππππππππππ
24 Sep 2026
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Congratulations to Jack for competing at the MacKillop Athletics Championships at SOPAC yesterday! He did an amazing job in his events finishing 4th in High Jump & 5th in Long Jump! Well done Jack!!! ππππππππ
24 Sep 2026
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Stage 3 sis a beautiful job leading their Stage Liturgy the other week. Thanks to all members of our community who came along to pray with us! πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»πππ»
23 Sep 2026
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Stage 1 did a brilliant job with their Celebration of Learning back in Week 8! We loved seeing all your amazing learning from the term! Well done ππ» πππππππππ