As their community recovers from devastating floods, students on our north coast are facing the challenge of learning without a school.
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05 Apr 2026
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He is risen! Alleluia! ✝️ Today, our St Madeleine’s community celebrates the joy and hope of Resurrection Sunday. We remember that through Jesus’ resurrection, light overcomes darkness, love conquers all and new life is given to each of us. May this Easter bring peace, joy and renewed hope to all our families. 🌿 Happy Easter to our St Madeleine’s community. We wish you a happy and safe holiday break!
03 Apr 2026
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On this Good Friday, we pause to remember the sacrifice of Jesus and the depth of His love for us all. As a school community, we reflect on the message of compassion, forgiveness and hope and how we are called to live this out in our everyday lives. May this sacred day bring peace to all families in our St Madeleine’s community ✝️
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05 Apr 2026
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He is risen! Alleluia! ✝️ Today, our St Madeleine’s community celebrates the joy and hope of Resurrection Sunday. We remember that through Jesus’ resurrection, light overcomes darkness, love conquers all and new life is given to each of us. May this Easter bring peace, joy and renewed hope to all our families. 🌿 Happy Easter to our St Madeleine’s community. We wish you a happy and safe holiday break!
03 Apr 2026
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On this Good Friday, we pause to remember the sacrifice of Jesus and the depth of His love for us all. As a school community, we reflect on the message of compassion, forgiveness and hope and how we are called to live this out in our everyday lives. May this sacred day bring peace to all families in our St Madeleine’s community ✝️
02 Apr 2026
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Today we said goodbye to our beautiful Mrs Lorena McManus. Lorena has served as our school counsellor for the past nine years and has been a highly valued member of our community. Throughout this time, she has provided exceptional support and care and we know she will be a tremendous asset to her new school. We sincerely thank Lorena for her dedication and professionalism in her work with the St Madeleine’s community. Her compassion and commitment have had a lasting impact on the wellbeing of many students, families and staff. We wish her all the very best in this next chapter 🤍✨
02 Apr 2026
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Congratulations 5W on finishing off the term with their second Korra Reward! ✨ Today they watched a movie and snacked away! Have a safe and happy Easter break ✨
02 Apr 2026
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Throughout this Holy Week - from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, to the humble service of the Last Supper, to His prayer in the Agony in the Garden, and His sacrifice on the Cross - we are invited to reflect on how Christ calls us to live with humility, faith and love for others. May this sacred time help us draw closer to Jesus and inspire us to be people of hope, peace and compassion in our world ✝️ Thank you to stage 3, who showcased ‘Good Friday’ to our school community. The story of Jesus’s death is a sad story but, we know, it is not the end of the story. As the Christian scriptures say, three days after Jesus died, he rose again! And life began anew, for him, for us and all of creation ✝️✨
02 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our St Madeleine’s Achievement Awards recipients for Week 10 ⭐️
31 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Year 2 have had a very exciting end to the term. They enjoyed a terrific Science incursion deepening their understanding about properties of materials. They also celebrated achieving their class Korra reward by bringing their favourite soft toys to school, along with wearing their amazing Easter hat creations.
31 Mar 2026
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What a fantastic morning 6B had celebrating their Korra Reward! 🎉 The class chose to enjoy an Olympic Sports Session, and it did not disappoint. Each student brought plenty of energy, teamwork and laughter to our morning! It was so lovely to see students encouraging one another, getting involved and just having fun together after all their hard work this term. A very well deserved reward, 6B - you should be proud! 👏
30 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our Principal Award recipients from our Week 8 Assembly, such a fantastic achievement, we are so proud of you! 🌟👏 A big congratulations as well to our Cross Country Certificate of Achievement recipients for your outstanding effort and determination. What an amazing effort from everyone! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
29 Mar 2026
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Today, our St Madeleine’s community came together in a beautiful celebration of Palm Sunday, reflecting on the joy and significance of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Our choir students filled the space with reverence and enthusiasm as they sang joyfully, creating a truly special atmosphere for all. A heartfelt thank you to Ms Dewberry and Mrs Coope for leading so wonderfully, and to the staff members who supported them in bringing this celebration to life. As we begin Holy Week, may we continue to walk together in faith, hope and love.
27 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our Elite Prize Winner, Anakin! 🎉🐣 Every student who purchased a raffle ticket was automatically entered into our whole-school draw for one big prize, giving everyone a chance to win! What an exciting moment, congratulations! 💛✨
27 Mar 2026
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We are so proud of every single student for their fantastic Easter Hat creations! 🐣🎨 Thank you for participating so beautifully and parading with your year group. What an incredible effort by everyone! Look at these amazing creations! ✨💛