As their community recovers from devastating floods, students on our north coast are facing the challenge of learning without a school.
But 700 kilometres away in Sydney's north west, an army of helpers is working to ensure they have everything they need.
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26 Oct 2025
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We are so proud of our students who received Week 2 Awards at Friday’s assembly. Each award is a celebration of the effort, kindness and dedication shown in their learning and school life. 🌟![988068295934501_1602426307832027-1]()
25 Oct 2025
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🌍🧦 Socktober at St Madeleine’s! 🧦🌍 Yesterday our Year 4 and Stage 1 students came together for Socktober 2025. A big thank you to our Year 4 students who led the learning for Stage 1, teaching them about the lives of children and families in Zambia and how Catholic Mission’s Socktober helps support education, healthcare, and community development there. Year 4 spent many weeks preparing for this special day through their Faith in Action learning, and it was wonderful to see their compassion and leadership shine. We’re also so grateful to the Marian College Year 9 students who joined us and supported the activities, thank you for being part of our mission! 💛 If you’d like to support Year 4 and Stage 1 in reaching their fundraising goal, please visit the Socktober website and select St Madeleine’s Primary, Kenthurst when making your donation. Together, we can make a difference! 🙏💚
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26 Oct 2025
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We are so proud of our students who received Week 2 Awards at Friday’s assembly. Each award is a celebration of the effort, kindness and dedication shown in their learning and school life. 🌟
25 Oct 2025
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🌍🧦 Socktober at St Madeleine’s! 🧦🌍 Yesterday our Year 4 and Stage 1 students came together for Socktober 2025. A big thank you to our Year 4 students who led the learning for Stage 1, teaching them about the lives of children and families in Zambia and how Catholic Mission’s Socktober helps support education, healthcare, and community development there. Year 4 spent many weeks preparing for this special day through their Faith in Action learning, and it was wonderful to see their compassion and leadership shine. We’re also so grateful to the Marian College Year 9 students who joined us and supported the activities, thank you for being part of our mission! 💛 If you’d like to support Year 4 and Stage 1 in reaching their fundraising goal, please visit the Socktober website and select St Madeleine’s Primary, Kenthurst when making your donation. Together, we can make a difference! 🙏💚
16 Oct 2025
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♻️ Waste Free Wednesdays are here! 🌏 Each Wednesday, bring your lunch in reusable containers and help us care for our common home. 💚 A note with more information has been sent to parents on Compass.
25 Sep 2025
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We are so proud of our students who received Week 10 Awards at today’s assembly. Each award is a celebration of the effort, kindness and dedication shown in their learning and school life. 🌟
25 Sep 2025
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On Monday, our Year 4 students joined the launch of Socktober 🌍⚽️ – a Mission Month initiative using soccer to inspire action against poverty. The sockball, made from recycled materials, is a symbol of joy, resilience, and hope for children in developing countries. Early next term, Year 4 will be supporting Stage 1 in their own Socktober learning, helping to lead with empathy, solidarity, and faith in action. 💙🙏 Keep an eye out for more information soon!
24 Sep 2025
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Year 2 had the best time at the Science Ranger Jamie excursion yesterday! It was awesome being out in the sun at Fagan Park 🤩
19 Sep 2025
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Congratulations to the children who received a Principal’s Award this term. Here they are enjoying their Pizza Party with the Principal to celebrate!
18 Sep 2025
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You’re warmly invited to join us for our Season of Creation Liturgy on Monday 22nd September at 2:15pm in the Cola. Together we will celebrate God’s gift of creation and our call to care for our common home.
18 Sep 2025
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Year 2 enjoying their Korra award! They are now working very hard to get their next reward quickly 😊
17 Sep 2025
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🌟 Netball Gala Day 🌟 A huge thank you to all our amazing players who gave their best effort on the court today! 🏐👏 We are especially grateful to our parent coaches for their guidance, encouragement and time – we couldn’t have done it without you. 💙 And of course, thank you to all the parents and families who came along to cheer, support and help throughout the day. Your presence makes these events so special. 🙌 What a fantastic day of teamwork, sportsmanship and community spirit! 💫
17 Sep 2025
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We look forward to seeing many of you tonight at the 'Boys Education' session tongiht. The session will focus on: - understanding the attributes of boys and girls - how to manage their many challenges: resilience, bullying, technology, relationships, emotional intelligence, media’...... - the learning needs of boys and girls