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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04 Jul 2025
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Congratulations to the following students from our school who have excelled and represented Parramatta, Canberra and Wagga Diocese at Mackillop selection trials. Soccer- Jack S, Stella C and Phoebe Lang Rugby Union- Ethan B, Tom T and Archie Z. Touch Football- Emilia D. Cross Country- Daly G, Claudia D and Eden Jalalaty A special congratulations to Jack S and Tom T who have been selected in their respective sports to represent Mackillop. We are proud of all children's achievements.![988068295934501_1499631304778195-1]()
04 Jul 2025
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Kindergarten finished the term with a fun cooking activity. The pizzas were a huge success!
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04 Jul 2025
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Congratulations to the following students from our school who have excelled and represented Parramatta, Canberra and Wagga Diocese at Mackillop selection trials. Soccer- Jack S, Stella C and Phoebe Lang Rugby Union- Ethan B, Tom T and Archie Z. Touch Football- Emilia D. Cross Country- Daly G, Claudia D and Eden Jalalaty A special congratulations to Jack S and Tom T who have been selected in their respective sports to represent Mackillop. We are proud of all children's achievements.
04 Jul 2025
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Kindergarten finished the term with a fun cooking activity. The pizzas were a huge success!
03 Jul 2025
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Training Panthers Style! 🐾🏉 Our Year 5 students had the incredible opportunity to train with a former NRL player and current Panthers physiotherapist! 💪 They learned new skills, trained like pros, and are now more pumped than ever for next year’s Footy Gala Day! 👏🔥
01 Jul 2025
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Year 4 Theme Park Creations We weren't able to attend our excursion today so we had some fun creating our own theme parks :)
01 Jul 2025
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🐾 Year 1's Wild Day Out at Sydney Zoo! 🐘🌿 Yesterday, our excited Year 1 explorers spent the day at Sydney Zoo and what an adventure it was! A big highlight was seeing so many Australian native animals up close, especially as we’ve been learning all about them during our reading and writing lessons. We went on a mission to spot different animal features we’ve been studying like fur, feathers, scales, and beaks! We were also lucky to attend a powerful Indigenous dance and music workshop, which was a standout moment for many of our students. As part of the experience, we had our faces or hands painted using ochre, decorated with meaningful symbols of the emu, kangaroo, or Mother Earth. It was a beautiful way to connect with culture and deepen our understanding of First Nations traditions. It was a day full of learning, connection, and fun and one we won’t forget anytime soon! 🦘
27 Jun 2025
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Year 5 Historians in Action! Our brilliant Year 5 students have been diving into the past, exploring the lives and legacies of Australia’s early explorers! They’ve created some incredible posters packed with fascinating facts, fun illustrations, and thoughtful insights into the people who helped shape our nation.
26 Jun 2025
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What a lovely, sunny winter afternoon for our infants students to share our love of reading with our families 📖📚
23 Jun 2025
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23 Jun 2025
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Winter Woollies Day at St Madeleine’s 🧣🧤 Our students rugged up in their winter woollies today, and our Stage 2 and Stage 3 students were hard at work sorting all the generous donations brought in by our school community. These warm clothes, blankets and essentials will be delivered to Vinnies in Blacktown to support those doing it tough this winter. Thank you for always being such a generous and caring community. Your kindness is a beautiful reflection of our faith in action, and it makes a real difference in the lives of others. 💙🕊️ "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these... you did for me." – Matthew 25:40
20 Jun 2025
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KB had a lovely Friday wearing pjs to celebrate their Kora reward. What a special treat for them when Kora flew by assembly this afternoon.
20 Jun 2025
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WEEK 8 PRINCIPAL AWARD RECIPIENTS K-5. Congratulations to all who received an award 🥳 We look forward to the pizza party celebration in Week 9. 🍕
20 Jun 2025
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Yr6 are leaving Canberra. We are expected to arrive back at school by about 6:45pm.