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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05 Dec 2025
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Year 2 enjoyed their Mufti Day and Christmas games afternoon this week for their Korra reward. Well done Year 2!
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05 Dec 2025
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Year 2 enjoyed their Mufti Day and Christmas games afternoon this week for their Korra reward. Well done Year 2!
05 Dec 2025
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05 Dec 2025
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Congratulations to all of these students. Term 4 Principals awards, Premiers Reading Challenge Gold Award, and Maths Olympiad Medals. What a way to finish the year.
04 Dec 2025
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Our Mini Vinnies team had a wonderful morning creating Christmas craft for our upcoming Christmas stall! We listened to Christmas music, enjoyed the festive spirit, and worked together to support a great cause. 🎄✨ Our stall will be up and running on Thursday 11th December for Santa Hat Day. 🎅 All items will be priced between 50c and $2, with all money raised going directly to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. 💙 A reminder that there is still time to bring in donations for the appeal, every little bit helps to brighten someone’s Christmas. ✨
02 Dec 2025
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Last Wednesday, our Year 1 students had a wonderful day at Rouse Hill Estate for our History excursion as part of our current unit of learning! We experienced what school was like in the past and learned all about life on the farm long ago. A fantastic learning adventure!
30 Nov 2025
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On Tuesday 25th November St. Madeleine's Kenthurst held their annual swimming carnival. It was a wonderful community event. Congratulations to all the students who attended and participated in this event. A special thank you to Mr. Thompson for his organisation and facilitation of this day. A big thank you to the parents who helped out on the day and supported their children. These days are not possible without your support.
27 Nov 2025
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Week 6/7 Achievement award winners. Congratulations to these amazing students.
27 Nov 2025
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Reminder: 🎄❤️ Red Mufti Day tomorrow! ❤️🎄 Wear something red or festive and bring along a small item to donate as we launch our Vinnies Christmas Appeal.
25 Nov 2025
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🎄❤️ Red Mufti Day – This Friday! ❤️🎄 Wear something red or festive (even a small touch like a red shirt, bow, or socks is perfect) with your mufti clothes and bring your Christmas spirit! 🎄✨ We’re celebrating the spirit of giving as we launch our Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Please bring along a small item to donate and help us make a difference in our community. Let’s fill the day with kindness, colour, and Christmas joy! ✨🎁
18 Nov 2025
Western Sydney Catholic Schools hold the phone
Student mobile phone use will be banned across 80 Western Sydney Catholic schools from the beginning of the 2026 school year. The restriction presents a positive opportunity to enhance student outcomes, both in academic excellence and wellbeing.
16 Nov 2025
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In Weeks 3 and 4 our Stage 2 and 3 students participated in separate Touch Football Gala Days. The children represented their families and the school with pride and showed excellent sportsmanship. A special thank you to Mr Thompson for his organisation of the teams. To Miss Takchi, Mrs Leeds and Mrs Corrigan for supporting the students on these days. Finally a special thank you to all of our wonderful parents who managed teams and supported their children. These days could not be possible without your ongoing support.