Welcome back everyone to this new school year.
I hope that the recent Christmas break was one where you were really able to spend some quality time with your children and loved ones. The children returned to school to find 410 helium balloons launching our Term 1 theme: LIFT YOUR LEARNING!
Many children sat in the 'balloon-chair' and imagined their way into another world. Our term theme focus also served as a goal setting time for children as well as a creative writing stimulus. Make sure that you check your child's grade blog for more photos.
St Anthony's Primary Girraween
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21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
🦖📚 The Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair is here! 📚🦖 Our Book Fair opens this morning from 8:30am and again this afternoon from 3:15pm. Come along, browse the fantastic selection of books, and help inspire a love of reading. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚📖
02 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to all colour houses for reaching their playground token reward of 400 tokens! Students receive golden tokens on the playground when they act respectfully, live responsibly and play together. It certainly was a crazy hair day!
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21 Jul 2026
From Facebook
🦖📚 The Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair is here! 📚🦖 Our Book Fair opens this morning from 8:30am and again this afternoon from 3:15pm. Come along, browse the fantastic selection of books, and help inspire a love of reading. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚📖
17 Jul 2026
What's It Really Like to Send Your Kid to a Catholic School?
If you've ever assumed that attending a Catholic school means you have to be Catholic and that the fees are expensive, you're not alone. It's a common perception, but for many families, the reality looks quite different.
08 Jul 2026
CSPD students recognised in Refugee Week Creative Competition
Over 125 students from 10 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) schools have been recognised for their empathy and powerful storytelling as part of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia Refugee Week Creative Competition.
02 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to all colour houses for reaching their playground token reward of 400 tokens! Students receive golden tokens on the playground when they act respectfully, live responsibly and play together. It certainly was a crazy hair day!
02 Jul 2026
From Facebook
⛳ Congratulations, Kylo! We are incredibly proud of Kylo for representing St Anthony's at the CSNSW Golf Tournament this week at Blackheath. Competing against students from Years 4–6, Kylo demonstrated determination, resilience and sportsmanship in extremely cold and wet conditions. Despite the challenging course, he played some outstanding golf and represented our school with pride throughout the day. At St Anthony's, we love seeing our students embrace opportunities to challenge themselves, strive for personal excellence and represent our community with integrity. Well done, Kylo, on a fantastic achievement, we can't wait to see what next year brings! #LearningUplifts #StAnthonysGirraween #ProudToRepresent #StudentAchievement
24 Jun 2026
From Facebook
Year 1 Explore Living Things at Featherdale Wildlife Park 🐨🦘 On Monday, our Year 1 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park as part of their Science unit on Living Things. Students had a wonderful time exploring, observing animals, and making connections with their learning. It was a beautiful day filled with curiosity, discovery and memorable experiences. ☀️
22 Jun 2026
From Facebook
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Athletics Carnival 2026 🎽 Last week, our students showcased their determination, teamwork and house spirit at our Athletics Carnival. It was fantastic to see students giving their best, supporting one another and celebrating each other’s achievements. Thank you to our staff, families and volunteers for making the day such a success. We are so proud of our students! 🌟 #AthleticsCarnival #SchoolSpirit
16 Jun 2026
From Facebook
✨ St Anthony’s Feast Day Celebration ✨ Yesterday we came together to celebrate the Feast Day of St Anthony of Padua. We began our day with a special prayer, reflecting on St Anthony’s example of faith, kindness, service and care for all of creation. Students then moved into their house colours and participated in four meaningful rotations, exploring the Franciscan way through music, creation, reflection and prayer. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate the values that St Anthony shared with us. We concluded our Feast Day celebrations with a beautiful liturgy, giving thanks for our community and the inspiration of St Anthony’s life. 💚🙏 #StAnthonysFeastDay #FranciscanValues #SchoolCommunity
13 Jun 2026
From Facebook
Wishing everyone in our school community a wonderful St Anthony’s Feast Day. May we be inspired by St Anthony’s faith, kindness, and commitment to helping others. May his example guide us to live with compassion, generosity, and love each day.
05 Jun 2026
From Facebook
Today, some of our Faith in Action students put Scripture into practice by welcoming Christ through welcoming others. They spent time with the St Anthony of Padua Craft Group, sharing stories, laughter, and skills across generations. It was a wonderful opportunity to build connections and experience the joy of community. We look forward to continuing to share Christ’s peace and hospitality with others throughout the term.
05 Jun 2026
From Facebook
🐼🐧🐆 Year 1 Scientists at Work! 🐆🐧🐼 Our Year 1 students have been busy exploring the Living World strand of Science, investigating the features and needs of living things. As part of their learning, they researched fascinating animals including cheetahs, penguins and pandas, gathering facts about their habitats, diets, behaviours and unique characteristics. Students then applied their learning by creating detailed information reports and labelled diagrams, helping them communicate scientific information clearly and accurately. This allowed them to demonstrate their understanding of how living things grow, survive and interact with their environments. To celebrate their learning, our Year 1 students shared their work with their Year 6 buddies. The older students provided thoughtful peer feedback, highlighting strengths and offering helpful suggestions to make the reports even better. It was wonderful to see students learning together, supporting one another and growing in confidence as communicators. A fantastic example of how literacy, science and collaboration come together to deepen learning! 🌟📚🔬 #LearningUpliftsIn2026 #Year1Science #LivingWorld #PeerFeedback #BuddyLearning #StAnthonysGirraween #LearnTogether
04 Jun 2026
What Your Child Really Learns in the First 100 Days of School
One moment your child is holding your hand at the school gate and before you know it, they're walking in confidently, greeting friends by name, carrying their own bag, and coming home full of stories about 'assembly' and 'sport'. Here’s what to expect in their first 100 days of Kindergarten.