We took the bus to Meadowbank wharf and caught the RiverCat to the island. For some of the students this was the first time on a RiverCat and even a boat!
Once we were on Cockatoo Island we made our way to a giant old factory where we were introduced to our tour guides. Each student was given an outfit, which showed their role, either boss, guard or convict. We were also allocated historical people who lived and worked on Cockatoo Island in the 1700s.
On the tour we got to see where the convicts slept and ate. We saw the tremendously large silos and long tunnels the convicts dug out of the sandstone. We heard about the story of a convict who escaped off the island by swimming across the water, he later became a bushranger! Each student got to explore the solitary confinement cells that convicts were sent to if they misbehaved.
The excursion was exhausting with all the walking we did. We learnt so much about the history of Cockatoo Island...it is more than just a place where Australian Ninja Warrior was filmed!
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23 Jun 2026
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Today our students participated in an NRL clinic. Running, passing, tipping and lots of smiles!
22 Jun 2026
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Today, our St Mary MacKillop Award students participated in a Vinnies Encounter Day, reflecting on the call to build a just and compassionate society. Through meaningful discussions and activities, students explored the message that social justice is a call to love your neighbour and considered how they can put this into action in their everyday lives. The day connected to our upcoming Term 3 Vinnies Winter Sleep-In initiative, highlighting the Catholic Social Teaching principle of solidarity and encouraging students to stand alongside those experiencing hardship in our community. We are proud of the way our students engaged with the day, demonstrating compassion, empathy and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
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23 Jun 2026
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Today our students participated in an NRL clinic. Running, passing, tipping and lots of smiles!
22 Jun 2026
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Today, our St Mary MacKillop Award students participated in a Vinnies Encounter Day, reflecting on the call to build a just and compassionate society. Through meaningful discussions and activities, students explored the message that social justice is a call to love your neighbour and considered how they can put this into action in their everyday lives. The day connected to our upcoming Term 3 Vinnies Winter Sleep-In initiative, highlighting the Catholic Social Teaching principle of solidarity and encouraging students to stand alongside those experiencing hardship in our community. We are proud of the way our students engaged with the day, demonstrating compassion, empathy and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
12 Jun 2026
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Stage 3’s excitement cleared the ACT skies of fog so we could enjoy another glorious day in Australia’s Capital !
12 Jun 2026
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11 Jun 2026
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10 Jun 2026
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🌭🌭A huge thank you to the Year 3 families for the canteen day today. The sausage sizzle was a huge success! Definitely a crowd favourite! Thank you for your generosity, especially to the parents who cooked the sausages and then served in the canteen today. 🌭🌭
05 Jun 2026
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21 May 2026
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Our year six parents deserve a big thank you for their efforts in hosting the canteen day on Wednesday. The pizza treat was a hit with the children. We appreciate your generosity, especially those parents who purchased and served, giving up their time.
18 May 2026
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