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 Aug 2026
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Another fun-filled trivia night! Parents, friends and staff gathered last night for an evening of trivia, music bingo, dancing and laughter. Thank you to those who attended and supported our school. Thank you to DJ Louie who brought the fun!!
17 Aug 2026
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12 Aug 2026
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This morning, we gathered as a school community to celebrate Mass and the Rite of Baptism. Congratulations to the students from our school and their siblings, who received the Sacrament of Baptism today. We feel truly blessed to have shared in the special and joyful occasion with you. May God continue to guide and bless each of you as you grow in faith, hope and love. We also extend our sincere thanks to Father Andrew for leading this special mass and for guiding our school community in faith with such warmth and care. A heartfelt thank you to Dr Nicholas Ng for leading our choir and to all the students who sang so beautifully, helping to make this celebration even more meaningful.
08 Aug 2026
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Today we celebrated our wonderful Principal, Mrs Yager, on World Principal Day! We would like to thank Mrs Yager for her incredible dedication, positivity and the care and love she brings to our school each day. We are so lucky to have you Mrs Yager πΈ Thank you for all that you do for us π
07 Aug 2026
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An awesome night of dancing amid an explosion of colour! Thanks to the Year 3 parents and DJ Louie for 2 awesome discos tonight! πΊπ½ππ»πͺ©
04 Aug 2026
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What a beautiful day for a carnival.!! βοΈ In the beautiful sunshine the students enjoyed the athletics events. They competed with great sportsmanship and team spirit.
03 Aug 2026
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On Friday, our school community came together for a meaningful day of prayer, reflection and action as part of our Vinnies Winter Appeal and Vinnies Sleepout Experience. During the school day, our Kindergarten to Year 3 students explored the importance of compassion, kindness and caring for those in need through prayer and reflection. In the evening, our Year 4β6 students participated in the Vinnies Sleepout Experience, spending time outdoors with minimal comforts, sharing a simple meal of rice, and reflecting on the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness in our community. We were also privileged to welcome Pat McArdle from the Carlingford Vinnies Conference, who shared valuable insights into the work of St Vincent de Paul and the importance of serving others with dignity and compassion. #faithinactioncspd
31 Jul 2026
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βοΈπ π100 days of kindergarten! What a wonderful achievement and celebration today. Dressed as little old man and little old ladies the children celebrated 100 days of learning, and fun. Congratulations kindergarten. πβοΈοΏΌποΏΌ
31 Jul 2026
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24 Jul 2026
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This morning, we were delighted to welcome our wonderful grandparents to our school for a special celebration. Our Stage 2 students led a beautiful liturgy. Grandparents also joined in some fun games that highlighted the generation gap, creating plenty of laughter and memorable moments. Afterwards, grandparents visited classrooms before enjoying a cup of tea together to conclude the celebration. A heartfelt thank you to all our grandparents for sharing this special morning with us. We are truly blessed to have you as part of our school community.