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01 May 2026

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What on this week, Week 3 - Term 2

01 May 2026

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Year 5 & 6 kicked off Captivate's Generative AI course this week, where students are learning how to use AI safely, thoughtfully, and creatively. In our first challenge, students were given the task to create an unreal scene. They spent time carefully crafting and refining their prompts, learning “the better your prompt, the better your result.” We used Adobe Firefly, a fantastic classroom tool that's safe, trained on licensed content and designed with student creativity in mind. It's helping our students build essential AI literacy: understanding how AI works, where its limits are, and how to use it responsibly.

30 Apr 2026

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Toastie Thursday has kicked off this term. Today our Mini Vinnies Team made 40 toasties. What a great start!! Please remember that toastie orders close every Tuesday evening on the QKR app. $1 for half $2 for a whole God Bless

30 Apr 2026

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🍀🍀🍀Celebrating our AMAZING Office staff. Happy Secretary’s Day! To us you are more than our secretaries. You are super humans 👏👏We thank you for your care, dedication, professionalism, knowledge, patience, friendship and sense of fun!! You look after students, parents and staff and we are truly grateful🌸🌸May God bless you as you continue to serve our community. 🙏🙏 ‘Blessed with the best!’ Cheers to you 🍀🍀🎉🎉From Mrs Fitzalan and the super St. Pats team 🍀

25 Apr 2026

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On Friday 24 April, our Year 6 students reverently led the school community in a meaningful ANZAC Day liturgy under the shelter area. Centered on the theme, “Peace be with you” (Luke 24:36), the liturgy invited all students and staff to reflect on remembrance, sacrifice, and the importance of peace in our world today. The ceremony began with a respectful Acknowledgement of Country, honouring the Dharug people as the Traditional Custodians of the land. Students then welcomed the community and shared the significance of ANZAC Day, remembering the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who served at Gallipoli and in conflicts since. A sacred space was prepared with an ANZAC display and poppy wreaths created by each class. During the opening song, Ubuntu, one student from each class processed forward to lay their wreath. The liturgy continued with prayer and a Gospel reading recounting Jesus appearing to His disciples, offering them peace and courage. In their reflection, Year 6 students made strong connections between this Gospel message and the Mercy values of compassion, service, and courage. They reminded us that, like the disciples, we are called to be people of peace and to share this message with others. The Prayer of the Faithful highlighted both remembrance and hope, with students praying for world leaders, those affected by war, and for peace within our communities and homes. A particularly moving moment was the recitation of The Ode to the Fallen, followed by the response, “We will remember them. Lest we forget,” spoken in unison by the entire school. The ceremony deepened in solemnity during the playing of The Last Post, by Mr Russell, as the flag was lowered to half mast and the school observed a minute of silence. This was followed by The Rouse, symbolising new life and hope, as the flag was raised once again. The liturgy concluded with the Lord’s Prayer and a final blessing, encouraging all present to “bring the Good News of peace to others.” The celebration ended with the whole school joining in a song, Peace Prayer. We commend our Year 6 students for the respectful and thoughtful way they led this important commemoration. Their leadership helped our community to not only remember those who have served, but also to reflect on our shared responsibility to be people of peace in our world today.

24 Apr 2026

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What’s on this week, Week 2 - Term 2

22 Apr 2026

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Mary’s Pantry is a food service which is based at our Mary Queen of the Family Parish, that helps those doing it tough in the Blacktown area and beyond. This voluntary service is unfortunately struggling to keep up with the demands this season. This Term, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations for Mary’s Pantry. We kindly ask families to donate any of the items from the high 5 hand. All items will be collected by Thursday the 30th of April (Week 2).

22 Apr 2026

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On Monday 20th April, our staff community engaged in a rich formation day centred on deepening our understanding of Scripture and its relevance in our contemporary context. The day began with a reflective liturgy, grounding us in prayer and inviting us into a space of openness and spiritual renewal. We then participated in a personal labyrinth walk, allowing time for quiet reflection and connection with God. A key component of the day was a session with Dr Laurie Woods, who guided us in exploring Scripture on a deeper level, particularly how the Gospel informs the Mercy Values that are lived and taught within our school. . This learning strengthened our capacity to interpret and share Scripture in meaningful and accessible ways with our students. The day was deeply enriching for all, providing valuable opportunities for both personal reflection and professional growth. As a faith-filled community, we are grateful for the opportunity to journey together, continuing to deepen our understanding and practice of Scripture in our daily lives and teaching.

16 Apr 2026

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What’s on this week. Week 1, Term 2

05 Apr 2026

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03 Apr 2026

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02 Apr 2026

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What a fun-filled term it has been in Kindy! We loved our special last day creating Easter bunny ears and baskets with our buddies We can’t wait to see what Term 2 brings!

02 Apr 2026

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Today, our students at St Patrick’s Primary, Blacktown prayerfully journeyed through a Stations of the Cross Reflection Walk. With reverence and reflection, they walked in the footsteps of Jesus—pausing, praying, and contemplating the meaning of His sacrifice. This sacred experience invited our students to connect deeply with the story of the Cross and to reflect on how they can live with compassion, courage, and mercy in their own lives. As we prepare to celebrate Easter with our families, may this time of reflection continue to guide us in hope, love, and faith.

02 Apr 2026

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Mary’s Pantry is a food service which is based at our Mary Queen of the Family Parish, that helps those doing it tough in the Blacktown area and beyond. This voluntary service is unfortunately struggling to keep up with the demands this season. In Term 2, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations for Mary’s Pantry. We kindly ask families to donate any of the items from the high 5 hand. All items will be collected by Thursday the 30th of April (Week 2).

01 Apr 2026

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🎊🎊🎊Principal’s Morning Tea for Term 1🍀 🌲We are safe. 🌲We are respectful. 🌲We are learners. 🌲We strive to live out our MERCY values every day! Congratulations to all who joined Mrs Fitzalan for morning tea at the end of Term 1. We are so proud of you. 🎉🍀