Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are being celebrated and recognised for the significant contribution they make to families, communities, art, music and culture under the theme of this year’s NAIDOC week (8-15 July).
As part of NAIDOC week celebrations, St Matthew’s Primary held special events to reflect on this year’s theme, ‘Because of Her, We Can’.
We celebrate the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made and continue to make - to our communities, our families, our rich history and to our nation. They are our mothers, our elders, our grandmothers, our aunties, our sisters and our daughters.
Their achievements, their voice, their unwavering passion give us strength and have empowered past generations and paved the way for generations to come.
St Matthew’s Primary began NAIDOC week celebrations with a liturgy where Uncle Craig - an active member of the Community, came to inform and educate us about the Indigenous culture.
A few photos of our NAIDOC week activities from infants.
Stage 3 thoroughly enjoyed the experience of face painting with Uncle Craig.
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11 May 2026
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⭐️ 🎨 Hawkesbury Show 🎨 ⭐️ We would like to thank our wonderful Ambrose Team for supporting their children to participate in this year’s Hawkesbury Show. Students entered a variety of categories including Arts & Crafts, Decorated Biscuits, Lego Building and Photography. For many of the children, this was their first time entering, and we were incredibly proud to see their creativity, effort and enthusiasm recognised. We are excited to celebrate the following achievements: 🌟 Highly Commended • Jordan – Open Junior Art – 8 Years and Under • Makaya – Open Junior Art – Australian Aboriginal Art • Beau – Four Decorated Arrowroot Biscuits – Preschool to Kindy 🥈 2nd Place Achievements • Ivy-Lee – Open Junior Art – Australian Aboriginal Art • Lily – Photography – 10 Years and Under 🏅 Special Award • Tauria – Special Encouragement Award in Decorated Biscuits Congratulations to all of our entrants on their wonderful efforts and achievements! #HawkesburyShow #StudentAchievement #CreativeKids #ArtsAndCrafts #SchoolCommunity #ProudSchoolMoment #CelebratingSuccess #StudentCreativity #Photography #LegoBuilding #DecoratedBiscuits #YoungArtists #AmbroseTeam #CatholicEducation #CommunitySpirit #PrimarySchoolLife
10 May 2026
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⭐️ Faith in Action Awards - Term 2, Week 3 ⭐️ Congratulations to our learners who put their Faith in Action this week, by letting their light shine.
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11 May 2026
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⭐️ 🎨 Hawkesbury Show 🎨 ⭐️ We would like to thank our wonderful Ambrose Team for supporting their children to participate in this year’s Hawkesbury Show. Students entered a variety of categories including Arts & Crafts, Decorated Biscuits, Lego Building and Photography. For many of the children, this was their first time entering, and we were incredibly proud to see their creativity, effort and enthusiasm recognised. We are excited to celebrate the following achievements: 🌟 Highly Commended • Jordan – Open Junior Art – 8 Years and Under • Makaya – Open Junior Art – Australian Aboriginal Art • Beau – Four Decorated Arrowroot Biscuits – Preschool to Kindy 🥈 2nd Place Achievements • Ivy-Lee – Open Junior Art – Australian Aboriginal Art • Lily – Photography – 10 Years and Under 🏅 Special Award • Tauria – Special Encouragement Award in Decorated Biscuits Congratulations to all of our entrants on their wonderful efforts and achievements! #HawkesburyShow #StudentAchievement #CreativeKids #ArtsAndCrafts #SchoolCommunity #ProudSchoolMoment #CelebratingSuccess #StudentCreativity #Photography #LegoBuilding #DecoratedBiscuits #YoungArtists #AmbroseTeam #CatholicEducation #CommunitySpirit #PrimarySchoolLife
10 May 2026
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⭐️ Faith in Action Awards - Term 2, Week 3 ⭐️ Congratulations to our learners who put their Faith in Action this week, by letting their light shine.
10 May 2026
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🩷 🌸 Mother’s Day 🌸 🩷 This Mother’s Day, we honour and celebrate all the amazing women who guide, nurture, support and inspire us — mums, step mums, grandmothers, nans, sisters, aunties and all wonderful female role models in our community. Thank you for the love, care and strength you share each and every day. We hope you have a beautiful day being celebrated and appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow from 8:15am for light refreshments, followed by our whole school liturgy at 9:15am. #MothersDay #CelebratingWomen #SchoolCommunity #Gratitude #Family #CatholicEducation #CommunitySpirit
09 May 2026
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✈️🪽Flying High Awards and Wings - Term 2, Week 3 🪽✈️ Congratulations to this weeks Flying High Award and Wing recipients. These learners have consistently demonstrated how to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible Learners.
09 May 2026
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🏆 Principal Awards - Term 2, Week 3 🏆 Mr Ticehurst is proud to recognise this week’s Principal award recipients, who have demonstrated positive learning habits and maintained a growth mindset. We celebrate their achievement and consistent effort, to strive for their personal best.
03 May 2026
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☀️ 🏃♂️ Sports Awards 🏃♀️ ☀️ A huge congratulations to our students who broke school records at this year’s athletics carnival! Your hard work, determination and school spirit truly paid off — we’re so proud of you!
03 May 2026
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✈️🪽Flying High Awards and Wings - Term 2, Week 2 🪽✈️ Congratulations to this weeks Flying High Award and Wing recipients. These learners have consistently demonstrated how to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible Learners.
02 May 2026
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⭐️ Faith in Action Awards - Term 2, Week 2 ⭐️ Congratulations to our learners who put their Faith in Action this week, by letting their light shine.
02 May 2026
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🏆 Principal Awards - Term 2, Week 2 🏆 Mr Ticehurst is proud to recognise this week’s Principal award recipients, who have demonstrated positive learning habits and maintained a growth mindset. We celebrate their achievement and consistent effort, to strive for their personal best.
01 May 2026
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🍃 🙏🏻 Community Prayer Workshop 🙏🏻 🍃 Yesterday morning, our school community came together in a beautiful spirit of faith and collaboration for our Community Prayer Workshop. Students, parents and teachers worked side by side to create decades of the Rosary, which will be used throughout our community prayer during the month of May. May holds a special place in our hearts as we dedicate this time to Mary. It was wonderful to see such care, creativity and reverence in the way each decade was thoughtfully made. These shared moments remind us of the strength and unity within our community, grounded in prayer and tradition. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this a meaningful and memorable experience. We look forward to praying the Rosary each Thursday morning at 8:45 am throughout the month of May. All are welcome to join in. #CommunityFaith #Rosary #MonthOfMary #CatholicEducation #FaithInAction #PrayerTogether #SchoolCommunity #CatholicSchools #MaryOurMother #FaithAndFamily #CommunitySpirit #Grateful #PrayerWorkshop #TogetherInFaith
01 May 2026
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✨ 🌸 Administrative Professionals Day 🌸 ✨ Today we celebrate the incredible work of our Administrative team - Mrs Chalice, Miss Saab, Mrs Babazogli, Mrs Parker (and Mrs Hunter, not pictured). They are the heart of our school, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes each and every day. Our school simply wouldn't function without their dedication, organisation, and care. Thank you for all that you do - we appreciate you more than words can say! #ProfessionalAdministrationDay #SchoolCommunity #Gratitude #BehindTheScenes #Teamwork
27 Apr 2026
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⛪️ ✨ First Eucharist Celebration ✨ ⛪️ Over the past two weekends, our students have celebrated a beautiful and meaningful milestone as they received their First Eucharist. It has been so special to witness them take this important step in their faith, surrounded by their families and our school community. May this sacred occasion continue to guide them with love, kindness, and grace as they grow in their faith. #FirstEucharist #FaithJourney #CatholicEducation #Sacrament #ProudSchoolCommunity #Blessed #GrowingInFaith #SpecialMilestone
26 Apr 2026
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✈️🪽Flying High Awards and Wings - Term 2, Week 1🪽✈️ Congratulations to this weeks Flying High Award and Wing recipients. These learners have consistently demonstrated how to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible Learners.
26 Apr 2026
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⭐️ Faith in Action Awards - Term 2, Week 1 ⭐️ Congratulations to our learners who put their Faith in Action this week, by letting their light shine.
26 Apr 2026
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🏆 Principal Awards - Term 2, Week 1 🏆 Ms Horley on behalf of Mr Ticehurst is proud to recognise this week’s Principal award recipients, who have demonstrated positive learning habits and maintained a growth mindset. We celebrate their achievement and consistent effort, to strive for their personal best.