The opening of the new learning space for Year 4 added some energy and interest around the school, not to mention the reclaiming of some playground space.
Mrs Burke, Mrs Baldock and Year 4 are enjoying setting up and making best use of their new learning area. My thanks to our community for your patience and cooperation during this process.
This space will support the teachers in providing the facilities and learning opportunities that our children deserve.
A number of other important facilities will also be upgraded over the coming months.
- the student toilets will be refurbished
- the playground will be improved with the unevenness of the surface being addressed
- a shade area will be reconstructed in the playground to partly replace the one removed for the new learning space
- the COSHC will also receive some additional work.
This work is supported by the Catholic Education Office and we are very grateful for their consideration and supporting the needs of the St Matthew’s community. A timeline for the work is yet to be finalised but this will be shared with the community once known.
We look forward to having our amazing children and teachers working in the space collaboratively so that it is really brought to life.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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14 Jul 2026
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🌱♻️ Year 3 Science – Sustainable Table Organisers ♻️🌱 Our Year 3 students have been busy in Science, designing and creating their own table organisers using recycled materials. The challenge was to create something that is practical, functional and easily accessible while helping to keep their desks organised. It has been wonderful to see their creativity, problem-solving skills and commitment to sustainability shine through in their unique designs. Well done, Year 3, on your innovative thinking and fantastic creations! #Year3 #Science #STEM #Sustainability #Recycling #CreativeThinking #ProblemSolving #HandsOnLearning #FutureFocused #LearningThroughDoing #CatholicEducation #PrimarySchool #SchoolLife #ProudSchoolCommunity
09 Jul 2026
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⭐️🧱 Lego Showcase Success! 🧱⭐️ In week 11 our Lego Lunch Club was buzzing with creativity as we celebrated our Lego Showcase! Students proudly displayed the incredible creations they have built throughout the term, sharing their imagination, creativity and engineering skills with others. Students also had the opportunity to roll up their sleeves, get building and create even more amazing Lego masterpieces. It was wonderful to see so much creativity, teamwork and problem-solving on display as students inspired one another with their unique ideas. Congratulations to all of our talented builders on their fantastic efforts. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next! #LegoLunchClub #LegoShowcase #CreativeMinds #STEMLearning #ProblemSolving #Teamwork #Innovation #HandsOnLearning #LearningThroughPlay #StudentSuccess #SchoolLife #PrimarySchool #ProudSchoolCommunity
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🌱♻️ Year 3 Science – Sustainable Table Organisers ♻️🌱 Our Year 3 students have been busy in Science, designing and creating their own table organisers using recycled materials. The challenge was to create something that is practical, functional and easily accessible while helping to keep their desks organised. It has been wonderful to see their creativity, problem-solving skills and commitment to sustainability shine through in their unique designs. Well done, Year 3, on your innovative thinking and fantastic creations! #Year3 #Science #STEM #Sustainability #Recycling #CreativeThinking #ProblemSolving #HandsOnLearning #FutureFocused #LearningThroughDoing #CatholicEducation #PrimarySchool #SchoolLife #ProudSchoolCommunity
09 Jul 2026
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⭐️🧱 Lego Showcase Success! 🧱⭐️ In week 11 our Lego Lunch Club was buzzing with creativity as we celebrated our Lego Showcase! Students proudly displayed the incredible creations they have built throughout the term, sharing their imagination, creativity and engineering skills with others. Students also had the opportunity to roll up their sleeves, get building and create even more amazing Lego masterpieces. It was wonderful to see so much creativity, teamwork and problem-solving on display as students inspired one another with their unique ideas. Congratulations to all of our talented builders on their fantastic efforts. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next! #LegoLunchClub #LegoShowcase #CreativeMinds #STEMLearning #ProblemSolving #Teamwork #Innovation #HandsOnLearning #LearningThroughPlay #StudentSuccess #SchoolLife #PrimarySchool #ProudSchoolCommunity
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.
07 Jul 2026
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🎨🖌️ Year 6 Art Exhibition 🖌️🎨 Last week Year 6 proudly hosted their Art Exhibition, showcasing a stunning series of artworks inspired by renowned Australian artist Sidney Nolan. Throughout the term, students explored Nolan’s distinctive style by experimenting with simplified shapes, visible brushstrokes and bold colours, while incorporating a personal theme that gave each series unique meaning. It was wonderful to see students confidently share not only their creative talents but also the deeper stories and inspiration behind their artworks. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, creativity and thoughtful reflections throughout this project. Congratulations, Year 6, on a truly inspiring exhibition! #Year6 #ArtExhibition #SidneyNolan #CreativeArts #StudentCreativity #VisualArts #AustralianArt #LearningThroughArt #StudentVoice #CreativeLearning #ProudSchoolCommunity #PrimarySchool #FutureArtists #StMatthewsWindsor
05 Jul 2026
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🙏🏻 💫 Faith in Action Awards - Term 2, Week 11💫 🙏🏻 Congratulations to our learner who put their Faith in Action this week by letting their light shine. Through their kindness, compassion, service and commitment to living out our school values, they have been a wonderful role model for others. #FaithInAction #LetYourLightShine #BeTheLight #CatholicEducation #LivingOurFaith #GospelValues #FaithAndLearning #StudentAchievement #SchoolCommunity #CelebratingSuccess #KindnessInAction #StMatthews
04 Jul 2026
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✈️🪽 Flying High Awards and Wings – Term 2, Week 11 🪽✈️ Congratulations to this week’s Flying High Award and Wing recipients! These learners have consistently demonstrated what it means to be Safe, Respectful and Responsible Learners. We are incredibly proud of their positive attitude, dedication and commitment to our school values. Keep up the fantastic work! #FlyingHighAwards #FlyingHighWings #SafeRespectfulResponsible #StudentSuccess #SchoolValues #PositiveLearners #ProudSchoolCommunity #CelebratingSuccess #StudentAchievement #StMatthews
04 Jul 2026
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⭐️ 🏆 Principal Awards - Term 2, Week 11 🏆 ⭐️ Mr Ticehurst is proud to recognise this week’s Principal Award recipient, who has demonstrated positive learning habits and maintained a growth mindset. We celebrate their achievement and consistent effort as they strive for their personal best. #PrincipalAwards #StudentAchievement #GrowthMindset #PositiveLearning #LearningExcellence #StudentSuccess #SchoolPride #CelebratingSuccess #PersonalBest #FutureLeaders #StMatthews
03 Jul 2026
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🌟🏫 100% Attendance Afternoon Tea 🏫🌟 Congratulations to our student who enjoyed a special afternoon tea with Mr Ticehurst to celebrate an incredible achievement of 100% attendance for Semester 1! Your commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm for learning are truly inspiring. Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve. Well done on this fantastic accomplishment! #AttendanceMatters #100PercentAttendance #StudentSuccess #WellDone #SchoolCelebration #EveryDayCounts #LearningEveryDay #SchoolPride
02 Jul 2026
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⭐️ 👨🏫 Principal’s Afternoon Tea 👨🏫 ⭐️ Congratulations to our Principal’s Award recipients for Term 2 who enjoyed an afternoon tea with Mr Ticehurst today. We are very proud of all their achievements. #PrincipalsAward #AfternoonTea #StudentAchievement #CelebratingSuccess #ProudPrincipal #StudentExcellence #WellDone #SchoolPride #LearningAndGrowing #PositiveRoleModels #CatholicEducation #PrimarySchool #SchoolCommunity #Term2 #Congratulations
02 Jul 2026
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💙🤝 Vinnies Encounter Day 🤝💙 Last Monday, our school representatives attended the Vinnies Encounter Day, where they explored the realities and causes of homelessness through a range of interactive scenarios and activities. The day challenged students to develop a deeper understanding of the complex issues that can lead to homelessness and inspired them to think about how they can make a difference. Our students returned filled with enthusiasm and compassion, sharing their ideas with Mr Ticehurst about ways our school community can support the work of Vinnies. We look forward to putting many of these ideas into action as we continue to live out our Gospel values of service, empathy and justice. #VinniesEncounterDay #VinniesNSW #FaithInAction #ServiceLearning #CatholicEducation #LivingTheGospel #Compassion #Empathy #SocialJustice #MakingADifference #StudentLeadership #CatholicSchools #SchoolCommunity #TogetherWeCan #ServingOthers
01 Jul 2026
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🙏💙 Community Prayer 💙🙏 Last Thursday, our school community gathered in the beautiful St Matthew’s Prayer Garden for a special Parents and Grandparents Led Community Prayer, celebrating the Nativity of John the Baptist. Together, parents and grandparents prayerfully led their children in reflecting on the life of John the Baptist, whose mission was to prepare the way for Jesus. “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways.” — Luke 1:76 Just as John lovingly prepared people’s hearts to welcome Christ, parents and grandparents are called to prepare the hearts of their children to know, love and follow Jesus. Thank you to all of our parents, grandparents and children who shared in this beautiful morning of prayer. May we continue to walk together in faith, preparing the way for Christ in our homes, our school and our community. #CommunityPrayer #CatholicEducation #FaithInAction #JohnTheBaptist #PreparingTheWay #GrowingInFaith #PrayerGarden #FamilyFaith #ParentsAndGrandparents #SchoolCommunity #WalkingTogetherInFaith #StMatthews #CatholicSchools #FaithHopeLove
30 Jun 2026
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🤸♀️💃🏼 Hawkesbury Show! 💃🏼🤸♀️ We are so proud of our Senior Dance, Gymnastics Group and Junior Dance students for their amazing performances at the Hawkesbury Show at the beginning of the term. Every single performer represented our school beautifully with confidence, energy and huge smiles. They all looked absolutely wonderful out on the floor and should be so proud of themselves. Thank you to our families and supporters for getting the girls show-ready and cheering them on every step of the way! #HawkesburyShow #SchoolPride #DancePerformance #Gymnastics #JuniorDance #SeniorDance #StudentSuccess #PerformingArts #SchoolCommunity #ProudMoment #ConfidenceAndTeamwork #CelebratingSuccess #PrimarySchoolLife #OurStudentsShine
29 Jun 2026
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🐾 🐶 Responsible Pet Program K–2 🐶 🐾 In week 9 our Kindergarten to Year 2 students participated in the Responsible Pet Program, where they learnt important skills for interacting safely and responsibly with dogs. Through engaging information sessions, singing, role-playing and dancing, students discovered how to recognise safe behaviours around dogs, understand a dog’s feelings and body language, and make positive choices when meeting or spending time with dogs. It was wonderful to see our students actively involved in the learning and building valuable knowledge that will help keep both children and pets safe. #ResponsiblePetProgram #DogSafety #SafeAroundDogs #PetEducation #LearningThroughPlay #StudentLearning #PrimarySchool #SchoolLife #RespectAndResponsibility #KeepingSafe #Kindergarten #Year1 #Year2 #ProudToLearn #SchoolCommunity
28 Jun 2026
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✈️🪽 Flying High Awards and Wings – Term 3, Week 10🪽✈️ Congratulations to this week’s Flying High Award and Wing recipients! These learners have consistently demonstrated what it means to be Safe, Respectful and Responsible Learners. We are incredibly proud of their positive attitude, dedication and commitment to our school values. Keep up the fantastic work! #FlyingHighAwards #FlyingHighWings #SafeRespectfulResponsible #StudentSuccess #SchoolValues #PositiveLearners #ProudSchoolCommunity #CelebratingSuccess #StudentAchievement #StMatthews
28 Jun 2026
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🙏🏻 💫 Faith in Action Awards - Term 3 Week 10💫 🙏🏻 Congratulations to our learners who put their Faith in Action this week by letting their light shine. Through their kindness, compassion, service and commitment to living out our school values, they have been wonderful role models for others. #FaithInAction #LetYourLightShine #BeTheLight #CatholicEducation #LivingOurFaith #GospelValues #FaithAndLearning #StudentAchievement #SchoolCommunity #CelebratingSuccess #KindnessInAction #StMatthews