Ready, Set, School! Kindergarten Orientation
So, your child is about to start big school. Deep breath. This is the moment you’ve probably been equal parts dreading and dreaming about - the leap from preschool to primary. But before the [...]
Four fun STEM activities to build science skills at home
When it comes to science experiments, the classic baking soda volcano is a rite of passage. To keep the learning excitement going beyond the volcano, Sydney Catholic Schools is sharing four fresh, fun, and [...]
St Jerome’s records strong 2025 NAPLAN gains
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School Punchbowl celebrates its 2025 NAPLAN results, with strong gains in the number of students reaching the top two bands across multiple learning areas. “We’re incredibly proud of our students [...]
Music: The Secret Ingredient to Student Success
Music is more than just learning scales or hitting the right notes. It unlocks creativity, fuels curiosity, and gives students a powerful outlet to express who they are. Whether it’s banging on a drum [...]
Unlock the spark that makes your child shine
Every child has unique talents waiting to be nurtured. Some have a way with words or a knack for problem-solving. Others have a natural ability to connect with people, excel on the sports field [...]
Cracking the code: Four ways to make Mathematics fun for your child
Mathematics—it’s everywhere! From counting pocket money to measuring ingredients for the perfect batch of cookies, numbers are a part of our daily lives in ways we don’t always notice. But for some kids, Mathematics [...]
Stronger Together: Why School Community Matters
Schools are more than just places where lessons are taught and tests are taken—they are vibrant communities where students and families come together to grow and support one another. Your child’s time at school [...]
5 conversation starters to support a confident leap into high school!
The jump from Year 6 to Year 7 is a huge milestone—not just for your child but for you too! It’s a mix of new beginnings, big opportunities, and yes, a few nerves along [...]
Helping your little person make big, brave, excited steps into Kindergarten
I’m not crying, you’re crying! Watching your little one head off to kindergarten for the first time is a big moment with big emotions. Starting ‘big school’ is an exciting milestone—for your child and [...]
Sharing the joy of giving with children this Christmas is as easy as one, two, three!
Christmas is a time of giving and celebrates the ultimate present - God’s gift of his perfect son. As we enter a season fixated on presents, treats and material gifts it is a good [...]