As part of our annual winter sleep-out, students came to school dressed in their pyjamas to raise much-needed funds for St Vincent de Paul. Sitting on our sleeping bags in the school hall, our students learned all about homelessness in Australia from a St Vincent De Paul representative.
Following on from the day, Mrs Vella from Year 5 said that students had a greater appreciation for those who did not have what they had. “They develop a real appreciation of people living in injustice, not just technically homeless but people living with different injustices around the world,” Ms Vella said.
Sophie Folkes, a student in Year 5, said she was grateful for her home. “It was really fun but we also got better luxuries than the homeless do, even if we are pretending to be homeless, because we get aircon and actual beds and food.”
Read the complete article from the Penrith Press here.
Bethany Catholic Primary Glenmore Park
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04 Dec 2025
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IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE Our Christmas Concert is tomorrow at 9am due to the predicted hot weather. The concert will still be held on the basketball court. Students will sit undercover. Parent seating starts on the court and extends onto the astro turf. Some seats will be provided, but families are welcome to bring their own. Please note parent seating will open at 8.30am. Students wear sports shorts, socks and joggers with their Christmas t-shirt: Kindy: Green Year 1: Red Year 2: White Year 3: Green Year 4: Red Year 5: Green Year 6: White Please send two drink bottles. One for the day and one frozen or iced for the concert. Students cannot be taken home early during the concert . Early pickups must be signed out with class teachers once the concert has finished and any alternative pickup must be noted in writing.
27 Nov 2025
From Facebook
A huge well done to all the students who took part in the Basketball Gala Day last week! Fantastic effort, brilliant teamwork and a great day all round. 🏀💪✨
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04 Dec 2025
From Facebook
IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE Our Christmas Concert is tomorrow at 9am due to the predicted hot weather. The concert will still be held on the basketball court. Students will sit undercover. Parent seating starts on the court and extends onto the astro turf. Some seats will be provided, but families are welcome to bring their own. Please note parent seating will open at 8.30am. Students wear sports shorts, socks and joggers with their Christmas t-shirt: Kindy: Green Year 1: Red Year 2: White Year 3: Green Year 4: Red Year 5: Green Year 6: White Please send two drink bottles. One for the day and one frozen or iced for the concert. Students cannot be taken home early during the concert . Early pickups must be signed out with class teachers once the concert has finished and any alternative pickup must be noted in writing.
27 Nov 2025
From Facebook
A huge well done to all the students who took part in the Basketball Gala Day last week! Fantastic effort, brilliant teamwork and a great day all round. 🏀💪✨
26 Nov 2025
From Facebook
📣 Reminder for Families We’re using a new process for giving permission for school events. Please make sure you’ve submitted consent for our upcoming Motiv8 Celebration Day 🎉 All permissions now need to be completed through the Compass Portal on your mobile phone. Instructions are attached to help you through the steps. If you’re still having any trouble, just email the school office and we can record your permission for you.
24 Nov 2025
From Facebook
A massive round of applause 👏🏼 and a huge, enthusiastic CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to our incredible 2025 Junior team! Last week they didn’t just perform, they absolutely electrified the stage ⚡️ at the Captivate Dance Festival, delivering a show-stopping, unforgettable routine! 🌟💃🕺
18 Nov 2025
Western Sydney Catholic Schools hold the phone
Student mobile phone use will be banned across 80 Western Sydney Catholic schools from the beginning of the 2026 school year. The restriction presents a positive opportunity to enhance student outcomes, both in academic excellence and wellbeing.
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Last Thursday, our future Kindergarten 2026 students joined us for their third Orientation Day, filling the classrooms with energy and curiosity. ✏️ From exploring their classrooms to getting involved in hands-on activities, they showed so much confidence and curiosity. 🖍️📘
07 Nov 2025
From Facebook
✏️ Our Kindy students have been using Stick Man as a mentor text to inspire their own writing! They took their Stick People to the Welcome Garden and imagined all the things they were not! They then used their adventures to inspire some wonderful writing back in class. ✏️
30 Oct 2025
From Facebook
✨🎄 Bethany Christmas Concert 2025 🎄✨ Join us as we celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas at our Bethany Christmas Concert! 📅 Friday 5th December 2025 ⏰ 1:00pm (Gates open from 12:30pm) 📍 Bethany Catholic Primary School Basketball Court
28 Oct 2025
Nagle College Launches New STEM Scholarship for Future Innovators
Nagle College Blacktown has announced the launch of the “Christine Howe STEM Academic Scholarship”, a new opportunity designed to support and inspire young women passionate about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Students enrolling in Year 7 from 2026 are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which reflects the College’s ongoing commitment to excellence in learning within a supportive Catholic community.
27 Oct 2025
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🐮🐰 Kindergarten went on their very first excursion to Calmsley Hill City Farm! Students loved exploring and learning about a variety of animals, observing their features and discovering how their needs are met. A memorable way to connect with their Science learning! 🌿
24 Oct 2025
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✨ All Saints’ Day, Friday 31st October ✨ We look forward to celebrating together at our whole school Mass at 9am. Students may wear white mufti or come dressed as their favourite Saint.
24 Oct 2025
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✨A huge congratulations to Lucas (Year 5) who represented our school at the NSWPSSA Athletics Championships today! Competing in the Shot Put, Lucas placed 14th in the entire state out of 40 competitors!✨ What an incredible effort! 👏