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.
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11 Mar 2026
From Facebook
β¨π Today our Year 6 Faith in Action Committee gathered with Miss Dinegmans to explore what it means to live out Faith in Action at our school. Students discussed the launch of Project Compassion, shared ideas for Faith in Action initiatives for 2026, reflected on themselves as leaders and began creating an artwork that represents their leadership this year. β¨π¨ #faithinactioncspd
11 Mar 2026
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π Congratulations to our Effort in Learning award recipients for Term 1, Week 6! We are proud of the dedication and persistence these students have shown in their learning.π
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11 Mar 2026
From Facebook
β¨π Today our Year 6 Faith in Action Committee gathered with Miss Dinegmans to explore what it means to live out Faith in Action at our school. Students discussed the launch of Project Compassion, shared ideas for Faith in Action initiatives for 2026, reflected on themselves as leaders and began creating an artwork that represents their leadership this year. β¨π¨ #faithinactioncspd
11 Mar 2026
From Facebook
π Congratulations to our Effort in Learning award recipients for Term 1, Week 6! We are proud of the dedication and persistence these students have shown in their learning.π
11 Mar 2026
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π Netball Trials Last Friday, Olivia, Aurelia, Amelie and Matilda represented our school at the Parramatta Diocesan Netball Trials, competing against 64 players from many different schools. A special congratulations to Olivia, who was selected for the Parramatta Diocesan team and will travel to Queanbeyan in May to trial for the McKillop team. Well done girls. We are so proud of you! ππ
10 Mar 2026
NAPLAN: What Parents Really Need to Know
Each March, families across Australia hear a lot about NAPLAN. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. But what does it really mean for your child in 2026?
04 Mar 2026
From Facebook
πβ¨ Our Year 4 students have been exploring the connection between the Passover and the Eucharist, sharing their learning through timelines and storyboards.
02 Mar 2026
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We loved welcoming back some familiar Bethany faces π Abigail, Noah, Monica and Mia, now students at Penola Catholic College, returned to speak with our Year 5 and 6 students about life at high school and the opportunities available at Penola. It was wonderful for our students to hear firsthand experiences and ask questions about the transition to secondary school. Thank you for coming back to share your journey with us βοΈ
02 Mar 2026
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π Open Days for 2027 begin tomorrow! π We canβt wait to welcome new families to Bethany ππ« Join us for a tour and discover our vibrant learning community in action β¨π Register now via the link below https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/bethanyglenmorepark
27 Feb 2026
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We are so proud of our beautifully upgraded Library space at Bethany ππ A warm and welcoming hub where our students can learn, connect, imagine and grow together. A heartfelt thank you to Interior Construction Group and KAV Kreative for helping bring this special space to life. β¨
26 Feb 2026
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Year 5 mathematicians in action! πβ¨ Using fraction rods to explore the question: βIf the blue rod is 1 1/2, which rod is 2/3?β π’ Lots of rich discussion, problem solving and hands-on learning as students justified their thinking π§ π¬
24 Feb 2026
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Open Days for 2027 are happening next week! Register for an Open Day tour via our website, or use the link in the comments below. We look forward to welcoming you! https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/bethanyglenmorepark
19 Feb 2026
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π»π Our Kindys went on a bear hunt! ππ» With curious eyes and excited steps, they searched all around the school for Bethany Bear. After exploring many different spots, they finally found him hiding in the Year 6 classrooms. The adventure didnβt stop there! They absolutely loved writing about where they found him and bringing their bear hunt story to life!πβ¨
18 Feb 2026
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Today our whole school community gathered to mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the sacred season of Lent. As we received the ashes and heard the words βRepent and believe in the Gospel,β we were reminded of our call to turn back to God with humble hearts. May this Lenten season lead us to deeper reflection, compassion for others, and a stronger relationship with God.