Kindergarten students wore their best and brightest pyjamas
Students at St Patrick’s Primary, Parramatta honoured the life and reflections of St Mary MacKillop of the Cross, last week culminating in a pyjama day fundraiser for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.
Students and teachers came to school in their pyjamas, making for a very colourful scene in classrooms and the playground. Students were encouraged to remember the words of St Mary MacKillop, ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’ and to think of those less fortunate.
Principal Bernadette Fabri said St Mary MacKillop’s dedication to the poor and marginalised was a key element of her ministry and one that we can emulate in our own way.
‘Allowing our children to begin to take on small responsibilities begins to empower them to recognise that they can contribute in very significant ways; to the family, the school and society,’ said Bernadette. ‘The life of St Mary MacKillop is as significant today as it was to the people of her time. She taught us that life is precious and the impact we can have on our world is in essence only brief.’
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02 Apr 2026
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Our community gathered together on Tuesday to reflect on the solemn journey Jesus Christ made during Holy Week. It included time of prayerful thought, as the children created tabloids of the significant events of Holy Week. 🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #holyweek #holyweek2026🕊🌿✝️❤️ #HolyWeek2026
01 Apr 2026
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The students weren't the only ones who joined in the fun of the colour run. As staff and parent helpers, we started the day in crisp, clean shirts. Some proudly showcased our 100-year logo, but by the end of the day, we were wearing a rainbow of colours, symbolising the hope we hold for the bright future of the St Patrick's community. 🌈💫#BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun
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02 Apr 2026
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Our community gathered together on Tuesday to reflect on the solemn journey Jesus Christ made during Holy Week. It included time of prayerful thought, as the children created tabloids of the significant events of Holy Week. 🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #holyweek #holyweek2026🕊🌿✝️❤️ #HolyWeek2026
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The students weren't the only ones who joined in the fun of the colour run. As staff and parent helpers, we started the day in crisp, clean shirts. Some proudly showcased our 100-year logo, but by the end of the day, we were wearing a rainbow of colours, symbolising the hope we hold for the bright future of the St Patrick's community. 🌈💫#BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun
31 Mar 2026
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Kindergarten shone bright in their first year as part of the St Patrick's community, filling hearts with joy, igniting laughter, and creating unforgettable memories that will inspire a lifetime of conversations and wonder! 🌟 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun
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Year 1 shone bright at the colour run, radiating joy alongside the entire St Patrick's community! May their hearts be filled with hope, knowing that more unforgettable experiences await, etching lifelong memories of being part of St. Pat's 100-year legacy of Catholic Education 🌈💫 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #catholicschools #colourrun
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Year 2 unleashed unbridled enthusiasm at the colour run❤☘, radiating pure joy from head to toe. Every moment was a testament to the transformative power of fun and happiness!🎉😍 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun
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Year Three radiated enthusiasm 😆and anticipation! As they took their turn in the colour run, pure joy erupted! Together, parents and students celebrated this unforgettable experience, filling the air with laughter😂 and excitement.🎉 #colourrun #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools
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The fun continued all day, and the smiles 😎 grew wider! Laughter was heard throughout Parramatta, along with squeals of joy😂. Here are some unforgettable moments of year 4 shining bright and embracing the celebration!😍 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun
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Year Five radiated joy at the colour run! 🌞 The universe smiled upon us, bathing us in sunshine ☀️ as we celebrated St Patrick's ☘day and 100 years of Catholic education✝. What a glorious way to come together in community, spreading love❤ and kindness, and shining a beacon of hope for a brighter tomorrow! #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun
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Wow, what a celebration! On Friday, we came together as a community and shared the love and joy of being part of our wonderful Catholic community. Here is to another 100 years of Catholic education. Let the fun begin - here is the first of many posts showcasing the Colour run. 🎉 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun
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Wow, what a celebration! On Friday, we came together as a community and shared the love and joy of being part of our wonderful Catholic community. Here is to another 100 years of Catholic education. Let the fun begin - here is the first of many posts showcasing the Colour run. 🎉 #BelongToSomethingGreater #cspd2026 #100yearsofcatholiceducation #learningisfunatstpatsparramatta #catholicschools #colourrun