Over the year the Sydney Academy of Chess run chess lessons every Wednesday after school through the Term. We have a regular group of students who attend each week ranging from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Chess is also a popular activity in the library at lunch time.
Last term we had two very talented students, Louis Year 5 and Caleb Year 4 attend an inter-school chess tournament. They both competed extremely well with Louis coming in 3rd overall on the day out of over 100 players! Congratulations to both boys on representing our school so well.
Earlier this term, 33 students attended the Hills District One Day Chess Team Tournament at Murray Farm Public School. Ably supervised by Mrs Atkinson, our students once again showed great sportsmanship and impressive skills whilst playing seven games in the day each. For many students, this was the first time they have played in a competition environment with chess timers.
On Thursday 21st November, 17students stayed back after school to compete for the Christ the King Chess Championships 2019. This is a hotly contested event with students using all the knowledge they have learnt through the year to triumph. This year’s Chess Champion are:
- Chess Champion - Alex D
- Runner Up - Caleb C
- 2nd Runner Up - Ignatius L
- Highest Finisher Year 2 & 3 - Paul R
- Highest Finisher Infants - Jake N
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22 Aug 2026
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Zone Athletics Carnivalπππ½ββοΈ Earlier this week, we had 35 students represent CTK at the Zone Athletics Carnival! Congratulations to all students who represented our school with pride! A special congratulations to those students who qualified for the Diocesan Athletics Carnival, that will be held in the coming weeks. πππ»ππΎππΏ
17 Aug 2026
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π¦ Kindy Zoo Excursion β Living Things π¨ Our Kindy students had a wonderful day exploring the zoo as part of their Science unit on Living Things! πΏπ Students had the opportunity to observe a variety of animals in their habitats and learn more about what living things need to survive and grow. They looked closely at how animals move, eat, live and interact with their environments. The excursion provided a wonderful opportunity for our young scientists to take their learning outside the classroom and make real-world connections with the natural world. ππ A fantastic day of exploring, observing and discovering! Well done, Kindy! πππ¦ #Kindy #LivingThings #Science #ZooExcursion #YoungScientists #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #HandsOnLearning #CTK #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic
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22 Aug 2026
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Zone Athletics Carnivalπππ½ββοΈ Earlier this week, we had 35 students represent CTK at the Zone Athletics Carnival! Congratulations to all students who represented our school with pride! A special congratulations to those students who qualified for the Diocesan Athletics Carnival, that will be held in the coming weeks. πππ»ππΎππΏ
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π¦ Kindy Zoo Excursion β Living Things π¨ Our Kindy students had a wonderful day exploring the zoo as part of their Science unit on Living Things! πΏπ Students had the opportunity to observe a variety of animals in their habitats and learn more about what living things need to survive and grow. They looked closely at how animals move, eat, live and interact with their environments. The excursion provided a wonderful opportunity for our young scientists to take their learning outside the classroom and make real-world connections with the natural world. ππ A fantastic day of exploring, observing and discovering! Well done, Kindy! πππ¦ #Kindy #LivingThings #Science #ZooExcursion #YoungScientists #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #HandsOnLearning #CTK #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic
14 Aug 2026
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π¨Learning to use Proportion like an Artist! π¨ Year 3 loved being able to pull from their inner artist and learnt how to use their pencil as a measuring device - just like a true artist! The students brought in a loved plushy and used their new skills to bring their fluffy friend to life on paper! Take a look at these talented artists in Year 3! #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks
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St Mary MacKillop Faith In Action Award - Advocacy Yesterday we were privileged to have Taleishah visit from the Jarara Team to help our award students advocate for healing country and care for country. Our project is to reimagine the 2021 NAIDOC Week poster for our school. Watch out for the finished message stick! #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #faithinactioncspd
06 Aug 2026
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ππ Young Mary Comes to Life! ππ Today, our students were captivated by the inspiring performance of Young Mary, a play exploring the early life of St Mary MacKillop. Through storytelling students discovered how Mary's deep faith, courage and compassion shaped her life from a young age. They learnt about her determination to help those most in need and her unwavering trust in God, even when faced with challenges. The performance reminded us all that we can make a difference through kindness, perseverance and service to others, just as St Mary MacKillop did. Her famous words, "Never see a need without doing something about it," continue to inspire our school community to live our faith through action every day. Thank you to the performers for bringing Mary's remarkable story to life and helping our students connect with the legacy of Australia's first saint. β€οΈπ #StMaryMacKillop #YoungMary #FaithInAction #CatholicEducation #CTK #LearningThroughTheArts #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney
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πβ¨ REMINDER: Toddler Story Time at Christ the King is TOMORROW! β¨π We can't wait to welcome our little learners and their families to our third Toddler Story Time! π π Friday August 7 2026 β° 9:00 β 9:30 am π Mary MacKillop Parish Hall, Christ the King Primary School πΆπ§π¦ Babies, toddlers and preschoolers (0β5 years) are invited to join us with their parents, grandparents or carers for a fun and engaging story time led by our CTK staff. β¨ Bring a friend and come along for a wonderful morning of stories, learning and community connection!
03 Aug 2026
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π See a Need. Do Something About It. π As we prepare to celebrate the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop, we invite our students and families to take part in our "See a Need. Do Something About It." Challenge. Inspired by Mary MacKillop's famous words, "Never see a need without doing something about it," students are encouraged to notice a need at home, at school or in the community and respond with an act of kindness, service or compassion. πΈ Simply take a photo of the action and submit it with the completed student entry form. We can't wait to see the many ways our students put their faith into action and make a positive difference in the lives of others. β€οΈβ¨ #FaithInAction #StMaryMacKillop #SeeANeedDoSomethingAboutIt #ChristTheKing
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πΈπ€ Battle of the Bands rocked Year 6! π€πΈ Energy, enthusiasm and incredible talent took centre stage as our Year 6 students performed in this year's Battle of the Bands last term. From powerful vocals to impressive instrumentals, every group brought creativity, confidence and teamwork to the stage. A huge congratulations to all of our performers for the hard work and courage it takes to perform in front of an audience, and thank you to our staff, families and classmates for cheering them on. What an unforgettable celebration of music and talent!
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π See a Need. Do Something About It. π As we prepare to celebrate the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop, we invite our students and families to take part in our "See a Need. Do Something About It." Challenge. Inspired by Mary MacKillop's famous words, "Never see a need without doing something about it," students are encouraged to notice a need at home, at school or in the community and respond with an act of kindness, service or compassion. πΈ Simply take a photo of the action and submit it with the completed student entry form. We can't wait to see the many ways our students put their faith into action and make a positive difference in the lives of others. β€οΈβ¨ #FaithInAction #StMaryMacKillop #SeeANeedDoSomethingAboutIt #ChristTheKing
