On Friday, 16th August, Year One travelled to the Sydney Olympic Park to study for their Geography unit, the Features of Places. Many of us had been to the park previously but we had never realised the amazing variety of animals, plants and natural features that make this environment special and extraordinary.
We walked along wooden trails through the mangrove forest, looking down at the roots and trees. We tasted salty leaves that soak up the salt from the water, collected different types of seeds and threw the furry seeds into the creek and watched them float downstream where, one day they will grow into more mangrove trees. We observed some Australian native creatures that live around the mangroves or in the dry forest. We were introduced to the friendly long neck turtle, Petal and the Blue tongue lizard, Garigan. We explored a dry forest and identified the different invertebrates and their homes. We had a visit from a friendly kookaburra as we talked around the Yarn time circle.
Back at the Education Centre we used scoops and ice-cube trays to catch water bugs that are so important for the environment. We used magnifying cubes to observe them close up and identify them by looking closely at their body parts and compare them to some identification pictures. We then observed them using a camera that magnified them onto the television screen.
Most importantly of all, we learnt how important this area is to keep for all living things and it is our responsibility to look after our wonderful world that God has made for everyone.
Click on this link to view a gallery of photos from the day.
Christ the King North Rocks
www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au
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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
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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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
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
11 Aug 2026
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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
06 Aug 2026
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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
31 Jul 2026
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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!
31 Jul 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
31 Jul 2026
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Burning off the waffles cream and berries (berries seemed to be optional for most) before our last 2 activities. Had a great night last night with schnitzel for dinner and trivia. There were lots of tired bodies last night. They should all sleep well tonight. See you all this afternoon!
30 Jul 2026
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Another fun filled day. Archery, orienteering, abseiling, initiatives, catapults, soccer, tennis, basketball, and games room fun. All this was fuelled by hamburgers for lunch, cookies and fruit for morning tea and afternoon tea, and lollies. We are about to shower, and settle in for chicken schnitzel and a trivia competition. Looking forward to tomorrows fun