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.
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Christ the King North Rocks
www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au
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04 Apr 2026
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π©πΈ Easter Hat Parade πΈπ© Our school was filled with colour, creativity and joy at our annual Easter Hat Parade! π£β¨ Students proudly showcased their wonderful hats, decorated with symbols of Easter, reminding us of new life, hope and the joy of the season. It was fantastic to see such imagination and effort on display! Thank you to our families for supporting our students in creating these beautiful hats, and to our school community for celebrating together. π #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks
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04 Apr 2026
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π©πΈ Easter Hat Parade πΈπ© Our school was filled with colour, creativity and joy at our annual Easter Hat Parade! π£β¨ Students proudly showcased their wonderful hats, decorated with symbols of Easter, reminding us of new life, hope and the joy of the season. It was fantastic to see such imagination and effort on display! Thank you to our families for supporting our students in creating these beautiful hats, and to our school community for celebrating together. π #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks
03 Apr 2026
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03 Apr 2026
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βοΈπ§ FIAT Students β Washing of the Hands π§βοΈ Our FIAT students took part in a meaningful reflection through the Washing of the Hands, inspired by the example of Jesus and His call to serve others with humility and love. This symbolic action invited students to think about how they can use their hands to help, serve and care for others in their everyday lives. It was a powerful moment of reflection, encouraging our students to live out their faith through action. We are so proud of our FIAT leaders for embracing this experience with reverence and understanding. π #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #faithinactioncspd
01 Apr 2026
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π£π© Easter Hat Parade π©π£ Christ the King Primary warmly invites our parents and carers to join us for our Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 2 April at 2:00pm on the school oval πΈπ° Students will proudly parade their handmade Easter hats in class groups, sharing their creativity with our school community β¨π¨ We encourage simple, homemade designs using materials from around the houseβno need to spend, just let imaginations shine! β»οΈπΌ We look forward to celebrating this joyful occasion together π
01 Apr 2026
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Our Year 4 students have been busy designing and creating their very own insulated lunch boxes as part of our Science unit! π§π¦ Students explored how different materials can help keep items cool, then put their designs to the test using an ice cube challenge. It was fantastic to see their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills in action as they worked to slow down the melting process. We were so impressed with the thoughtful designs and the way students evaluated and improved their ideas. Well done, Year 4! π #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks
30 Mar 2026
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30 Mar 2026
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29 Mar 2026
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29 Mar 2026
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27 Mar 2026
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βοΈπ FIAT Students β Biblical Micrography for Project Compassion πβοΈ Our FIAT students have been creating beautiful biblical micrography artworks to help activate their hearts for Project Compassion. Through this creative process, students reflected on Scripture and expressed messages of compassion, justice and love, linking their learning to how we can support those in need around the world. It has been wonderful to see their faith, creativity and commitment to making a difference shine through their work. ππ§ #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #faithinactioncspd
26 Mar 2026
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26 Mar 2026
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π£π© Easter Hat Parade π©π£ Christ the King Primary warmly invites our parents and carers to join us for our Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 2 April at 2:00pm on the school oval πΈπ° Students will proudly parade their handmade Easter hats in class groups, sharing their creativity with our school community β¨π¨ We encourage simple, homemade designs using materials from around the houseβno need to spend, just let imaginations shine! β»οΈπΌ We look forward to celebrating this joyful occasion together π #cspd2026 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #CTKCommunity #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks