A Word from the CTK School Captains- Emma and Henry
Last Wednesday, the CTK Student Leaders went to State Parliament for the Young Leaders forum and afternoon tea accompanied by Mr Hughes and Mrs Walsh.
During the afternoon we met a number leaders gathered by the state member for Hills Mr David Elliot. These role models included our State Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, Hills State member David Elliott, and leaders from the NSW Police, Emergency Services and the Royal Fire Departments. Students and school leaders form several school within Mr Elliot’s electorate also attended the forum.
Throughout this experience we heard some inspirational words and quotes. One that really stuck with us was: “You have two ears and one mouth. Therefore as a leader, you listen and absorb the information, and then you speak.” [ Deputy Commissioner of the Fire Service NSW] This means that as a leader, it’s just not enough to listen, but more importantly it is imperative to listen to your peers, and what they want, need and feel.
Another piece of advice given to us was “Take a chance as a leader, and make a change.” This was said to us by the Commissioner of The Royal Fire Service. This means that, as a leader, you need to be able to put a foot forward and take a chance. Nothing is going to be accomplished if you just sit back and do nothing about anything. We could relate this to another quote we had previously heard, which was, “I always wondered why someone didn’t do something about that, but then I realised I was the someone.”
Another inspirational quote that was said by the Deputy Commissioner of the Fire Service NSW was “It's always ok to say ‘no’ as a leader.” This meant that you need to do the right thing and keep everyone safe. As a leader we need to be caring though strong, which helped us to understand where these community leaders have come from and where they are today by guiding the community utilising their skills, experience and and their passion to serve others.
Overall, we had a really good experience at NSW Parliament House, and have been able to take a lot from it.
Emma M and Henry A, CTK School Captains 2019
Christ the King North Rocks
www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au
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17 Aug 2026
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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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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
31 Jul 2026
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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