On 20 August we welcomed some visitors from Goddard Crescent Preschool who came to experience a morning at big school.
The school readiness group included 4 staff members, 31 preschoolers and 8 prospective parents who were interested in seeing whether our school lived up to our magnificent reputation, of which we did!
Some people wanted to have clarified what our learning spaces looked and functioned like (operated). Their feedback was that they were amazed and delighted with what they saw.
In the Diocese of Parramatta the approach to the design of schools and classrooms is focused on student wellbeing and learning. Schools are designed to be safe, welcoming and friendly. Children learn differently at each stage of their lives so this is considered in our planning and design, as well as the best way for a teacher to deliver that learning for each age group.
Flexible learning spaces support tailored delivery of learning for the individual child, small groups of children and when larger groups are together. One classroom can be used in many different ways and even the furniture is carefully selected so that the right pieces can be easily moved around and used for different purposes.
A smart approach to school and classroom design includes lighting, ventilation, access to outside spaces, the right level of technology and even floor coverings.
Kindergarten children sit on the floor a lot, so carpet with a thick soft underlay supports their learning.
Senior students will have chairs and tables on wheels that are easily moved as they work in different project groups, and share their learning with each other. Their floor coverings are harder so the wheels don’t get stuck!
All classrooms will have spaces where children can demonstrate their learning, an important skill they develop for use throughout their lives.
Multiple spaces support students to share learning with just a few other people, a large group of their classmates or even their parents.
This level of attention to detail ensures that each new space is truly providing the ultimate learning environment for each child.
Our preschool visitors got to experience these spaces firsthand and engaged in some reading and literacy activities with our Year 6 students while our student leaders took parents on tours around our beautiful and modern school to see learning in action.
One of the takeaways is that our visitors had so much fun they wanted to have more involvement with our school and set up a regular visits as part of their school readiness program.
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25 Apr 2025
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Lest We Forget 🌺 Today we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of all those who served and continue to serve. We honour the ANZACs — their bravery, their stories, and the legacy they leave behind. May we always strive to live in a way that reflects their strength and mateship. 🇦🇺🇳🇿21 Apr 2025
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Vale Holy Father: Diocese of Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long said Pope Francis would always be remembered for keeping the flame of hope, and the message of God’s love, alive in a world that needs both more now than ever. “While today is a day of profound grief and sadness for us here in Parramatta and indeed right around the world, it is also a day to give thanks for the life of a man who gave so much to so many”, Bishop Vincent said. Read more in Catholic Outlook: https://catholicoutlook.org/the-diocese-of-parramatta-mourns-the-death-of-pope-francis-aged-88/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJy6g5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsKPG9-KmhM9lSCLFS7v0dU03YJBQnwUHHTxISkkOJRzZHQebRIlfR5jT4o6_aem_UPrcRKseqS-Ji7Thel74Iw
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05 Mar 2025
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🌿 Ash Wednesday – The Beginning of Lent 🌿 Today marks the beginning of Lent, a time for reflection, prayer, and giving. As a school community, we are supporting Caritas Australia's Project Compassion, helping those in need both near and far. https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/o/mary-immaculate-primary-school-quakers-hill Here is a special message from our Year 5 students. 💜✝️27 Feb 2025
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OPEN DAYS for 2026 Kindergarten students and any new families! Please register your attendance using this link; https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/maryimmacqhill We can't wait to meet you!23 Feb 2025
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OPEN DAYS for 2026 Kindergarten students and any new families! Please register your attendance using this link; https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/maryimmacqhill We can't wait to meet you!22 Feb 2025
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OPEN DAYS for 2026 Kindergarten students and any new families! Please register your attendance using this link; https://info.parra.catholic.edu.au/open-day/maryimmacqhill We can't wait to meet you!10 Feb 2025
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A warm welcome to our Kindergarten families and families new to our community. We will be hosting a Welcome Picnic where you can meet other MIPS families.25 Dec 2024
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🎄Merry Christmas to our Mary Immaculate community!🎄 Today, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world, who came to bring hope, peace, and joy to all. May the gift of His love fill your hearts and homes this Christmas season. As we reflect on Mary's faith and courage, may her example inspire us to trust in God’s plan and share His love with those around us. Let us carry the spirit of Christmas into our lives, bringing kindness and compassion to all we meet. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year! "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests." (Luke 2:14)24 Sep 2024
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Congratulations to our Stage 2 Touch Football 🏈 teams who represented MIPS last week in the Gala Day. All students showed excellent sportsmanship and encouragement during the day. Well done! 👏🏻03 Sep 2024
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Earlier this term, 103 students from our Primary cohort participated in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee 🐝 Congratulations to our super spellers Nissa, Eric, Aviv, Cooper, Havya and Rayan for making it to the State finals of the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee! 🏆✍️ We wish them the best of luck on Tuesday as they compete against others in NSW for a spot in the National Finals. Go team! 📚🌟21 Aug 2024
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📚🤝 In celebration of Book Week, Mary Immaculate Primary School hosted a fantastic Buddy Reading session today! Year 6 leaders shared their favourite books during their Peer Support session. It was wonderful to see our learners inspire and uplift one another. Well done to all our readers for making this Book Week so special! 🌟📖20 Aug 2024
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Congratulations to our Week 5 Infants Merit Award recipients, presented at today’s assembly. Keep up the amazing effort!20 Aug 2024
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‘Oh, how I’d love to be a Possum’! Kindergarten captured the start of Book Week beautifully today, presenting a song about Possum Magic. Well done, Kindergarten! ⭐️⭐️16 Aug 2024
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🩵💙 Today, we celebrated the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. At Mary Immaculate, we are a Marian School, meaning “Mary school”. We have a special love for Mary and try to follow her good example every day. God took Mary to Heaven because she was very special. She had a strong faith, was a loving wife, and most importantly, the mother of Jesus. Mary shows us how to be proud of our faith, how to pray, and how to trust in God’s plan for us 🩵💙08 Aug 2024
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🌟 Today is a truly special day as we celebrate the feast of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint! 🌟 Mary MacKillop exemplified unwavering trust in God, even in the face of challenges. She knew, just as Jesus teaches us in the Gospel, that worrying doesn’t add a single hour to our lives. Instead, she trusted in God’s love and care, a trust that we are all called to embrace. In honor of Mary MacKillop, we gathered for our Para Liturgy and took a moment to recognize students who, like her, show remarkable faith and compassion. These young leaders use the example of Jesus to make a difference and help others in their journey. Let’s continue to follow Mary MacKillop’s inspiring example and trust in God’s guidance as we strive to make a positive impact in our own communities. 🙏❤️