Our Year 5 students visited the area of Bathurst on Friday the 6th of September to experience life on the goldfields. Students were quite excited to see their HSIE studies come to life.
During the Australian gold rushes, significant numbers of workers relocated to areas in which gold had been discovered, however, a number of gold finds occurred in Australia prior to 1851 in areas in Bathurst. This excursion was an exciting experience as students and staff had to step into the shoes of a gold miner for a day.
Students were also amazed by what experiences they encountered such as panning and looking for golden nuggets some were even able to strike it rich. The children and staff also were able to learn fun facts such as During the 1850s after the rich finds in Victoria Australia produced about 40% of the world's gold.
It was a long, cold, windy day, but that did not dampen the spirits of the staff and children.
St Andrew's Primary Marayong
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01 May 2026
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Congratulations to the recipients of this week’s Best Class Awards: 6B, 2B, 2G & 4B! There were so many raffle tickets in the box this week meaning so many classes are trying their best! We also congratulate our Students of the Week. It was great hearing the reasons why these students have received their awards! Congratulations to all!
30 Apr 2026
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We are proud to share that William (Year 6) recently represented the Mackillop team at the NSW PSSA Swimming Championships. He competed in the Senior Boys 200m Individual Medley and the Open Boys 100m Freestyle. He finished his primary school swimming journey on a high, earning a finalist pin in the Open Boys 100m Freestyle — a fantastic achievement! Congratulations William, on your dedication and effort in the pool. A wonderful way to wrap up your primary school swimming career! We wish you continued success and can’t wait to see where your swimming journey takes you — hopefully all the way to representing Australia!
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01 May 2026
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Congratulations to the recipients of this week’s Best Class Awards: 6B, 2B, 2G & 4B! There were so many raffle tickets in the box this week meaning so many classes are trying their best! We also congratulate our Students of the Week. It was great hearing the reasons why these students have received their awards! Congratulations to all!
30 Apr 2026
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We are proud to share that William (Year 6) recently represented the Mackillop team at the NSW PSSA Swimming Championships. He competed in the Senior Boys 200m Individual Medley and the Open Boys 100m Freestyle. He finished his primary school swimming journey on a high, earning a finalist pin in the Open Boys 100m Freestyle — a fantastic achievement! Congratulations William, on your dedication and effort in the pool. A wonderful way to wrap up your primary school swimming career! We wish you continued success and can’t wait to see where your swimming journey takes you — hopefully all the way to representing Australia!
30 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our Students of the Week!We are very proud of the way you have demonstrated positive attitudes, resilience, and a commitment to your learning this term!
25 Apr 2026
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Today we pause to honour and remember the brave men and women of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps 🇦🇺🇳🇿 On ANZAC Day, we reflect on their courage, sacrifice, and service 🌹 and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy today because of them. At St Andrew’s Primary School, we encourage our students to remember the spirit of mateship, resilience, and respect that ANZAC Day represents. Lest we forget.
22 Apr 2026
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This afternoon, our staff undertook CPR training, an important reminder that being part of a school community means being prepared to act when it matters most. We are proud to continue prioritising the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.
20 Apr 2026
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Today our staff gathered for a Formation Day focused on exploring Scripture and deepening our understanding of how God’s Word speaks into both its original context and our lives today. Through prayer and professional dialogue, we reflected on Scripture as a living text—one that invites careful attention to its meaning, the tradition that shapes it, and the way it continues to speak in new and relevant ways to our school community. It was a valuable opportunity to learn together and strengthen how we bring Scripture to life for our students in meaningful and accessible ways.
18 Apr 2026
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10 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to William on an outstanding performance at the NSWCPS Swimming Championships! 🏊♂️ Representing the Parramatta Diocese team, he placed 3rd in both the 200m IM and 100m Freestyle — an incredible achievement. William will now compete as part of the MacKillop team at the NSW PSSA Swimming Carnival on 28 April. We wish him every success! It was also special to have Mr Paynter there to cheer him on in his final outing in the St Andrew’s staff shirt — a proud moment for all. 👏
05 Apr 2026
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Wishing all our families a happy and holy Easter ✝️🌅 May the joy and peace of the Risen Christ fill your hearts and homes with hope, love and new life 🤍🙏✨
03 Apr 2026
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On the solemnity of Good Friday, our students reverently dramatised the Stations of the Cross, recalling the passion of Jesus Christ. “Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46) May this sacred moment draw us into deeper reflection on Christ’s sacrifice and enduring love, with hope in the promise of the Resurrection to come. ✝️🙏
03 Apr 2026
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Today, we remember the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on the Cross. Through His suffering and death, He showed us the depth of God’s love and mercy for all humanity. 🌿✝️ For Catholics around the world, Good Friday is a solemn moment of reflection—a time to pause, to pray, and to unite in gratitude for the gift of salvation. Jesus bore our sins and opened the way for eternal life, fulfilling the Scriptures and God’s promise of redemption. As we contemplate His passion, may we also be inspired to live with compassion, forgiveness, and love for one another. Let us carry this hope into our daily lives, remembering that through His death comes life. “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46) May your hearts be touched by His sacrifice today. ❤️