Stage 3 Powerhouse Excursion
Stage 3 students attended a computing workshop at the Powerhouse Museum.
They learnt how to use code to control electronic components.
St Oliver's Primary Harris Park
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26 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today students from Year 2 went for a local walk to visit the site of a beautiful mural currently being created in Little India of Harris Park. Year 2 had the opportunity to meet the 3 artists Gauri Torgalkar, Patrick Hunter and Em Hatton. We learnt that the mural started as sketches and drawings on paper and then the computer. The mural is 120m long and is made up of native birds, flowers and designs. The artists have used aerosol cans to do their mural and it has taken them 4 weeks to complete it.
25 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today our school community gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of Mary - we commemorated the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he informed her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
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26 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today students from Year 2 went for a local walk to visit the site of a beautiful mural currently being created in Little India of Harris Park. Year 2 had the opportunity to meet the 3 artists Gauri Torgalkar, Patrick Hunter and Em Hatton. We learnt that the mural started as sketches and drawings on paper and then the computer. The mural is 120m long and is made up of native birds, flowers and designs. The artists have used aerosol cans to do their mural and it has taken them 4 weeks to complete it.
25 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today our school community gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of Mary - we commemorated the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he informed her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
24 Mar 2026
700+ Unite for Project Compassion Big Water Walk
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Project Compassion. Beginning at Parramatta Park, students carried buckets of water along a 4km route, gaining a glimpse of the daily journey faced by people in developing communities, especially women and children, in search of clean water.
20 Mar 2026
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This week students from Years 2-6 ran in the St. Oliver's Cross Country. Our students had fun and many qualified for the next Diocesan Country Country, which will be in Term 2 at Eastern Creek.
20 Mar 2026
From Facebook
🧡 Harmony Day 2026 🧡 Today our school community celebrated Harmony Day. Students enjoyed listening to our guest speaker David Roberts, coming together in prayer and participating in the water walk. May today be a reminder of how fortunate we are at St Oliver’s to be able to celebrate the cultural diversity, inclusiveness and respect we have in our school community. 🧡 Happy Harmony Day to everyone 🧡
10 Mar 2026
NAPLAN: What Parents Really Need to Know
Each March, families across Australia hear a lot about NAPLAN. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. But what does it really mean for your child in 2026?
10 Feb 2026
Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents
Choosing a school is a big moment. Right up there with choosing a pram, a first pet or agreeing to sign your child up for weekend sport for the next decade. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but take a breath. This guide is here to make the process feel lighter, clearer and a lot less daunting, so you can feel confident you’re asking the right questions and find a school that truly fits your child for any grade.
12 Jan 2026
Transitioning smoothly into ‘big school’: What parents need to know
The first day of Kindergarten! It’s a milestone filled with excitement, pride and maybe a few nerves (for both you and your child!). Starting “big school” marks the beginning of a whole new adventure, and with a little preparation, you can help make those first weeks calm, confident and full of smiles.
18 Nov 2025
Western Sydney Catholic Schools hold the phone
Student mobile phone use will be banned across 80 Western Sydney Catholic schools from the beginning of the 2026 school year. The restriction presents a positive opportunity to enhance student outcomes, both in academic excellence and wellbeing.
28 Oct 2025
Nagle College Launches New STEM Scholarship for Future Innovators
Nagle College Blacktown has announced the launch of the “Christine Howe STEM Academic Scholarship”, a new opportunity designed to support and inspire young women passionate about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Students enrolling in Year 7 from 2026 are eligible to apply for the scholarship, which reflects the College’s ongoing commitment to excellence in learning within a supportive Catholic community.