I am honoured to be chosen as an Castle Hill RSL Anzac Day Youth Ambassador for 2018.
Anzac Day is a time when we remember the soldiers who fought at war to protect our country and us. They should be remembered because they fought for our country and our way of life.
They looked after their mates and put their own lives at risk.
Their actions have made us who we are today.
The spirit of the Anzacs has become part of the Australian spirit.
Like many other Australian families, my family has a strong association with the Defence Forces.
My dad has been a pilot in the Air Force for over 20 years and he has flown C-130 Hercules all over the world, including into Iraq and Afghanistan.
My grandfather was in the SAS and rescued lots of people. He served in the SAS for 20 years and went on lots of missions all over the world.
My great-grandfather on my mum’s side fought in World War II, Papua New Guinea and my great-grandfather on my dad’s side fought in World War II in France. My great great great uncle fought in World War I on the Western Front.
He spent three years in bunkers in France fighting for the Allies, defending against Germany.
And my brother was the Castle Hill RSL Anzac Day Youth Ambassador in 2012!
Australia, as a nation, was only 13-years-old when World War I started in 1914. The first major campaign for Australia and New Zealand was at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. Over 8000 Australian soldiers were killed at Gallipoli. Though they didn’t win the battle, the Anzacs showed incredible bravery, courage and mate-ship.
They earned the respect, not only from their Allies, but also from the Turkish soldiers who were their enemy.
The first Anzac Day was commemorated on April 25 1916. Ceremonies took place all over the world to remember the soldiers who fought so bravely and lost their lives.
Now Anzac Day is a day for all Australians to remember all people who have lost their lives while serving our country at war.
It is important for children to be involved in these ceremonies to continue the traditions, remember the fallen soldiers and celebrate the spirit of the Anzacs.
I would like all the kids in our community to understand the importance of Anzac Day, to remember that we still have brave me and women protecting us and to help the spirit of the Anzacs live on through the next generation.
I am so proud to be chosen as a Castle Hill RSL Anzac Day Youth Ambassador.
I would like all the kids in our community to understand the importance of Anzac Day.
St Angela's Primary Castle Hill
www.stangelaschill.catholic.edu.au
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19 Feb 2026
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Year 6 at Encounter 🎶 🙏 It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow year 6 students across our diocese. We are so proud of the way they have represented our school. Thank you to Mrs Fisher, Mr Hurst, Mr Connellan and Miss Dirsch for taking the students🙏. Thank you Gen Bryant and Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
18 Feb 2026
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19 Feb 2026
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Year 6 at Encounter 🎶 🙏 It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow year 6 students across our diocese. We are so proud of the way they have represented our school. Thank you to Mrs Fisher, Mr Hurst, Mr Connellan and Miss Dirsch for taking the students🙏. Thank you Gen Bryant and Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
18 Feb 2026
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✝️ ASH WEDNESDAY Today we came together in prayer for Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a time for prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
16 Feb 2026
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We were so excited to welcome Joash Papalii and Kitione Kautoga from the @theparraeels to St Angela’s today as part of @nrl Schools Blitz. They talked to us about the important messages of wellbeing and gave tips to help with physical and mental health. The kids loved asking questions during Q&A, finding out what’s it’s really like to be an NRL player. Joash even challenged a few of the kids to a Scissors Paper Rock competition. Thanks for visiting boys - you made our day. 🔵 🟡
16 Feb 2026
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Year 4 shared a meal together for their Religion unit, 'Why are people Hungry?' They then discussed these questions: - What does it mean to you to 'break bread' with others? - How does sharing this meal feel like being part of a bigger community, like our parish or school Mass? We then used the See, Think, Wonder Routine to look at an image of a local Eucharistic celebration and The Last Supper.
12 Feb 2026
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🙏 ✝️ 2026 Opening School Liturgy and Leaders Commissioning 🙏 ✝️ This morning we came together to celebrate the start of our school year and to commission our 2026 School Leaders and Semester 1 Student Representative Council. In the Year of Grace, in the footsteps of St Francis, may we Let our Light Shine in the spirit of peace, joy and love of creation. ✨
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.
05 Feb 2026
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Year 6 looking stylish in their new Leaders shirts! ✨ Worn with pride as they step into their leadership roles for 2026.
04 Feb 2026
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Today, we welcomed our newest members of the St Angela's community - our adorable Kindy children and their families. The day was filled with smiling faces, making friends, playing, learning and having lots of fun 😊🎒 What a joyful start to their time at St Angela's! 💛✨
03 Feb 2026
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A Message from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Catch up program for First Reconciliation We invite all parents with children in Year 3 or above who have been baptised, and have missed receiving the sacrament of reconciliation last year to register your child by filling in the form attached: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsr1_9hgcFb6TC7kbsel9zJVkGatqqoTTJOtXcxfdu5jcNlA/viewform Please complete by Monday February 9th , 2026 to reserve a place. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact OLOR Parish at: sacraments@olorparishkellyville.org.au.
02 Feb 2026
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We are so excited to welcome our Years 1 to 6 students back to St Angela’s for their first day of 2026. It was definitely smiles all round 😃
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Transitioning smoothly into ‘big school’: What parents need to know
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