Collecting pyjamas for refugee children
St Angela’s Primary Castle Hill students raised thousands of dollars to help refugees who have fled to Australia.
The students set up a market area where they offered services and games to fellow students who all paid $5 - and they also raised awareness about the challenges refugees face when moving to a new country.
Students collected pyjamas, others set up a “selfie stand”, while some held carnival games, such a quoits and throwing tennis balls through the holes.
There were many digital displays which shed a different light on the refugee issue.
Saxon, Charlie and Nathan wrote a book titled “We feel the pain” that encourages the reader to consider the feelings refugees must be experiencing.
They also developed an animated clip that continues this theme.
Principal Tony Calabria said the refugee theme was part of a project based learning exercise the students were undertaking.
“This project really focuses on mission and helps the students better understand the problems other people have to face,” he said.
It was a great family day with parents coming along too.
Money raised will go to the Jesuit Refugee Service, which is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons.
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01 Jul 2026
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On Monday our Junior Band had a fabulous time at the Band Excursion to Nagle College, where they participated in the Captivate Workshops. 🎷 🪈 🎸
01 Jul 2026
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Our Athletics Carnival was a huge success yesterday. The children loved participating in their running and field events, as well as the novelty games and house chants. Congratulations to all students on their efforts in their events. Our day can only be a success with the help and support of our amazing parent volunteers, our teachers, and some fabulous Marian Catholic College Kenthurst students. Thank you, everyone, for a great day.
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01 Jul 2026
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On Monday our Junior Band had a fabulous time at the Band Excursion to Nagle College, where they participated in the Captivate Workshops. 🎷 🪈 🎸
01 Jul 2026
From Facebook
Our Athletics Carnival was a huge success yesterday. The children loved participating in their running and field events, as well as the novelty games and house chants. Congratulations to all students on their efforts in their events. Our day can only be a success with the help and support of our amazing parent volunteers, our teachers, and some fabulous Marian Catholic College Kenthurst students. Thank you, everyone, for a great day.
01 Jul 2026
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🏅 Olympics Unleashed! 🏅 Our Stage 3 students had an incredible time taking part in the Olympics Unleashed program with Australian skeleton athlete Nick Timmings! Nick shared his inspiring journey to elite sport, highlighting the importance of resilience, determination and never giving up on your goals. Students loved hearing about the exciting world of skeleton racing and were inspired to dream big, work hard and embrace challenges. Thank you, Nick, for an unforgettable experience and for motivating our students to strive for their personal best! 🇦🇺💚💛
01 Jul 2026
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Friday 3rd July - Yellow, Blue and Red Mufti Day in support of Venezuelan families impacted by recent earthquakes. Dear Parents, A call out to all St Angela's Families to support Venezuelan families Students are invited to wear Yellow, Blue and Red Mufti in exchange for a donation to the Caritas Venezuela Earthquake Fundraiser🇻🇪. https://fundraise.caritas.org.au/fundraisers/stangelascastlehill/venezuela-earthquake-fundraiser Our school is raising funds to support communities in Venezuela who have been devastated by the recent earthquakes. Right now, families across Venezuela are facing uncertainty, fear and loss, with thousands of lives lost following the two major earthquakes on 24 June. This disaster comes at a time when millions of people in Venezuela were already struggling to survive – now, the situation has become far more urgent. Caritas Australia’s partner, Caritas Venezuela, is on the ground providing vital assistance, including water, food, shelter, and sanitation. But they can’t do it alone. Please support our fundraiser today. Every donation will help provide critical emergency support to those who need it most, ensuring that communities across Venezuela have what they need not only to survive today, but to rebuild in the future. Thank you for your generosity.
30 Jun 2026
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On Sunday and Monday, Lachlan and Jamie (Year 6) represented Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese at the MacKillop Rugby trials. We would like to congratulate them both on being selected for the MacKillop Rugby team, and will now compete at the NSW Primary School Sports Association Championships in Term 3.
26 Jun 2026
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💚💛 Green and Gold Day 💚💛 We were right there with you today CommBank Socceroos
26 Jun 2026
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What an exciting week at St Angela's! Our friends in Year 2 enjoyed their time playing at the ANZAC reserve on Tuesday for their grade reward. Keep up the great work Year 2!
25 Jun 2026
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🎶 Mini Vinnies Bringing Joy! 🎶 Our wonderful Mini Vinnies students from Years 4 and 5 visited MacKillop House this morning, bringing plenty of smiles, warmth, and music to the residents, their families, and the wonderful staff! The students did an amazing job entertaining everyone with their beautiful singing and joyful energy. We are so proud of how our students put their faith into action, and we already look forward to our next visit! 🚗 A huge thank you to the fantastic parents - Mrs Bianca, Mrs Burchill, Mrs Hogan, Mrs Lakeman & Mr Espinosa who assisted with transportation and helped make this community visit possible.
25 Jun 2026
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We are looking forward to GREEN AND GOLD MUFTI Day tomorrow. Thanks to our SRC for promoting this for everyone! So get out your jerseys, shirts, shorts, jackets, scarves, hats and get behind our Socceroos. 🟢🟡🟢🟡
23 Jun 2026
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Special Food Day is always a treat we look forward to each term, and today the students enjoyed generous slices of delicious pizza from YouPizza Mobile Woodfired Pizza. We have to say an enormous thank you to our parents for organising this for everyone!🍕🍕🍕
22 Jun 2026
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Congratulations to Xavier (Year 6), who was selected into the MacKillop Football team on Friday and will compete in the NSW Primary School Sports Association championships next term.
22 Jun 2026
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE OLOR PARISH SACRAMENTAL TEAM: REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FOR CONFIRMATION TODAY! We invite all parents with children in Year 6 or above, who have been baptised and have received First Holy Communion, to receive Confirmation in September 2026. Registrations are NOW open. You can register your child by filling in the form with the link below, no later than July 17th . https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZcstyUlHgHX1MiPFoXTaNPX0syr7n3A8Fdu9CDZWhZez43A/viewform If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: sacraments@olorparishkellyville.org.au. We look forward to celebrating this Sacrament with your family!