Congratulations Reading Recovery Students of 2017
Mrs Baines and her Reading Recovery Students celebrated success this week on all they have achieved throughout the year.
We are very proud of all the Students and Mrs Baines They have put in an amazing amount of effort and have achieved fantastic results. Congratulations to you all !
St Finbar's Primary Glenbrook
www.stfinbarsglenbrook.catholic.edu.au
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12 Oct 2026
From Facebook
📱 The Changing Face of Social Media As social media continues to evolve, so too do the guidelines around sharing and celebrating our school community online. 💙 Moving forward, our social media posts will reflect the most current guidance from the eSafety Commissioner, helping us celebrate our students’ learning, achievements and special moments, while prioritising their safety, privacy and digital wellbeing. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to share the wonderful things happening in our St Finbar’s community in a safe and responsible way! 🌟30 Sep 2026
From Facebook
We are so excited to announce that St Finbar's is holding our second ever Colour Explosion Fun Run in November! We are looking for obstacle sponsors and donations for our raffle. If you can help in any way please complete the attached form. It is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate local family businesses alongside our school community. Please complete the attached form below: https://forms.gle/wbz7cu44HqQ941zi9
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12 Oct 2026
From Facebook
📱 The Changing Face of Social Media As social media continues to evolve, so too do the guidelines around sharing and celebrating our school community online. 💙 Moving forward, our social media posts will reflect the most current guidance from the eSafety Commissioner, helping us celebrate our students’ learning, achievements and special moments, while prioritising their safety, privacy and digital wellbeing. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to share the wonderful things happening in our St Finbar’s community in a safe and responsible way! 🌟
30 Sep 2026
From Facebook
We are so excited to announce that St Finbar's is holding our second ever Colour Explosion Fun Run in November! We are looking for obstacle sponsors and donations for our raffle. If you can help in any way please complete the attached form. It is a great opportunity for us to come together and celebrate local family businesses alongside our school community. Please complete the attached form below: https://forms.gle/wbz7cu44HqQ941zi9
28 Sep 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Voice of Youth and the power of student voice
Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
28 Aug 2026
Our schools are cracking the reading code
Do you remember how you learned to read? For a vital skill that is linked to all other learning, it’s surprisingly difficult to explain how to go about learning it.
20 Aug 2026
Six Habits That Help Children Develop a Love of Reading
Book Week is a celebration of stories, imagination and creativity, but helping children love reading isn't just something that happens during one week of the year. The good news? It doesn't take expensive resources or hours of extra time. Often, it's the small, everyday habits that make the biggest difference.
16 Aug 2026
From Facebook
🎶📚 A Symphony of Stories is coming to St Finbar’s! 📚🎶 Book Week is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready to celebrate the wonderful world of books, imagination and storytelling! ✨ This year’s theme, “A Symphony of Stories,” invites us to explore the stories, characters and adventures that bring our imaginations to life. 📖🎵 And it’s time to start getting those costumes ready! 👑🦸♀️🧙♂️🐻📚 Our Book Week Parade is the perfect opportunity to bring a favourite book character to life and share our love of reading with our school community. So, start turning the pages, choosing your favourite character and getting creative! 🎨✂️
28 Jul 2026
Action and Progress: Western Sydney Catholic Schools release 2026 Closing the Gap Report
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) has released its Closing the Gap Report 2026, detailing efforts to enhance educational equity, community engagement, and cultural capability across its 80 schools in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
17 Jul 2026
What's It Really Like to Send Your Kid to a Catholic School?
If you've ever assumed that attending a Catholic school means you have to be Catholic and that the fees are expensive, you're not alone. It's a common perception, but for many families, the reality looks quite different.
08 Jul 2026
CSPD students recognised in Refugee Week Creative Competition
Over 125 students from 10 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) schools have been recognised for their empathy and powerful storytelling as part of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia Refugee Week Creative Competition.
07 Jul 2026
From Facebook
We wish all our students and families a restful and refreshing break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 21st July, ready for another great term of learning and growth.
03 Jul 2026
From Facebook
👵👴 We may have aged 100 years overnight! 😄 Our Kindergarten students celebrated 100 days of school by dressing as 100-year-olds, and they certainly looked the part! While they may have looked 100 today, they're only 100 days into an amazing journey of learning, friendship and growing in God's love. We can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings! 💙✨ Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #100DaysOfKindergarten #AgedToPerfection #GrowingInGodsLove