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Student playing on the playground at St Finbar’s Catholic Primary Glenbrook

Hunter Kelly Strives for Personal Best in the Pool

23 May 2016
There is strong evidence that challenging, achievable goals influence achievement, provided the individual is involved in setting them.

Achievement is enhanced when challenging, rather than “do your best” goals, relative to the students’ ability, are set.

Hunter Kelly
This year we have seen one of our own achieve incredible results in the swimming pool. Hunter Kelly, of Year 4 (U/10’s), has a achieved his best results in the swimming pool this year. He managed to get progress through Zone Carnival, Diocesan Carnival, Catholic State Carnival and reached the All Schools State Championships where he finished 26th.

Much like our learning in the classroom it is always about achieving your personal best. Setting growth goals to challenge yourself to succeed and reach your potential.

Congratulations to Hunter Kelly on achieving his personal best result in the pool this year. As his classroom teacher, I can see this passion for personal bests also happening in the classroom.

 
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    29 Jun 2026

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    βš½πŸ’šπŸ’› Future Socceroos in the making! Kindergarten had a fantastic time stepping into the boots of the Socceroos, giving it their best shot and dreaming big! From their stadium walk-on to showing off their soccer skills, our youngest students embraced the challenge with confidence, teamwork and plenty of Aussie spirit. Who knows? We might just have the next generation of Socceroos right here at St Finbar's! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβš½
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    29 Jun 2026

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    Our students recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the St Vincent de Paul Encounter Day at St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields. Facilitated by St Vincent de Paul, the day provided students with a deeper understanding of the history and mission of the organisation, how it began, and the important role of Conference members in supporting people experiencing hardship. Students also explored the realities of homelessness, including the different forms it can take, current statistics, and practical ways individuals and communities can make a positive difference. The day was both inspiring and thought-provoking. Our students returned feeling energised and motivated to continue promoting Faith in Action within our school community, putting their faith into practice through service, compassion, and advocacy for those most in need.

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29 Jun 2026

From Facebook

βš½πŸ’šπŸ’› Future Socceroos in the making! Kindergarten had a fantastic time stepping into the boots of the Socceroos, giving it their best shot and dreaming big! From their stadium walk-on to showing off their soccer skills, our youngest students embraced the challenge with confidence, teamwork and plenty of Aussie spirit. Who knows? We might just have the next generation of Socceroos right here at St Finbar's! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβš½

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29 Jun 2026

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Our students recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the St Vincent de Paul Encounter Day at St John Paul II Catholic College, Schofields. Facilitated by St Vincent de Paul, the day provided students with a deeper understanding of the history and mission of the organisation, how it began, and the important role of Conference members in supporting people experiencing hardship. Students also explored the realities of homelessness, including the different forms it can take, current statistics, and practical ways individuals and communities can make a positive difference. The day was both inspiring and thought-provoking. Our students returned feeling energised and motivated to continue promoting Faith in Action within our school community, putting their faith into practice through service, compassion, and advocacy for those most in need.

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28 Jun 2026

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βš½πŸ’šπŸ’› Socceroos fever hit St Finbar's on Friday! Our students embraced the excitement, proudly showing their green and gold spirit as they cheered on the Socceroos. There was plenty of energy, enthusiasm and smiles across the school, with everyone getting into the Aussie spirit. A special highlight was Kindergarten, who created their very own stadium experience, complete with player entries and match tickets! What a fantastic way to celebrate together and make learning fun. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβš½

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28 Jun 2026

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Congratulations to our Principal's Award recipients! 🌟 We proudly celebrated our Principal's Award recipients, recognising students who consistently live out our school Charisms and embrace every opportunity to learn and grow. Through kindness, respect, compassion and perseverance, they inspired those around them each day. These students demonstrated that a growth mindset is about believing in themselves, learning from challenges, and striving to be the best version of who they can be. We are incredibly proud of the positive example they set within our St Finbar's community.

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11 Jun 2026

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πŸ’™ Tinnies for Vinnies Winter Appeal πŸ’™ Last week, our school community came together to support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal through our Tinnies for Vinnies collection. A heartfelt thank you to all the families who generously donated and helped make a difference to those in need this winter. It was wonderful to see our students embracing the spirit of the day by wearing their pyjamas and showing compassion and generosity in action. A special thank you to Mrs Farrugia and the staff and students who represented our school at the Vinnies Sleep Out alongside students from other local Catholic primary schools. We are grateful for opportunities to live out our faith, serve others, and connect with the wider community through initiatives such as these. #TinniesForVinnies #WinterAppeal #CommunityInAction #FaithInAction #StFinbarsSchool πŸ’™πŸ€ Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

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11 Jun 2026

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We proudly congratulate Mrs Kym Romanous on her appointment as Principal of St Finbar's. We are grateful for her leadership and the way she embodies our charisms each day, inspiring our community through faith, compassion, and service. We look forward to her continued leadership as she guides our school in living out these values and supporting every student to thrive. Congratulations, Mrs Romanous!

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04 Jun 2026

What Your Child Really Learns in the First 100 Days of School

One moment your child is holding your hand at the school gate and before you know it, they're walking in confidently, greeting friends by name, carrying their own bag, and coming home full of stories about 'assembly' and 'sport'. Here’s what to expect in their first 100 days of Kindergarten.

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03 Jun 2026

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🎢✨ Lifted Live 2026 ✨🎢 Our Year 5 students had an incredible day attending Lifted Live, joining hundreds of students from across the Diocese for a vibrant celebration of faith, music, and community. Through inspiring messages, uplifting music, prayer, and shared experiences, students were encouraged to deepen their relationship with God while connecting with other young people who share their faith journey. The energy, enthusiasm, and joy throughout the day created a memorable experience that highlighted the strength of our diocesan community. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this special event and know that our students returned with renewed inspiration, new friendships, and a deeper understanding of what it means to live their faith each day. πŸ’™πŸ™ #LiftedLive #FaithInAction #Year5 #CatholicEducation #DioceseCommunity

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02 Jun 2026

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01 Jun 2026

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What a way to kick off the start of our RAD Run Club! We cannot wait to share more of our special morning. We even had a special visit from Poss!

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01 Jun 2026

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Get RADDDDYYYY... today is the day! See you in all of your RAD clothing to launch our RAD Run Club. ONE HOUR to go!

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29 May 2026

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πŸŒˆπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ RAD Run Club is here at St Finbar’s! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒˆ To celebrate the launch of this exciting new initiative, students are invited to wear their brightest and most RAD sports clothes and join the fun before school! Students can run, skip, walk, jog or even dance their way around the course while earning points for their sport house. Our Year 6 leaders will be helping collect lap counts each session. πŸ“… Every Monday & Friday ⏰ 8:30am – 9:00am We can’t wait to see our students moving, having fun and supporting their wellbeing through active participation! πŸ’™πŸ’›β€οΈπŸ’š

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