St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willoughby

05/07/2026

NAIDOC Week - 5 -12 July
This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week, an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the histories, cultures, achievements, and enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year's theme, Fifty Years of Deadly, celebrates five decades of strength, leadership, resilience, and community. It honours the Elders, advocates, artists, storytellers, and communities whose voices and vision continue to shape the future.

We invite our families to join in celebrating NAIDOC Week by attending local community events, listening to First Nations voices, and taking time to learn more about the stories, cultures, and histories that continue to shape our shared future.

02/07/2026

09/06/2026

Did you know that Mercy Catholic College has updated its enrolment deadlines to align with Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB)?

Many families are unaware that applications close while students are still in Year 4.

Applications for Year 7, 2029 will close on Wednesday 1 July.

Places are in high demand, with waitlists currently in place for 2027 and 2028 across all year groups.

If you are considering Mercy Catholic College as a secondary school for your daughter, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

ENROL NOW www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au/enrol

01/06/2026

Join us for our next Little Stars Playgroup next Wednesday 3 June. Our Play group will now be held in the cottage which is located next to the Parish Hall.

29/05/2026

"As our campaign week comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has liked, shared, donated, or simply taken the time to learn about the vision for our new Eileen O’Connor Catholic School at Tuggerah.

This is more than a school, it’s a place where every child can thrive, and your support is helping to bring that vision to life.

Here is how you can still get involved:
Make a donation every gift, big or small, brings us closer to opening day.
Set up regular giving ongoing support helps us plan and grow.
Sign up for updates stay connected to milestones and stories.
Partner with us if you are a business or supporter, let's talk.
Share our story awareness builds momentum. Spread the word.

The new $65 million Tuggerah campus is made possible by Catholic Schools Broken Bay, government grants, and community champions like you.

Together, we’re building a school, and a future filled with opportunity, inclusion and hope.

Together, let's build a school

To learn more please click 👉 https://bit.ly/4nHhIaR

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

ALL IN for Reconciliation- National Reconciliation Week 2026

27 May – 3 June
This week, we join communities across Australia in recognising National Reconciliation Week, a time to learn about our shared histories, honour the cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation.

This year’s theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day, through listening, embracing truth telling, learning, respect and meaningful action. As we acknowledge 25 years of Reconciliation Australia, we recognise both the progress made and the important work still ahead.
Across our schools and communities, we invite our students, families and staff to be All In, to deepen understanding, celebrate culture, and continue walking together toward a more just and connected future.

How will your school or family be “All In” for reconciliation this week?

26/05/2026

National Sorry Day
26 May

On 26 May, we acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day of reflection, respect and remembrance across our education communities.

National Sorry Day honours the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors and acknowledges the lasting impacts of policies that led to the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities and Country.

It is a day that calls us to truth-telling and understanding, recognising that reconciliation is an ongoing commitment, grounded in listening, learning and walking together with respect.

Across our education system, we pause to reflect, learn and engage in conversations that deepen understanding and strengthen our collective commitment to reconciliation.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present, and to the continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

24/05/2026

We are pleased to welcome Karen Pezzuto as the new Principal for Eileen O’Connor Catholic School. In her role, Mrs ...