St Agnes celebrated Ash Wednesday with our liturgy and the signing of ashes. The students were exposed to the many symbols that our church uses at this time including – ashes, the cross, purple cloth, palms and the Holy Bible. We shared in listening to the Word of God and we participated in prayer.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. It is a time to deepen our faith through fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Many look to give up treats or something of meaning during this time as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Jesus for us. Instead of fasting, we can look to do something extra to help others or make a promise to change a bad habit. This can be a more appropriate approach for children.
Almsgiving is our way of showing care and concern for others. As a Catholic school, we support the work of Caritas during Lent through their Project Compassion campaign.
This year’s theme is ‘Learning More, Creating Change’. Funds raised will go to support communities to develop the knowledge and skills to effect positive change for their futures. Project Compassion boxes are placed in all classrooms and each student can place their donation in the donation box.
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31 Oct 2025
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Please find below the link to our latest Newsletter https://stagneschs.my.canva.site/newsletter-t4w3-2025
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𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 Thank you for the unwavering dedication and passion from our St Agnes teachers, our students shine because of you. We are deeply grateful for all that you do every day.
30 Oct 2025
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29 Oct 2025
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Year 9 have been busy designing and building their own toy trucks, and we are seriously impressed! 🚚✨ From planning and measuring to assembling, students worked collaboratively and showed incredible creativity and problem-solving skills. Well done, Year 9; your hard work really paid off in something amazing! 👏
29 Oct 2025
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Inspired Edu in partnership with Macquarie University, the University of Sydney, and the University of Newcastle, are hosting 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐒𝐂 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐬 this November to help students and parents prepare for success in 2026. Presented by senior HSC markers and counsellors, these 45-minute sessions reveal what markers look for, how to manage anxiety, and strategies to boost performance in the HSC. The dates are as follows: Sunday 2nd November - Macquarie University Saturday 15th November - University of Newcastle Sunday 23rd November - the University of Sydney All details, including dates and registration links, can be found at: https://events.inspired.edu.au/
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21 Oct 2025
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Today, our Year 12 Modern History class visited the Sydney Jewish Museum, where they had the privilege of hearing Holocaust Survivor Paul Drexler share his powerful and moving story. Students then explored the museum’s exhibits, deepening their understanding of the Holocaust and the importance of remembrance, empathy, and standing up against injustice.
21 Oct 2025
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💗 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐬 💗 Today our staff came together to celebrate 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 with a lovely morning tea! It was fantastic to see everyone wearing pink in support of such an important cause. Thanks to the generosity of our staff and community, we raised 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 $𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎 to support breast cancer research and awareness. 💕👏 A huge thank you to Mrs Dass for organising the event, and to Mikayla Smith and her family, who have made beautiful pink ribbons for the whole school, an incredible effort they’ve continued for four years in a row! 🎀 We’d also like to thank Nina Shamoun and her family for baking a large pink cake for Ms Holland to cut on behalf of the staff, another wonderful tradition they’ve kept going for four years running. 🍰💗
21 Oct 2025
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A huge thank you to our amazing school community for taking the time to celebrate our teachers this World Teachers’ Day! Your thoughtful messages, kind words, and support mean so much and truly brighten our teachers’ day. We’re so grateful for this wonderful community! 💛👏 https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/events/world-teachers-day-in-nsw
17 Oct 2025
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👏 A big shoutout to our senior students, Arek, Sylvana, Sienna and Niyat, who recently volunteered with the 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! They helped prepare food and travelled to Mount Druitt and Parramatta, serving around 50 people in one evening. It was a busy night filled with kindness, connection and service. These students truly showed the St Agnes values of compassion and dignity through their actions. We are proud of you! 💙💛