Morris Gleitzman
Morris Gleitzman is an accomplished author of 35 books, published in more than 20 countries, and is loved by children around the world.
Morris captivated students from various primary schools and St Agnes as he shared the joy and tragedy of writing his new book Loyal Creatures about 16-year-old volunteer, Frank Ballantyne and his horse Daisy in WWI. Paul, an accomplished actor, presented a captivating live performance bringing to life magic moments from his book.
At the end of the performance students had a opportunity to ask Morris or Paul questions regarding the book or about Morris’s writing experiences. Morris also signed copies of his book.
St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill
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17 Jun 2026
Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Year 10, are you curious about trying a career...? Register for CathWest's 'Try a Career Day' at the CathWest Loyola Campus!
09 Jun 2026
Helping Your Child Learn at Home - Practical strategies every parent can use
How can you help your child learn at home without stress, conflict, or overwhelm? Join CSPDโs Learning Outcomes team for a practical parent session focused on simple, realistic ways families can support learning at home, from primary through to secondary school.
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03 Jun 2026
CSPD joins 20th anniversary tribute to Indigenous Veterans
Since its inception in 2007, the annual Indigenous Veterans Commemoration Service has united Australians to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans. Students and staff from schools across the Parramatta Diocese along with members of the Jarara Cultural Centre joined Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales and hundreds of other students at Hyde Park for the moving ceremony on Friday 29 May.
31 May 2026
From Facebook
St Agnes in the news, in todayโs Sun Herald featuring James and Mrs Karafotias. Well done Mrs Karafotias for your insights and knowledge on changes to university entry and the impact on our students. We are proud of both James and Mrs Karafotias for contributing to this important discussion.
31 May 2026
From Facebook
Xavier and Rylan took photos at the PDSSSC Girls Netball competition last Thursday. ๐ธ๐ Thank you for capturing the day and helping showcase the wonderful sportsmanship, teamwork, and spirit of the event!
30 May 2026
From Facebook
So much happening at St Agnes! ๐ You can read all the latest news, events and updates in our newest newsletter found on the link below. https://stagneschs.my.canva.site/newsletter-t2w6-2026-website
27 May 2026
From Facebook
๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ & ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ Macquarie University Navigating Early Entry Webinar, Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 6.00pm. Students and their families can hear from current students who will outline Macquarieโs early entry schemes, how early entry applications are evaluated, characteristics of a strong application and what happens after an early offer is made, followed by a live Q&A. For further information and to register, visit: https://page.mq.edu.au/year-12-webinar-series-2026.htm
26 May 2026
From Facebook
We are proud to share that St Agnes has been recognised as one of NSWโs Top 160 Schools for Maths and Literacy Growth by the Sydney Morning Herald. ๐ This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work and commitment to learning shown by our students, staff and wider school community every day. We are incredibly proud of all that we continue to achieve together.
22 May 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to our Stage 4 students who received certificates for perfect attendance in Term 1, and to those students who received their St Francis Award for achieving 50 merits in Term 1! Well done on your hard work and dedication. ๐๐
21 May 2026
From Facebook
๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ Our Year 10 students recently undertook an engaging assessment task exploring the rich cultural diversity that has shaped Australiaโs food landscape. Students selected a cultural group, other than their own, that has immigrated to Australia and investigated the historical, social, and culinary factors that define the groupโs food identity. They then analysed the influence this culture has had on Australian cuisine and prepared an authentic dish representing their chosen group. ๐ฉโ๐ณ๐ฅ It was wonderful to see the studentsโ creativity, research skills, and cultural appreciation showcased through such a variety of delicious dishes! ๐โจ
21 May 2026
From Facebook
๐ป๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐ '๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐ returns to St Agnes in 2026!! Entering our 5th year of this event, the World's Greatest Shave is an initiative run by the Leukaemia Foundation to raise awareness and funding to assist those affected by cancer. Each year, we have been blown away by the student and community support, and we hope this year will be no different. This year, joining Mr Wilson are Stage 6 leaders Ritika, Cassie, John and James. Our fundraising page is linked below! https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/fundraisers/stagnescatholichighschool2026 #BeBraveAndShave
21 May 2026
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๐ FREE PARENT EVENT: Helping your Child Learn at Home ๐ก How can you support your childโs learning at home without stress or overwhelm? Join CSPDโs Learning Outcomes team for a practical parent session exploring simple, realistic ways families can support learning from primary through to secondary school. Youโll hear practical ideas around: โข study and homework routines โข helping children retain information โข reading and learning habits โข understanding some of the teaching approaches used in todayโs CSPD classrooms Parents will also gain insight into the โwhyโ behind changes happening in schools and how families and schools can work together to support student success ๐ญ ๐ Tuesday 9 June โฐ 7:00pm โ 8:30pm (doors open 6:30pm) ๐ Penola Catholic College, Penrith Register here ๐https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaUKXqmdFy9DzlVncJH4I_A52Dnlz_3AQHOJOjoG9Sf3YRKA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106537160320357959131
19 May 2026
From Facebook
Last year St Agnes Catholic High School was proud to represent our community at the Together For Humanity fundraising event, hosted by journalist and TFH Board Director Ally Langdon. Our student leaders Annilya Albin, Austin Menolotto, Alex Newell and Angela Younan joined Mrs Hayley Dwyer on a panel discussing the impact of school-based programs that foster inclusivity, intercultural understanding, and acceptance of difference. The students spoke with maturity, confidence, and heart about the importance of challenging stereotypes and embracing diversity within our school community. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented St Agnes on a state level..They were honoured to be joined by Members of Parliament, including Mark Coure, Natalie Ward, Julia Finn, Andrew Bragg, Tina Ayyad and Jihad Dib, demonstrating bipartisan support for this important work. #TogetherForHumanity #StAgnesCHS #Inclusivity #StudentLeadership #Harmony #Diversity
19 May 2026
From Facebook
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ Congratulations to Talia and Savannah, who were recently selected in the NSWCCC 18s Girls Rugby League team! ๐ This is a tremendous achievement for both students as they continue to excel in their Rugby League careers ๐๐๐ Talia and Savannah are both part of the Penrith Panthers pathway program ๐พ, representing the club in the U17 and U19 squads respectively. We wish both girls the very best as they now prepare to compete at the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships in Coffs Harbour this July ๐๐ฅ Good luck girls โ we are so proud of you both! ๐ชโญ