Year 5 using their strength to hold up a fire hose.
Currently in Year 5 students have been given the opportunity to create and explain a source to answer the following question in PBL groups. “How can Rouse Hill prepare, act and recover from a catastrophic bushfire?”
To better understand the question, Rouse Hill Rural Fire Brigade visited Year 5 to inform us about their service.
They guided us around the truck, showed us their gear and we all had a turn with the hose. While informing us about their gear we got a great shock when they told us that they only had ninety seconds to be fully dressed in it.
We learned about different information such as, if the fire gets over the truck or catches a light, there are little sprinklers all over the truck to prevent it happening. We also learnt that in an emergency there are covers like curtains to cover the inside of the windows to stop the heat coming in, and the firefighters put a special blanket over them and get down low so the heat passes over them and not through them.
They let us play with their radio to indicate if there’s a fire, have a turn of the hoses, wear their fire gear, go through the fire truck, put the sirens on, and many more fun things.
Ella and Gabriella B in their attire.
Overall, we had a great time learning about the Rouse Hill Rural Fire Brigade, and all went home with a great head of knowledge about fires. We are very grateful that we had the opportunity to learn all about their service.
Charlotte and Jane
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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02 Apr 2026
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This week, our K–6 students took part in a beautiful and reverent Holy Week Reflection. Each class helped bring the story of Jesus’ final days to life through prayer, scripture, and quiet reflection. A big thank you to the families who came along and shared this moment with us.
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Congratulations to our Term 1 'Student of the Term' recipients who received a Principal's Award this morning. These students were chosen by their teachers for their dedication to learning, the kindness they have shown to others, and their overall outstanding achievement this term. They also enjoyed morning tea with Mr Calabria and Mr Cauchi. Well done to these students!
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02 Apr 2026
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This week, our K–6 students took part in a beautiful and reverent Holy Week Reflection. Each class helped bring the story of Jesus’ final days to life through prayer, scripture, and quiet reflection. A big thank you to the families who came along and shared this moment with us.
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Congratulations to our Term 1 'Student of the Term' recipients who received a Principal's Award this morning. These students were chosen by their teachers for their dedication to learning, the kindness they have shown to others, and their overall outstanding achievement this term. They also enjoyed morning tea with Mr Calabria and Mr Cauchi. Well done to these students!
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Congratulations to Amali for being selected in the Girls Parramatta Rugby League team. We wish her all the best as she competes in May at the MacKillop Trials!
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Year 1 have been busy investigating the differences between living and non‑living things, and they put their learning into action by designing and making their very own bird feeders. Students thought carefully about what birds need to survive and created feeders that would help meet those needs in our school environment. It was wonderful to see so many creative ideas come to life, and even more special to have siblings visit to see the showcase. Thank you to everyone who supported the students with ideas, equipment, encouragement, and enthusiasm!
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On Thursday, a talented group of our Year 5 and Year 6 students took part in the first round of the Mark Taylor Shield Cricket Competition against Santa Sophia, Box Hill. Our team played with fantastic skill, teamwork, and determination- and came away victorious! A big thank you to Mr Campbell for attending and supporting the team, and to Mrs Nicholls and Mr Adams for assisting on the day. What a wonderful achievement for our young cricketers!
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 9!
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Today we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation. Our Primary students gathered for Mass, while our Infants students marked this special day with beautiful classroom liturgies. Together we reflected on Mary’s courageous “yes” to God- a moment of trust, openness, and faith that changed everything. It was a lovely way for our students to pause, pray, and remember the importance of saying yes to God in our own lives.