Cam Semmen with some Year 1 students sharing his knowledge of poetry writing.
Year One had a special visit from Cameron Semmens.
Cam Semmens is an Australian poet who visits schools and inspires students to write and perform poetry. Throughout the day we learnt how to write and perform different kinds of poems.
We had so much fun becoming poets and performing our poems to our friends. The most important thing we heave learnt throughout the day was:
Poetry is the best words in the best order.
Cameron Semmens
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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12 May 2026
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Last week our Year 6 FIAT team had a wonderful day at Nagle College for LIFTED Jnr, a diocesan faith‑formation experience run by Catholic Youth Parramatta. With the theme “Finding Purpose with Pentecost”, guest speaker Lou Daniels invited students to reflect on two big questions: What is our purpose? and How does the Holy Spirit help us live it out? Through singing, dancing, prayer, and rich discussion, our students showed maturity, enthusiasm, and a genuine openness to faith and leadership. They represented our school with pride and kindness. A warm thank you to our parents for supporting transport and making this valuable experience possible. Thank you also to Mrs Hodgess and Mrs Aspinal for accompanying our students.
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