On the 16 August Year 6 students at St Thomas' in Springwood participated in an excursion to the Lower Blue Mountains and Penrith areas.
The students, as part of a Science unit , were investigating the design principles of contemporary and historic bridges in the local area in order to develop urban solutions.
The students had the opportunity to walk across the newly constructed pedestrian bridge spanning the Nepean river at Penrith, the Yandhai Nepean Crossing. After that the students 'stepped back in time' to the mid 1860's to view and sketch the Knapsack Viaduct at Lapstone.
It was a great day for the students and special thanks must be extended to the generous parent helpers that assisted with transport on the day.
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03 Jul 2026
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This term Year 1 have been learning about Ancient Rome. Today we celebrated our learning journey by dressing up as either a Gladiator, God/Goddess or Ancient Roman citizen and we participated in a variety of fun activities. Our day began with creating our very own amphorae out of air dried clay. We played a number of board games such as Rota, Tali and Tessere and Ludus Calculorum. We also worked hard at preparing to be a Gladiator through a fun but challenging obstacle course! Lucky we had a Pizza Break mid session!! Our final activity was learning the ancient art style of Mosaics. Thank you to all our staff (teachers and Office) who helped us have such a great day of learning in a different way.
03 Jul 2026
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Our Year 1 students had a fantastic opportunity to visit our Year 5 and Year 6 classes this week! π€© First, they admired the amazing beach artworks created by our Year 6 students. π¨ποΈ These beautiful pieces inspired our Year 1 students to write their own imaginative stories and descriptions about the beach. They were so excited to see the artworks and used them to spark their own creative ideas! β¨ They also enjoyed watching Year 5's performances of The Conversion of Saul to Paul. The performances helped our Year 1 students develop a deeper understanding of the story and its important message. A huge congratulations to our Year 5 students for all the hard work, practice, and confidence they showed in bringing this story to life! ππ It was wonderful to see our students learning from one another and celebrating creativity, faith, and collaboration. π
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This term Year 1 have been learning about Ancient Rome. Today we celebrated our learning journey by dressing up as either a Gladiator, God/Goddess or Ancient Roman citizen and we participated in a variety of fun activities. Our day began with creating our very own amphorae out of air dried clay. We played a number of board games such as Rota, Tali and Tessere and Ludus Calculorum. We also worked hard at preparing to be a Gladiator through a fun but challenging obstacle course! Lucky we had a Pizza Break mid session!! Our final activity was learning the ancient art style of Mosaics. Thank you to all our staff (teachers and Office) who helped us have such a great day of learning in a different way.
03 Jul 2026
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Our Year 1 students had a fantastic opportunity to visit our Year 5 and Year 6 classes this week! π€© First, they admired the amazing beach artworks created by our Year 6 students. π¨ποΈ These beautiful pieces inspired our Year 1 students to write their own imaginative stories and descriptions about the beach. They were so excited to see the artworks and used them to spark their own creative ideas! β¨ They also enjoyed watching Year 5's performances of The Conversion of Saul to Paul. The performances helped our Year 1 students develop a deeper understanding of the story and its important message. A huge congratulations to our Year 5 students for all the hard work, practice, and confidence they showed in bringing this story to life! ππ It was wonderful to see our students learning from one another and celebrating creativity, faith, and collaboration. π
03 Jul 2026
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YEAR 1 Back in Time - A Journey to Rome Our day began with creating our very own amphorae out of air dried clay. We played a number of board games such as Rota, Tali and Tessere and Ludus Calculorum. We also worked hard at preparing to be a Gladiator through a fun but challenging obstacle course! Lucky we had a Pizza Break mid session!! Our final activity was learning the ancient art style of Mosaics. Thank you to all our staff (teachers and Office) who helped us have such a great day of learning in a different way.
01 Jul 2026
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π§Άπ Our Knitting Club has been hard at work creating blankets for Vinnies to support members of our community in need this winter. A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers for generously giving their time, skills and support to help our students learn and contribute to this meaningful project. We are also so proud of the students involved for showing compassion, commitment and care through their efforts. β¨ Together, we are living out our faith through service and standing in solidarity with others in our community. π #faithinactioncspd
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Year 4 Greenhouse or Watering System designs Over the past term, Year 4 have been learning about where our food and clothes come from. They have extended their knowledge of sustainability and looked at the history of farming and agriculture. This culminated in students designing and making a prototype greenhouse or household watering system. Check them out!
29 Jun 2026
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The STA Art Exhibition for 2026 opened today. It was lovely to see so many families and students appreciating and celebrating all students who entered their artwork this year. We are proud of all of you for sharing your gifts with the school community. If you didnβt get to pop in today, it will be open again tomorrow from 8:30-9am and 3:30-4pm.
29 Jun 2026
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Today was a big day for the Creative Arts at STA. Congratulations to the students in our Junior and Concert Bands who performed at the ArtsFactor today held at Nagle College. We know that you there has been countless hours of practising behind the scenes leading up to today. We are proud of your efforts and how you represented STA today.
28 Jun 2026
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24 Jun 2026
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π πββοΈ Wishing Catherine yr6, Charlotte yr 6, Dominic yr 5, Jacynta yr 4 and Tighe yr 3 the absolute best of luck today as they compete at the NSWCPS Cross Country Championships today which is a massive achievement. π The Sydney International Equestrian Centre course is challenging, but they are fantastic runners and will no doubt do themselves and STA proud. Weβll all be cheering for you team! πππ
15 Jun 2026
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Year 1 have been investigating historical sites and their unique features. Using movement, teamwork and plenty of imagination, students used their bodies to model what they had learned. They had so much fun creating these sites! πβ¨π°π
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Last Thursday STAβs Athletics carnival was a fun filled day for all, complete with all of our athletes and wonderful student and parent helpers: Part 2 photos π π
10 Jun 2026
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π Lunchtime is always more exciting when our Cricket Blast coaches are around! π Wednesdays and Fridays on the oval are filled with fun, energy and plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. The perfect way to finish it all off? A well-earned Zooper Dooper! βοΈ π
10 Jun 2026
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π π€ β€οΈπ π STA students and staff were thrilled to welcome Penrith Panthers players Jack Cogger, Jaxen Edgar and Keahn Skipps for a special visit this afternoon. Each player shared valuable tips on how to stay fit, healthy and perform at your best. Students learned the importance of staying hydrated, getting quality sleep and exercising regularly to maintain peak performance and be ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way. The players also highlighted the benefits of limiting screen time and developing resilience when faced with difficulties, helping students lead healthier lives both physically and mentally. Go Panthers! Thank you for sharing in the the fun, the games, all the prizes and for inspiring our students. Please come back again, any time! π π€ β€οΈ π π