What a busy month for Holy Cross Primary Glenwood!
This month we fare-welled our beloved Parish Priest, Father John. The school community also celebrated Grandparents Day, hosted a sausage sizzle and enjoyed a hilarious Crazy Hair day and Jersey Day. Some very inspired students crafted 1000 paper cranes, while Kindy and Year 4 learned all about Science and Physics!
Grandparents Day
To acknowledge the special role that grandparents play in our lives we invited all students to come to school dressed as a grandparent! The love and respect that our students have for their grandparents was extremely evident today and we say a huge thank you to all grandparents in our community for everything you do to support your children and grandchildren.
Farewell to Father John
Sadly this week students and staff said farewell to our beloved Parish Priest Fr John. The students joined Fr John in a liturgy via Zoom before joining him under the COLA for a spread out guard of honour and some brief farewell messages. We sincerely thank Fr John for the way he has led our community over the past six years.
We are grateful for everything Father John has done for both this school and each and every student. He has helped us along our spiritual journey and has guided us with his wisdom and ever-expanding sense of humour. Father John has strengthened our faith and taught us how to truly be like Jesus by showing us through his example of compassion and love.
When Father John came to our parish all the way back in 2014, he gave us an example of how to live a prosperous life as a follower of Jesus. He enlightened us through his homilies and taught us to always believe and love everyone unconditionally. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Father John has strongly encouraged us to do this and has motivated us to go out and spread Jesus’ teachings throughout our school community and to our neighbours. His teachings have changed our perspective and the way we interpret mass in a fun, humorous but yet reverent and respectful way.
Father John is an extraordinary priest because of his selflessness, caring personality, optimistic point of view and his undeniable sense of humour. Father John will be greatly missed but never ever forgotten at Holy Cross.
His knowledge and guidance for our staff and students during this time has been exceptional. We wish him the absolute best in his new appointment in Katoomba.
National Science Week
The 15th of August marked the start of National Science Week, the theme this year being innovation for the future of our oceans. To mark this occasion, Year 4 spent the last few days researching all about living and non living things within our oceans, with a particular focus on water pollution. They then designed their own underwater exhibits to showcase their understanding. Well Done year 4!
Fizzics Workshop
A big thanks to Mr Newsome and Fizzics Education for leading our Kindergarten students through Science workshops, exploring all about Forces!
Fizzics Education is one of Australia's leading science outreach providers of interactive science workshops and shows. They have been inspiring students to become passionate junior scientists since 2004
Every Friday is "Friday Fun!"
At Holy Cross we make learning fun for students, not only in the class but in every area of school life. Every Friday we up the fun factor even more with a range of crazy weekly activities that the students really enjoy.
Sausage Sizzle Friday!
Every Friday is "Friday Fun!". This week we held a sausage sizzle, which always proves very popular with the students. We cooked over 600 sausages for our school community!
Crazy Hair Day
On Friday the 4th of September students were encouraged to come to school with crazy hair styles for the day.
Jersey Day
The previous week all students were encouraged to wear their favourite sports team Jersey or colors to school.
Paper Cranes
Inspired by the book ‘Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes’ our students have created over 1000 paper cranes, each containing their hopes and prayers for the future. These symbols of peace and harmony now fill our Art room with pride.
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13 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Thank you to our Year 1 students who shared their learning with us this afternoon ππ
11 Mar 2026
From Facebook
We were honoured to welcome Bishop Vincent Long to our school today for the opening and blessing of our beautifully revamped garden space, now known as the Pope Francis Garden of Hope πΏππ It was a special moment for our community as we gathered in prayer and celebration, giving thanks for this wonderful environment where our students can learn, grow, and appreciate Godβs creation together π±π½π₯π₯π₯¦π We thank Bishop Vincent for also taking the time to get to know our students and staff and for visiting so many of our learning spaces to talk with our students π #faithinactioncspd Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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13 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Thank you to our Year 1 students who shared their learning with us this afternoon ππ
11 Mar 2026
From Facebook
We were honoured to welcome Bishop Vincent Long to our school today for the opening and blessing of our beautifully revamped garden space, now known as the Pope Francis Garden of Hope πΏππ It was a special moment for our community as we gathered in prayer and celebration, giving thanks for this wonderful environment where our students can learn, grow, and appreciate Godβs creation together π±π½π₯π₯π₯¦π We thank Bishop Vincent for also taking the time to get to know our students and staff and for visiting so many of our learning spaces to talk with our students π #faithinactioncspd Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
10 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Congratulation to Ava from Year 5 who was selected into the Parramatta Diocese netball team on Friday. π We wish her all the best as she competes in Canberra at the Mackillop netball trials in May π
10 Mar 2026
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09 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Today some of our Year 5 students visited Hunny Pots in Glenwood to help out with some of their special activities for Veggie Month π₯π½π₯¦π₯ Not sure if the big kids or the little kids had more fun π
05 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Well done to our Holy Cross swimmers on Wednesday who represented the Blacktown Zone at the Parramatta Diocesan Carnival. Special congratulations to Imogen (Year 5) who now joins the Parramatta team to swim at the NSWCPS MacKillop Swimming Carnival in April πββοΈπββοΈπ
02 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to our school cricket team who were victorious today in their Mark Taylor Shield match against St Michaelβs Baulkham Hills π Special mention to Saahas in Year 6 who top scored with 30 not out and took a couple of wickets when bowling π
01 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Thanks to our Year 6 students who led us in our first Sharing Our Learning gathering of the year π They have had a fantastic start to the year in their role as the leaders of the school ππ
25 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Yesterday, our Holy Cross swim team competed at the Blacktown Zone swimming carnival. We had some fantastic results with lots of personal bests and competitive swimming on display. Special congratulations to these students who have progress through to the Diocesan Carnival next Wednesday 4th March. π₯Senior girls relay - Tiara, Miraya, Alyssa & Amelie 4th Junior girls relay - Ivy, Ruby, Ariana, Piper π₯Junior boys relay - Will, Nicholas, Brendan, Dylan Ruby AH π₯50m 8 yrs freestyle Alyssa C π₯50m Senior backstroke Piper H 4th 50m 10 yrs freestyle Dylan P π₯ 50m 9 yrs freestyle Amelie R π₯50m 12 yrs freestyle Tiara W 4th Senior breaststroke Will J π₯50m 9 yrs freestyle 4th Junior breaststroke 4th Junior butterfly Louis H 4th 100m freestyle π₯ 50m 11 yrs freestyle 4th 50m 11 yrs backstroke 4th 50m 11yrs breaststroke π₯50m 11 years butterfly β We would also like to congratulate Louis who was the Blacktown Zone 11 years boys βRunner Upβ Age Champion! An amazing achievement.
22 Feb 2026
From Facebook
On Friday our students in KG enjoyed some time outside to practice their letter formation βοΈ
21 Feb 2026
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This week our Year 6 students had the privilege of taking part in the Gen Bryant Encounter β a powerful experience of faith, music and personal story. βοΈπΆ Through prayer, song and reflection, our students were invited to deepen their relationship with God and see how faith can be lived with courage and joy each day. ππ
20 Feb 2026
From Facebook
Trading the classroom for the nursery! We would like to wish Ms Theoharous and her husband all the best as they prepare for the arrival of their baby girl. We know youβre going to be an amazing mum, and we canβt wait to see photos of your newest (and cutest) student! God bless your beautiful new family.
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