Team Infinity’s Radin Gharavi, Dana Gharavi, James Hanlon, Maverick Phoonsiri, Eric Burakowski and Ella Burakowski.
It's not every day you local Federal member gets up and tells everyone how good you are!
Holy Cross Primary was mentioned in Parliament this week by Michelle Rowland, recognising the wonderful work of a student from Year 4 and a student from Year 6 who have been examining the problems of plastic pollution in our environment and have been campaigning to curb the use of water bottles in Australia.
See Michelle Rowland’s comments regarding Holy Cross about 30 seconds into the attached video clip.
Team Infinity from Holy Cross Primary School have recently participated in the FIRST LEGO League program, working on a Lego robotics program to raise awareness about plastic bottle usage. As part of their project, students Ella & Eric Burakowski shared with Michelle Rowland some concerning plastic bottled water facts.
- It takes 40,000 barrels of oil to make plastic water bottles for the whole of Australia
- It takes three litres of water and one litre of oil to make one plastic water bottle
- It can cost $2.50 to make one litre of plastic bottled water.
Team Infinity has been trying to reach out to organisations (who are the main consumer of plastic water bottles), sharing their concerns and alternative solutions such as composting, recycling projects and using portable water stations from Sydney Water which are free to hire.
Read about Team Infinity’s success in FIRST LEGO League national championships.
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06 Sep 2025
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Congratulations to our students who participated in the Parramatta Diocesan Athletics Carnival last week. There were some great results on the day, many students achieving PBs. Special congratulations and best of luck to Ava L (2nd in 100m and 200m) and Alana T (2nd in discus). They have now qualified to be part of the Parramatta Diocesan team at the Mackillop Athletics Carnival in a couple of weeks π![626921712571842_1216864620244212-1]()
05 Sep 2025
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Thank you to all of our wonderful fathers, grandfathers and father figures who were able to join us for a special breakfast and some fun with our students this morning! Wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day for Sunday!
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06 Sep 2025
From Facebook
Congratulations to our students who participated in the Parramatta Diocesan Athletics Carnival last week. There were some great results on the day, many students achieving PBs. Special congratulations and best of luck to Ava L (2nd in 100m and 200m) and Alana T (2nd in discus). They have now qualified to be part of the Parramatta Diocesan team at the Mackillop Athletics Carnival in a couple of weeks π
05 Sep 2025
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Thank you to all of our wonderful fathers, grandfathers and father figures who were able to join us for a special breakfast and some fun with our students this morning! Wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day for Sunday!
02 Sep 2025
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π World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2025 π Yesterday, our students became true Pilgrims of Hope during this Jubilee Year of Hope, taking part in a mini Creation Pilgrimage around our school. π±πΆββοΈπΆ They spent time giving thanks for the beauty of creation, reflecting on ways to care for our common home, and praying for peace in our world. ππ This pilgrimage was a beautiful chance to be still, listen, and encounter God in creation β a reminder that hope grows when we care for the world and for one another. πΏποΈ
29 Aug 2025
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On Monday Zak (Year 6) and Estelle (Year 5) represented Holy Cross at the NSWCPS Golf Tournament in the Blue Mountains. β³οΈποΈποΈββοΈ Congratulations to both students on their participation throughout the day π
28 Aug 2025
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Today Kindy participated in a guided meditation about the importance of sharing God's love with others. π«Ά
28 Aug 2025
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Congratulations to Brendan and Maria from Year 4 who have both progressed through to the State Finals of the Prime Ministers Spelling Bee πππ
27 Aug 2025
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Today a group of our amazing Year 5 students represented our school at the annual Diocesan Education Mass! The mass was held at St Patrickβs Cathedral in Parramatta and was a beautiful occasion for students from all over the Diocese to celebrate their role in the mission of the Church. A huge thank you to Mrs Channell who also accompanied us!
26 Aug 2025
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Best of luck to both Ruby and Francesca from Year 6 who will be representing Holy Cross at the Voice of Youth Cluster Final tomorrow ππ
25 Aug 2025
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Congrats to Maria (Year 4) on an amazing performance at her very first Karate Kata tournament last Saturday! She took home the silver medal. π₯ We are so proud of her hard work and dedication. Way to go! π
22 Aug 2025
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Our Year 4 students have been hard at work giving back to our local community! β€οΈ Today they spent time making sandwiches for the Greater Western Sydney Vinnies Van. This incredible service provides food and snacks to people in our community who are struggling. A huge thank you to all the wonderful parents who generously donated ingredients and to the four parent volunteers who helped our students make these sandwiches. Your support made this a truly special and impactful day for everyone involved.
21 Aug 2025
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Today two-time LEGO Masters winner Henry Pinto visited our students to share his journey with LEGO and how this also led to him becoming a published author π Check out our student interview with Henry ππ
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