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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28 Nov 2025
From Facebook
A huge congratulations to all students who received either a Personal Best or PBS4L award at today's Sharing Our Learning. Well done, and don't stop the incredible momentum! π. π. π
28 Nov 2025
From Facebook
We are so proud of our Year 4 students who continued their fantastic support for the Great Western Sydney Vinnies Van today! The students successfully prepared a range of 60 fresh sandwiches to donate. These efforts make a tangible difference in our community, helping people who struggle to provide enough food for themselves and their families, or those experiencing homelessness. A massive thank you also goes to Ms. Doherty, who has been an integral and dedicated part of this process since it was first introduced in Term 1. What an incredible example of compassion and service!
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28 Nov 2025
From Facebook
A huge congratulations to all students who received either a Personal Best or PBS4L award at today's Sharing Our Learning. Well done, and don't stop the incredible momentum! π. π. π
28 Nov 2025
From Facebook
We are so proud of our Year 4 students who continued their fantastic support for the Great Western Sydney Vinnies Van today! The students successfully prepared a range of 60 fresh sandwiches to donate. These efforts make a tangible difference in our community, helping people who struggle to provide enough food for themselves and their families, or those experiencing homelessness. A massive thank you also goes to Ms. Doherty, who has been an integral and dedicated part of this process since it was first introduced in Term 1. What an incredible example of compassion and service!
25 Nov 2025
From Facebook
A very exciting game of cricket today but unfortunately for our team we were on the losing end by the narrowest of margins π After keeping the opposition to 7/97 we ended our innings at 7/92 losing by just 5 runs. The team did so well the whole way through the competition and should be extremely proud of making it to the Final 6 teams π
21 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Congratulations to our gymnastics team on their participation at the Parramatta Diocesan gymnastics competition π€Έ Special mention to Miraya, Rachael, Erin and Madeleine who received gold medals for their overall scores π₯ As a team, we received 4 goldπ₯3 silverπ₯10 bronzeπ₯and 3 green medals - a fantastic achievement for our first competition π
19 Nov 2025
From Facebook
What a fun day at the Basketball Gala day! π Congratulations to all our teams who demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day. Thank you to the parents who helped coach and score. We really appreciated your support. π
18 Nov 2025
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Student mobile phone use will be banned across 80 Western Sydney Catholic schools from the beginning of the 2026 school year. The restriction presents a positive opportunity to enhance student outcomes, both in academic excellence and wellbeing.
17 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Congratulations to Sophie from Year 1 who competed in the Acro State Championship over the weekend and placed 5th overall! π She performed confidently and was thrilled with her achievements, as she should be! π
14 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Congratulations to all students who received Personal Best and PBS4L awards today π
14 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Thank you to our Year 3 students who shared their learning with our community this afternoon ππ
11 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Today our school community paused to remember and pray for all the men and women who have served our country, and for those who gave their lives for peace and freedom. πΊππ As we wear our poppies and share in a minute of silence, we ask God to bless those who serve and to help us be peacemakers in our world. βBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.β β Matthew 5:9
10 Nov 2025
From Facebook
Congratulations to our school cricket team who were victorious in the 4th Round of the Mark Taylor Shield Competition π They are now into the Final 6 teams from schools across Parramatta Diocese, Wollongong Diocese, Sydney Diocese and Broken Bay Diocese πππ
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