In todays instalment of the 2020 Digital Christmas Concert, Year 5 brings you their rendition of Up On The Housetop by Pentatonix and their adaption of 'Census and Travel to Bethlehem', from ‘The Christmas Story Big Book’
Year 5 - 'Census and Travel to Bethlehem'
Script has been adapted from ‘The Christmas Story Big Book’, by Anita Ganeri, 2001, published by Evans Brothers Limited
‘This recording has been made under a licence from AMCOS and ARIA for educational purposes only’.
Title: Children Go Where I Send You
Composer, Lyricist: Traditional
Artist: Kelsea Ballerini
Record Company: Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Year 5 - Up On The Housetop
‘This recording has been made under a licence from AMCOS and ARIA for educational purposes only’.
Title: Up on the Housetop
Composer/arranger: Benjamin Hanby
Artist: Pentatonix
Record company: © BMG Rights Management
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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22 Apr 2026
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Thank you to Year 6 for welcoming us back with a beautiful Holy Week prayer. It was wonderful to begin the term by reflecting on the true message of Easter. 🙏🏼
20 Apr 2026
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⛳️ 2026 NSWCPS GOLF – 18 Hole Golf Selections⛳️ YEARS 3-6 ONLY Nominations are now open for the 2026 18-Hole Golf Tournament, to be held on 30 June 2026. **Registrations close: 5 June 2026** Eligibility: - Open to students in Years 3–6 - Must attend a NSW Catholic School affiliated with NSWCPS MacKillop - Entries are individual (not as a team or school) Division: 18-Hole Tournament only (no 9-hole division in 2026 due to high participation in 2025) Participants must have: - A Golf Link number - An official handicap This event is used to select Polding and MacKillop teams for the NSW PSSA State Carnival (September) Equipment & Dress: - Players must bring their own golf equipment (clubs, etc.) - Students must wear their school sports uniform (including jacket) - No caddies permitted (volunteer walkers welcome) Entry Process: -Entries must be completed online via the Catholic Schools NSW Sport portal (web address below) https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop-primary-southern-nsw/golf If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one After submitting, your school principal will receive an email for approval.
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22 Apr 2026
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Thank you to Year 6 for welcoming us back with a beautiful Holy Week prayer. It was wonderful to begin the term by reflecting on the true message of Easter. 🙏🏼
20 Apr 2026
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⛳️ 2026 NSWCPS GOLF – 18 Hole Golf Selections⛳️ YEARS 3-6 ONLY Nominations are now open for the 2026 18-Hole Golf Tournament, to be held on 30 June 2026. **Registrations close: 5 June 2026** Eligibility: - Open to students in Years 3–6 - Must attend a NSW Catholic School affiliated with NSWCPS MacKillop - Entries are individual (not as a team or school) Division: 18-Hole Tournament only (no 9-hole division in 2026 due to high participation in 2025) Participants must have: - A Golf Link number - An official handicap This event is used to select Polding and MacKillop teams for the NSW PSSA State Carnival (September) Equipment & Dress: - Players must bring their own golf equipment (clubs, etc.) - Students must wear their school sports uniform (including jacket) - No caddies permitted (volunteer walkers welcome) Entry Process: -Entries must be completed online via the Catholic Schools NSW Sport portal (web address below) https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop-primary-southern-nsw/golf If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one After submitting, your school principal will receive an email for approval.
03 Apr 2026
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On this Good Friday, we pause to reflect on the meaning of sacrifice, love and hope. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful students for their beautiful reenactments of the Easter story during Holy Week. Wishing our school community a peaceful and reflective Good Friday. 🙏🏼
02 Apr 2026
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The Year 4 students thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Easter Hat Parade this morning, showcasing some truly creative designs.
02 Apr 2026
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Year 3 presented a reverent retelling of The Garden of Gesthemane and His arrest. “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will”
02 Apr 2026
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Our year 5’s got into the Easter spirit with the Easter hat parade as well as doing some amazing Easter craft with their year one book buddies 🐣🐣
02 Apr 2026
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Kindergarten participated in their very first Easter Hat Parade this morning. It was fabulous to share this joyful experience with the school community and show case their beautiful hats.
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🐰 🐥 Year 6 have had a wonderful morning at their last Easter Hat Parade 🐣 🐰
01 Apr 2026
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Science came to life today for our Stage 2 students! Year 3 and 4 were amazed during the Kaleidoscope Science incursion, exploring solids, liquids, gases and even plasma through exciting, hands-on demonstrations. There were plenty of “wow” moments as students discovered how materials change and react in real time. So much curiosity, so many great questions, and lots of future scientists in the making! A big thank you to Kaleidoscope Science for such an engaging experience.
31 Mar 2026
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The FIAT Team had an amazing time leading our school Water Walk! 💧It was such a fun and meaningful way for everyone to learn what it’s like for people who walk long distances every day to access clean water. We’re so proud of our students for getting involved and showing care for others, together we can make a difference🪣
30 Mar 2026
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Year 2 had a wonderful time participating in the Big Water Walk and learning about the importance of water in our lives.
25 Mar 2026
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Dear Parents and Carers, Please join us at the Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 2nd April @ 9AM!