Experiment Farm Cottage in Harris Park and Old Government House in Parramatta were the destinations for a recent Year 4 excursion.
The aim of this excursion was to explore the nature and consequence of European settlement in Australia. The children had the opportunity to explore and engage with primary and secondary artefacts to support their learning and understanding.
Learning was different in colonial Australia.
Gabbi shared about the differences in the early classrooms.
In Mrs Johnson’s classroom in Old Government House, we had to use slates and write with chalk. We had to learn everything by repeating the words the teacher announced in order to learn the spelling off by heart. We also learnt writing and mathematics. Children could not eat at all! They had to be there from Monday to Saturday because the entire colony attended Church on Sunday.
At Experiment Farm, Alessio was surprised how much effort went into food preparation.
'We were shown how hard it was to make food in the past. We learnt how they made different things like butter, toast and other foods. By the time the servants were finished making and serving breakfast for their master and mistress, it was time to start getting lunch ready.
Experiment Farm Cottage and Old Government House provide “living history” for children and adults. “I would recommend people visit these places so that they can learn more about the history of Australia”, said Isaac.
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06 Nov 2025
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๐ค๐ฑ Lunchtime Fun! ๐ฑ๐ค Today our playground was buzzing with excitement as Garden Club got their hands dirty planting, watering and caring for our school gardens ๐ฟ๐ชด Meanwhile, our Year 5 & 6 superstars took centre stage in lunchtime karaoke, microphones on, dance moves ready, and plenty of giggles all around! ๐ถ๐โจ A huge shout-out to our dedicated teachers who give up their own break time so our students can enjoy these awesome opportunities ๐๐ We are so grateful for everything they do to make school life extra special! #GardenClub #KaraokeTime #StudentLife #SchoolSpirit #PrimarySchoolFun #WeLoveOurTeachers #LunchtimeVibes #GrowingAndGlowing #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
05 Nov 2025
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06 Nov 2025
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๐ค๐ฑ Lunchtime Fun! ๐ฑ๐ค Today our playground was buzzing with excitement as Garden Club got their hands dirty planting, watering and caring for our school gardens ๐ฟ๐ชด Meanwhile, our Year 5 & 6 superstars took centre stage in lunchtime karaoke, microphones on, dance moves ready, and plenty of giggles all around! ๐ถ๐โจ A huge shout-out to our dedicated teachers who give up their own break time so our students can enjoy these awesome opportunities ๐๐ We are so grateful for everything they do to make school life extra special! #GardenClub #KaraokeTime #StudentLife #SchoolSpirit #PrimarySchoolFun #WeLoveOurTeachers #LunchtimeVibes #GrowingAndGlowing #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
05 Nov 2025
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04 Nov 2025
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๐Seeing double๐ Our students had a blast celebrating World Teachersโ Day by dressing like some of their favourite teachers! ๐ฉโ๐ซโจ The imitation was spot on and absolutely adorable! ๐๐ We love seeing the connections our students and teachers share every single day ๐๐ ๐ธ If your child joined in on the fun, weโd love to see it! Please feel free to send through your photos and weโll update this post to include them! ๐คฉ #WorldTeachersDay #BestSchoolEver #TeacherAppreciation #SeeingDouble #SchoolSpirit #ProudCommunity #BlessedWithTheBest #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
03 Nov 2025
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Principalโฆ but make it โจStudent Chicโจ When the students were told to dress as their favourite teacher for World Teachersโ Dayโฆour Principal said โHold my hat!โ ๐คญ๐ Stepping out in full St Michaelโs uniform - hat, sneakers and all, she showed once again that she is always ready to jump in, have a laugh and lead by example. ๐ We truly have the best Principal ever! Someone who brings joy, energy and heart to our school community every single day. ๐โจ Thank you for making St Michaelโs such a wonderful place to learn and grow! ๐ #WorldTeachersDay #BestPrincipalEver #StMichaelsPride #WeLoveOurTeachers #SchoolSpirit #PrimarySchoolFun #ThankATeacher #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
29 Oct 2025
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๐ง Playground Designers in the Making! ๐ณโจ Our Year 2 students put their thinking caps on for an exciting STEM challenge, redesigning areas of our playground to boost student wellbeing! ๐ญ๐ After identifying that the playground could use a little more fun, students brainstormed, planned, and built prototypes of their dream play spaces. From colourful creations to clever designs that encourage movement, imagination and joy, our budding engineers thought of it all! ๐๏ธ๐ก Itโs safe to say, the future of playground design looks bright with these innovators leading the way! ๐ #STEMEducation #FutureDesigners #HandsOnLearning #StudentWellbeing #CreativeKids #InnovatorsInTheMaking #PrimarySchoolFun #LearningThroughPlay #Year2 #STEMChallenge #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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27 Oct 2025
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๐ ๐ฅ World Champion Alert! ๐ฅ๐ Last weekend, Maddison competed in the ISKA AMA World Championships held in Brisbane. a massive 4-day event featuring 1300 competitors from 18 countries across Karate, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and BJJ disciplines! ๐ช Maddison took part in five events and came home with an incredible 4 Gold medals ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ and 1 Silver medal ๐ฅ officially making her the ISKA AMA World Champion in her age group for: ๐ Traditional Forms ๐ Traditional Weapons ๐ Point Sparring ๐ Sword Combat What an outstanding achievement, congratulations, Maddison! Weโre so proud of your dedication, determination and world-class talent! ๐๐ #WorldChampion #ISKA #AMAWorldChampionships #KarateKids #MartialArtsChampion #ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #IncredibleAchievement #HardWorkPaysOff #Kickboxing #MuayThai #BJJ #KarateAustralia #Inspiration #SchoolPride #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
26 Oct 2025
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After a very busy Week 2 - Week 3 is looking a little calmer. Please note the following: ๐ต Donations for our A-Thon are still open. Donations close on Wednesday. โช๏ธ Teacher Appreciation Day (Friday) - come dressed as your favourite teacher.
23 Oct 2025
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โจ A-thon Fun! โจ What an incredible first half of our A-thon weโve had today! ๐ Students spent the day rotating through exciting activities โ creating their class crosses and shields, taking on the zing inflatable course, and laughing their way through an afternoon of teachers getting slimed and running around in inflatable costumes!๐คฃ Tomorrow weโll continue the fun with our Spelling Bee ๐ and conclude with a special Mass celebrating our patron saint, St Michael the Archangel. โ๏ธ๐ Thereโs still plenty of time to donate! ๐ฐ Families can continue to contribute until next Wednesday. Every $10 donated earns a ticket into the prize draw, with lots of great prizes to be won! ๐๐ Full post to come. In the meantime, enjoy the snapshot ๐๐ธ #StMichaels #ArmourOfStMichaelsChallenge #SchoolSpirit #FaithFunFriendship #Community #TeamStMichaels #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
22 Oct 2025
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๐ WHO IS IT?! ๐ The suspense is realโฆ our final teacher to be slimed has been chosen! ๐ฑ๐ But youโll have to wait until The Armour of St Michaelโs Challenge tomorrow to find out who it is! ๐โจ Put your guesses below ๐๐ผ Thereโs still plenty of time to donate. And donโt forget, every $10 donated earns one ticket into the prize draw! ๐๏ธ๐ฐ With lots of amazing prizes up for grabs, itโs the perfect time to get your donations in! ๐๐ Parents, please check the Compass message sent out today for any final reminders you might need for tomorrow, especially making sure your child is wearing sensible footwear. ๐โ๏ธ Itโs going to be an unforgettable day of challenges, celebration and a whole lot of slime! ๐ฆ๐ #ArmourOfStMichaelsChallenge #SlimeTheTeacher #FeastDayFun #CommunitySpirit #GoStMichaels #FundraiserFun #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool