RU Ok? This question was brought to the attention of our St Michael’s school community during the week leading to Thursday 10 September. And who brought this to our attention? None other than our Year 6 Student Leaders.
Year 6 Student Leaders collaborated, planned and delivered meaningful points of awareness for all students and staff. Their programme of events began prior to RU Ok? Day. Firstly, student leaders wrote and shared prayers with the school community each morning. Secondly, every child in the school participated in creating a handprint banner to be hung at the school entrance on RU Ok? Day.
On RU Ok? Day, Student Leaders invited staff and students to wear a touch of yellow. As well, they placed yellow fabric on a bench on each playground. The purpose of the yellow benches was to encourage those without a friend to use the bench to meet friends. RU Ok? Day is about encouraging people to ask if they are OK and to make a connection with someone new. “No matter how big or small, everything can make a difference, and be meaningful”, said Lane. Zara added, “You can’t just look at someone’s face, you need to talk to them.” [Year 6 Student Leaders]
At the end of this day, the student leaders hoped that everyone would go home feeling like they belong and have someone to talk to. We want to get the message across that everyone has the right to feel OK.
St Michael's Catholic Primary Baulkham Hills
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10 Sep 2026
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Wacky outfits, wonderful progress! 🤪📚 Year 1 embraced Wacky Wednesday with some wonderfully wacky outfits, and we have something else to celebrate… 99% of students with results from both assessments improved in at least one area of our nonsense-word reading check! 🌟👏 Nonsense words are made-up words that help us see how children use their letter–sound knowledge to sound out and blend unfamiliar words, rather than relying on words they already recognise. These skills help our students tackle new words as they read! 🔤📖 We’re so proud of their hard work and the progress they’re making. Wacky words, wacky clothes and plenty of learning to celebrate! 💛06 Sep 2026
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Happy Father’s Day to all our Dads and fatherly figures. We love, adore and appreciate you all 🩵
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Wacky outfits, wonderful progress! 🤪📚 Year 1 embraced Wacky Wednesday with some wonderfully wacky outfits, and we have something else to celebrate… 99% of students with results from both assessments improved in at least one area of our nonsense-word reading check! 🌟👏 Nonsense words are made-up words that help us see how children use their letter–sound knowledge to sound out and blend unfamiliar words, rather than relying on words they already recognise. These skills help our students tackle new words as they read! 🔤📖 We’re so proud of their hard work and the progress they’re making. Wacky words, wacky clothes and plenty of learning to celebrate! 💛
06 Sep 2026
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Happy Father’s Day to all our Dads and fatherly figures. We love, adore and appreciate you all 🩵
04 Sep 2026
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Wow, Week 8 already! We hope all the Fathers and Father figures have a beautiful weekend.
02 Sep 2026
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DOUBLE FIRST PLACE! A huge congratulations to our two St Michael’s Dance Troupes, who competed at the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod last week and were both awarded first place in their sections. Our girls faced some very tough competition, but they rose to the occasion and performed at their absolute best. Their hard work, dedication and commitment certainly shone on stage, and these fantastic results were well deserved. We are incredibly proud of you all!
01 Sep 2026
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📚✨ BUT… WHEN IS BOOK WEEK?! ✨📚 We know… while most schools have been getting their Book Week magic happening over the last few weeks 📖✨, we’re making you wait just a little longer! 😏 At St Michael’s, we’re saving all the storytelling, costumes and bookish fun for Wednesday, Week 9, 16 September! 🎭📚✨ So, start planning those costumes, dust off your favourite characters and get ready to celebrate the magic of stories with us! 🌟📖 The countdown is ON! ⏰👀 #BookWeek2026 #BookWeek #SymphonyOfStories #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #ReadingIsMagic #BookLovers #LoveToRead
29 Aug 2026
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🤩Happy Wellbeing Week🤩 Week 7 is Wellbeing week, meaning that students will get to wear their sport uniform. On Monday and Tuesday, students are required to wear full school uniform due to our school photos. On Friday, students may wear a jersey with their sport shorts to support jersey day.
28 Aug 2026
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03 Aug 2026
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☯️ Throwing it back… 💚 A little Monday throwback to our relaxing T’ai Chi sessions! 🍃✨ Our students loved slowing things down, finding their focus and building balance, one gentle movement at a time. 🧘♀️💫 Sometimes the quietest moments create the biggest impact. #StMichaelsBaulkhamHills #Throwback #TaiChi #MindfulMoments #StudentWellbeing #PrimarySchoolLife #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CatholicEducation #SchoolCommunity #GrowingTogether #BalanceBodyMind #SydneySchools