“I can’t believe my Year 6 sports shirt still fits me!’ exclaimed Mrs Preston
There is excitement in the air… and it’s only day one of Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Greystanes 2018! All eight hundred students, teachers and over two hundred parents came together in prayer and celebration. Families also took a journey through Year 6 learning spaces using their ‘digital passports and special visitors were invited to talk to students about our Project Based Learning (PBL).
The theme for the week was ‘every learner, every day, transforming lives.’
On Monday, 5th March, starting with the Catholic Schools Week liturgy, the theme came to life before our very eyes as it was revealed that four of our current teachers’ lives were transformed as a result of coming to this school. Mrs Holahan (Reading recovery teacher) Mrs Preston (RFF teacher), Mrs Buhagiar (Year 5 teacher) and Miss Cassar (Year 6 teacher) are all ex-students of OLQP – the same school they now teach at.
“I can’t believe my Year 6 sports shirt still fits me!’ exclaimed Mrs Preston, seen in the photo proudly wearing her white and blue sports shirt from 1994.
Mr Hopley concluded the special morning assembly, by telling us that “Catholic schools week is a time to give thanks for our teachers and share thoughts about what it means to be part of Our Lady Queen of Peace – our wonderful Catholic school community.”
Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady Queen of Peace is quite an enjoyable event for everyone as families and friends are given the opportunity to explore learning spaces around the school and see transformation of learning in action.
“My mummy and daddy are going to be there. And I can’t wait to show them how to use a shelf card in the library!” a Year 3 student excitedly told us.
The classrooms were a buzz with joy, as parents and carers stepped back in time and participated in a variety of learning activities (in and out of class) with their darling daughters and special sons. Year 6 showed off their ICT skills and challenged parents to complete tasks listed on their ‘digital passport’ and spent time browsing through students’ digital folders, spacious classrooms and, of course, have a chat with other proud parents.
“I loved being able to see my daughter’s work on display!” said a proud parent.
Others were utterly gobsmacked with their child’s use of technology.
Throughout the week, there were more than just parents who visited. We felt very priveldged to be given the opportunity to speak to Mr Mark Rix, Head of Media CEDP, who spent the afternoon session talking to students about how they can best promote their great school, as part of PBL. He explained that there are many ways Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) use to promote and advertise schools, including big posters on billboards to publishing interesting articles. By the end of the visit, Year 6 had many intersting ideas, which would definitely help PBL groups and ‘Perfect Promotions’, their final multi-modal presentation.
“Mr Rix was great as he gave us a lot of tips about how we can best promote our school. I really enjoyed his talk!” said an inspired 6M writer.
‘Every learner, every day, transforming lives.’
Well done students, teachers and parents of Our Lady Queen of Peace. You really are transforming lives - especially during Catholic Schools Week!
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary Greystanes
www.olqpgreystanes.catholic.edu.au
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09 May 2025
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OLQP Mother's Day Celebration – A Sea of Sunflowers The sunflower is a beautiful, living tribute to the grace, strength, and enduring love of the women we honour on Mother’s Day. We wish you all a Happy Mother's day!!
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09 May 2025
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OLQP Mother's Day Celebration – A Sea of Sunflowers The sunflower is a beautiful, living tribute to the grace, strength, and enduring love of the women we honour on Mother’s Day. We wish you all a Happy Mother's day!!
09 May 2025
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Our Mother's Day celebration at Our Lady Queen of Peace was a tribute to the incredible women who nurture and guide us — our mothers, grandmothers, aunties, carers, and all significant maternal figures. The morning began with classroom visits, where our guests were warmly welcomed into our learning spaces to celebrate the work and achievements of the children. Following this, our school community gathered on Area A for a special Mother’s Day Liturgy. The hymn Gentle Woman was a central part of our celebration, reminding us of Mary, the mother of Jesus, a woman of grace, patience, and deep compassion. Her example is reflected in the lives of the loving women we honour. A reading from Corinthians reminded us of the nature of true love—a love that is patient, kind, and enduring. On this day, we give thanks for all the women who embody this selfless love through their acts of care, sacrifice, and encouragement. A touching moment in the celebration was a slideshow titled You Were There, followed by a heartfelt performance by the children of the song Mum. As the children turned to face our special guests, they raised and swayed their handmade sunflowers in a symbolic gesture of love and appreciation. The celebration was a joyful, heartwarming and emotional celebration — a true sea of sunflowers, gratitude, and love.
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Firstly, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the families and local businesses who donated our amazing prizes. Thanks to your generosity, we have raised $3,310 for our school! We hope all our Mother's have a wonderful Mother's Day and feel very spoilt.
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On Thursday, Year 5 led the OLQP school community in a moving Resurrection Liturgy centred on hope in the Risen Lord. Students joyfully proclaimed the message of new life and renewal through a powerful Scripture role play, prayers, and a hymn of praise and thanksgiving. The Resurrection liturgy linked beautifully to the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, reminding us that in Christ’s Resurrection, we find strength, joy, and the promise of a brighter future.
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OLQP Liturgy in Honour of Pope Francis Yesterday, the students and staff of Our Lady Queen of Peace School gathered in a reverent liturgy to honour and remember Pope Francis, following his passing on Easter Monday. With hearts full of gratitude, we gave thanks for his life of humble service, deep compassion, and steadfast commitment to the Gospel. Our community took time to reflect on his extraordinary legacy—a legacy based in mercy, justice, peace, and care for the poor. During the liturgy, we listened to the Beatitudes, a scripture passage Pope Francis often described as a guiding light for Christian living. Through prayer and song, we celebrated his unwavering dedication to building a more inclusive and loving Church and his role as a beacon of hope in an often troubled world. Rest in peace, Pope Francis. You have served the Lord with faith and love. Your example will continue to inspire generations to come.
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This was a reflective and meaningful experience where the year 3 students walked through the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Garden of Gethsemane was a place of great importance to Jesus, referred to in all four Gospels as a place where Christ retreated into deep prayer and a time of agony before His arrest and crucifixion.
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Year 2 reflected a special Liturgy, The Last Supper.This liturgy serves as a reminder of Jesus' sacrificial love and inspires Christians to live a life of service and love towards others.
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At OLQP year 1 reflected a special liturgy that reminds us how Jesus washing his disciples' feet at the Last Supper symbolizes humility, service, and a model for how followers should treat one another.