St Ursula's College Kingsgrove

Six Year 10 students were invited to attend the Kids Book of the Year Event held at The Theatre for Young People. Students were privileged to be present for the announcement of the prize winners of the CBCA Book of the Year Awards. They Listened to the winning authors and illustrators speak about their writing and the people who have helped them in their career!

Year 10 French students were privileged to experience French cuisine and practice their language skills when they visited The Little Snail French Restaurant in Pyrmont yesterday. Some students were brave enough to try escargot!

The school theme for National Science Week this year is "Species Survival - More than just sustainability". To kick start Science Week, Year 9 and 10 students attended an incursion run by Perform Education's Marine Team! The incursion engaged students in marine science, exploring how oceans impact our planet and how to achieve long-term species survival and sustainability of our oceans.

Throughout this week during lunchtime, all students will have the opportunity to take part in a range Science Week activities.

🏀🌟 Make the most of the school break with our Sport Holiday programs for students in Years 4 to 9! From rugby to volleyball, table tennis and martial arts, there's something for everyone. 🌟⚽ Registrations close Tuesday 10 September. For more information visit: https://ow.ly/FeKS50SRJhT

Year 10 Physical Activity and Sports Studies students had a swinging time taking part in a golf coaching session at Barden Ridge Driving Range for their unit on Coaching and Stages of Skill Acquisition.

Our Year 11 International Baccalaureate TOK (Theory of Knowledge) students attended the Gifted Student Conference yesterday. This annual gathering of students is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and personal development. Students attended seminars throughout the day aiming to nurture brilliance, fostering life-long learners and creating a world where gifted students thrive not only academically but as well-rounded, empathetic, and socially responsible citizens. This year’s theme, “Nurturing Brilliance: Unleash Your Potential,” aims to inspire students to explore their passions, embrace challenges, and connect with like-minded peers from around the region.

Yesterday our Year 11 students took part in a Reflection Day at St Joseph's, Bringelly. With the selection process for the 2025 Senior Student Leadership Team about to begin, this Reflection Day gave students the opportunity to think and reflect on leadership and different leadership styles, particularly focussing on the leadership modelled by Angela Merici.

Friday lunch was filled with fun and fairy bread as Zonta Club students raised funds for the upcoming Zonta birthing kit packing day.

Today we held our Semester 1 Academic Assemblies for 2024. Congratulations to all of our Year 7-10 students who received an award and thank you to all the families who came to show their support.

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Year 8 Japanese students were fortunate to learn all about Japanese culture, rhythm, movement and song with a Taiko Japanese percussion performance by YuNiOn. Students were given the opportunity to take part in the performance and experience the art of drumming.

It was wonderful to have our College grandparents and friends join us this morning for our Grandparents and Friends Mass. Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts and it was lovely to see our students celebrate their grandparents and show appreciation for all that they do.

Scholarship applications for the International Baccalaureate Diploma are now open for students commencing Year 11 in 2025!

Scholarships will be awarded to St Ursula's students and students currently attending other schools.

Please go to the link below for more information and register your details to receive an application form:

https://stursulakingsgrove.syd.catholic.edu.au/ib-diploma-parent/details-at-a-glance

This week the College has been abuzz with NAIDOC celebrations! Students and staff attended an Aboriginal Water and Ochre Ceremony and took part in a range of activities including Kahoot trivia, painting wooden discs and pass the Marngrook ball. To end the week, students were treated to Indigenous flavoured milkshakes and pancakes with Indigenous jams. It has been so lovely to see students and staff learn about and embrace Indigenous culture.

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⚽ Calling all sport fans! 🏀 Catch the Winter Championships LIVE next week on Wednesday 31 July and Thursday 1 August via our live stream! Whether you're interested in football, netball, rugby league, or all abilities oztag, tune in for the action and stay for the sportsmanship. To watch the live streams next week and for more info visit: https://ow.ly/zney50SHR6V

On Wednesday 31 July from 6pm-7pm, the College will be hosting a parent information evening about what it means to be Catholic and how we can connect families to a parish. To RSVP please scan the QR code or go to:
https://forms.gle/y3gPf5T9nEkyhEuX7

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Lots of bargains were found during lunchtime today at the Urshies Op Shop! Year 12 IB students organised the event for their IB CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) group project, with all proceeds to go to the Vinnies Winter Appeal.

Year 7 Geography students have been working on a giant Monopoly board for their unit on Place and Liveability. The properties have been determined by liveability; the lowest priced properties being the least liveable and highest priced being the most liveable.

On Friday we held our 2024 Serviam Sleepout. 480 snack packs were made for distribution to Vinnies Night Patrol and an amazing amount was raised for Vinnies Kingsgrove.
Thank you to everyone who made a donation and supported their daughters to take part. Much appreciation to the remarkable staff and students who braved the cold to sleep out overnight.

Yesterday our Junior netball team and our Senior soccer team competed at the SCS Conference 3 Grand Finals. A big congratulations to our Senior soccer team who won the competition in a penalty shoot-out after a nail biting game and well done to our Junior netball team who put in their best efforts to place 2nd in the competition.
We are so proud of both teams!

What a dramatic evening! Last night, Year 12 drama students put all of their hard work on display, showcasing their group performances, individual performances and costume design!

Today, Year 9 Café Craft Hospitality students hosted Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to fundraise for the Cancer Council. Staff enjoyed an array of absolutely beautiful and delicious treats!

A reminder that Judith Locke is presenting a seminar for our College parents! Please see the Serviam Newsletter for details and to register for this event.
Judith is a registered clinical psychologist, former teacher, and school counsellor. She speaks to parents, teachers, and students throughout Australia and internationally, on topics related to modern parenting and family wellbeing.

Our joint initiative between Ursuline Academy Wilmington and St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove, in collaboration with the Ursuline community in Battambang, Cambodia, is driven by our shared commitment to Ursuline values and our mission to prepare and inspire the next generation for leadership and service in a global society.

Our community kitchen project reflects our dedication to reciprocal learning, intercultural understanding, and creating a lasting, multidimensional impact for women and society across our diverse communities.

Through this book, our aim was to collect a series of recipes and stories to highlight the diversity and unity of the Ursuline family around the world. The funds from the sale of the cookbook would be channeled back into the Community Kitchen in Cambodia to further support the women in their project.
The link to Pre order is now live - https://www.trybooking.com/CSQUB

Talent shines from both sides of the school stage Kingsgrove eisteddfod talent double stage presence.