THE baptismal site of Jesus as well as the star marking the exact spot where Jesus was born
Having returned to Australia after almost three weeks visiting the lands of the Bible with a group of thirty five other Religious Education Co-ordinators in our diocese I am delighted to have the opportunity to share just a little of my experience with you.
The view from Mt Nebo where Moses died before reaching the Promised land was dry, dusty and barren, yet, Moses trusted God to lead his people forward into Israel where the lush, green vegetation of the promised land existed.
We visited the traditional place where Jesus was baptised by John in the Jordan River celebrating Mass on its banks. The Sea of Galilee was an extraordinary experience with mass celebrated on a fishing boat on the water.
The love of those who were with Jesus through his life, began of course, at the place of his birth in Bethlehem. There is a large decorative star over the traditional place where he was born. This holy site is protected by the Orthodox Church and is accessible through a narrow opening down into a rocky area where it is believed Jesus was born.
It was wonderful to be in Bethlehem where we witnessed Christians who are standing up for their faith in a place where they are in the minority.
It was amazing to walk where Jesus walked and to now have real life experiences and images of those places. I hope that there are opportunities to further share some of these with the community in the months ahead.
Read our adventures on the FIDES Blog.
Shalohm,
Olga
Olga Blom
Trinity Primary Kemps Creek
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09 Sep 2026
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⛏️⛏️ Year 4 recently went on an excursion where they stepped back in time at The Big Dig, becoming real dirt detectives as they explored the lives of convicts who lived on the site 200 years ago. They walked the historic laneways of The Rocks, uncovered artefacts and tried their hand at archaeology, making powerful connections to the past through hands‑on discovery ⛏️⛏️09 Sep 2026
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🧡💚 A message for our community 🧡💚 Our social media pages help us share the everyday joy, curiosity and creativity that fill our school. As the online world continues to evolve, we are taking thoughtful steps to ensure the way we share these moments reflects current guidance from the eSafety Commissioner and keeps student wellbeing at the centre. You will still see stories from classrooms, celebrations, learning experiences, sports, liturgies and all the things that make our community vibrant. What may look a little different is how we capture and present these moments. We’re being more selective about the types of images we post and more careful about how identifiable individual students are. Our goal hasn’t changed - we want families to feel connected to the life of the school and proud of what their children are part of. We’re simply adapting our approach so that our online presence remains safe, respectful and future‑focused. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate these changes. We remain committed to celebrating our vibrant school community while keeping student safety at the heart of everything we do.
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⛏️⛏️ Year 4 recently went on an excursion where they stepped back in time at The Big Dig, becoming real dirt detectives as they explored the lives of convicts who lived on the site 200 years ago. They walked the historic laneways of The Rocks, uncovered artefacts and tried their hand at archaeology, making powerful connections to the past through hands‑on discovery ⛏️⛏️
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🧡💚 A message for our community 🧡💚 Our social media pages help us share the everyday joy, curiosity and creativity that fill our school. As the online world continues to evolve, we are taking thoughtful steps to ensure the way we share these moments reflects current guidance from the eSafety Commissioner and keeps student wellbeing at the centre. You will still see stories from classrooms, celebrations, learning experiences, sports, liturgies and all the things that make our community vibrant. What may look a little different is how we capture and present these moments. We’re being more selective about the types of images we post and more careful about how identifiable individual students are. Our goal hasn’t changed - we want families to feel connected to the life of the school and proud of what their children are part of. We’re simply adapting our approach so that our online presence remains safe, respectful and future‑focused. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate these changes. We remain committed to celebrating our vibrant school community while keeping student safety at the heart of everything we do.
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Congratulations to the following students who achieved fantastic results at the Zone Athletics Carnival: Billy D – 3rd Boys Junior 800m, 4th 9 years 100m and 4th Jnr 200m Geordan A – 2nd Boys 11 Years 800m Romeo A – 1st Boys 9 Years 100m Evie A – 2nd Girls Junior Long Jump Miracle E – 1st Girls 11 Years 100m, 1st 200m, 1st Discus with a new Zone record, and 1st Shot Put. Miracle was also named 11 Years Girls Age Champion! We wish all our Diocesan representatives the very best as they take on the next level of competition.
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This week we farewelled Mrs Rowley who has been a part of our Trinity community for over 16 years. Mrs Rowley has helped countless children discover their own gifts and believe in themselves. She has inspired people through integrity, generosity and compassion and modelling what it means to live the Gospel every day. We know that these gifts that have enriched our school will continue to bless a new community and new people. May God bless you as you continue your journey, and may the light of Christ always guide your path, just as your light has guided so many of ours.