Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove

CaSPA alumna debut single

CaSPA Sydney alumna Julia Ivory debut single, ‘To the Bone’, explores the under discussed topic of anorexia nervosa.

The song eloquently addresses the artist’s personal struggles over the past few years, and of “feeling locked in my own mind”.

“I found myself turning to my music in my darkest times,” Julia explained.

“I wrote this song in the middle of the night at my piano to calm down, and it all poured out.

“My recovery is a part of who I am, and I am not doing my job if I can’t shed light on what I’ve experienced” – Julia Ivory

“I want people to know there is a way out of it (anorexia nervosa) and you can recover,” Julia said.

The road to stardom

The talented 2019 St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove graduate co-wrote and co-produced the single with her mentor and former CaSPA tutor, Philippe-Marc Anquetil.

“CaSPA gave me my first recording experience in the recording studio at Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood, and got me looking at the production side as well” – Julia Ivory

Philippe-Marc said Julia joined the CaSPA family in 2013 as an 11 year old, performing an incredibly mature rendition of ‘The Prayer’ in its Have You Got Talent event.

“She continued on as a regular cast member of the CaSPA vocal ensemble, singer-songwriter ensemble and the Youth Ministry Band,” he said.

“It has been a privilege to watch her grow and develop her talent with integrity and honesty” – Philippe-Marc Anquetil

“We cannot wait to continue to follow her rise,” Philippe-Marc said.

Creative from the get-go

Julia’s musical journey began in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove, when her Year 1 teacher recognised her incredible singing ability and spoke to her parents about it.

“As a little girl, I sang in the choir a lot, which helped me learn to harmonise; this experience …

Isabell PetrinicNovember 3, 2021|

In their own words: Careers in STEM classrooms

Meet the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teachers whose passion and past work experience is helping students at Sydney Catholic schools achieve.

As we celebrate National Science Week, Sue Farroukh, Gavin Gant, Sylvia Eleftherides and Andrew Di Lizio share with us the career pathways that led them to our classrooms.

SUE FARROUKH, Marist College Eastwood

– Civil engineering project lead, physics and biology teacher

I loved physics at school. For a curious kid like me it was great.

I was studying construction management at uni and had a little light bulb moment.

I wanted something more rewarding and really liked science at school, so I decided to become a physics teacher.

I worked in a big engineering firm for quite a few years.

One of our projects was to build train simulators for the new Sydney trains. With those large projects, you get a real understanding that nothing is done in isolation.

Making cross-curriculum connections is what I have taken from my work into teaching, especially with the seniors who are studying multiple sciences.

“Science answers so many questions” – Sue Farroukh

A lot of students want to be astrophysicists until they realise it’s a bunch of maths and the computers do everything now, so you’ve got to be a really good computer programmer.

Science is so broad. It’s making them aware that if they choose it as a career they’re not just going to be working in a research lab.

The pandemic has helped in that students see there’s someone who studies diseases, develops vaccines, studies viruses.

I tell students that even if they want to go into accounting or law, it does help to have a science under your belt because it is a different way of thinking.

Accuracy, validity and reliability are …

Isabell PetrinicAugust 18, 2021|

Our Star in Frozen

There’s still time to catch Our Lady of Fatima, Kingsgrove (OLF) student Chloe Delle-Vedove in Disney’s Frozen the Musical at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre. Don’t let this opportunity go.

Since first performing at the age of 4 in a Woolies ad, things have continued to heat up for Chloe, who is now starring as Anna in the stage version of Disney’s hugely popular 2013 animated movie of the same name.

For the uninitiated, Anna is the younger sister of the Snow Queen, Elsa.

“I perform two shows a week and two standbys a week,” Chloe, who is now in Year 4, said. “I got an audition from my agency and lots and lots of kids were auditioning for it.”

“I got to the very top, so I got called back” – Chloe

OLF principal, Anthony Weir, couldn’t sing her praises enough.

“We are delighted that Chloe has been given this opportunity to let her obvious talent shine in front of live audiences,” Mr Weir said. “Many friends and family have been to see Chloe perform, including staff members of the school.”

“My role model would probably be my mum because she is also an actor, so when I was younger I asked her if I could get an agent so that’s where it all started” – Chloe

Chloe takes every opportunity to hone her craft, including pursuing creative avenues in her own school. They include: public speaking, vocal group, talent show, Christmas concert, Questacon, and Dance Fever drama and music lessons.

“She is very talented and is also a wonderful example of service to others in the school” – Anthony Weir

Chloe also pursues opportunities outside school, including through Nadine’s Academy of Dance.

“I do musical theatre, hip hop, jazz, …

Isabell PetrinicMay 6, 2021|

iLight2020: Virtual Carols

Welcome to Sydney Catholic Schools #iLight2020 Virtual Carol Choir.

We have now reached the end of the snapshot of how to prepare for Christmas using the Jesse Tree with your family. It is hoped that you continue your journey towards Christmas in this way through prayer, symbol and song. Today we have the Virtual Carols Night which showcases our schools.

To toggle through the songs, use the menu bar in the top right corner of the video player, otherwise the songs will play one after the other.

Enjoy the light of our students shining brightly for all to see.

Schools featured in the virtual choir:

AdminDecember 9, 2020|

Kids speak up

Every child is a public speaker at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove.

This is after all 440 students, from Kindergarten to Year 6, took part in the school’s first public speaking competition, “Speak Up.”

School assistant principal, Margrita Cutrupi, wanted every child to be able to speak confidently and clearly in front of an audience, so she came up with the idea of a competition.

“Public speaking promotes confidence in the children to communicate their ideas clearly and concisely,” Mrs Cutrupi said. “It has been a great program for the school because every child was given the chance to shine and excel.”

Students were offered a choice of topics, ranging from “The Coolest Toy I Have” to “Mythical Creatures – Would They Make Good Pets?”, to present in front of their peers.

Round 1 saw the children present a prepared speech to their classmates. Winners from this round then went on to Round 2, where they were asked to deliver an impromptu speech.

The final round was adjudicated by a panel of judges. Among them was St Ursula’s Catholic College principal, Mary Leask, who afterwards spoke glowingly of everyone’s confidence.

Our Lady of Fatima principal, Anthony Weir, remarked that taking part in the competition had improved students’ grasp of English.

By: SARAH LEANEY

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For more information Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove or to enrol your child, call (02) 9502 3723 or visit olfkingsgrove.catholic.edu.au.

Isabell PetrinicOctober 12, 2020|

CaSPA alumna debut single

The road to stardom

Creative from the get-go

In their own words: Careers in STEM classrooms

SUE FARROUKH, Marist College Eastwood

Our Star in Frozen

iLight2020: Virtual Carols

Kids speak up

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