St Luke's was recently featured in the Rouse Hill Times as a result of our growing student numbers. Read the excerpt below.
One of the fastest-growing schools in the state, St Luke’s Catholic College in Marsden Park, is building more facilities in an effort to deal with an explosion in numbers. When the Catholic school opened in Stockland’s Elara estate last year it had just 86 students. It now caters for more than 400 students from kindergarten to Year 7 and will add Year 8 classes next year.
Principal Greg Miller said a three-storey building was under construction.
“We will have over 700 students next year,” he said.
“Construction of the new building, which will be known as the School of Foundations, began this year. It will be the biggest building on campus so far and is expected to be open early next year.”
Once the building is completed, the school will have the use of four buildings — construction of a fifth is expected to start next year. Mr Miller said the explosion in student numbers could be put down to a growing population as well as the style of learning at the school, which was proving appealing to families.
The school gives students access to new technologies including robotics, 3D printers and laser cutters.
Mr Miller said the school’s approach was to "deeply engage with the students’ curiosity to ask questions”.
Marsden Park resident Nadia Lobova said her daughter Laura, 8, attended the school and enjoyed it. She said the students were encouraged to use creativity and technology.
“They use technology a lot and that is not only our future but our present,” she said.
“I really think that the approach that they take in education is totally different from traditional schooling but I do see the potential in it.”
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06 Dec 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College thanks Stockland representatives Bader Issa and Shilpi Chawla for speaking to our Stage 3 students about building sustainable and inclusive communities. It was wonderful for our students to hear about Elara's development, future planning and why it is a great place to live, learn and grow.
03 Dec 2023
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📚 St Luke's celebrated National Shared Reading Week with a week-long reading bonanza! Every recess, staff and student house leaders got to walk down memory lane and share their favourite childhood picture book with K-4 students. Thank you to Rosary T, Rishika T, Althea D, Arzaan N, Jordyn T, Kanishk G, Johnathan T, Jocelina G, Jayke J and the staff who volunteered their time.
30 Nov 2023
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Today twelve of our Stage 3 students participated in a design thinking architecture and urban planning workshop with Parisa Ziaesaeidi, PhD, AFHEA, Associate Lecturer in Architecture at WSU. Parisa's research interests focus on social sustainability and neighbourhood design for children and youth. Our students designed future communities that focused on inclusivity, social interaction, and child-friendliness as a key feature of sustainable cities.
29 Nov 2023
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College leaders proudly launched our New Kids on the Block program with a Welcome Morning for our new K-12 students and families. This was a wonderful way to induct the newest members of our faith and learning community and give them a hands on experience of our learning spaces and facilities. Special thank you to our College House Leaders and SOE Ambassadors for their contributions.
28 Nov 2023
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In a new community outreach initiative, Year 10 students recently visited Catholic HealthCare, an aged home care facility, to bridge generational gaps and foster meaningful connections. The students engaged in activities alongside the residents, sharing in games of bingo and a collaborative crafting session. Our visit proved to be mutually enriching, as the students and residents were able to share valuable insights and learn from each other. It was a proud moment to see these meaningful relationships being formed as our students shared God's love through their words and deeds.
28 Nov 2023
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Stage 3 teachers and leaders were very excited this morning to welcome Yr 4 students to the School of Leadership during our High 5 transition morning! The first experience saw students compose a letter to their teachers to introduce themselves.
27 Nov 2023
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This week is National Shared Reading Week! 📚 Staff and student leaders such as Mr Fucile, Rosary and Althea will be sharing their favourite childhood picture books! Walk down memory lane every recess in The Hub during Week 8! 💚
27 Nov 2023
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There are a few photos here of our very own Pink Panthers with Mrs Sluiter
25 Nov 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College would like to thank Aaron Ngan, Inspiration Manager at UTS Startups for speaking to our Year 10 students about taking their first steps as entrepreneurs and turn their ideas into action. Aaron is passionate about empowering young people to discover and pursue their entrepreneurial potential. We are grateful for our partnership with with UTS Startups.
25 Nov 2023
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St Luke's Catholic College students enjoyed a visit from University of Technology Sydney to learn about new courses on offer in 2024. Our students were interested in transdisciplinary courses focused on mastering innovation and complex problem solving. UTS enriches students with industry experiences, meaningful professional networks and collaborative and conceptual thinking skills that employers are looking for.
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