Our school community was to share in the presence of Mercy Cross and relics of St Mary MacKillop and St Teresa of Kolkata.
Mrs La Rocca shared in her reflection that 'The face and presence of God is evident all around us. It is glowing in the sea of little faces I have the privilege of witnessing each morning. However, it is especially present in the challenges sent to test us and make our faith stronger. How often do we recognise this as God, present in our lives?'
Students Ashton, Alannah, Alicia, Giaan and Liam (Yr 4) jointly constructed the short reflection below of their experience of this special occasion.
OLA gathered together to celebrate Mercy Day. Prior to Mercy Day we made crosses out of wooden sticks, buttons and glitter. The reasoning behind this was to remember Saint Mary McKillop and Saint Teresa.
The whole school went up to venerate the cross by either touching it, kissing or making the sign of the cross. We also put our wooden crosses on the cloth in front of the relics.
At the end of the liturgy students could choose if they wanted to go up to the cross and relics to say a quiet prayer and spend some time reflecting on where they have seen the face of God.
Students placing their crosses around the relics and spending some time in silent prayer.
Students in Year 4 spending some alone time reflecting on where they see the face of God.
Students in Years 1 and 2 sharing where they have seen the face of God.
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13 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 7!
11 Mar 2026
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Recently, our Year 6 scientists have been busy investigating forces in action! Students have been exploring how push, pull, friction, and gravity affect the movement of objects through hands‑on experiments. There has been plenty of curiosity, teamwork, and great discussion as they have been testing predictions and observing what really happens. Well done, Year 6 scientists- keep exploring!
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 7!
11 Mar 2026
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Recently, our Year 6 scientists have been busy investigating forces in action! Students have been exploring how push, pull, friction, and gravity affect the movement of objects through hands‑on experiments. There has been plenty of curiosity, teamwork, and great discussion as they have been testing predictions and observing what really happens. Well done, Year 6 scientists- keep exploring!
11 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to the top six students in each age group who received their Cross Country medals at today’s presentation! These outstanding athletes have qualified to represent OLA at the Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Championships next term. Qualifying is an incredible achievement and reflects their dedication, determination, and sportsmanship at our school Cross Country. The Diocesan event will be held at Eastern Creek Race Track next term, and we can’t wait to cheer them on as they take on the next challenge. We are so proud of each of our runners!
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A huge congratulations to Kendrick on his selection for the Boys MacKillop Basketball team! Kendrick will travel to Coffs Harbour in May to compete at the NSWPSSA Championships, and we wish him all the very best as he represents our community on the big stage. Well done, Kendrick- what an amazing accomplishment!
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Congratulations to our outstanding swimmers who proudly represented OLA and the Hills Zone at the Parramatta Diocesan Swimming Carnival last Wednesday. Our students displayed exceptional sportsmanship, determination, and team spirit throughout the day. We are especially thrilled to acknowledge Hamish and Gabriella, who have qualified for the next level. They will now go on to represent Parramatta at the NSWCSP Swimming Championships on 1 April at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre. We are incredibly proud of every student for their effort, commitment, and enthusiasm. Well done, OLA swimmers- what an achievement!
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Each March, families across Australia hear a lot about NAPLAN. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. But what does it really mean for your child in 2026?
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What an exciting day at Our Lady of the Angels, as the Sydney Kings visited Stage 3! We were fortunate to welcome Sydney Kings players Bul Kuol and Keli Leaupepe, who spoke to our students about following their dreams, doing what they love, and never giving up. The message was simple but powerful- keep working hard, stay true to yourself, and believe in what’s possible. A huge thank you to the Sydney Kings for inspiring our kids today. Good luck in the semi‑finals this Wednesday- OLA is cheering for you!
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Last Thursday, our students gathered for one of our favourite traditions, in honour of Catholic Schools Week- Rug Reading. There’s something so joyful about spreading out across the playground, sharing stories, and celebrating the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good book. A huge thank you to the families who joined us. It was lovely seeing families join in- it made the moment feel extra special for our little readers. At OLA, we know that we 'Read to Succeed'- and it’s even more powerful when the whole OLA family is part of the journey!
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