Stage Three and our Japanese visitors went to Australiana Pioneer Village.
We were able to see what life was like in Australia over 100 years ago. It was a wonderful experience for the Japanese students and their teachers, as well as for OLA. We watched a cheeky sheep being shorn and received some of her wool to bring back with us. Caroline, the sheep shearer, also showed us how she could spin wool!
For the rest of the day, we split into six groups and explored the rest of the village. This included meeting (and feeding) some very friendly goats and visiting an olden day bank, blacksmith and barber. We sat in an old primary school where we wrote on slates with chalk. We were also lucky enough to have a ride on the horse and carriage and around the train track, too!
Towards the end of the day we were able to purchase sweets or souvenirs to bring back with us. There were many excited children! Many of the students are looking forward to visiting the Pioneer Village with their families. It was a wonderful day for us all.
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18 Dec 2025
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As we close another year, we want to give thanks for the journey we’ve shared. This year has again been filled with faith, fun, and learning, and we are so grateful for the joy, growth, and community that each of you brings to OLA. From our OLA family to yours, we wish you a wonderful Christmas surrounded by loved ones. May your days be full of health, happiness, and Christ’s blessings, and may the spirit of the season carry you into the new year with hope and peace. To all of our students, families, and friends- thank you for being part of our story. The OLA staff love and appreciate you all, and we look forward to another year together in 2026!
18 Dec 2025
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Last night marked the final chapter of our Year 6 students’ primary school journey as we celebrated their Graduation Mass. Together we prayed and gave thanks for the guidance of their parents, OLA staff, and God throughout their seven years at primary school. We also acknowledged the achievements of students who received special awards, before finishing with a touching moment- our Year 6 students forming a guard of honour for their parents. Thank you to the Year 6 teachers, Miss Grima, and all the staff involved in this special celebration. We wish our graduates many more days filled with faith, fun, and learning as they begin their high school adventure.
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18 Dec 2025
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As we close another year, we want to give thanks for the journey we’ve shared. This year has again been filled with faith, fun, and learning, and we are so grateful for the joy, growth, and community that each of you brings to OLA. From our OLA family to yours, we wish you a wonderful Christmas surrounded by loved ones. May your days be full of health, happiness, and Christ’s blessings, and may the spirit of the season carry you into the new year with hope and peace. To all of our students, families, and friends- thank you for being part of our story. The OLA staff love and appreciate you all, and we look forward to another year together in 2026!
18 Dec 2025
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Last night marked the final chapter of our Year 6 students’ primary school journey as we celebrated their Graduation Mass. Together we prayed and gave thanks for the guidance of their parents, OLA staff, and God throughout their seven years at primary school. We also acknowledged the achievements of students who received special awards, before finishing with a touching moment- our Year 6 students forming a guard of honour for their parents. Thank you to the Year 6 teachers, Miss Grima, and all the staff involved in this special celebration. We wish our graduates many more days filled with faith, fun, and learning as they begin their high school adventure.
18 Dec 2025
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Yesterday, we celebrated our Year 6 students finishing their primary school journey. It was such a special moment as the whole school, together with parents, formed a guard of honour through the grounds, cheering them on as they walked proudly for the last time as OLA students. We are so proud of their achievements, their growth, and the wonderful memories they’ve created here. As they step into High School, we send them off with love, encouragement, and the reminder that they will always be part of our OLA family.
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We loved spending our last day of school yesterday dressing up in Christmas Mufti!!
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Year 5 loved the last week of term, playing sport and opening up their classrooms to the Year 4 students to show them some of the work they have done!
18 Dec 2025
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A huge thank you to Miss Grima for all her hard work, and to our amazing students and teachers who brought so much joy to the stage at our End-of-Year OLA Christmas Concert this week. We’re also grateful to all the families, friends, and guests who joined us- it was so lovely to gather together as a community, and celebrate the birth of Christ with music, laughter, and love!
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Last week, our Year 6 and Kindergarten students enjoyed a final catch‑up with their buddies, sharing smiles, memories, and exchanging special gifts. Having buddies is such a special part of life at OLA, creating friendships, role models, and moments the children will treasure long after the year ends!
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In Science this term, Kindergarten has been learning all about forces. Last week, the children used recycled materials to design and make a functioning ramp. The children then used round objects to test whether their ramp would successfully allow the item to roll down. They had so much fun creating their own little masterpieces!
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Congratulations to all of our students who achieved a Gold Award in the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. This award recognises students who have successfully completed the challenge four times. An extra special congratulations to Caleb and Divit for completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge seven times and achieving a Platinum Award! At OLA, we 'Read to Succeed'!
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