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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11 Sep 2026
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We are incredibly proud of our OLA students who represented us so beautifully at the Penrith Netball Gala Day. Among 168 teams from over 30 schools, our players showed amazing skill, determination and outstanding sportsmanship- a true credit to OLA. A huge thank you to our wonderful parent coaches and supporters, the Marian Catholic College Kenthurst umpires, and our teachers, Mrs Batten, Miss Digwood, Mrs Hodgess and Mrs Vella, for guiding, encouraging and cheering on our teams throughout the day. Well done OLA!
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11 Sep 2026
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11 Sep 2026
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We are incredibly proud of our OLA students who represented us so beautifully at the Penrith Netball Gala Day. Among 168 teams from over 30 schools, our players showed amazing skill, determination and outstanding sportsmanship- a true credit to OLA. A huge thank you to our wonderful parent coaches and supporters, the Marian Catholic College Kenthurst umpires, and our teachers, Mrs Batten, Miss Digwood, Mrs Hodgess and Mrs Vella, for guiding, encouraging and cheering on our teams throughout the day. Well done OLA!
11 Sep 2026
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Year 5 are home from Teen Ranch after a wonderful few days of making memories together. A huge thank you to Miss Grima, Mrs Grunsell, Mrs Murray, Mr Campbell and Mr Cauchi for looking after our students and giving up time away from their families. We hope everyone enjoys a good sleep tonight after such a big adventure!
10 Sep 2026
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10 Sep 2026
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Year 5 has had a fantastic day at camp today! The flying fox, ropes course, laser tag, and the giant swing kept everyone smiling from ear to ear. They enjoyed yummy food and fun around the campfire tonight. Hopefully everyone gets a good sleep, ready for another great day of adventure tomorrow!
10 Sep 2026
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Year 5 have arrived safely and are already diving into all the fun and adventures planned for the next two days!
10 Sep 2026
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Year 5 headed off on their overnight excursion this morning with big smiles and even bigger excitement. Bags were packed, and the buzz of happy chatter filled the air as they climbed onto the bus. They’re ready for two days of teamwork, challenges, outdoor fun, and making memories together. We hope they have a wonderful time and can’t wait to hear all their stories when they return!
06 Sep 2026
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02 Sep 2026
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Today we celebrated Teacher’s Aide Appreciation Week, honouring the incredible team who support our teachers and students every single day with a morning tea, special award and card. We are so lucky to have such dedicated, caring, and hard‑working aides who make a difference in every classroom. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Aspinal, Mrs Wagner, Miss Fenech, Miss Wahab, Mrs Bernobic, Mrs Cassar, Miss Banton, and Mrs Jensen. Your patience, kindness, and commitment to our children shine through in everything you do. We appreciate you more than you know.