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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05 Nov 2025
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Today, we gathered for a beautiful, belated liturgy, to honour our incredible teachers for last week’s World Teachers' Day. At OLA, our teachers are the puzzle pieces that make a difference- each one essential, unique, and making a lasting impact in the lives of our students. We loved celebrating them with awards written by the students themselves and a special keepsake featuring student fingerprints that was a touching reminder of the personal impact our teachers make every single day. Thank you to our amazing educators at OLA,- you are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated!
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Congratulations Alyssa! What an incredible achievement- Winner of The Voice! We absolutely loved having you visit our school. You inspired our students with your talent, passion and kindness. The entire OLA community is so proud of you and were cheering you on, every step of the way! Keep shining brightly- this is just the beginning!
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Congratulations Alyssa! What an incredible achievement- Winner of The Voice! We absolutely loved having you visit our school. You inspired our students with your talent, passion and kindness. The entire OLA community is so proud of you and were cheering you on, every step of the way! Keep shining brightly- this is just the beginning!
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