Time for a photo with a gorilla.
Recently 84 very excited Kindergarten students and 13 brave parent helpers went to Taronga Zoo as a part of their learning for the unit ‘What’s Alive’.
We had a glorious sunny day that allowed us to explore the zoo to its full capacity. We had clear views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, along with many of the city buildings.
We enjoyed the seal show and the bird show as well as many exciting Zookeeper talks such as the reptiles and the gorillas. We did our best to see everyone’s favourite animals. The Meerkats were certainly a hit!
Another group of students enjoying the zoo.
At the end of the day, we all scrambled back on to the bus for a nice long and restful trip home - with many little angels falling asleep on the way home.
A huge ‘Thank You’ to all of the people who helped out to organise and help the day run smoothly.
Some boys catching a crocodile.
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22 Nov 2025
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 6!
22 Nov 2025
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This week, we acknowledged our wonderful 2025 Debating Team and they were awarded trophies. Thank you to these students for their hard work and dedication whilst being part of this team, and a big thank you to Mrs McBrien for the time she put into coaching and helping these students!
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22 Nov 2025
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 6!
22 Nov 2025
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This week, we acknowledged our wonderful 2025 Debating Team and they were awarded trophies. Thank you to these students for their hard work and dedication whilst being part of this team, and a big thank you to Mrs McBrien for the time she put into coaching and helping these students!
22 Nov 2025
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This week, we acknowledged some of our amazing Mathematicians at OLA. This year, we have had students from Years 2 to 6 participating in Maths Games, Maths Explorers, and Maths Olympiad. Each week, they have had to challenge themselves to solve maths problems, and they also participated in a number of contests throughout the year. Well done to all of these students who were all presented with a certificate, and to those students who also received patches and badges for finishing in the top 25%, top 10%, or for being especially chosen by their teachers for their persistence throughout the year. An extra special congratulations to Adrian in Year 5 and Carlos in Year 4, who finished as equal 'Highest Achievers' at OLA for 2025! A big thank you to Mrs McBrien, Mrs Cordukes, and Ms Swain who helped facilitate these groups this year, to allow our students to have these wonderful opportunities!
22 Nov 2025
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On Wednesday, our Faith In Action Team took part in a special day of faith formation and learning about social justice, hosted by CSPD and Jesuit Social Services (JSS). They visited Holy Family Primary School, Emerton, where they heard more about the incredible work JSS does to support the Mount Druitt community. The highlight of the day was touring the Ignite Food Store, where they saw firsthand how the donations from our Parish during Term 1 are making a real difference. A big thank you to Mrs Nicholls for providing transport and supporting our students on this meaningful experience.
22 Nov 2025
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Year 2 enjoyed a fun coding incursion this week. They discovered how to give instructions to a computer, fix little mistakes, and create their own simple programs. It was great to see their creativity and teamwork as they solved problems and shared ideas. Coding helps students learn to think step‑by‑step, be resilient, and use their imagination in new ways. Thank you to our Year 2 teachers for organising this! We’re so proud of how confidently they took on the challenge!
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We have had so many fantastic events and celebrations again this week- and it's only going to continue for the rest of the term. On Tuesday, we very excitedly welcomed our Kindergarten 2026 students for their second orientation session. It gave the students another chance to explore, connect, and feel at home here at OLA. We can't wait to welcome them all for their final session on Thursday!
20 Nov 2025
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Join us for our final Whole School Assembly for 2025, presented by Year 3!
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It’s Disco Week! We all know what that means- plenty of dancing fun at assembly each day for students and teachers! The energy is high, the music is pumping, and the excitement is building for our big night... Don’t forget to grab your tickets on the QKR app for our Disco Night on Friday, 21st November. It’s going to be a fantastic evening of music, movement, and fun for all! See you there with your dancing shoes on!
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 5!