The boys working together to finalise the latest addition to our school playground.
The idea of Our Lady of the Angels’ Boys’ Shed came out of a meeting with AusSIP – Australian schools and industry in partnership.
The philosophy is similar to that of The Men’s Shed, to work as a team on a project. The native garden project began about ten months ago and involved one of the teachers, Jan Schroder, working with a group of about 7 boys for half a day every fortnight.
From an ugly and boring dry patch of grass, the team has finished their project today to produce this lovely garden, including a pond. The entire process – measuring and calculating area, length, researching the materials needed, calculating cost involved, writing letters seeking sponsorship as well as the digging and clearing and planting – was carried out by the boys – and they loved it!
Their thanks go to the parents in the school and local businesses who donated items, especially Masters Hardware who sponsored the project.
They have already started working on their next project which is making a new bicycle out of old scraps and parts of old bikes. Firstly, though, they need a slab of concrete and a real shed in which to work. When they see what they have achieved with their garden, they are confident they can make anything happen. The school is working on a Girls' Shed as well!
Aaron, Luke, Anthony, Samuel and Joseph working together to level the new footpath around our garden.
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26 Oct 2024
From Facebook
Socktober 2024- Silly Sock Mufti Day Fundraiser – Thursday, 31st October! This year, Our Lady of the Angels is proud to participate in Socktober 2024, Catholic Mission’s annual flagship school engagement program. The goal is to bring communities together to make a real impact on global issues. This year, Catholic Mission is raising awareness and funds for the 'Caring Center in Mongolia', which provides essential care and support for homeless children. To show our support, students are invited to wear silly socks with their school uniform on Thursday, 31st October. Throughout the week, there will be fun sock games and activities to celebrate Socktober! We kindly ask families to contribute what they can to OLA’s Socktober collective fundraiser through the QkR! App. Donations will be gratefully accepted from 25th October until 1st November. Thank you for your support in helping make a difference in the lives of those in need!25 Oct 2024
From Facebook
'HATS OFF TO OUR TEACHERS!' Today is World Teacher’s Day. At OLA we will acknowledge and celebrate this day of appreciation on Thursday 21st November due to teachers being in Bathurst with our Year 5 children and a number of other events. Thank you to all of our OLA teachers for all that you do. You are simply amazing. We are blessed that you have chosen this important vocation that makes a difference in the lives of others.