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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18 Apr 2026
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Year 3 ended their Science unit with an absolute bang! Ranger Jamie visited for a hands‑on Forces Incursion, and our students explored pushes, pulls, friction, and gravity through exciting demonstrations and experiments. Thank you to the Year 3 teachers for organising this!
18 Apr 2026
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Our Year 2 students wrapped up the term with a brilliant STEM challenge: How can we get the billy goats safely across to another island? Students explored materials, tested their ideas, and engineered solutions. Such clever little designers!
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18 Apr 2026
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Year 3 ended their Science unit with an absolute bang! Ranger Jamie visited for a hands‑on Forces Incursion, and our students explored pushes, pulls, friction, and gravity through exciting demonstrations and experiments. Thank you to the Year 3 teachers for organising this!
18 Apr 2026
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Our Year 2 students wrapped up the term with a brilliant STEM challenge: How can we get the billy goats safely across to another island? Students explored materials, tested their ideas, and engineered solutions. Such clever little designers!
18 Apr 2026
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Kindergarten finished the term as weather reporters! After learning about science and weather, students proudly presented their own forecasts. Such a fun and confident end to the term!
18 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our students who ended the term receiving an Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award!
17 Apr 2026
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06 Apr 2026
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To finish the term, Year 5 designed and made their own animal adaptations, thinking carefully about how different features help animals live in their environments. They proudly shared their creations with Year 1 and Year 6, who were amazed by the detail and imagination!
06 Apr 2026
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To finish the term, Year 4 took on an exciting Design & Make task: building a floating boat. Students experimented with materials, tested buoyancy, and made adjustments to improve their designs. Lots of teamwork, curiosity, and proud smiles as their creations hit the water!
06 Apr 2026
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Last Wednesday, Kindergarten enjoyed a wonderful incursion with The Drama Toolbox, where they journeyed into the Land of Fairytales. The children explored characters, settings, and storytelling through drama, bringing their favourite tales to life with so much imagination and joy.
06 Apr 2026
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Last week, our Kindergarten and Year 6 buddies loved spending time together, exchanging Easter cards, and creating special Easter baskets. Such a joyful way to celebrate the season.
05 Apr 2026
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On behalf of Mr Calabria, Mr Cauchi and all of our OLA staff, we wish our families and community a Happy and Holy Easter. May this season bring you peace, joy, and the blessings of God’s love. We hope our students enjoy a well-deserved break over the next two weeks!
03 Apr 2026
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Today, on Good Friday, we pause to remember the incredible love and sacrifice shown by Jesus on the cross. This day invites us to slow down, reflect, and hold onto the hope, forgiveness, and faith that Good Friday reminds us of. As we think about the meaning of the cross, may we find a sense of peace and gratitude in our hearts. Wishing our OLA community a blessed and meaningful Good Friday.
02 Apr 2026
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This week, our K–6 students took part in a beautiful and reverent Holy Week Reflection. Each class helped bring the story of Jesus’ final days to life through prayer, scripture, and quiet reflection. A big thank you to the families who came along and shared this moment with us.