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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20 Oct 2026
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Today, KB and 4B enjoyed a well-deserved pizza party as a reward for being the Infant and Primary classes with the highest participation in the Premier’s Reading Challenge! A huge thank you to Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Wagner for their hard work in coordinating the PRC each year and for organising this delicious treat for our students. We are so proud of all the students who took part and embraced the joy of reading. At OLA, we truly 'Read to Succeed'!18 Oct 2026
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Throughout October, our FIAT students will take on a special leadership role by guiding each grade in a decade of the Rosary. This meaningful tradition provides an opportunity for our students to come together in prayer and deepen their faith during the Month of the Rosary.
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20 Oct 2026
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Today, KB and 4B enjoyed a well-deserved pizza party as a reward for being the Infant and Primary classes with the highest participation in the Premier’s Reading Challenge! A huge thank you to Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Wagner for their hard work in coordinating the PRC each year and for organising this delicious treat for our students. We are so proud of all the students who took part and embraced the joy of reading. At OLA, we truly 'Read to Succeed'!
18 Oct 2026
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Throughout October, our FIAT students will take on a special leadership role by guiding each grade in a decade of the Rosary. This meaningful tradition provides an opportunity for our students to come together in prayer and deepen their faith during the Month of the Rosary.
17 Oct 2026
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13 Oct 2026
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Good luck to our OLA Class of 2020 as you begin your HSC this week! We are so proud of you. Remember, you will always be part of our OLA family!
11 Oct 2026
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Back to school for our final term of faith, fun, and learning at OLA this week!
11 Oct 2026
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28 Sep 2026
Celebrating 40 years of Voice of Youth and the power of student voice
Six Year 6 students from 58 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Primary schools came together at St John XXIII Catholic College Stanhope Gardens on 22 September for the Voice of Youth Grand Final, showcasing their public speaking skills through a series of thoughtful and engaging speeches.
27 Sep 2026
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27 Sep 2026
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After a few weather delays, our Stage 2 Soccer Gala Day finally went ahead last Tuesday! Two boys’ and two girls’ teams played seven fast‑paced games each, showing great teamwork and sportsmanship. A special shout‑out to our OLA Girls Teal team, who went undefeated all day without conceding a single goal- finishing second in their pool after a couple of nil‑all draws. Thank you to our wonderful parents for cheering on our players and to those who volunteered to coach and manage teams- we couldn’t do it without you!
27 Sep 2026
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Our Year 3 students have been exploring Australia in Geography this term. Over the past few weeks, they’ve researched their chosen state or territory, selected landmarks, and planned how to represent the climate, animals, and landscapes of their region. This week, students proudly made and showcased their dioramas to parents and teachers, explaining their design choices and what they discovered about Australia’s diverse environments. A big well done to all our Year 3 students for their creativity and effort, and thank you to our teachers for guiding this wonderful learning experience.
