One of the Stage 2 girls soccer team.
On Thursday, thirty-eight Year 4 boys and girls represented OLA at the Stage 2 Soccer Gala Day held at Jamison Park, Penrith.
Grey clouds gathered as the day started with but, as it progressed, the sun shone on the soccer fields and a gorgeous, sunny day eventuated. All four teams worked well throughout the day as a team and communicated well to get the ball into their goal area.
For many girls, this was their first experience of playing soccer. The girls scored a lot of goals and defended well throughout each game. They experienced lots of wins; some loses and even drew a few games. Overall, the girls played well and even laughed at their own mistakes.
The two boys teams also had a wonderful day. Each team played well, showed lots of skill and great sportsmanship. Both teams came second in their draw and after eight matches they all went home a little muddy and exhausted.
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27 Apr 2026
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On Friday, Kindergarten explored ANZAC Day through art, creating poppies as special symbols of remembrance!
27 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 1!
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27 Apr 2026
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On Friday, Kindergarten explored ANZAC Day through art, creating poppies as special symbols of remembrance!
27 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 1!
26 Apr 2026
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Something mysterious has arrived at OLA over the weekend… a mini world has appeared in our school! I wonder what it could be? Our students will be exploring it as part of our OLA Writing Festival this week- stay tuned for the stories it inspires!
25 Apr 2026
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Today we commemorate ANZAC Day, where we remember, honour, and give thanks to the men and women who have served and currently serve for our country. Thank you to our School Captains, Cameron and Natalie, their families, and Mrs Vella, who proudly represented OLA at the Castle Hill RSL Dawn Service this morning, laying a wreath on behalf of our school community. Lest We Forget.
24 Apr 2026
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~Prayers Requested for the Calabria Family~ Please continue to keep in your prayers the Calabria family. Mrs Rosa Calabria, Mother of Mr Calabria, sadly passed into eternal life during the holidays. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Calabria family, and we ask for Christ’s blessings upon them during this difficult time. The Celebration of Life for Mrs Rosa Calabria will be held on Tuesday, 28th April. As a school community, we will come together in prayer to support the Calabria family at Parish Mass at 9:15am on Tuesday, 28th April. All students and staff will gather in our own church as a sign of faith and solidarity. All members of our OLA family are welcome.
24 Apr 2026
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Thank you to Mrs Vella, Mrs Hodgess, Ms Bombardiere, and our Year 6 students who led us in a beautiful prayer this morning, acknowledging the significance of ANZAC Day. Thank you to Mr Alex Mangion from the Rooty Hill RSL Sub-Branch, who also joined us (Freya's Grandfather). We remember the sacrifice that many soldiers have made for us, and we pray that the gift of peace, given to us by these brave people, will be treasured for generations to come.
23 Apr 2026
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Yesterday, our students gathered for our Alleluia Liturgy, reflecting on the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection in their classrooms. They spent time thinking about what the Resurrection means for us today- hope, new life, and God’s love for everyone. It was a moment of faith, reminding our school community that the risen Jesus walks with us each day.
20 Apr 2026
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Today, our staff spent the day engaged in Formation, taking time to reflect, learn, and grow together. Days like today strengthen who we are as a Catholic community and deepen the way we serve our students and families. We look forward to carrying this learning into the term ahead! See you all tomorrow!
19 Apr 2026
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What's on at OLA this week? We are looking forward to welcoming our beautiful students back to school on Tuesday, 21st April!
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!