Jess Black giving her approval of the writing by one of her many fans.
What a week OLA had for BOOK WEEK…
Author Visit
Jess Black visited our school to talk to all grades about what it is like being an author. Jess Black is an Australian author of children's books. She has written over twenty-five junior fiction books and has two picture books coming out in 2016. Jess is the co-author of the hugely successful Bindi Wildlife Adventure series, the RSPCA Animal Tales series and The Kaboom Kid series with David Warner.
Jess has a new four book series called Keeper of the Crystals. Book one, Eve and the Runaway Unicorn, is available from June 1st. Students had the opportunity over the past few weeks to view some of her work and become familiar with her writing style and also had the opportunity to buy her books and have it signed by Jess during her visit.
PO-ET-RY!
It's all about Enunciation and Expression! OLA students had the great privilege of having Annette Kosseris work with them for a day on their poetry recital. Annette is a renowned writer of children's poetry. Each year, OLA students participate in the verse speaking section of the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod and Annette's poems are often a popular choice for their recital. Annette, who runs her own school of Performance Poetry for Children, was very happy to be back working a school and especially pleased that schools are still valuing the importance of speech.
She went on to say that she was particularly impressed of the spirit in the school, the rapport among the teachers and their obvious interest in the students. "You should be proud!" she said. We are. The school is very grateful to Annette, not only for her time but for the poetry books she donated and dedicated to OLA students. These will be a source of poetry recital for many years to come. Thursday afternoon also saw our regular whole school reading afternoon.
Annette Kosseris shared her knowledge with the students in Years 1 to 4 before their Verse Speaking Eisteddfod.
OLA Verse Speaking choirs achieved a 1st, 2nd, 4th and Highly commended amongst some very tough competition - well done to you all!
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25 Apr 2025
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Thank you to our School Captains, Mason and Olivia, their families, and Mr Calabria, who proudly represented OLA at the Castle Hill RSL Dawn Service this morning. With dignity and respect, they laid a wreath on behalf of our school community to honour the brave men and women who have served our country. On Friday 2nd May at 9am, we will hold an ANZAC Day ceremony lead by Year 6. All are welcome to attend. Lest We Forget
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25 Apr 2025
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Thank you to our School Captains, Mason and Olivia, their families, and Mr Calabria, who proudly represented OLA at the Castle Hill RSL Dawn Service this morning. With dignity and respect, they laid a wreath on behalf of our school community to honour the brave men and women who have served our country. On Friday 2nd May at 9am, we will hold an ANZAC Day ceremony lead by Year 6. All are welcome to attend. Lest We Forget
25 Apr 2025
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Today, our OLA community remembers and honours the brave men and women who have served—and those who are still serving—our country with courage and dedication. We give thanks for their sacrifice and pray for peace in our world. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” – John 15:13 Lest we forget.
22 Apr 2025
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Together let us pray that eternal rest be granted to Pope Francis and perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
21 Apr 2025
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Tonight, we join the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble and compassionate leader who truly was the Pope of the people. Pope Francis touched countless lives with his message of love, mercy, and justice. He always reminded us to care for the poor, protect the planet, and treat every person with dignity. His legacy of kindness, humility, and faith will live on in the hearts of millions. We are grateful for his inspiring leadership, the powerful example he set for our OLA community, and his love for God’s people. May he now rest in eternal peace.
20 Apr 2025
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From all of us at OLA, we wish our wonderful students and families a joyful and peaceful Easter. May this special day be filled with love, gratitude, and celebration as we reflect on Easter's true meaning—the gift of life, love, and hope. Enjoy this precious time with your loved ones. He is risen!
18 Apr 2025
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Today, on Good Friday, we remember the ultimate act of love and sacrifice—Jesus giving His life for us on the cross. Today reminds us of the power of faith, forgiveness, and hope even in times of sorrow. As we reflect on the meaning of the cross, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and peace. Wishing our OLA community a blessed Good Friday!
17 Apr 2025
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Today, on Holy Thursday, we remember the Last Supper—a moment of love, humility, and service. Jesus washed his disciples' feet and shared a final meal with them, showing us what it truly means to serve others with love. As we enter the most sacred days of the Easter season, we pause to reflect on His example of compassion, sacrifice, and grace. May this Holy Thursday bring peace and a renewed sense of faith to your heart.
13 Apr 2025
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Our Kindergarten students have had an amazing start to their school journey! In just one term, they’ve already learnt so much—from discovering letter sounds, learning to read and write using those sounds, to exploring how to count and make numbers in Maths. They’ve also been busy exploring the world around them in Science, learning about God’s love in Religion, and most importantly… they’ve made new friends and settled beautifully into the routine of school life. We are SO proud of how much they’ve grown already. Well done, Kindergarten—we can’t wait to see what Term 2 brings!
13 Apr 2025
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Our Year 1 students did an amazing job singing their wonderful songs at their assembly!
13 Apr 2025
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What a way to end the term!! Our amazing Year 1 students took to the stage on Friday and wowed us all with their wonderful assembly! They proudly shared their learning from Religion, reflecting on how we can show kindness and love like Jesus. In History, they took us on a journey to the past, showing how things have changed over time—we loved seeing examples of the games that our parents and grandparents enjoyed playing when they were at school! We also loved seeing their Creative Arts work, especially the vibrant portraits they created, each one full of colour and personality! Seeing their confidence, creativity, and teamwork was such a joy. Well done, Year 1—you made us all very proud! Thank you to the Year 1 teachers and students for their hard work, and to the parents who joined us!
13 Apr 2025
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 11!