Year 5 using their strength to hold up a fire hose.
Currently in Year 5 students have been given the opportunity to create and explain a source to answer the following question in PBL groups. “How can Rouse Hill prepare, act and recover from a catastrophic bushfire?”
To better understand the question, Rouse Hill Rural Fire Brigade visited Year 5 to inform us about their service.
They guided us around the truck, showed us their gear and we all had a turn with the hose. While informing us about their gear we got a great shock when they told us that they only had ninety seconds to be fully dressed in it.
We learned about different information such as, if the fire gets over the truck or catches a light, there are little sprinklers all over the truck to prevent it happening. We also learnt that in an emergency there are covers like curtains to cover the inside of the windows to stop the heat coming in, and the firefighters put a special blanket over them and get down low so the heat passes over them and not through them.
They let us play with their radio to indicate if there’s a fire, have a turn of the hoses, wear their fire gear, go through the fire truck, put the sirens on, and many more fun things.
Ella and Gabriella B in their attire.
Overall, we had a great time learning about the Rouse Hill Rural Fire Brigade, and all went home with a great head of knowledge about fires. We are very grateful that we had the opportunity to learn all about their service.
Charlotte and Jane
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
-
![644505044136076_1334049425181631-1]()
![644505044136076_1330288915557682-1]()
09 Jul 2025
From Facebook
At OLA, we 'READ TO SUCCEED'! In Term 3, we absolutely love celebrating Book Week. We are so excited to have these amazing Australian Authors visiting our school during August, in honour of Book Week! K-2: Aura Parker, Monday 11th August 3-6: Andrew McDonald, Friday 29th August Keep an eye out for more information about these wonderful author visits!
Latest News More news
14 Jul 2025
From Facebook
09 Jul 2025
From Facebook
At OLA, we 'READ TO SUCCEED'! In Term 3, we absolutely love celebrating Book Week. We are so excited to have these amazing Australian Authors visiting our school during August, in honour of Book Week! K-2: Aura Parker, Monday 11th August 3-6: Andrew McDonald, Friday 29th August Keep an eye out for more information about these wonderful author visits!
05 Jul 2025
From Facebook
05 Jul 2025
From Facebook
Year 6 have been learning about the difference between figurative and abstract art. They created some amazing artworks, showing both real-life images and creative, imaginative designs. Other grades loved visiting the exhibition and were so impressed by the creativity on display. Well done, Year 6!
05 Jul 2025
From Facebook
A big well done to our students who have been elected by their peers to join the Student Representative Council (SRC) this semester. Each of these students was chosen for a variety of reasons—whether it be their kindness, positive attitude, responsibility, willingness to help others, or the way they lead by example. We can’t wait to see the great ideas and leadership you bring this semester!
05 Jul 2025
From Facebook
Yesterday we celebrated a very special group of students at our traditional 'Student of the Term' Assembly (Principal's award), followed by a lovely morning tea with Mr Calabria and Mr Cauchi. Each of these students were chosen by their teachers for their consistent effort, kindness, and positive attitude throughout the term. They are quiet achievers, hard workers, and wonderful role models for their peers. It was a joy to acknowledge and celebrate their dedication — we are so proud of them!
05 Jul 2025
From Facebook
Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 10!
