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
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18 Oct 2025
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We are excited to have secured a special visit to OLA from one of the current contestants in 'The Voice'. Alyssa Depopolo, who is a local resident, and proud CSPD former student, will visit OLA to share her story and journey so far on 'The Voice'. Alyssa will talk to the children around key messages of 'Following your Dreams', 'Resilience', 'Believe in yourself', 'Coping with pressure', etc. Alyssa will also perform some of her songs for the students, and there will be an opportunity for some children to ask Alyssa questions. Parents are welcome to attend this special assembly. When: Friday 24th October Time: 2.10pm Where: OLA Undercover area![644505044136076_1419869226599650-1]()
17 Oct 2025
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A huge congratulations to Aiyonce in Year 5, whose cricket journey continues to soar! Last year, she proudly represented the MacKillop cricket team for CSPD- and this year, she’s been selected for the NSW Girls U13s team! During the holidays, Aiyonce received her first-ever NSW Blues cap from none other than Sarah Coyte, and she’ll be heading to Ballarat at the end of the month to compete in the interstate championships. She’s also the youngest member of the team- and was even featured in The Daily Telegraph this week! We’re so proud of you, Aiyonce- your dedication, talent, and team spirit are truly inspiring! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
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18 Oct 2025
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We are excited to have secured a special visit to OLA from one of the current contestants in 'The Voice'. Alyssa Depopolo, who is a local resident, and proud CSPD former student, will visit OLA to share her story and journey so far on 'The Voice'. Alyssa will talk to the children around key messages of 'Following your Dreams', 'Resilience', 'Believe in yourself', 'Coping with pressure', etc. Alyssa will also perform some of her songs for the students, and there will be an opportunity for some children to ask Alyssa questions. Parents are welcome to attend this special assembly. When: Friday 24th October Time: 2.10pm Where: OLA Undercover area
17 Oct 2025
From Facebook
A huge congratulations to Aiyonce in Year 5, whose cricket journey continues to soar! Last year, she proudly represented the MacKillop cricket team for CSPD- and this year, she’s been selected for the NSW Girls U13s team! During the holidays, Aiyonce received her first-ever NSW Blues cap from none other than Sarah Coyte, and she’ll be heading to Ballarat at the end of the month to compete in the interstate championships. She’s also the youngest member of the team- and was even featured in The Daily Telegraph this week! We’re so proud of you, Aiyonce- your dedication, talent, and team spirit are truly inspiring! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
16 Oct 2025
From Facebook
What a brilliant way to kick off Term 4. Yesterday, our 9 teams of OLA students represented our school with pride at the Netball Gala Day in Penrith, showing outstanding sportsmanship, resilience, and true OLA team spirit, even while playing in the heat. A huge congratulations to all teams for their wonderful efforts throughout the day. A special mention goes to our U10 Girls and Junior Boys Teal teams, who went undefeated and were crowned Gala Day Winners! We sincerely thank our amazing parent helpers, as well as the Marian students and ex-OLA high school students, for giving up their time to assist, support, and umpire our teams. Your help made the day run so smoothly. Finally, a big thank you to our teachers Mes Batten, Miss Digwood, Mrs Hodgess and Miss Wahab for organising, assisting, and cheering on our students. What an incredible start to the term, we are so proud of you all!
15 Oct 2025
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Wishing the OLA Class of 2019 all the very best as you begin your HSC journey tomorrow! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this moment. Remember to take it one step at a time, believe in yourselves, and know that your OLA community is cheering you on. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you achieve. Good luck, Class of 2019- you’ve got this!
10 Oct 2025
From Facebook
We hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday break! Just a reminder that school will resume on Wednesday, the 15th October. Monday and Tuesday are Staff Development Days, so there will be no classes on those days. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back and ready for the final term of faith, fun, and learning for 2025!
28 Sep 2025
From Facebook
As communicated in our school newsletter, SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource implemented at our school to support you in addressing the challenges of modern-day parenting related to youth mental health and wellbeing. Here is the link to the Week 10 Cybersafety edition of SchoolTV: https://olarousehill.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/cybersafety-au
28 Sep 2025
From Facebook
Roy from Year 5, represented Mackillop this week as he played in the NSWPSSA Golf Tournament at Baroonga. This is an outstanding achievement. Roy won the Ambrose (best ball) Boys Nett Champions title, and the MacKillop team came second in the Stoke total and first in the Nett total. Well done, Roy!
28 Sep 2025
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We’re incredibly proud of all of our OLA students who showcased their athletic talent at the MacKillop Athletics Championships on Wednesday. A huge congratulations to the following champions who have earned their place at the NSWPSSA Athletics Championships next term, proudly wearing the MacKillop colours on 22nd and 23rd October: - Liam: 1st in High Jump - Brae: 1st in Long Jump - Samuel: 3rd in 1500m & 3rd in 800m These students will represent our region and compete against the best of the best from across NSW primary schools. We wish them all the very best- OLA is cheering you on every step of the way!
28 Sep 2025
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Year 6 turned into maths detectives this week during their Maths Mystery Challenge! Armed with problem-solving skills and sharp thinking, they tackled a series of maths puzzles to uncover clues and identify the crime suspects.
28 Sep 2025
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This term, our Year 6 students dived into the fascinating world of the Australian Government! They explored how our democracy works and created impressive timelines of Australia’s Prime Ministers- showcasing key moments in leadership and history!
28 Sep 2025
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What a fun way to wrap up Term 3! Our Kindergarten students had a wonderful time enjoying a picnic lunch with their Year 6 Buddies. Laughter, sunshine, and special friendships made it a great afternoon for all!
28 Sep 2025
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Last week, our Year 5 students were busy blending science and storytelling- and the results were amazing! They created their very own stop-motion animations to explore geological events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods, and shared strategies for reducing their impact. From shaking buildings to erupting mountains, their creativity brought these natural forces to life- while also teaching us how to stay safe and prepared. Well done, Year 5!