Year One went on an animal filled excursion to the Sea Life Aquarium and the Wild Life Zoo.
Since Year One is learning about Living Things, it was a perfect experience for the students to see and learn about so many different animals, found around the world.
We started our day by going through the Aquarium and exploring the underwater world. The students were fascinated at every window, watching the fish, jellyfish and huge spider crabs crawling around. Walking through the tunnel was a major hit with the students.
They didn't know where to look and were amazed at every turn. The sharks and dugongs were their favourite, these massive creatures swimming over our heads as we walked through. We weaved and winded through the Aquarium and even got a chance to touch and feel starfish and shark eggs. The students wanted to stay but hungry tummies called them to lunch.
After lunch, our next visit was to the Wild Life Zoo. The students couldn't wait to see what was in there. One of the first attractions was walking through the tropics, surrounded by butterflies flying around. This was such a beautiful experience.
As we continued along, the students got to touch a large diamond python and see a range of different native snakes. They got a chance to see a range of native Australian animals, like echidnas, wallabies and wombats and even walked through a nocturnal room. They had a rare chance to see bilbies running around and bats flying. The highlight for the students was the 5 metre long crocodile they saw hiding at the bottom of the water.
The students, parents and teachers all had an amazing time. We all learnt so much and came back to school excited to learn more.
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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'!
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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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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
