Students recording their findings about their experiment.
Year 5 students participated in our 'Crazy Science Day'. This was part of our Project Based Learning (PBL) entry activity for our new Science unit for the Term. The unit is all about Solids, Liquids and Gasses
Each student had the opportunity to participate in 6 different experiments that showcased the properties of solids, liquids and gasses. The experiments were: Making a Bouncy Ball, Quicksand Goo, Dry-Ice Crystal Ball, Mini-Water Cycle, Hot and Cold Water and Investigating Gases.
Mikayla, Dylan, Coby, Antonia, Carys and Max eagerly watching Mrs Hey's experiment.
The day wouldn't have been possible without the help of our wonderful parent volunteers who kindly gave up their time in order to run the experiments. We are so grateful for your contribution to the OLA community. Thank you Mrs Ormsby, Mrs Cleary, Mrs Swinden, Mrs Colossimo, Mrs Lesar, Mrs Eldred, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Stafford, Mrs Fischer, Mrs Burt and Ms Xuereb.
It was a fun-filled day and it allowed the students to gain a great deal of background knowledge on how Solids, Liquids and Gases change processes.
Amelia and Jessica exploring what is happening in the balloon.
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13 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 7!
11 Mar 2026
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Recently, our Year 6 scientists have been busy investigating forces in action! Students have been exploring how push, pull, friction, and gravity affect the movement of objects through hands‑on experiments. There has been plenty of curiosity, teamwork, and great discussion as they have been testing predictions and observing what really happens. Well done, Year 6 scientists- keep exploring!
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13 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 7!
11 Mar 2026
From Facebook
Recently, our Year 6 scientists have been busy investigating forces in action! Students have been exploring how push, pull, friction, and gravity affect the movement of objects through hands‑on experiments. There has been plenty of curiosity, teamwork, and great discussion as they have been testing predictions and observing what really happens. Well done, Year 6 scientists- keep exploring!
11 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to the top six students in each age group who received their Cross Country medals at today’s presentation! These outstanding athletes have qualified to represent OLA at the Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Championships next term. Qualifying is an incredible achievement and reflects their dedication, determination, and sportsmanship at our school Cross Country. The Diocesan event will be held at Eastern Creek Race Track next term, and we can’t wait to cheer them on as they take on the next challenge. We are so proud of each of our runners!
11 Mar 2026
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A huge congratulations to Kendrick on his selection for the Boys MacKillop Basketball team! Kendrick will travel to Coffs Harbour in May to compete at the NSWPSSA Championships, and we wish him all the very best as he represents our community on the big stage. Well done, Kendrick- what an amazing accomplishment!
11 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our outstanding swimmers who proudly represented OLA and the Hills Zone at the Parramatta Diocesan Swimming Carnival last Wednesday. Our students displayed exceptional sportsmanship, determination, and team spirit throughout the day. We are especially thrilled to acknowledge Hamish and Gabriella, who have qualified for the next level. They will now go on to represent Parramatta at the NSWCSP Swimming Championships on 1 April at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre. We are incredibly proud of every student for their effort, commitment, and enthusiasm. Well done, OLA swimmers- what an achievement!
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10 Mar 2026
NAPLAN: What Parents Really Need to Know
Each March, families across Australia hear a lot about NAPLAN. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. But what does it really mean for your child in 2026?
09 Mar 2026
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What an exciting day at Our Lady of the Angels, as the Sydney Kings visited Stage 3! We were fortunate to welcome Sydney Kings players Bul Kuol and Keli Leaupepe, who spoke to our students about following their dreams, doing what they love, and never giving up. The message was simple but powerful- keep working hard, stay true to yourself, and believe in what’s possible. A huge thank you to the Sydney Kings for inspiring our kids today. Good luck in the semi‑finals this Wednesday- OLA is cheering for you!
08 Mar 2026
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08 Mar 2026
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Last Thursday, our students gathered for one of our favourite traditions, in honour of Catholic Schools Week- Rug Reading. There’s something so joyful about spreading out across the playground, sharing stories, and celebrating the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good book. A huge thank you to the families who joined us. It was lovely seeing families join in- it made the moment feel extra special for our little readers. At OLA, we know that we 'Read to Succeed'- and it’s even more powerful when the whole OLA family is part of the journey!
08 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 6!
