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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05 May 2026
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A huge thank you to our amazing P&F and all of our wonderful parent helpers for running this year’s Mother’s Day Stall. Our students absolutely loved the experience of shopping and choosing something special, and the joy on their faces said it all!
04 May 2026
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Our sporting superstars shine again! We are incredibly proud to congratulate Hamish and Kendrick, who have been selected to represent Parramatta in Rugby Union. Scarlett has earned her place in the girls Parramatta Touch Football team, while Scarlett and Amalia were also selected for the girls Parramatta Football team. A huge shout‑out as well to Braxton, who will represent Parramatta in the boys' football team. We wish all these students the very best as they go on to represent our school and community at the MacKillop trials later this term. Their hard work, talent, and determination continue to make us proud!
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05 May 2026
From Facebook
A huge thank you to our amazing P&F and all of our wonderful parent helpers for running this year’s Mother’s Day Stall. Our students absolutely loved the experience of shopping and choosing something special, and the joy on their faces said it all!
04 May 2026
From Facebook
Our sporting superstars shine again! We are incredibly proud to congratulate Hamish and Kendrick, who have been selected to represent Parramatta in Rugby Union. Scarlett has earned her place in the girls Parramatta Touch Football team, while Scarlett and Amalia were also selected for the girls Parramatta Football team. A huge shout‑out as well to Braxton, who will represent Parramatta in the boys' football team. We wish all these students the very best as they go on to represent our school and community at the MacKillop trials later this term. Their hard work, talent, and determination continue to make us proud!
04 May 2026
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Congratulations to our St Francis and Outstanding Achievement award recipients for Week 2!
03 May 2026
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01 May 2026
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Today we celebrate Secretaries’ Day and honour the incredible work of our wonderful office staff. They are the friendly faces who greet our families, the calm voices on the phone, and the problem‑solvers who keep our school running smoothly every single day. Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and community Mrs Hunt, Mrs Hall, Mrs Goldsworthy, and Mrs Eisenhuth. We are so grateful for you!
30 Apr 2026
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Our students have loved visiting our 'Tiny World' that arrived at school this week, and planning what they will write about on Friday morning at our OLA Writing Festival. I wonder what you would write about??
30 Apr 2026
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Don't forget to pre-purchase your Mother's Day gifts on the QKR! app by Sunday, 5pm :)
27 Apr 2026
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On Friday, Kindergarten explored ANZAC Day through art, creating poppies as special symbols of remembrance!
27 Apr 2026
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Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award recipients for Week 1!
26 Apr 2026
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Something mysterious has arrived at OLA over the weekend… a mini world has appeared in our school! I wonder what it could be? Our students will be exploring it as part of our OLA Writing Festival this week- stay tuned for the stories it inspires!
