Wow! Who knew that you could learn so much about the people in the 1800’s in just one day!
This year, Year 5 on Monday, 4th of February 2019, we had a day of experiencing being a convict or free settler by dressing up as the people did in the olden days. We also got to have rations for the day which were two biscuits and a small bottle of water.
We first went into our breakout space, where we got really squished up and sprayed with water to represent the boat convicts and free settler took to arrive in Australia. Also, it represented the water that may have come through the cracks of the boat.
Then, we explored some images from the Industrial Revolution, famous people of the 1800s and see some artifacts that might have been used by people in the olden days, like damper and a gold pan.
After touring our museum, we were set the task to write a letter to be pardoned of our crime so we could become a free settler.
In the afternoon, we played marbles, had sack races and played knuckles to experience what children in the olden days played at school, at home and on the goldfields.
We all enjoyed Colonial Day and we all hope that Year 5 next year will enjoy it as much as we did.
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25 Apr 2026
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Today we commemorate ANZAC Day, where we remember, honour, and give thanks to the men and women who have served and currently serve for our country. Thank you to our School Captains, Cameron and Natalie, their families, and Mrs Vella, who proudly represented OLA at the Castle Hill RSL Dawn Service this morning, laying a wreath on behalf of our school community. Lest We Forget.
24 Apr 2026
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~Prayers Requested for the Calabria Family~ Please continue to keep in your prayers the Calabria family. Mrs Rosa Calabria, Mother of Mr Calabria, sadly passed into eternal life during the holidays. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Calabria family, and we ask for Christ’s blessings upon them during this difficult time. The Celebration of Life for Mrs Rosa Calabria will be held on Tuesday, 28th April. As a school community, we will come together in prayer to support the Calabria family at Parish Mass at 9:15am on Tuesday, 28th April. All students and staff will gather in our own church as a sign of faith and solidarity. All members of our OLA family are welcome.
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25 Apr 2026
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Today we commemorate ANZAC Day, where we remember, honour, and give thanks to the men and women who have served and currently serve for our country. Thank you to our School Captains, Cameron and Natalie, their families, and Mrs Vella, who proudly represented OLA at the Castle Hill RSL Dawn Service this morning, laying a wreath on behalf of our school community. Lest We Forget.
24 Apr 2026
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~Prayers Requested for the Calabria Family~ Please continue to keep in your prayers the Calabria family. Mrs Rosa Calabria, Mother of Mr Calabria, sadly passed into eternal life during the holidays. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Calabria family, and we ask for Christ’s blessings upon them during this difficult time. The Celebration of Life for Mrs Rosa Calabria will be held on Tuesday, 28th April. As a school community, we will come together in prayer to support the Calabria family at Parish Mass at 9:15am on Tuesday, 28th April. All students and staff will gather in our own church as a sign of faith and solidarity. All members of our OLA family are welcome.
24 Apr 2026
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Thank you to Mrs Vella, Mrs Hodgess, Ms Bombardiere, and our Year 6 students who led us in a beautiful prayer this morning, acknowledging the significance of ANZAC Day. Thank you to Mr Alex Mangion from the Rooty Hill RSL Sub-Branch, who also joined us (Freya's Grandfather). We remember the sacrifice that many soldiers have made for us, and we pray that the gift of peace, given to us by these brave people, will be treasured for generations to come.
23 Apr 2026
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Yesterday, our students gathered for our Alleluia Liturgy, reflecting on the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection in their classrooms. They spent time thinking about what the Resurrection means for us today- hope, new life, and God’s love for everyone. It was a moment of faith, reminding our school community that the risen Jesus walks with us each day.
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Today, our staff spent the day engaged in Formation, taking time to reflect, learn, and grow together. Days like today strengthen who we are as a Catholic community and deepen the way we serve our students and families. We look forward to carrying this learning into the term ahead! See you all tomorrow!
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What's on at OLA this week? We are looking forward to welcoming our beautiful students back to school on Tuesday, 21st April!
18 Apr 2026
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Year 3 ended their Science unit with an absolute bang! Ranger Jamie visited for a hands‑on Forces Incursion, and our students explored pushes, pulls, friction, and gravity through exciting demonstrations and experiments. Thank you to the Year 3 teachers for organising this!
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Our Year 2 students wrapped up the term with a brilliant STEM challenge: How can we get the billy goats safely across to another island? Students explored materials, tested their ideas, and engineered solutions. Such clever little designers!
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Kindergarten finished the term as weather reporters! After learning about science and weather, students proudly presented their own forecasts. Such a fun and confident end to the term!
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Congratulations to our students who ended the term receiving an Outstanding Achievement and St Francis award!
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To finish the term, Year 5 designed and made their own animal adaptations, thinking carefully about how different features help animals live in their environments. They proudly shared their creations with Year 1 and Year 6, who were amazed by the detail and imagination!