The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre is part of Sydney Harbour YHA in The Rocks heritage precinct of Sydney.
The centre facilitates hands-on archaeology educational experiences and opens the archaeological site to the public.
Stage 2 students from OLOL went to The Big Dig earlier this week and worked as archaeologists to excavate artefacts from the simulated archaeological dig, then used their investigative skills to discover what life was really like for the convicts and early settlers who lived in The Rocks during the 1800s.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Seven Hills
www.ololshills.catholic.edu.au
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2026 Athletics Carnival The rain held off (mostly), a great day had by all. Lots of excellent sportsmanship shown throughout the day. πππββοΈ
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π§₯π Sweater for the Better Mufti Day ππ§₯ Thank you to our wonderful OLOL community for your generosity and support of our Sweater for the Better Mufti Day as part of the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Students proudly wore their favourite sweaters and donated food items, which have been used to create snack packs for people experiencing homelessness in our local community. Throughout the day, students also participated in a prayer reflection where they created thoughtful cards and messages of hope to be included in the snack packs. This was a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the importance of kindness, compassion and caring for others. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by our students and families. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. π
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π§₯π Sweater for the Better Mufti Day ππ§₯ Thank you to our wonderful OLOL community for your generosity and support of our Sweater for the Better Mufti Day as part of the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Students proudly wore their favourite sweaters and donated food items, which have been used to create snack packs for people experiencing homelessness in our local community. Throughout the day, students also participated in a prayer reflection where they created thoughtful cards and messages of hope to be included in the snack packs. This was a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the importance of kindness, compassion and caring for others. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by our students and families. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. π
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βοΈ OLOL Vinnies Winter Sleepout βοΈ On Monday 1st June, our Year 5 and Year 6 students participated in the OLOL Vinnies Winter Sleepout, a meaningful experience that raised awareness of homelessness and the importance of supporting those in need. Students heard from a special guest speaker from Vinnies, packed snack packs for members of the community, and took part in a brief "sleep rough" experience to deepen their understanding of the challenges faced by others. We are incredibly proud of the empathy, compassion and commitment to service shown by our students throughout the evening. Thank you to our families, staff and Vinnies representatives for supporting this valuable faith-in-action opportunity. π
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Congratulations to our students who proudly represented our school at the Parramatta Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. Students demonstrated outstanding effort, determination and sportsmanship as they competed against strong competition from across the diocese.Congratulations to Tyler.H who placed 7th out of 119 competitors, Levi.k who placed 8th out of 119 competitors and Divleen k who placed 8th out of 129 competitors.These students will now progress to compete at the MacKillop (NSWCPS) Cross Country Championships. Well done!