In Week 1 of Term 2 the Stage 3 students along with Ms Byrnes, Mrs Ferguson, Miss Muddle, Ms Critchlow, Mr Owen, Miss Datson and Mrs Willemse traveled to Bathurst for 3 days of fun and learning.
On Day 1 We visited Little Hartley then drove on Mount Panorma to Bathurst Goldfields. There we had an Aboriginal talk and learnt to throw a boomerang. We also re-enacted in costumes Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson’s journey to discover this area. In the afternoon we played some drama games and after dinner enjoyed trivia and more games.
On Day 2 we traveled to Hill End and had an amazing tour of the town and learnt so much about the rich history. Then we did some gold panning and found flecks of gold!! After that we traveled to History Hill to enjoy a sausage sizzle lunch and a tour of the museum.
There were many incredible artefacts from the gold rush. Including a piece of the largest gold nugget specimen in the world- "The Beyers and Holtermann Nugget".
We even walked through a mine shaft and climbed 7 ladders to get to the top. We had an amazing bus ride on the Mount Panorama Race track too! We enjoyed a talent quest that night and a dance off. Many laughs and good times.
On Day 3 we explored the education Centre at Bathurst Goldfields where we stayed and took part in the program of life on the Goldfields. We made damper, made mud bricks, played olden games, explored a cottage, schoolhouse, Chinese temple and museum. We got to see how Blacksmiths made tools and the systems in place on the goldfields. Very impressive!
We learnt so much and were excited to come home after one big group photo at the top of Mount Panorama. We love Bathurst!
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02 Apr 2026
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Our students took part in meaningful Holy Week reflections, journeying through key events including Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Stations of the Cross. Through prayer, Scripture and symbolic actions, the children deepened their understanding of Jesus’ love and sacrifice. It was a reverent and powerful experience for all and we are so proud of how our students embraced this special time.
31 Mar 2026
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Our Kindergarten and Year 1 students led our school community in a beautiful Palm Sunday Reflection. 🌿 With gentle voices, thoughtful prayers and joyful hearts, they reminded us of the true meaning of this special time in our faith. We are so proud of the reverence, confidence and spirit they showed as they guided us in reflection. A wonderful moment of faith, learning, and community.
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02 Apr 2026
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Our students took part in meaningful Holy Week reflections, journeying through key events including Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Stations of the Cross. Through prayer, Scripture and symbolic actions, the children deepened their understanding of Jesus’ love and sacrifice. It was a reverent and powerful experience for all and we are so proud of how our students embraced this special time.
31 Mar 2026
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Our Kindergarten and Year 1 students led our school community in a beautiful Palm Sunday Reflection. 🌿 With gentle voices, thoughtful prayers and joyful hearts, they reminded us of the true meaning of this special time in our faith. We are so proud of the reverence, confidence and spirit they showed as they guided us in reflection. A wonderful moment of faith, learning, and community.
27 Mar 2026
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💧 THANK YOU, OLOL COMMUNITY! 💧 Our OLOL Big Water Walk was a wonderful success, and it’s all thanks to the incredible support of our community. Together, we have raised an amazing $8,000 to support those living in water poverty around the world. 🌍💙 Your generosity, compassion, and willingness to make a difference truly reflect the spirit of our school community. If you would still like to contribute, donations are warmly welcomed via the link below: https://www.projectcompassion.org.au/fundraisers/OLOLSevenHills Thank you for helping us walk in solidarity and bring hope to others.💧
27 Mar 2026
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Congratulations to our Term 1 Week 8 Gold, FIAT and Merit Certificate recipients. 😀👏
25 Mar 2026
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What a fantastic day we had at our 2026 School Cross Country Carnival! It was wonderful to see so many students giving their best effort, demonstrating determination and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. Congratulations to the Blue colour house for finishing the day with the highest overall points. Well done to all students who have qualified for the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival next term. We wish you every success as you represent our school.
24 Mar 2026
700+ Unite for Project Compassion Big Water Walk
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Project Compassion. Beginning at Parramatta Park, students carried buckets of water along a 4km route, gaining a glimpse of the daily journey faced by people in developing communities, especially women and children, in search of clean water.