Learning & Teaching

Prep Water Safety Session

On Wednesday, our Prep students  took part in a Water Safety Session, a valuable opportunity to learn essential skills for staying safe around water. Students explored basic water safety concepts, including the importance of being aware of their surroundings, always swimming with an adult, and knowing what to do in an emergency.

The session also provided students with practical, hands on experiences, giving them a chance to build confidence in and around water. They practiced floating techniques, learned about safe entry and exit methods, and participated in guided water safety games. 

 A big thank you to the instructors, teachers and parents helpers who all supported this session!

Talent Quest

This term we are going to have our OLA Talent Quest. This is an opportunity for students to show off their skills and talents. Students are invited to create a performance in the areas of dance/vocal, drama or instrumental; they may choose to sing, dance, perform a comedy act, magic trick and much more! We encourage interested students to start forming groups with friends in their year level or they can also perform by themselves.

We will begin with Classroom Heats. The top three acts from each class will go into the Level Heats. Finally, there will be three winners from each level selected to perform at the Whole School Talent Quest and at the OLA Fete.

Please refer to the following timeline:

• Level Heats - Week 6 (winners announced Friday afternoon)
• OLA Whole School Talent Quest - Friday 22 November 9am
• OLA Fete - Saturday 23 November

Parents are welcome to attend the Whole School Talent Quest on Friday 22 November 9am.

All acts need to have their song/jokes approved by a teacher. Students are asked to email or provide a hard copy of their song lyrics by the end of Week 3. 

All year levels are encouraged to join, and we look forward to sharing the many talents on display at OLA! 

Shelby Turner

Grade 5 Leadership Opportunities

The beginning of Term 4 is an exciting time for our Grade 5 students as they begin to think about and prepare for the 2025 Grade 6 Leadership positions. The senior teachers have begun talking with their students about the many wonderful opportunities that await them. Please see the timeline below and keep an eye on Operoo for further information. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any queries. 

Steve Pertz