On Monday the 19th of August we celebrated Book Week, and what a celebration it was!
In the morning Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5 students received a visit from the author Ursula Dubosarsky. She shared her writing process, where she gets her ideas and how she develops these ideas into stories. Our students were able to ask many questions as Ursula discussed her popular children titles, The Terrible Plop, Too Many Elephants in This House, The Blue Cat and Tim and Ed.
It was then time for the much anticipated assembly. Students paraded their extremely creative costumes with students and families cheering them on. The teachers also got into the spirit and came dressed as the hungry caterpillar. Some of the teachers even presented a Readers’ Theatre about a bikie gang who stumble across a library and are immersed in the wonderful literature they find there.
Later in the day, students formed teams of four to participate in a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ across the school. They visited different classrooms to complete activities and earned points for showing respectful and collaborative behaviours.
On Wednesday, Year 3 and Year 5 students were spoilt with a visit from popular author Louise Park. She shared her writing strategies of show, rather than tell, creating memorable characters, techniques for developing quests and adventure stories and much much more!
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13 May 2026
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Our OLMC Cross Country Team are having a great day at the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. We wish all of the children every success as the event is a true cross country atmosphere with the weather providing our children with a challenging course. We look forward to hearing their results.
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The OLMC Community loved showing our mums how much we love them today. Thanks to all our mums, grandmothers and aunts for all they do for us. We hope you all have a wonderful Mother's Day!! ❤️❤️
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🎨 Colour House Day – Term 2 🎨 We began Term 2 by coming together as a school community to celebrate the joy and hope of Easter through our Colour House Day. The day began with a special assembly where we shared the Easter story, reminding us that Jesus is alive and continues to walk with us each day. It was wonderful to see our parents and students engaged in this message of hope and new life. Students then gathered in their Colour House groups, led by our Year 6 Colour House leaders, to learn more about their patrons and take part in a range of team-building and collaborative activities. From getting to know one another to working together, there was a strong sense of connection, belonging and house spirit throughout the day. Dressed in their house colours, students proudly celebrated their identity within our school community, while also reflecting on how we are called to live out our faith through action — supporting one another and building positive relationships. A big thank you to our staff and student leaders for making the day such a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all. 💛💙❤️💚
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Almighty everlasting God, who sent your Son to die that we might live, grant, we pray, eternal rest to those who gave themselves in service and sacrifice for their country. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Collect Prayer for Anzac Day, Roman Missal)
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✝️ God Day – Stations of the Cross ✝️ At the end of last term, our school community gathered for a reverent and moving reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, as our students retold the story of Jesus’ Passion and Death. Each class prayerfully prepared a station, bringing the Scripture to life through drama, reflection, artwork and song. As we journeyed from one station to the next, we were invited to pause, reflect and enter more deeply into the love, sacrifice and hope at the heart of this sacred story. This powerful experience has continued to shape our learning this term, as students now reflect on the story of the Resurrection and what it means to live our faith in action — walking alongside others, showing compassion, and bringing hope to our community. We thank our students, staff and families for their thoughtful participation in this special moment of prayer and reflection.
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