Overview

OLHC HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER 

 

Here is a brief summary of what we have to offer:

  • Intimate, caring and cohesive community
  • School enjoys strong relationship with parish (refer to Parish Link)
  • Caring, professional staff committed to continual growth
  • Comprehensive Religious Education Program promoting faith and the fostering of Christian values
  • High academic expectations held in all Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Health, Civics and Citizenship, Humanities, Languages other than English (Italian), The Arts and Digital Technology
  • Student Wellbeing and Learning Diversity Leader
  • Respectful Relationships Program
  • Large, shaded adventure playground
  • Bright & inviting After School Care building and programs
  • Dynamic Parents & Friends Association
  • Dedicated Parent Reps for each class
  • Parent Helper programs
  • Biennial school concert incorporating engagement with Artists in Residence
  • Biennial art exhibition showcasing students’ talents in visual arts
  • Uniform Shop on premises
  • Chrome books and interactive whiteboards in every classroom
  • Family social events for every level
  • Camp program - Year 5 & 6
  • Private music tuition

 

Specialist Programs (see curriculum overview)

Our current range of specialist teaching programs include:

  • Physical Education - 1 hour per week
  • The Arts: Visual Art - 1 hour per week
  • Languages other than English: Italian - 1 hour per week
  • STEM  - 1 hour per week

Student Safety

Security of our students is of prime importance:

  • we have high fences surrounding whole property

  • all gates locked during class times except main gate leading to Reception

  • all exterior doors self-lock from outside, while allowing children to exit in case of emergency

  • remote locking system for main corridor, prohibiting entrance to school corridor without secretaries’ permission

  • external doors to classroom corridor are alarmed so we know when they’re accidentally left open

  • all visitors required to wear I.D. badges for student recognition

  • every classroom has direct phone link to Admin & Principal

  • regular whole-school emergency drills  - DISPLAN

 


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