Current events at OLHC

Footy Colours Day

Equestrian stars @ OLHC

We had some resilient and talented children represent OLHC at the Interschool Equestrian Event yesterday (08/09).

Brayden - 1st in his horse trials (which is combined scores from his dressage, show jumping and cross country) - this was an amazing effort as there was a large contingent of entries in Brayden's section.
Asha - 4th in her combined training (which is dressage and show jumping)
Eadie - 1st in her Dressage, 2nd in her combined training
Jessica - 2nd in her Dressage and 1st in her combined training

Was a long, cold and wet day at Albert Park for the parents, but well worth the pain with the results the kids achieved.
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Congratulations to these children after representing our community with skill and persistence.

Book-week parade

Many thansk to our parents for your support in sending the children dressed in a wide range of book-week characters. They we certainly very excited this morning as we paraded each class around the hall.

Grandparent's Day...Slideshow No.1

today we welcomed close to 400 Grandparents and special friends to OLHC. Father Lawrie led us in a beautiful mass, followed by morning tea and then some classroom visits. The children love this day and we were so pleased to see such numbers on our school grounds. Thankyou to all the Grandparents and special friends who made an effort. Photos by Mia A in 5/6 KL

Grandparent's Days ... Slideshow No.2

Book Fair- Library Action @ OLHC

Many thanks to Mrs Taggert for another tremendous book fair for our school community. The Library is certainly one of the more popular spots in our school.

The Foundation student have been dino-mite in library sessions in the lead up to our annual Book Fair!
The students have been learning about different dinosaur characteristics including if they are herbivores or carnivores.
They have also had the chance to browse through a variety of dinosaur books and be creative too.
This week some 5/6 students helped our Foundation children make their Book Fair wish lists and the children thoroughly enjoyed the big kids reading to them.

Fur, feathers and Fins...Foundation Unit of Inquiry

Today the foundation children had a visit from Sammy, Mr. Madden's golden retriever. The children also had a lesson on how to approach dogs, how to read its body language and ways we can care and look after our pets. They asked some great questions including .."how much do you love your dog?"

The children also had a chance to write about this experience and or an experience they have had with their dog/pets. When we base our children's writing on first hand events, the results are so much richer.

3/4 Tree Planting with Wannon Water

A great day with OLHC parents, Wannon water staff and the grade 3/4 kids. Over 800 plants are now in the parkland near the Woolen Mill - Harris st area.

School Leaders Terms 3 & 4

Foundation Pet Parade

Winter Sleepout-

Raising Awareness About The Homeless And The Poor. 21 senior students were involved in a range of activities to raise awareness and empathy for the poor and homeless. The children were given $2 to spend at Woolworth's, roamed the school grounds to find a possible place to sleep and engaged in a number of reflection activities. Organised by Miss Kasey Louden and supported by Mr. Louden and Katie Colla, Thanks to Eugene, Gen Howland and Lisa Rhodes for their support as well. The children spent the night sleeping over in the hall. See below for a few images.

Grade 5 Camp - Camp campaspe kyneton

Cross Country

Grades 3-6 took a walk out to Deakin University for a 2 km and 3 km cross country circuit. Grades F-2 used our school oval. Many thanks to the parents and grandparents who came along to assist and support our children.