Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara in Waitara, New South Wales, Australia | Education

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara

Locality: Waitara, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: (02) 9489 7000

Address: 23 Yardley Avenue, Waitara 2077 Waitara, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 At OLOR we are wearing yellow today and asking the question. We hope this will help you too ask 'R U OK' and navigate around the answer you may receive.

25.01.2022 Great response to our Jersey Day fundraiser for Vinnies Winter Appeal. Thank you families for your generosity with the monetary donations and the winter clothing and goods to help the needy at this time.

25.01.2022 New ART displays have gone up this week.

25.01.2022 What a year! We made it to the end. Thank you OLOR families for all your support. Lots of wishes for a happy and holy Christmas. Keep safe over the holidays.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the 18 recipients of the Principals Morning Tea Award who had morning tea with Mrs Crowe this morning. These students were nominated by their teacher for showing persistence during HBL. We talked about how sometimes its easier to work when it is quieter, as it was at home. They also enjoyed having their parents see how they were going with their work. Congratulations and well done students.

23.01.2022 Year 1 and Year 4 thinking mathematically as they explore numbers.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to the most recent recipients of the Principal’s Award. They were commended by their class teacher for demonstrating strong collaborative skills when working with others. They enjoyed morning tea with the Principal last Tuesday. Well done and thank you for being wonderful role models to others.

22.01.2022 Our OLOR Concert is quite a tradition each year and this year wasn’t the same without our family audience. It was very different with not much singing but lots of dancing and movement and body percussion and lots of fun being on the big stage. Baby Naomi slept through the whole thing for her first starring role as Baby Jesus! The show will be sent home in time for Christmas viewing.

22.01.2022 Best wishes Year 6 2020. You have been wonderful OLOR ambassadors. We will miss you. Our best wishes go with you.

22.01.2022 We couldn’t invite our grandparents to school this year so we organised a Grandparents Zoom Liturgy last week with over 80 grandparents joining us from NSW, interstate and overseas and lots of others watching the recording later. Many students sent messages to grandparents who they haven’t seen this year but who remain in their thoughts and hearts.

22.01.2022 In their history lesson, Year 1 collaborated to show how a toy has changed over time. They worked in small groups - listened to the ideas, talked through differences in opinion and agreed on how to present their learning as they showed how the toy has changed over time to still be able to be played today.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to two OLOR students who were prize winners in the recent 2020 Catholic Schools Broken Bay Bishop’s Religious Art Prize competition. Entrants were required to use a scriptural passage as the basis for a short film reflection. Katriel was the first place winner in the Stage 3 section for her interpretation of Matthew 11:28 where she reflected on the challenges of 2020 with drought, bushfires and COVID as we were encouraged to remember God is always near. Lucas received an Honorable Mention in the Stage 1 section for his interpretation of Jesus Feeds the 5000 where he used the Stop Motion Studio app. Well done.

20.01.2022 Recess fun for Kinder and Year 1

20.01.2022 Wellbeing Week Kinder and Year 1 having fun at the lunchtime disco organised by Year 6 leaders.

20.01.2022 Excited to have 24 little people, who will be in Kinder 2021, connect into our first Zoom Leap into Learning session today - All About Bears. We would have loved to have you at school today and look forward to seeing you in person next term. Looking forward to seeing the bears that you make at home over the weekend.

20.01.2022 Getting ready for our Maths Fun Day tomorrow!

19.01.2022 Through a Sporting Schools Grant, all classes are taking part in a Football Skills Clinic for the next four weeks. Lots of fun.

18.01.2022 R U Ok Day Great to see a touch of yellow across the school as we reflect on the importance and significance of R U Ok? Day. OUR WISH FOR YOU Ralph Waldo Emerson... Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, friendships to brighten your being, beauty for your eyes to see, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, love to complete your life.

18.01.2022 Fantastic day for our team at the Diocesan Cross Country. Well done to the whole team with Eva, Olivia, Makenzi and Thomas moving onto the next level. Special congratulations to Eva who won her race.

17.01.2022 Worthwhile discussions across grades and classes as students shared their Genius Hour research projects with each other.

17.01.2022 Catholic Schools Broken Bay are recruiting for School Marketing and Promtions Coordinators to work with some of our primary schools. It's a family friendly role working 5 days, school hours with holidays off. Min 3 years marketing experience required.

16.01.2022 We have a limited number of spaces available for 2021. If you are interested in enrolment for next year, please visit our website at www.olorwdbb.catholic.edu.au and click on the enrolments tab.

16.01.2022 Congratulations to recipients of the Principals Award who were nominated by their teachers for being role model bucketfillers. They all enjoyed a special morning tea with the Principal today. Thank you for leading by example and making our school a safe and caring place. Well done.

16.01.2022 Mathematics Fun Day Students took part in Maths Scavenger Hunts, practised the fundamentals by playing Maths games together and explored properties of 2D shapes, creating colourful designs to display around the school. There was a buzz in the air all day. Maths Rocks!

15.01.2022 Wishing all of our OLOR families a safe and relaxing holiday. Thank you for all your support this year. Stay safe. Wishing all of our OLOR families a safe and relaxing holiday. Thank you for all your support this year. Stay safe.

15.01.2022 Year 4 working collaboratively researching our First Nation's People.

14.01.2022 Wonderful to be welcoming School Drama back to OLOR this term. This initiative, in partnership with the Sydney Theatre Company, focuses on bringing quality literature to life through dramatic interpretation. Our teaching artist, Suzannah, had the Year 4 classes viewing artefacts and creating a story showcasing different emotions through sculptures.

12.01.2022 We welcomed our Kinder 2021 students back again today. It was another busy morning where they made new friends and worked well together. They even visited the library and borrowed a book to take home. Fr Peter also dropped by to say hello.

12.01.2022 The latest issue of Broken Bay News has been issued as an online version. Please click on the link to read at your leisure. https://issuu.com/bbcatholic/docs/broken_bay_news_june_2020

12.01.2022 End of the Seasons for Growth program this week. Special celebration where the students involved invited their teachers because their parents couldnt come onsite. A special thank you to Sr Katherine who ran the program over the last 4 months.

11.01.2022 We know some of our new Kindy parents are not sure what they should pack in their child's lunch box for the school day. We hope this video will help new parents and give ideas to some of our current OLOR families. https://vimeo.com/473692962 The Nepean Blue Mountains LLW@S team at NSW Health, in collaboration with DoE and AISNSW, have developed a 5min video full of information and practical tips on: How to pack a healthy lunchbox... Crunch and Sip Healthy School Canteens See more

11.01.2022 Our Giving Tree is up in the student foyer. Thank you to all of our families who are always so generous for those less fortunate.

11.01.2022 During Wellbeing Week, this week, we have seen many Random Acts of Kindness. On Thursday students wrote affirmations for their peers. Some of the efforts of Year 4 - there were many smiles of happiness when they were read.

11.01.2022 We are excited that our handicrafts from the ladies in Candela Peru have arrived at school. Students will be able to buy these from next Tuesday & Wednesday. In the meantime, they are available to view in the school office.

10.01.2022 Having fun at lunchtime clubs today developing skills of Communication, Collaboration and Character.

10.01.2022 Thank you OLOR families for supporting the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal.

10.01.2022 Year 2 made chicken coops this week in Science as part of their Living Things unit. End goal was to make a shelter that would protect the chicken and egg from the elements. When the coops were left outside at lunchtime, to make sure they could withstand the heat of the sun and wind, Year 2 realised that curious Kindergarten students were an element they had not considered! Well done Year 2 on your collaborative and resourceful approach to your learning.

09.01.2022 Last Zoom Assembly for the year was a busy one with Platinum ( participated for 7 years) and Gold ( participated for 4 years) Awards presented for Premier Reading Challenge participants. Thank you to Mrs Boland and Year 6 Captains for organising each week.

09.01.2022 Mathematics in Kindergarten as they investigate LENGTH.

08.01.2022 Were supporting families as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt throughout our community. Our program to assist families who are experiencing difficulties with school fees due to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.csodbb.catholic.edu.au//Fee-Relief-during-Covi The process is very simple with an online form submitted to CSO. All applications are confidential. We do not wish to see any OLOR family in financial distress and urge you to take advantage of this fee support.

08.01.2022 This week our students have been reflecting on the life of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Our Stage 3 students created this video after reflecting on her sayings.#MaryMacKillop

08.01.2022 Wishing all our fathers, grandfathers and special men in the lives of our students a very Happy Fathers Day. We hope you enjoy some special messages from your children.

07.01.2022 Learning time for our Kinders and their Year 5 buddies, with gross motor activities on the oval and Maths games in the classroom. Building skills and relationships.

07.01.2022 We were able to run Session 2 of Leap into Learning via Zoom. Wonderful to see more of our Kinder 2021 students finding and making patterns. Our third session is next Wednesday at 9.30am. All welcome as we meet you online then.

07.01.2022 Thank you to Natalie and Ruby, students from St Leo's College, for coaching a group of senior students in aerobics at lunch. Check out the video in the next post. Great work from the whole team.

07.01.2022 Our Year 6 students did an amazing job with the Market Day on Thursday. Great to see them working together planning and organising activities and using lots of initiative. All of the students were so excited to spend the afternoon moving from one activity to the next.

06.01.2022 Thanks for joining us for our Monday Zoom Assembly. Congratulations to our Merit and PBL Award recipients and Happy Birthday to some of our students for this week.

06.01.2022 Our final Kinder Orientation The 2021 Kinders met the Grade 4 students who will be their Buddy Grade next year. Thank you Year 4 for your hospitality.

06.01.2022 Favourite lessons of the week for Stage 3 appear to be Coding Classes.

06.01.2022 This week we have returned to the Cathedral. Year 6 attended Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart and Year 6 leaders participated in the Global Rosary, leading the Fourth Mystery. Both Kindergarten classes invited Fr Peter to their class liturgy.

05.01.2022 Some great resources for parents.

05.01.2022 For our morning prayer today, our students participated in a Zoom Liturgy for Remembrance Day and then at 11am we listened to the Last Post, recited The Ode and observed a minute’s silence together as we remembered those who died in war. Lest we forget.

05.01.2022 Stage 3 working collaboratively as they do a final edit on their research scripts as they prepare for the production process of their history documentaries - How changes within a decade of Australias history have shaped our nation?

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our Maths Champions in Year 5 and Year 6 - Maths Olympiad and Year 5 and Year 6 Maths Games commended students.

03.01.2022 Stage 3 Maths exploring Area

01.01.2022 Continuing on with our Kindness theme, all classes read the beautiful story Kindness Grows by Britta Teckentrup and used its message to be focused on doing Random Acts of Kindness for other students throughout our days.

01.01.2022 Disco fever brought the crowds to our first disco in 18 months.

01.01.2022 Excited to share a quick view of the life of our school. Enrolments are open for Kindergarten to Year 6. Please call the school office on 9489 7000 to book a tour.

01.01.2022 Thanks to a Local Schools Community Fund grant we have been able to install some amazing activity areas in our Kindergarten/Year 1 Courtyard and Undercroft as well as celebrate our school with a large logo at our front gates. We are looking forward to watching the children use these new spaces.

01.01.2022 Mrs le P having some fun at the Year 2 and Year 3 lunchtime disco.