Our School
Our Lady of the Assumption
Our School
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School
Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) is a parish primary school built on a strong faith foundation calling us to be people of action in our world. The school programs are designed to foster the skills and talents of all students and bring parents into partnership with their children in the learning process. Our teachers are highly dedicated and well respected within the community.
OLA offers some outstanding educational opportunities for our Prep – Year 6 students and we pride ourselves on our wonderful community spirit. We invite you to take a moment to explore our website and learn more about our school.
At OLA Parish Primary School we strive to live out our Vision to be a place of welcome. We hope there is a strong sense of belonging for each member of our community. We aim to promote within our students a love for learning. Our concern at OLA is to educate the whole person. The religious, social, academic, physical and emotional aspects of our students are vitally important as we encourage each child to reach their potential.
Our staff are highly professional, motivated and dedicated to supporting each and every student. Parent partnerships are very important to us here at OLA. Together we aim to deliver an education of the highest quality. We invite parents to be involved in the life of OLA, knowing that this involvement maximises educational outcomes for our students.
Our History
We are proud of our beginnings and history
Our Lady of the Assumption School (OLA) is situated in the Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM) Peninsula Zone in Cheltenham. OLA was established as a church and school in 1951 with an enrolment of 80 students and staffed by the Brigidine Sisters. At this time, Cheltenham was part of the Highett parish. In 2008, OLA celebrated the anniversary of fifty years as a parish. The school is an integral part of the OLA community.
Our Mission
Promoting a love of learning
We promote a love of learning, through partnership with families, staff and the Parish community in a just and inclusive environment.
Our Vision
Welcoming community to all
We, at OLA, are a welcoming Christian community, living and celebrating with faith and gratitude in the spirit of Jesus.
School Prayer
May we learn to be just like Jesus
God, loving creator. Thank you for this day.
Guide our hearts to live in your way of love.
Lead the OLA community into actions of generosity and kindness.
May we learn to be just like Jesus. Amen
Learning Spaces
Spaces for all of our learners
We are fortunate to have a variety of different learning spaces at OLA. Such spaces include:
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Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Makerspace
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Japanese Room
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Visual Art Room
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Performing Arts stage
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OLA Instrumental Program spaces
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Modern, bright and open Church onsite
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Large hall (includes kitchen to use with classes)
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What I Need (WIN) intervention room (for both enabling and extending our learners)
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Oval featuring soccer goals, AFL goals, running track and long jump pit
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Adventure playground featuring student favourites; the spider climbing frames and large tyres
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Well stocked and up to date library
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Maths Task Centre
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Outdoor spaces for our Gardening Program (including our well loved chickens)
Meet Our Team
Nice to Meet You
Richard Jacques
Principal
Caitlan Taig
Deputy Principal, Religious Education Leader and Mathematics Leader
Fr Alan Fox
Parish Priest
Gabrielle McGee
Finance & Admin Manager
Sharan Talbot
Administration
Josy Reeder
Learning Diversity/
Wellbeing Leader and Learning & Teaching Leader
Anna Danson
Gr 5/6 Classroom Teacher and STEM Specialist Teacher
Shelby Turner
Gr 3/4
Classroom Teacher and Middle Level Leader
Catherine Harrison
Prep Classroom Teacher
Yueni Yang
Gr1/2 Classroom Teacher
Christine Thredgold
Intervention Leader and Literacy Leader
Di McDowall
Learning Support Officer
Di Milburn
Library Support
Fiona Lee
Prep Classroom Teacher
Rosie Siracusa
Learning Support Officer
Ann Arthur
Learning Support Officer
Gen O-Meara
Gr 5/6 Classroom Teacher
Tess Riley
Gr 3/4 Classroom Teacher
Helene Lionakis
Japanese Specialist Teacher
Sam Hudson
Gr 5/6 and Prep Classroom Teacher and Visual Art Specialist Teacher
Lara Berley
3/4 Classroom Teacher
Katherine Grima
Library Support
Kelly Herat
Learning Support Officer
Trish O'Gorman
Performing Arts Specialist Teacher
Kirsten Milinski
Prep Classroom Teacher
Liz Thompson
Physical Education Specialist Teacher
Nicole Collins
Gr 5/6
Classroom Teacher
Steve Pertz
Gr 5/6 Classroom Teacher and Senior Level Leader
Cassandra Elliott
Gr 1/2 Classroom Teacher
Michela Vella
Gr 1/2 Classroom Teacher and Junior Level Leader
OSH Club
Out of hours school care
Out of hours care is available before and after school each week day and throughout the school holidays. Enrol or book: www.oshclub.com.au or contact on 0478 100 455.
Details
Ph: 0478 100 455
Email: ourladyofassumption@oshclub.com.au
Before School Care - 7:00am to 9:00am
After School Care - 3:15pm to 6:00pm
Vacation Care - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Welcome to OSHClub your Before & After School Care and Vacation Care provider.
OSHClub works in partnership with Our Lady of Assumption PS to provide Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services to the school community. We pride ourselves on providing children with fun, play based learning experiences. From exciting activities and healthy nutritious food to caring motivated team members, the service meets all your children’s needs.
What happens at OSHClub?
We provide a range of activities for all ages including arts and crafts, games, sports, drama, board games, dress ups, cooking activities and fun social time with friends. On request from parents, during term time children can also participate in Homework Club. The service provides breakfast at Before School Care and afternoon tea at After School Care.
Our team
Your children are in the care of our qualified and experienced team members who have a current Working With Children check and are trained in First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis.
How to enrol and book
An online OSHClub enrolment form must be completed via oshclub.com.au prior to your child’s first attendance. Once enrolled with OSHClub, you can log into your account and book the sessions you require.
Further information
For more information, please visit our website oshclub.com.au or call our Customer Service Team on 1300 395 735.
