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Lead With Humility
On a March evening in 2013, newly elected Pope Francis stepped out onto the balcony overlooking St Peter’s square, and the first words he said were “ Buona sera”. For those of us who have a sense of the Italian language this was an informal way to say “Good evening”. There was no fan fare, no formal way of greeting the masses, just “good evening”. In Jeffrey A. Krames book “Lead with Humility 12 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis are outlined. “If we can develop a truly humble attitude, we can change the world.” Pope Francis.
At OLSH Term 4 has had a strong focus in many of our celebrations and pastoral care on leadership. We have had the handover of leadership from our current senior executive team to our 2024 leaders, we have had the election of our Yr 12 2024 leaders, we have witnessed the example of servant leadership at our Jules Chevalier ceremony as the hands of each of our leaders for 2024 were washed and blessed with oil and we have begun to reflect on leadership as a focus during pastoral care periods.
So it is with courage that we now invite our Yr 7-10 students to start thinking about their own leadership. This leadership may take the form of a formal position at school or it may be in an informal way in the classroom, during group work or with friends. In what way do I lead to get the best out of others and myself? In what way do I see and hear others, so that they feel valued and loved? At OLSH if we are truly living out our 4 pillars of OLSH education then we are truly living a life of humility and leadership.
Mental Health Week
World Mental Health Day, October 10 we were reminded to look out for our own mental health and that of others. In WA their theme was that mental health is a journey that starts where we Live, Learn, Work and Play.
- Live – Living in a thriving community affects our quality of life both physically and emotionally. Check in with your neighbours, friends and families and ask how they are going.
- Learn – Developing coping skills and resilience for children through safe, strong and supportive relationships.
- Work – Meaningful employment provides a sense of purpose and stability and can enhance social connectivity.
- Play – Belonging to a group or community brings meaning and purpose that makes us stronger and more capable of dealing with day-to-day challenges to our mental wellbeing.
Weeks such as these help us to slow down and reflect on where we Live, Learn, Work and Play. In what way can I add meaning to my own life and the life of those I love?
Body Kind Families is a great tool, providing information to families on topics on body image, eating and exercise behaviours.
It includes practical help with:
- Responding to a young person speak negatively about their body
- Building resilience to social media pressures
- Talking to your child about appearance and weight, their own and others
- Encouraging healthy relationships with eating and physical activity
- Becoming more compassionate towards your own body
- What to do if the teen in your life is struggling
Ms Dina Oro
Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing
Farewelling our Year 12 students
Our farewell to our Year 12 students included a series of events starting with the Big Sister Little Sister teddy bear's picnic under the jacaranda tree and concluding with a final assembly last Monday.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Celebration Day featured all the colour, sound and warmth of the OLSH spirit, starting with a shared breakfast, then time spent visiting the rest of the College, reviewing their time capsules and writing a letter to themselves, before finishing the day with a concert for the whole College, featuring some wonderfully talented students and clever video pieces reflecting their memories of their time at the College.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The Year 12 farewell celebrations continued with a very special mass at St Pauls shared with families, and recognising all of our year 12 graduands with a certificate and statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart made from ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in the Philippines.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
The day of celebration finished with a wonderful Valedictory Dinner at Leonda, bringing families and staff together for a night of memories and celebration of all that our students have achieved and contributed to life at the College. The journey of the Class of 2023 and their lifelong connection with the OLSH community were reflected on in addresses from our Principal Ms Anne O’Loughlin, Vice College Captain Terri and parents Kate and Marolyn. To finish the evening, we were treated to a beautiful, reflective song written and performed by Aria and Halle, about the bittersweet feeling of their school days coming to a close.
Thank you to Year 12 parent Denise for her very generous and creative donation of Graduation biscuits for every student and Thank You biscuits for the OLSH College staff. We're grateful for the many hours of work and skill that went into this very special gift.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
The final farewell assembly was filled with the beautiful OLSH traditions that mark this special day. Each student was presented with a rose from our Year 7 leaders and we had a final roll call of each student’s name before the students filed out through a guard of honour of students. Then the Class of 2023 rang the school bell for the last time, sang the OLSH College song and joined together for one final morning tea. We wish the Class of 2023 all the very best for the weeks and years ahead. We are so proud of you all.
