Celebrating 150 years of mission

We have marked the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the OLSH Sisters with several events over recent weeks, celebrating the history, mission and contribution the Sisters globally and their special contribution to provide education for young women at OLSH College Bentleigh for 86 years.   

Earlier this month, people from across the OLSH College community came together to share an evening of connection, celebration, story sharing and gratitude for the OLSH Sisters. Nearly 200 past and current students, staff and Board members joined 14 OLSH Sisters and three past Principals of the College for this special evening. 

Our students played a special role with College Captain Mia cutting the cake with Sr Jeanette, Zoe singing a beautiful song, For Good, and Mia and Charlotte spoke of the impact of the Sisters on their time at OLSH College. Memories were shared by past staff, students and parents and we were treated to a beautiful rendition of the Ametur from our Music staff, Kellie and Erin.

It was a wonderful celebration of the unwavering commitment of the OLSH Sisters to their mission - to bring to people everywhere the love of the Heart of Jesus - and a reminder that we all carry the OLSH spirit with us because of our connection with the OLSH Sisters story. 

Open Morning

Our final Open Morning for the year will be held on Thursday 10 October, from 9.15am. You can register here to attend.

Enrolments are filling fast for Year 7 2026, so if you have a daughter in Grade 5 or you know someone who is considering OLSH College for applications can be submitted to registrar@olsh.vic.edu.au.

Camps and Excursion Fund

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government's commitment to breaking the link between a student's background and their outcomes.

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

• $125 for primary school students
• $225 for secondary school students

How to Apply

If you are a new CSEF applicant, please download the form below, complete it and return to the OLSH Office, either in hardcopy or to office@olsh.vic.edu.au.

If you applied for CSEF at your child's school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.

You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:

  • new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.
  • changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.

If you need a hardcopy of the form, please email office@olsh.vic.edu.au.

More information

For more information about CSEF visit the CSEF page on the Victorian Government Education website.