Reflecting on a great end to the year

As we reach the end of another big year at OLSH College, a sense of completion and celebration fills our community. It’s a time to look back on all of our accomplishments, journey and the many memories we’ve created all together. This year has been a remarkable one with our OLSH girls travelling to China, teachers exploring our school’s heritage in Issoudun and the introduction of our new mascot, Lizzie! We are incredibly grateful for these opportunities, which have brought our community even closer.

As we got to term 4 all the year levels had a chance to reflect on their progress throughout the year and adjust to new classes and build stronger connections with one another this transition also allowed us to continue striving for excellence with teachers newly assigned to guide and support all the OLSH girls learning This allowed the girls to get fresh stationary to stay organised and take the next step in learning on how to manage a heavier and more demanding homework load. It allows the girls to build stronger and important study habits. This year's theme, " Take the Dive and Start the Ripple", encouraged our school to embrace kindness and with this focus, our school has grown stronger and more connected, and the leadership team for 2026 is so excited to take the next step and create more memorable experiences for next year.

Recently, the 2026 year 7’s came in for their orientation day. The event involved interacting with some of the current leaders running activities, getting to know each other in their house groups for their time at OLSH, playing fun warm-up games that got everyone on their feet as well as taking tours of the school. Within the different classes they looked at, the new year 7s tried out textiles, music, food tech and art in their fun-packed day to see the unique and engaging qualities OLSH has to offer. It was so exciting to see these friendships form that will be connected to a friendly face when the girls revisit on the first day of high school. This is also when they officially meet their year 12 big sisters, which we are especially excited for!

This week, we were able to congratulate our new leaders for next year, forming the 2026 leadership team! We are so excited for our newly appointed leaders, and we sincerely acknowledge all those who pushed themselves to apply for these positions. We are incredibly proud of each one of you, as leadership is shown through your actions every day

As we look toward next year, we feel a strong sense of pride. We know our new leaders will bring passion and commitment to shaping a positive future for our school community. We are so thrilled to work with this new team next year, as we can't wait to see what wonderful things we achieve together.

Advent is a wonderful time for reflection, especially after a busy year. As a school we have been focusing on the four symbols of hope, peace, joy and love, as well as how we can support those in and outside of our community. Together as the student executive, we have encouraged contribution, support and donation in our festival to help St Vincent de Paul. Organising the Advent appeals and encouraging students has been a great opportunity for us for the start of our year 12 leadership journey. Each house and the VCE VM students organised a fun fundraising event alongside the leadership raffle organised by the entire leadership team. 

Together as a school, we can understand that when we contribute to this Advent season, we are creating the ripple effect on those less fortunate than us. It has been so much fun being involved in these fundraisers and have loved all the delicious foods from these stalls!

On behalf of the Student Executive team for 2026, we are so enthusiastic as we prepare for the wonderful year ahead. The very best to everyone for the summer break, remember to relax in the sun, have fun and get ready for a fantastic year to come.

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sarina, Tianna, Catherine and Syanne
Student Executive Team 2026