Two OLSH students honoured at 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
Two students from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (OLSH) Kensington have been recognised for their commitment to serving others at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Year 11 student Ffyon McCabe was named Young Volunteer of the Year for the Sydney City / Eastern Suburbs Region for her volunteering with South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club, while Year 7 student Melanie Tzoukas received the Young
Raising Readers in a Screen Age
Somewhere between bedtime stories and high school homework, many parents notice a shift: the child who once devoured books now seems glued to a screen. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The teenage years are often when reading for pleasure starts to decline, replaced by social media, streaming, gaming and busy schedules. But staying connected to reading matters more than ever. It builds vocabulary, imagination, empathy, confidence and communication skills, while supporting
There’s No Place Like OLSH: Students Take Centre Stage
From leading roles to choreography and production, students from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) College Kensington recently brought creativity to life in a spectacular joint production of The Wizard of Oz — showcasing the depth of opportunity available through the College’s thriving Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) program. Presented in partnership with Marcellin College Randwick and Corpus Christi College Maroubra at The Juniors Kingsford, the production saw
Why More Parents Are Seeking an Education for the Whole Child
For many parents, choosing a school is less about labels and more about a quiet but important question: Where will my child flourish? Increasingly, families are seeking an education that supports the whole child — one that nurtures academic growth alongside wellbeing, character, confidence and a sense of belonging. It’s a decision shaped by practical realities like location, affordability, and academic outcomes, but also by something harder to measure. Parents want their children to feel known, encouraged, safe, and challenged.