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.
Science Success That’s Turning Heads: Girls at OLSH Are Leading the Way
Amid the hustle of preparing for their HSC exams, three students from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington – Elyssa Feiner, Indiana Jimenez and Grace Lee – achieved an extraordinary milestone, taking out the prestigious UTS Project of the Year 2025 for their HSC Science Extension projects. “Winning Project of the Year was incredibly rewarding,” said Grace. “It felt like recognition for all the hard work and