On Wednesday 9 March 2016, the parents and teachers of Our Lady of the Nativity (OLN) began the day in a unique way, gathering for a breakfast of sausages on a roll, as well as the all important morning coffee or tea. This was to celebrate Catholic Schools Week and launch the ‘100 Families over 100 days’ school initiative.
The aim of the initiative is to provide parents with the opportunity to view and discuss learning at Our Lady of the Nativity school. On Day 1 there was a breakfast chat with the teachers. After this the parents met with the school Principal, Mr. Michael Cowley, and the Religious Education Coordinator, Mrs Joanne Potts, to hear an overview of learning at our school. This was followed by a tour of each learning space. After which there was a sharing time to reflect on what each had seen. Over the next 99 calendar days parents who could not visit on Day 1 will have many other opportunities to book a group tour of our learning spaces and bush playgrounds.
Mrs Moore stated, "The school was calming and nurturing and the morning was very informative."
Mrs Camilleri said she was amazed at the students' work and the school was looking to improve even more.
The students reported how they enjoyed the fact that so many parents were interested in their work and how they learn. Stage 3 student Madeleine Moore summed up the feelings of students saying, “I was honoured to see how impressed the parents were with the work we have been doing.”
Mr Michael Cowley told Stage 3 students that he was very happy so many parents came to school to see what learning at OLN looks like today – quite different to their own experiences of school.
By Anna Andrews, OLN Year 6 student.
Our Lady of the Nativity Lawson
www.olnlawson.catholic.edu.au
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06 May 2026
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Today, we celebrated the mums and mother-figures in our lives in the lead up to Mother’s Day this Sunday 💐 Thank you to everyone who joined us for bacon and egg rolls, our Mother’s Day liturgy, and classroom visits. It’s wonderful to be part of such a close-knit community that comes together to celebrate these special moments. A special mention to our amazing staff for cooking, serving, and supervising—many of whom are mothers themselves. We truly appreciate all that you do! #olnlawson #cspd2026 #bluemountainsprimaryschool
06 May 2026
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🧶 The OLN Knitting Club kicked off last Thursday! We’re taking on a meaningful challenge—knitting 25cm x 25cm squares that will be stitched together into warm blankets for those in need this winter. ❄️ Proudly supporting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, one stitch at a time. 💙 If you’d like to get involved or contribute, we’d love to have you join us! #faithinactioncspd #cspd2026 #bluemountainsprimaryschool #olnlawson
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06 May 2026
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Today, we celebrated the mums and mother-figures in our lives in the lead up to Mother’s Day this Sunday 💐 Thank you to everyone who joined us for bacon and egg rolls, our Mother’s Day liturgy, and classroom visits. It’s wonderful to be part of such a close-knit community that comes together to celebrate these special moments. A special mention to our amazing staff for cooking, serving, and supervising—many of whom are mothers themselves. We truly appreciate all that you do! #olnlawson #cspd2026 #bluemountainsprimaryschool
06 May 2026
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🧶 The OLN Knitting Club kicked off last Thursday! We’re taking on a meaningful challenge—knitting 25cm x 25cm squares that will be stitched together into warm blankets for those in need this winter. ❄️ Proudly supporting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, one stitch at a time. 💙 If you’d like to get involved or contribute, we’d love to have you join us! #faithinactioncspd #cspd2026 #bluemountainsprimaryschool #olnlawson
05 May 2026
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🏀 Huge weekend for Isabella and Sophia! They travelled to Griffith to compete in the Basketball NSW Waratah Western Junior League, representing the Blue Mountains Magic. The team finished 1st on the ladder and won their qualifier to reach the final. They narrowly went down 20–26 on Sunday, but played an incredible game. In their very first season, this is a massive achievement — so proud of them! 💙👏
04 May 2026
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Last week, our Faith In Action Team came together to prepare a variety of fresh sandwiches, which were delivered to the Vinnie’s bus. 🥪 Through this small act of service, we were able to support members of our community who are doing it tough. Thank you to everyone involved for your time, care, and generosity—it truly makes a difference. #faithinactioncspd #olnlawson #cspd2026
01 May 2026
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What a fantastic day at our Stage 2 Futsal event! ⚽️ Our boys finished a strong third, showing great teamwork and determination throughout the day. The girls delivered an incredible all-OLN final, with both teams playing with skill, spirit and sportsmanship. In the end, the Light Blues came away with the win—well done to all involved! A huge thank you to all our players for displaying resilience, teamwork and pride in every game. And to our amazing parents—your support, encouragement, and help with the teams made the day run so smoothly and created such a positive experience for everyone. Proud of you all! 💙 #olnlawson #windowintolearning #cspd2026 #futsal
01 May 2026
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This week, Stage 3 participated in an online digital workshop Inspiring Student Leaders. This was led by Dr Stephanie Smith and gave the students an opportunity to think about how they can help others, how they can give back to their community, how they would like to grow as a leader and the leadership qualities that they already have.
29 Apr 2026
From Facebook
A Happy birthday to all these wonderful children who celebrated their birthdays in March and April. We all hope they enjoyed their special day.
25 Apr 2026
From Facebook
Today, our students proudly took part in the ANZAC March in Lawson. It was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the importance of freedom, community, and the sacrifices made—both past and present—to protect these values. Our students represented OLN with great pride and reverence. Lest we forget. #olnlawson #anzacday
24 Apr 2026
From Facebook
In the lead up to ANZAC Day tomorrow, our Year 6 students took part in a writing competition run by Lawson Combined Services, reflecting on what this important day means to them. Students from across local schools submitted thoughtful and moving pieces, and we are incredibly proud to share that one of our students, Amy, was awarded the trophy today. Amy had the opportunity to read her writing to the school and has been invited to share her piece with the wider community at the ANZAC service in Lawson tomorrow. Congratulations, Amy—we are so proud of you and the way you have honoured the spirit of ANZAC Day. You are warmly invited to join us in representing our school at the service tomorrow. Please see Compass for full details.
20 Apr 2026
From Facebook
✨Today, our staff spent a meaningful Formation Day on the beautiful grounds of St Columba’s Catholic College. We were blessed with the opportunity to pray, sing, learn, and reflect alongside staff from our neighbouring primary schools. It was a truly uplifting experience that strengthened our sense of community and shared mission. ✨ We can’t wait to welcome back all our students and families tomorrow as we begin Term 2 filled with faith, hope, and love. 🎉📚🙏
06 Apr 2026
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02 Apr 2026
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Jesus, as we walk with You through Your suffering, help us to understand the depth of Your love. Open our hearts so that we may learn from Your courage, kindness, and faith. May this journey bring us closer to You. As we reflect on Your Passion during this Year of Jubilee, remind us that we are pilgrims of hope, walking together towards renewal, forgiveness, and love. May this journey deepen our faith and inspire us to bring hope to others. #olnlawson #cspd2026 #stationsofthecross #goodfriday
02 Apr 2026
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On Holy Thursday, Jesus washed His friends’ feet—an act of humility and love that turned expectations upside down. He showed us that true greatness is found in serving others, in choosing kindness, and in putting love into action. Today, let’s follow His example: serve with a humble heart, love without limits, and care for one another in the simplest ways. 💛 #olnlawson #windowintolearning #cspd2026 #holythursday
01 Apr 2026
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Yesterday, our Kindergarten and Stage 1 students beautifully reenacted Palm Sunday 🌿 They brought to life the moment Jesus rode into Jerusalem, welcomed joyfully by crowds who praised Him as King. With smiles, singing, and waving palms, the children helped us remember this special part of the Easter story in such a meaningful way. A wonderful celebration of faith, learning, and community 💛 #olnlawson #cspd2026 #windowintolearning #palmsunday