O'Loughlin Catholic College

As part of their Term 3 unit on Pilgrimage, 19 Year 11 SRM students put their learning into practice through a local journey of faith.
The group walked from Holy Family Catholic Church in Karama to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Casuarina, visiting several places of worship along the way.
The pilgrimage provided an opportunity for prayer, reflection and meaningful conversation, allowing students to step away from their usual routines, deepen their spiritual connections, and discover new meaning in their everyday lives.

💙 Supporting Your Child Through Friendship & Social Challenges

Join us for a helpful parent webinar designed to support families as children navigate friendships, conflict, and social challenges.

📅 Thursday, 10 September
⏰ 6:30–7:30pm AEST
💻 Online via Zoom
https://events.humanitix.com/free-parent-webinar-friendship-problems-and-social-stress

What will parents take away? 👇

✨ Understand why friendship issues can feel so big for children
🤝 Make sense of bullying, exclusion and changing friendships
💬 Learn practical ways to support your child through conflict, fallouts and social stress

A great opportunity to gain practical strategies and a better understanding of the social challenges our young people can face.

FREE Parent Webinar - Friendship Problems and Social Stress Helping kids manage social issues on and offline

🌏 Year 9 & 10 Canberra & Sydney Adventure! 🏔️🏙️

Our Year 9 and 10 students have had an incredible adventure so far!

Days 2 and 3 were packed with learning and exploration, with visits to the Museum of Australian Democracy, National Archives of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, Royal Australian Mint and Parliament House.
We were privileged to welcome an OCC family member and Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Malarndirri McCarthy, who spent time chatting with the group. Luke Gosling also stopped by for a chat at Parliament House.
The students and staff then embraced the freezing conditions at Corin Forest, enjoying tobogganing and plenty of fun in the snow! ❄️⛄

Days 4 and 5 saw the group head to Sydney, where they visited Taronga Zoo, enjoyed a ferry ride and explored Circular Quay. Students also had the privilege of touring St Mary’s Cathedral, learning about its history and visiting the crypt before some time exploring Sydney CBD.
From snow to sunshine, museums to city adventures, it has been an action-packed trip filled with learning, laughter and unforgettable memories!

🎨 Year 8 Creative Arts! ✨
Our Year 8 artists have been getting creative with polymer clay, a colourful, mouldable clay that is baked to create strong, durable pieces.
They have created some amazing and imaginative artworks, showcasing their creativity and unique ideas!

🏔️ Year 9 & 10 Thredbo Camp! 🎿❄️

Everyone has had some fantastic days on the mountain! Our students have been working hard, building their skiing skills and definitely discovering a few muscles they didn’t know they had! 💪😄
Some students have even levelled up to the upper mountain and taken on a blue run!

It was wonderful to meet the team from Catholic School Parents Australia!

It was a pleasure to meet with Principal, Megan Evans and APRE, Kathryn Pettersen at O'Loughlin Catholic College today. It seems that we had timed our CPSA visit "just right" to join their discussions about the work of the national Catholic School Parent body!

It was great to hear about the various ways in which the College seeks to authentically listen to their parent community and provide them with strategies for meaningful engagement with their children's learning.

We look forward to continuing the conversation soon! 🌴

Catholic Education NT

Last Thursday, Parliament House hosted the opening of the 27th annual Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award.

We’re incredibly proud to have our Leader of Creative Arts, Dr Debbie Walter, featured in the exhibition with her beautiful portrait of our own Bishop Eugene Hurley.

The exhibition is now open to the public at Parliament House until Sunday, 13 September 2026. Entry is free, and visitors can also vote for the People’s Choice Award!
https://poast.com.au/vote/?mc_cid=34dfe4f203&mc_eid=0118d627f6

🌊 Year 9 & 10 Gold Coast Camp! ☀️

After a delayed start due to flight disruptions, our Year 9 and 10 students are certainly making up for lost time! 🛶🏄‍♀️ From canoeing and bodyboarding to games, laughter, and plenty of time in the water, they’re having an absolute ball on the beautiful Gold Coast!

The Careers Expo was buzzing with excitement today as senior students began planning their pathways from education to employment. The latest information on tertiary studies, training, courses, career options and job opportunities was on display!

Year 7 to 9 Volleyball Gala Day 🏐

51 students enjoyed a fantastic day of volleyball, with many OCC teams drawing for first place! One team took home the flag. Well done to all our students who represented OCC so energetically!