Our Beliefs:

We strive to make our school a place where we: 

• welcome everyone

• are committed to each student and the development of her full potential

• value and accept cultural differences 

• act together to build a faith community 

• acknowledge individual gifts (and abilities)

• affirm achievement

• empower students to practise justice and reconciliation

• encourage independent thinking and critical skills

• nurture faith in the Catholic tradition

Our Faith Journey:

As a school of the Catholic Church, OLSH exists to reinforce Christian values and foster spiritual growth.

The Religious Education Program at OLSH includes the formal lessons in Religious Education in which we teach about the Catholic faith as well as other faith development activities. 

In the Religious Education curriculum we study such topics as:

• The History and Traditions of the Catholic Church

• Prayer and Spirituality

• The Bible

• Morality

• Jesus’ Life and Teachings

• Mary & Christian Role Models

• Social Justice

At OLSH the students are invited and encouraged to pray at Form Assembly, School Assemblies and School  Liturgies.

Opportunities are also provided for students to participate in retreats and reflection days at each Year Level.  These times provide students with the opportunity to develop their spirituality and the chance to interact positively together, away from the school environment.

Students are also provided with opportunities to be involved in work for Social Justice through such organisations and activities as:

• St Vincent de Paul

• Amnesty International

• Project compassion

• Community Service