On Tuesday 22nd May, Year 9 Food Tech students visited Vaucluse House. The excursion enlightened them on 19th century menus and dining practices. It included a practical food preservation workshop, a bush food walk and the exploration of the 19th century kitchen garden.
On May 20th, the Annual Ex- Student Mass was held in the Convent Chapel. Afterwards everyone enjoyed morning tea and a catch up with old friends in the Fyfe Wing. Thankyou to the College Staff, Choir and the Hospitality Students for their support of this day.
Thankyou to all of the Ex-Students who organised and attended this event. Your continued support of the College, through the Ex-Students Association is greatly appreciated. 
A special thankyou to retiring President Anne Ireland for her valuable contribution to the Association.
On the 12th May, Charmaine Morales, Alana Novak and Anna Maree Daras attended the annual Mock United Nations Assembly (MUNA) at the Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong. Twenty-five schools from around eastern New South Wales attended the day, and each represented a different country. Our girls represented Mexico, and dressed up in traditional Mexican dress (sombreros, ponchos and fake moustaches!). The room was set up like the actual UN in New York and the day consisted of several debates based on real issues the UN is currently
facing.
OnStage is a presentation and exhibition of group and individual performances and projects by Higher School Certificate Drama students. It is presented by the Board of Studies NSW and the Department of Education and Communities. OnStage took place in early February at the Seymour Centre to showcase the exceptional talent in Year 12 Drama across the State.
In HSC Drama, every student must perform in an original, group devised piece of theatre as part of their course. From Year 12 Drama 2011, one of our groups was selected to perform at OnStage.
Titled “The Perfect Family” the 10 minute play was devised and performed by three exceptionally creative and talented students – Alicia Dulnuan-Demou, Lisa Hwang and Isabella Rosenthal.
Members of the OLSH community including staff and Senior Drama students went along to support the girls and were witness to a wonderful range of dramatic performances.
On the 9th May, Hazel Buot, Jessie Patmore and Abbey Bolina represented the College at the Women And The Australian Church seminar at Parliament House. WATAC raises awareness to social justice issues. Rosemary Breen OAM spoke to the group about “Acting Now to Change the Future”.