Father in heaven,
all creation rightly gives you praise,
for all life and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom
she who bore the Christ in her womb
was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven.
May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness
and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Kindy/ 3 Year old Room
The Kindy and 3 Year olds have finally moved into their room. The children have been very excited and are greatly enjoying their new space. It has turned out better than my wildest expectations and is such a wonderful space. Thank you to our Year 6 students, Mrs Hull and staff who assisted on Friday afternoon with the move. Mrs Monastra and Mrs Luca spent the entire weekend preparing the room for Monday. Miss Kenworthy and I also followed instructions on Saturday to give some assistance. A big thank you to the School board and building committee who have assisted greatly along the way. Although the students have moved in we are still a long way from the Kindy room being a 100% complete and still have the nature play area to begin.
Performing Arts Liturgical Choir
Our Liturgical Choir performed last week as part of the Catholic Education's Performing Arts Festival. The students sang beautifully lead by our talented music teacher Mrs Bennett. The students sang particularly well receiving a Certificate of Merit. Well done to all the students and Mrs Bennett and thank you to parents for your wonderful support.
Plenary Council 2020
A Plenary Council is a formal meeting of the bishops and other representatives of all the dioceses and eparchies of the Catholic Church in Australia. Its purpose is to discern what God is asking of us in Australia at this present time. While the church should be asking that question continually, a Plenary Council is a particularly graced instrument for seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance. And it has the authority to make church laws on the results of its discernment.
Although in the end it will be the bishops who will vote on any future directions for the church in Australia, they will be making those decisions in the light of a long listening to the Holy Spirit speaking through the voices of any of the faithful who wish to speak around Australia. This makes the Plenary Council 2020 different from the last one in 1937. Everyone has a chance to participate and to express whatever the Spirit is saying to them in their heart.
The Plenary Council is an important event for the future of the Church in Australia happening in 2020. The main message is that every person’s voice is important and over the coming weeks we will learn more about it and importantly how everyone can be involved. The short 1 minute video below gives a simple overview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exNXH2YcB8Y&feature=youtu.be
Bishops’ Religious Literacy Testing
Students in Years 3, 5 and 7 completed the Bishops’ Religious Literacy Assessment. This is a curriculum based assessment which reflects and supports the progressive nature of the K-12 Religious Education Units. It focuses on students’ ability to recall content about the Catholic religion and to assess students’ knowledge and understanding of Religious Education, it does not measure students’ faith. The intended purpose of the assessment is to provide individual schools with a snapshot of student performance in Religious Education. Comparisons between student's performance are provided on the student and school reports. Schools and students have the opportunity to compare students with their class peers and with other students across the state.
Science Week at OLGC.
The Kindy children enjoyed creating bridges, the Pre-primary students produced colourful whirling explosions whilst the older students used their problem-solving STEM skills to fit their whole team through an A4 piece of paper. The whole school was invited to build towers using just spaghetti, masking tape and one marshmallow and all enjoyed a Scitech incursion.
God Bless
Nic Gaglia
Principal
School is an important part of a child’s development, so how can families and carers best support their children to do well? The Commissioner for Children and Young People consulted 1,800 WA school students from Years 3-12 on what helps their engagement at school. To find out how you can help please see attached document.
The Department for Education Child protection in schools, early childhood education and care services policy (2015) states that ‘all children and young people in DECD preschools and schools will access the approved child protection curriculum’.
The KS:CPC teaches children and young people to recognise abuse, tell a trusted adult, understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching and ways of keeping themselves safe.
The curriculum is based on two main themes which are presented through topics and activities.
The two themes are explored through four Focus Areas, which are examined in growing complexity in accordance with the age of the learners.
More information can be found on the KS:CPC website: http://tiny.cc/KSCPC-ParentCarerInfo.
CONGRATULATIONS TO....
Noah Braun who came 1st out of 324 boys in his age group for the School Sports Cross Country on Friday, 10 August.
AND....
Oliver Howard who placed 24th out of 185 Grade 5 boys at the School Sports Cross Country on Friday too. Owen Windsor from St. Joseph's Northam invited Oliver to compete with him in the race. The boys ran together most of the race and placed 24th and 26th respectively. Oliver said there were times the two had to encourage one another to keep going. The boys displayed friendship and courage competing together.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OUR BOYS.
One Big Voice(Choir)- Friday 17th August
Book Week Dress Up- Tuesday 21st August
Faction Sports Carnival - Tuesday 4th September
EDUDance Concert - Friday 14th September
Interschool Carnival - Monday 17th September
Whole School Mass- Thursday 20th September
Last Day of Term - Friday 21st September
One Big Voice - 2018
Thank you to all students who have been regularly attending rehearsals this year. The matinee performance is next week on Friday 17th August. The rehearsal for the matinee is scheduled for 10.00am with the concert to begin at around 12.00pm.
Thank you to all parents who have bought tickets to support their child in this amazing performance opportunity. Please keep practising the words and choreography by using the password pelican on the OBV website. There will be reminder notes coming home to give up to date information about our big day.
Please see the attached PDF for information about Matinee Parking.
IF ANYONE STILL REQUIRES A TICKET - ONE OF OUR PARENTS HAVE A SPARE. PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS.
"I have 1 ticket for the closest area where OLGC choristers should be standing. The
Section is 213-1. I bought for my husband but he cannot make it due to work commitments.
$37 Adult ticket."
Catholic Performing Arts Festival
Well done to the OLGC Liturgical Choir who performed on Monday at St Benedict's Church in Applecross. The choir sang beautifully and should be very proud of their lovely performance. Thank you to all the children who have volunteered to be part of this special choir and for giving up their time every Thursday lunchtime to rehearse.
Kirsten Bennett
Music Specialist
The Social Ministry are hoping to make a child in Cambodia, Kenya or the Philippines very happy this Christmas… but we need your help!
We would like to participate in SCHOOL BAGS For JESUS
For those who may be unfamiliar with the project, it involves filling a drawstring bag with new items that will be given to a child living in poverty overseas. We have set a goal of approximately 35 bags. A note has gone home to each child, detailing what is needed by the charity. If families choose to take part in this initiative, they are only requested to bring in the items that are highlighted on the note. Items can be placed in the boxes that can be found in each classroom by Thursday 30th August 2017.
Please note that this is NOT a compulsory activity- your family is invited to participate or not at your own discretion.
Thank you
The Social Ministry
ONE OF OUR OLGC STUDENTS LOST A BLUE ZIP WALLET ON THE DISCO NIGHT.
IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ITS WHEREABOUTS COULD YOU PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW - IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
THERE IS QUITE A BIT OF LOST PROPERTY IN THE OFFICE THAT HAS BEEN HERE FOR QUITE A WHILE. IF YOU THINK ANY OF IT MIGHT BE YOURS PLEASE COME AND CLAIM IT.
UPCOMING EVENTS - pf@olgc.wa.edu.au
FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST - Ice Cream Friday returns
FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST - Coffee Club @ Assembley
THURSDAY 30TH AUGUST - Father's Day stall
FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST - Quiz Night
TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER - Cake Stall at Faction Sports Carnival
SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER - ADHOC Fathers Camping Weekend
ICE CREAM FRIDAY
Due to popular demand Ice cream Friday is back for this term. Will commence this Friday 17th August then every fortnightly after. Icy poles 50c and Ice Creams $1.
COFFEE CLUB @ ASSEMBLY
Coffee Club continues at assembly this week. The proceeds go towards, Meals by Mum's - an initiative to provide meals for the homeless.
FATHER'S DAY STALL
There will be goodies available for the children to purchase something for their Dad, Grandfather or Carer. Students are given the opportunity to make their selection during class time with teachers and assistants to help with purchases. Please note that we ask for a maximum of $5 to be spent per child with gifts ranging from $1-$5.
Thanks to those who have volunteered to sell goodies on the day, if anyone else would like to assist please email the P&F.
QUIZ NIGHT
Are you ready to have some fun and win prizes? The OLGC Quiz night returns Friday 31st August at 7:30pm, quiz starts at 8pm. Tables of 10 are $150 per table or individual tickets at $15pp which includes a share platter for the table. You may bring food with you but beverages are available to purchase at the bar on the night - strictly no BYO please.
Tickets are on sale through www.quickcliq.com.au log in and see the events page. Get a group together and join the fun.
Do you have a business or know of someone that could donate vouchers or merchandise to our OLGC Quiz Night??? Please contact the P&F via pf@olgc.wa.edu.au with your ideas for donations. All the assistance and donations we receive help us to make our events great nights for our community.
CAKE STALL - FACTION CARNIVAL
Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to make some goodies for the cake stall at the faction carnival and those who offered to help out on the day selling on the day. For anyone else who would like to help out please email P&F.
Please come along and buy some morning tea whilst you support the kids.
ADHOC CAMPING WEEKEND
The Fathering Project Camping trip is back his year on the 20-21 October. Please see the flyer attached for all the details - $25 pp for lunch, dinner and brekky. RSVP by 10th September.
MEALS BY MUMS
Thanks to all the Mums who continue to donate a morning once a term to the wonderful Meals by Mums cause! Especially at this time of the year, the meals have been very much appreciated by those who seek out the assistance of Shopfront WA’s services and in need of a warm meal.
If you are ever able to spare a morning throughout the year, please message Nicola Wigley 0403 158 151 to add your name to the list.
The funds raised for the ingredients come from the fortnightly Coffee Club at the school Assembly and Discovery Kids have also been baking to help raise funds, so thank you!
You can show your support by buying coffee and cake for only $3.00 or come in and lend a hand at 8am for 30mins. Mandy will appreciate it!
Would you like to particpate in the School Banking Program and earn money for our school?
To participate in school banking your child needs a a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. If they do not already have one they can be opened in branch or online.
In branch - Visit any Commonwealth Bank branch - Parents will need to bring along identification for themselves and their child (eg their Driver licence and their child’s birth certificate).
Online - Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbankingand click on the link to open a Youthsaver account. When you have selected to participate in School Banking, a School Banking welcome pack will be mailed to your home address, including a Dollarmite deposit wallet and book. When the books arrive (6-10 working days), please write the account details onto the deposit book. Then bring that deposit book along to school banking on a Wednesday.
EARN MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL!
A Regular Savers Contribution of $5 is paid to the school for every 10 School Banking deposits processed per student, in line with the existing School Banking Rewards Program for students. Saving regularly is an important habit to get into, whether you're saving a little or a lot. Keep up the great work and remember to bring in your School Banking deposit each Wednesday.
If you have any other questions please contact us on schoolbanking@olgc.wa.edu.au
Regards,
Natalie Matsie and Tracy Morarty - School Banking Co-ordinators and the School Banking team – Sharon Seaman, Zana Appelbee & Mel Fowler.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation Today, Wednesday, 15 August.
If you missed the daytime Mass, there is another Mass at 7pm this evening at St Dominic's Church.
On this special feast of Mary we celebrate the entrance of Mary into Heaven where she was reunited with her son, Jesus.
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PDF FOR MORE INFORMATION ON "PARENTING IN SEPTEMBER" WORKSHOPS.
Open Afternoon at Mater Dei College
All families are invited to come and view the facilities and the learning activities of Mater Dei College on Monday 10 September at 4.00pm-5.30pm.
Mater Dei College is a co-ed secondary Catholic College located on the corner of Joondalup Drive and Treetop Avenue in Edgewater.
To register your interest in attending, please email:
If you have any further enrolment questions please phone us on 9405 4777.
To download a flyer, please follow the LINK.
