Dear Parents and Care givers

Some see Advent as a Little Lent. However, the focus is very different. It is a season of Hope filled expectation and preparation for the coming of the Lord. We are called to 'clean house' and make room for the Lord in our lives. However, like most gifts, we do not really appreciate its content unless we unwrap it and receive it. 

Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for his arrival. While we typically regard Advent as a joyous season, it is also intended to be a period of preparation.

Our wish for you all is that you are prepared to celebrate with family and friends, that you are thankful for the gifts you have in your loved ones and you use this time to rest, recoup and then prepare for 2020.

I would like to take this opportunuty that thank our OLG community for their support thus ensuring a smooth end to the year. Your respect and consideration at this time is commendable and appreciated.

God bless

Teresa Wandek and Jacquie Hardwicke 

Congratulations to the students who received a merit award at last week's assembly.

Library Roster

Next year will be a busy and exciting year especially for two of our teachers who have each taken 2020 to travel, relax and catch up on all those things that busy people seem to put on the back burner.

We wish Ms Katrina Tyza and Mrs Barbara Heal a great year and we look forward to their return in 2021.

Teresa Wandek

Term Dates 2020

Term 1                  3rd February 2020 - 9th April 2020

Term 2                  28th April 2020 - 3rd July 2020

Term 3                  20th July 2020 - 25th September 2020

Term 4                  12th October - 11th December 2020

Musical Instrument Lessons 2020
If your child is interested in learning a musical instrument, please think about booking ahead for 2020. Our Lady of Grace provides opportunities for students to undertake instrumental lessons at school. An application form is available in the office.

Musical Achievements 
Last month, three OLG flute students (Alex Marshall, Eden Puado and Savannah Lauri) sat their Grade 1 AMEB (Australian Music Examination Board) examinations at the University of Western Australia. AMEB exams test a student’s knowledge of music, their aural, sight reading and technical skills, as well as performing prepared pieces in front of an examiner. These exams take a considerable amount of dedication and hard work. All of the girls were rewarded with excellent marks and are hardly working hard preparing for their Grade 2 exams. I am incredibly proud of Alex, Eden and Savannah, and they are a credit to music at OLG.

Miss Marchesani

ENROLMENTS FOR 2020: As we are now in the process of preparing for next year’s enrolments, it is now time to advise the office if you are leaving us at the end of this year (with the exception of Year 6). We do however require notification in writing and where your child/ren will be attending next year. Please hand your letters into the office as a term's notice is required. Thank you.

UNIFORM SHOP
If you have received notification that your uniform order is ready for collection, can you please do so as soon as possible. The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday afternoon 2.15pm - 3.00pm and Friday 8.15am - 9.00am.  Thank you.

PRINCIPAL’S CHOICE ART AWARDS
The following student received his art award at Monday's prayer assembly. Apologies to Jacob as his name was missed off the list from last week.
3 D POTTERY
JACOB HICKS 5B

If your child turns four before 30 June 2021 they are eligible to enrol in Our Lady of Grace School 2021 Kindergarten Program.

Tours, interviews and enrolment for Pre-Kindy and Kindy are now open.

Don't miss out : Please contact Vicki Ryan for an enrolment package and an interview time on 6241 9500 or email: vicki.ryan@cewa.edu.au

Friday Morning Early Year Tours are now available at 9.30am

Please find attached the Canteen Menu
Ordering is available via https://quickcliq.com.au/

Alternatively you can place your child's order in the class canteen bucket. 
For existing users of Quickcliq

If your child's order does not go through and they have no lunch, we will supply them with a sandwich.  We will no longer have additional items available due to food wastage costs.
We have Gluten Free Bread, available for all sandwich fillings this year, toasted is also available.  Any queries please feel free to come and see us.

We thank you for your continued support of the canteen.

Flexibuzz - Tick Canteen Box 
This is a whole school reminder for everyone to please tick the canteen box on FlexiBuzz for all future canteen related information, including updated rosters, roster swaps and reminders. This information will only be posted on FlexiBuzz, not on Facebook, so please tick the box and tell all your friends to do the same, otherwise you'll miss out.
Thank you,
Jemima and Peta.

REQUIRED:

A NEW SACRAMENTAL TEAM MEMBER 
We are looking for an interested parent to join our Sacramental Team.  Planning for 2020 will take place over the coming weeks and the team  would like to continue to work at improving the way we support families as they bring their children to the sacraments.  If this interests you please contact Clare Broad sacramental.olg@gmail.com

Our Lady of Grace are seeking parents who may be interested in joining the ministry of the acolyte or senior altar ministers. 

Please consider before expressing your interest, your commitments with your children and family. 

Rosters are geared around masses on Saturday 6pm, and Sunday 7.30am, 9.30am and 5.30pm. You may be rostered to serve at any of these times, although preferences are at times considered. Please contact Carla Christou for more details.

0413 567462 or carlachristou@iprimus.com.au

CHURCH CLEANERS NEEDED
The current roster needs an injection of new volunteers to ensure our church is cleaned each week for the weekend masses.

We try to have groups of 4 or 5 who dust and vacuum on either Friday or Saturday mornings.  Each group is rostered on to clean about 4 times a year.  Everything you need is provided in the cleaning room at the back of the church.  Please consider joining this valued ministry.  You can join by yourself and be placed in a group, join with a friend or make up a group of your own.  

If you would like to join the roster please contact Clare Broad sacramental.olg@gmail.com or Sheralee in the Parish Office 9448 4888

VacSwim 2019-20
Enrol now for VacSwim summer holiday swimming lessons!

With swimming pools and beaches a big part of the Western Australian lifestyle, it’s essential that your children learn how to swim and stay safe in the water.

VacSwim is for all children - from beginners to more advanced swimmers. Your children can start as young as five years old.

There are over 180 VacSwim locations around Western Australia, so wherever your family is spending these summer holidays, there will be lessons near you.

Enrol your children in VacSwim now at education.wa.edu.au/swimming.

https://www.bricks4kidz.com.au/perth-karrinyup/program-events/school-holiday-workshops-activities-lego-bricks/

Our Summer School Holiday Workshops are located at the following locations:

• Our Lady of Good Counsel School @ Karrinyup
• Christ Church Grammar School @ Claremont
• West Leederville Primary School
• Currambine Primary School