Our Lady of Grace Newsletter No Images? Click here TERM 4 WEEK 10 DECEMBER 11, 2018 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGETerm Dates 2019 Term 2 Monday 29 April – Friday 5 July Term 3 Monday 22 July – Friday 27 September Term 4 Monday 14 October – Friday 13 December (to be confirmed) Time to sign up for canteen roster 2019 Just like the kitchen is the heart of the home, the canteen is the heart of our school and we need many caring, busy hands to keep it running! We have 28 volunteers leaving this year (as year 6 parents) and would love at least as many new volunteers next year. Joining the roster is a great way to stay connected and actively involved in school life. Your kids will love seeing you working as part of their school community! We especially invite parents whose youngest child has just started school or those who have always been busy but now may have a day free each term, or semester, to volunteer. Email Canteen Roster Coordinator Peta Taylor peta.taylor@cewa.edu.au with your preferred day - Monday/Wednesday/Friday (8.30am - 1.15pm) or Tuesday/Thursday (12.45pm - 1.30pm). If you have a friend you would like to be rostered on with, give their name as well. If you have any questions please give Peta a buzz on 0419 260 832. 2019 PLACEMENTS: Please let the office know as soon as possible if your child is not returning to OLG in 2019 or if you are changing address over the holidays. This help us with planning. Many thanks to those who have let us know that they are moving. School Photos The leaving staff for 2018 were acknowledged for their service to the school and presented with a gift from the P & F presented by Vice President, Scott Sullivan. Sascha Low and Deb Tasker were made life members of Parents & Friends in recognition of their amazing contributions to the school.
We continue to build on this initiative and wanted to share with you some positive news, and thank our sponsors who have already committed to partnering with OLG in 2019. We are still keen to lock away as many sponsorships as possible before the end of the year so feel free to contact us if you’re interested on olgbizcom@cewa.edu.au or exec@olgpf.com OUR NEW SPONSORS The Tanner family – Core Wealth Financial Planning enables clients to realise their personal goals and objectives with the least amount of risk and greatest amount of certainty. As trusted advisers, Core Wealth financial planning is committed to guiding their clients on the pathway to a financially secure future - http://corewealthfp.com.au/ - about The Delborrello family – Bugmaster Pest & Weed Management have been providing the best services to Perth and surrounding areas since 2000. Fair prices, superior quality and exceptional customer service are guaranteed. Bugmaster can help eliminate problem pests effectively using the most current and eco friendly options to keep you and your property safe - https://www.bugmaster.com.au The Matusiak family – Leading Edge Finance is a specialised group of mortgage brokers who are school mums too. With over 15 years in banking and finance we are here to help families reach their financial goals, support our local school and give back to the communities that we live and work in. We can assist with loans for construction, investment, refinancing, debt consolidation, increases and new home purchases to which we will support the P and F with a $100.00 donation - http://www.leadingedgefinance.com.au The Simpson family – BSS Corporate Psychology assist organisations to manage their fitness for work and provide essential services in these areas. Anyone needing this type of service for their business please head to the BSS website: http://www.bsspsych.com.au The Romeo family - Mondo Nougat has proudly been made in Western Australia since 1991. The Romeo family invite you to visit their factory and café in the Swan Valley to discover their extensive range of nougat, cakes, biscuits and gelato. With Gluten Free, Lactose Free and Cholesterol free options available, make your next family outing a trip to Mondo Nougat factory and a day out in the Swan Valley - https://mondonougat.com.au Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas and enjoyable school holiday break! Parish Special Christmas Celebration Mercedes College: Early in 2019, Mercedes College will commence interviewing Year 5 students who are due to start Year 7 in 2021. If you are considering enrolling your daughter at Mercedes College and have not yet requested an information pack, please contact Mrs Julie Lamb on 9323 1340 or email jlamb@mercedes.wa.edu.au as soon as possible. Further information about enrolments is available on our website, www.mercedes.wa.edu.au. Mater Dei College - Is your child currently in Year 4? Perth Academy of Performing Arts are excited to be holding our Acting and Musical Theatre Workshops in the January School Holidays and would love it if you could help us spread the word! We will be at 333 William Street, Perth for the following workshops: Thursday 3rd January Friday 4th January Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd Jan Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th Jan BOTH Musical Theatre Workshops - $325 Anyone can sign up for our workshops! Find more information and sign up at www.perthapa.com/school-holidays or call Imogen on 0477040940. Perth Wildcats After School Program Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) have another wonderful ‘Earth Assist’ School Holiday Volunteer Program running again this coming January. This volunteer program is for students aged 15-18 who would like to give back to and connect with nature. The volunteer program will run from Tuesday the 22nd to Friday the 25th of January 2019 and students can sign up for just one day or multiple, 6 community service hours can be signed off for each day if required. North Beach Baptist Church, are having our annual Community Carols Event again this year on the 16th Dec at Charles Riley Oval, North Beach. We will be starting at 4:30pm with free fun fair rides and activities and then from 7pm we will be having Carol Singing with live music and singers. Please find attached our flyer for more details. Sacred Heart College Expressions of Interest for Year 7 2021. Siblings of students already at the College must also have submitted an Expression of Interest form to be considered for a place at the College. These forms can be found HERE. We acknowledge the original custodians of this land, the Nyungar people, and show our respect for their ancestors and traditions. Our Lady of Grace School |