Each Day Will Have its Trials
Whether it be the car that is moving too slowly and preventing you getting to the next red light a few seconds sooner; your boss telling you, that due to the building works, you will need to move your cosy, work station into either a store room or a distant, but temporarily, available space shared by many other displaced staff members; or, heaven forbid, the owner of the café where you get your morning, on-the-way-to-work coffee, sleeping in - each day has its trials.

The resilience of the staff, students and parents at OLG in the face of frequent inconveniences visited upon them with little or no notice, has been a marvel to behold.

Their willingness to just go with the flow and make do without fuss has certainly been a blessing to me.

·         The School Banking ladies, Dale Headlam and Patricia Matusiak, have been shunted from pillar to post and have done it with a smile.

·         Dorothy Gaunt, our dance teacher, has arrived at the school expecting to teach in the open space of the hall to be sent to the grassed area one week (waltzing was challenging) and the bitumen the next and yet has not uttered a word of complaint.

·         Senora Alveri hardly reacted when told her work space had to move either to a store room or a distant free classroom.

·         Those who work upstairs above the old music room have had to endure days of grinders, jack hammers and the very loud tools being used just below them. And yet, nary a word of complaint.

·         Taryn, our percussion tutor, would arrive at work each week and have to ask where the drum kit had moved to now! She moved base about four times in as many weeks.

·         The children have seemingly just got on with it. The Communications Ministry members have amazed me with their just-deal-with-it approach to changing venues, absent comperes and determination to overcome adversity. Children’s play flows without concern for the building works.

God bless
Chris Kenworthy, Principal

Canteen Specials for Term 4
Masters Spearmint Milk - $2
Brownes Yoghurt Pouches (4 flavours)  - $2

Our online canteen provider Quickcliq is running a competition next week.  Parents have the chance to win $50 voucher's daily for the week.  Please see attached flyer.

Our canteen can also win one of $500 prizes if we beat our best ever total order's for the week. 

We need to place over 331 orders for the week through Quickcliq and we could win $500 for our canteen.

If you are not registered for online ordering please go the the link, register and place an order for next week.
https://quickcliq.com.au/

This week's assembly is presented by students in Pre-Primary White. Parents of PPW children are invited to the staff room after the assembly for a cuppa with Ms Katrina Tyza. 

Congratulations to the students who received Merit Awards at last week's assembly.

Library Roster

Book Fair
Thank you very much to you all for your generosity in supporting last week's Book Fair fundraiser for the TOM team which represented us so ably at the International Final in Darwin.

More than $1300 was raised, a fantastic effort.  Thank you to all the students who helped run the Stationery Stall and the parents who ably supported Mrs Sherlock - many thanks to her for her interest and enthusiasm for the Book Fair. I hope you all enjoy reading the wonderful new books!

Ms Mulcahy

Uniform Shop: If you have received notification that your order is ready to be collected, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you.

Orchestra Practice has resumed each Friday after school in the Music Room! Looking forward to seeing everyone this week!
Mr Hicks

Our sincere condolences to Holly Male (4G) and family on the loss of her nonno.

LAP - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
We Currently Have Positions Available for OLG Students to Join LAP
You might ask: What is LAP?
LAP is a student wellbeing program fostering learning success through a mentor approach. It is a student-centred and volunteer-based mentoring program designed to assist the specific requirements of a student in need via one-to-one learning experiences that aim to provide guidance and enrich their wellbeing and thus their learning.

It focuses on the wellbeing, emotional and social needs of students through the powerful and positive contribution of trained mentors. All LAP volunteers must complete training to participate in the program. They must have a valid Working with Children Card, follow the OLG Code of Conduct and adhere to the requirements of Confidentiality.

We are fortunate to have many volunteers at our school that are happy to commit to supporting children that would benefit from one to one time for half an hour each week. This time may be spent setting goals that will then be worked on to aim for successful learning in the classroom, it may involve the child pursuing a hobby, they may participate in confidence building activities, there are many possibilities on how the time is used. It does not involve tutoring or extra time for completion of school work.  

Potentially LAP:

• Develops positive relationships between students/mentors in a safe, one-to-one environment
• Builds confidence and self-esteem in students
• Supports the successful learning of students
• Promotes, encourages and values parent/caregiver and community commitment and participation
• Fosters and strengthens parent/caregiver and teacher relationships to benefit students
• Creates a genuine, supportive and positive school community

Please contact Nerida Hince via the email below if you think your child would benefit from participating in LAP in 2018. Participation is voluntary, and the sessions may be ongoing, long term or short-term support/help.
nerida.hince@cewa.edu.au

P & F AGM – Wednesday 28th November
The Annual General Meeting of the Our Lady of Grace School Parents and Friends’ Association is being held on Wednesday 28th November, 2018 at 7.00pm in the OLG Staff Rooms. The quorum for the AGM requires at least 12 parents to be in attendance.

Please save the date and come along. If you have any comments or agenda items which you’d like considered please email exec@olgpf.com by Tuesday 20th November 2018.

The purpose of the AGM is to:

1.     Confirm the minutes of the previous AGM: and

2.     Receive and consider:

-       The Executive Committees Annual Report on the Association’s activities during the preceding financial year; and

-       The financial statements of the Association for the preceding financial year (under Part 5 of the Act); and

-       A copy of the Auditors’ report on the financial statements as required to be presented for consideration (in accordance with Part 5 of the Act);

-       To elect the Office Bearers of the Assocation;

-       To appoint of remove and auditor of the Assocation (in accordance with Division 7 of the Act;

-       To confirm or vary the P & F voluntary contribution to be paid by members;

-       Any other business of which notice has been given in accordance with these rules may be conducted at the AGM

Family Fun Night – Friday 23rd November
Join us for an afternoon of family fun on Friday 23rd November from 3.30pm-8.00pm at the OLG Playground. Come along with family and friends for an end of year catch up. There will be face painting, garden games, food truck, parents vs kids games and music.

Have a great week everyone!

P&F Executive Committee

Parish Special Christmas Celebration
18th December 6pm
Calling all enthusiastic Carolers

 A perfect opportunity for us all to come together to celebrate a special time in our calendar.  We’re planning a wonderful evening of carols and need your voice! (smiles and enthusiasm also graciously accepted…)  Please come down and join our choir.  First practice is on Wednesday 31st of October 7pm in the Church.  All ages and all abilities. Any questions email Stephen stephen.lee@sglsystems.com. 
I can promise it will be fun!

Charity Clothing: On Saturday 1 December the City of Stirling is hosting its Charity Clothing Drop Off Day. You can bring your unwanted clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, curtains, bedding and pillows, as well as electrical items, kitchen appliances and bric-a-brac to support your local community. For a full list of what you can donate, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/clothingdropoff

2019 Columban Art Calendar ON SALE NOW
Includes beautiful artwork, Liturgical Information and Feast Days
$12.00 including GST and postage
Contact Columban Mission Centre
calendar@columban.org.au
www.columban.org.au/Calendar

Mater Dei College - Is your child currently in Year 4? 
Interviews for prospective students commencing at Mater Dei College for Year 7 2021, begin in February 2019. If you have not submitted your child’s Application form, please contact the Enrolments Officer, Mrs Ang Lourens, on enrolments@mdc.wa.edu.au or 9405 4777

Mercedes College Class of 1968 - 50 Year Reunion:  To celebrate this milestone, the College invites ex-students from the Class of 1968 to reminisce with school friends over lunch.  Join us on Friday 16 November at the Mercedes College, Conference Room from 11.45am for lunch.  Hear from the current Principal, Mrs Kerrie Fraser and after enjoy wandering through the College’s Art Exhibition viewing some of the student art works. For more information and to book, visit https://www.trybooking.com/YNVQ/.

WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019
This Summer WAAPA at ECU, Mt Lawley is offering an exciting performing arts program for students from Years 1 to 12. The Summer School includes classes in RAP, Acting, Dance, Drama, Screen Performance, Music Theatre and of course, how to perform Shakespeare. For information about the fantastic courses on offer please visit WAAPA Summer School or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au

Perth Wildcats After School Program

Each Wednesday 7th November to 19th December

Years 1 to 3 – 3.45pm to 4.30pm (7 sessions)  - $135.00

Years 4 to 6 – 4.30pm to 5.30pm (7 sessions) - $180.00

www.wildcatsclinics.com