Our Lady of Grace Newsletter No Images? Click here TERM 4 WEEK 2 OCTOBER 17, 2018 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEDear Parents/Guardians We were certainly blessed with the weather we enjoyed at last Friday’s athletics carnival, and what a great event it was. OLG’s carnivals regularly seem to have the air of a Country Fair about them – a mix of adults and children, all seemingly enjoying the available activities. Many thanks to all those family members who attended as I know your children would have appreciated it. Thanks also to the staff and parents who worked to ensure the day ran smoothly. The top three or four placegetters of individual, sprinting events at a primary school carnival are far more predictable than those at a horse race. If you were to ask the children in any class who the fastest runners in that class are, they are very open and accurate in their assessments. My hope is that each child does his or her best, regardless of where they finish in an event, and can come away satisfied with their effort. Consoling a child for not winning sends the message that anything other than first place/being the best is not good enough. Such an attitude is a destroyer, rather than a builder, of resilience. God bless Canteen Specials for Term 4 Library Roster 2019 PLACEMENTS: Please let the office know as soon as possible if your child is not returning to OLG in 2019. This help us with planning. Many thanks to those who have let us know that they are moving. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Scholastic Book Club Darwin - Tournament of Minds International Final Rhyme Time LAP - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 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 CEWA 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:
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. Dear Parents & Friends, URSTRONG’s Language of Friendship workshop for parents and students from Years 3 to 6 will take place on Saturday the 20th of October. Please see full details in the poster below. This past year, our entire faculty has been focusing on social-emotional learning programs, implementing tools and strategies to support our efforts in creating a safe and caring school. We believe that empowering our students with these skills will create a school community where children are better able to manage their relationships in a safe and respectful environment. The Art Gallery of Western AustraliaSIDNEY NOLAN'SNED KELLY SERIES 11 August – 12 November 2018 FREE P & F Meeting – Wednesday 24th October Fathering Project – Lawn Bowls Night P & F End of Year Parents Sundowner Friday 2nd November – from 6.30pm at the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club Tickets $25 each include grazing table and drinks on arrival. Please get in early to secure your tickets via Trybooking - https://www.trybooking.com/434566 Term 4 - Save the Dates · Wednesday 24th October – P & F Meeting · Friday 2nd November – End of year Parents’ Sundowner · Friday 23rd November – Family Fun Night / Talent Show · Wednesday 28th November – P & F Meeting & AGM OLG Business Community Your sponsorship will help fund many projects around the school which directly impacts our children’s school experience, and more information will follow next term as we progress this beneficial project. To find out more and register your interest email OLGBIZCOM@cewa.edu.au or drop your business card in the office. P&F Executive Committee SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME FIRST RECONCILIATION - WEDNESDAY, 17TH OCTOBER @ 6 PM THANKSGIVING - SUNDAY, 21ST OCTOBER @ 5.30 PM Parish Special Christmas Celebration 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. WAAPA Summer School 2018/2019 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
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