On Tuesday 48 of our Year 3 to 6 students represented the school in the inter school cross country event organised this year, by Mr Brown.

As we have come to expect the children were a great advertisement for OLG in the way they behaved both on and off the track.

Our ‘boys’ team’ came fourth out of the 16 school competing.

Best Pirate Joke and Impersonation
The WA Museum has given the school two family passes to their “Pirates – The Exhibition” at the WA Maritime Museum.

The best impersonation was done by Ciaran McGarry of 5W while the best Pirate joke competition was won by Jackson Rose of 1G with this wonderful riddle.

Q: “What is a pirate’s favourite school subject?

A: “Arrrrrrrrrrt with Mrs Deed.”

Thank to the Communication Ministry for judging the Impersonation segment.

The best praise for children is to praise their own judgement.

When parents address praise to their children, it should be given with total sincerity. Praise is intended to give loving parental support through spontaneous words and gestures that celebrate the love and joy that exist between parent and child. Children know if they have truly earned acclaim or if they are being manipulated; they see through false compliments, exaggerations and flattery. As well, children can be confused by excessive praise – aren’t we all? Unrealistic praise does not ring true to them, they wonder what you want and will discount future praise as being false. False praise can cause children to feel anxious about their obligations or afraid to take risks or try new things. Children know that they are not “the best” and they can experience emotional discomfort at being told they are.

The best praise for children is to praise their own judgement. Offering encouraging statements and asking questions that prompt children to think about solutions to problems, are more likely to motivate them in a positive way. The quicker that praise moves from a material reward to a social reward the more beneficial it is for children. They no longer accept praise as something external to themselves but as an internal opportunity for self-development.

So, we parents need to keep those hugs and smiles coming, as well as those words of encouragement and respect. Timely praise is our way of saying to our child, 'I believe in you'.

School Fees
Unless families are on a “Payment Plan” it is hoped that they will finalise the payment of this year’s fees by the end of this term. Getting this matter dealt with before the pressures of Christmas also seems a good idea.

MBA WA Excellence in Construction Awards 2018
The Directors of Focus Building Company are pleased to advise that at the MBA Awards night last Saturday Focus were awarded two category Award Winners – one being for Best Education Building Under $10m for Our Lady of Grace School.

Focus Director, Adrian Ridderhof (holding the award), thanked the Project Manager, Richard Williams, and Site Manager, Dan Walsh as well as our Architects, Parry & Rosenthal (represented by Julio Amores on the left of Adrian).

God bless
Chris Kenworthy,  Principal

Please contact Peta Taylor on 0419 260832 if you can help out with volunteering.

To access our online order system please visit www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au. Instructions for signing up are on the website or you can contact the Support line on 1300 116 637 for assistance.
Important Notice: Canteen - Online Orders  
There are an increasing number of online orders that are not being captured due to parents not confirming their orders. Once you have placed an order please check your confirmation email or your "active orders" section to ensure your order has been placed, as we are getting numerous children at canteen quite upset that they haven't received their lunches.

Canteen News
Please note Sushi is now $4.50 due to supplier price increase.    We will monitor the levels of the sushi for the rest of the term and try and work on a solution so no one misses out.  Apologies to those who do sometimes miss out.  

Vanilla and Lime Juice Bombs are unavailable.  We have been advised that this flavour is currently not being made.  We will advise once available.

Fro Yo Frozen Yoghurt - currently being trialled - the flavours are varying week to week so if you do order the item online please continue to order under the strawberry or chocolate flavour and child can pick the flavour when they come to the canteen.  Note this is a Canteen Approved Product.

This weeks assembly is presented by students in 3B. Parents of 3B children are invited to the staff room after assembly for a cuppa with Mrs Barbara Heal and Mrs Silvana Sputore-Kufner. Congratulations to the students who received Merit Awards at last week's assembly.

Library Roster

Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open
Tuesday: 2.15pm - 3.00pm
Friday: 8.15am - 9.00am.

Rain Jackets are now available at $38 each.  Size 6-12 are available.

Rhyme Time is Back!
Rhyme Time will be starting in Week 4 this term.
Date: Monday the 6th August
Time: 8.45am
Venue: Kindy White Classroom - New Building
This Year we will be jumping and dancing fortnightly on a Monday at 8:45 and we will be in the Kindy White Classroom in the new building.
Bring a friend or two and enjoy some time developing early literacy skills.

Book Covering Workshop
A workshop will be held in the library next Wednesday 1st August from 8.35am to 9.30am.  Good chance to use the contact before you buy it in Term 4.

Trish will be in the Library this Friday morning (27 July) after assembly if you cannot make next Wednesday. 

Scholastic Book Club
Order forms were sent home this week and all orders must be returned to the library (not the office) before 8.30am on Friday 27th July whether you’re paying by cash or paying online. Please note, no late orders will be accepted! Please use the book club LOOP (Linked Online Ordering & Payment) system if paying by credit card at www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP it's easy and there's no need to fill in the order forms or send anything to school!

Cake Stall
The Pre-Primary classes will be holding a cake stall in the multi purpose area on Friday 27th July. Please come along and help support their fundraiser. A reminder to the parents who will be baking for the cake stall that OLG has a Nut Free policy.

Thank you sincerely to everyone who came along to our Wine & Cheese Evening at the end of Term 2.  We are in the process of synthesising your ideas and feedback and encourage those who have not yet completed the feedback forms (re: your suggestions, volunteering and business community) to provide them to your Class Rep or drop off to the OLG office so that all suggestions can be included in our collation process. We encourage you to voice your ideas and ask any questions of the P&F Committee to help you better understand what we are aiming to achieve and how we can make OLG a better school for our kids.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to comment and would like to, please feel free to email us at exec@olgpf.com or complete an anonymous feedback form (located in OLG office) by Friday 10th August.

We appreciate it’s not easy to find the time, however all parent support and input is invaluable in ensuring the success of our social and fund-raising events and initiatives throughout the year.

P & F Dates and Events - Term 3

-Friday 3rd August - Crown Ladies Day
-Wednesday 29th August -  P&F Meeting 7.30pm
-Thursday 30th August – Father’s Day Breakfast
-Friday 7th September – Grandparent’s Day
-Tuesday 18th September - Sausage Sizzle
-Wednesday 19th September -  P&F Meeting 7.30pm
 Stay Tuned….

Coming up on the OLG radar in coming months, we are pleased to announce that the P&F will be supporting The Fathering Project ( http://thefatheringproject.org/ ) which aims to improve child development outcomes by inspiring and equipping fathers and father figures to engage positively with their kids. We know that an effective father has a profound impact on their kids, thus it is of great importance to establish fathers and father figures that interact with their children as effective as possible.

Additional information and details on how to get involved in this worthwhile initiative will be distributed in coming weeks.  Have a great week everyone!

P&F Executive Committee

Sacramental Programme

First Reconciliation
This term sees preparation take place for the sacrament of First Reconciliation.  Please make note of the following dates in your diaries if you have children preparing for this sacrament.

Faith Formation
Date: 21st August (Fr. Greg Donovan to facilitate)

Enquiry Weekend
Date: 1st/2nd September

Enrolment
Date: 8th /9th September

Parent/Child Workshop
Date: 13th September

Commitment Weekend
Date: 15th/16th September 

Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Date: 17th October 

Thanksgiving Mass
Date: 21st October

Are you searching for ways to enrich your understanding of the Catholic faith and tradition? Would you like to find out more about a particular sacrament which your child may be receiving? Then the Centre for Faith Enrichment is for you! We offer a wide range of face-to-face and online courses and events on topics ranging from spirituality, Church history, theology, scripture, Christian living and much more. No exams or assignments, just a relaxed and friendly learning atmosphere. To know more visit our website www.cfe.org.au where you will find our courses and events page and explore our new sacraments website.