Our Lady of Grace Newsletter No Images? Click here PresenceAs I sit here, the beating of my heart, TERM 4 WEEK 1 16 OCTOBER, 2019 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEDear Parents and care givers Welcome back to Term Four it has been a delightful start with students and parents returning full of energy for the next ten weeks of learning. We have started with a full week of Chess competitions, sporting carnivals, swimming lessons and dancing! Congratulations to Kobi McCormack, Jacob Dimond, Hayden Headling, Oliver Stupple, Jacob Corkill, Ben Simpson, Samuel Bernacki and Giddon Bogoyev for representing our school at the Interschool Chess Competition. These students competed in a higher grade level this year against 10 other schools. Congratulations to Giddon Bogoyev for achieving the Encouragement Award trophy. For those students interested Chess Club meets Tuesday lunchtime in the The Hive, all students are welcome. I look forward to the Athletics Carnival this Friday and thank Mr Brown for his organization of the carnivals, for all staff and parent helpers who are a great support on both days. The Calendar is a busy one but we begin this term with a significant Sacrament in the lives of our Year 6 students. This weekend the students in Year 6 will be Confirmed, sealing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit they received at Baptism. Father Richard visited the children this week to talk with them and ascertain their preparedness to receive the Sacrament. The Sacrament of Confirmation is rich in symbolism and ritual and is a unique time for all of us to renew and deepen our faith. This is a significant time for not only our Year 6 children but their families, please keep these children and their families in your prayers. You should have received several letters, both in hard copy and on flexibuzz regarding important information for our school. Please read and consider the information provided in this communication regarding; · The IT Portal is now open for students currently in Years 3,4 & 5 for purchase of devices for 2020 · The OLG Wellbeing Strategy & World Café Event for the 30th October for all parents · Calling for nominations for the P&F and School Board from all parents. The P&F and School Board are parent representative bodies that are vital to the success of our school. You are welcome to attend the Parents & Friends meeting next Monday 7.30, come and see the great work done on behalf of all parents of OLG impacting all students at OLG. Some of the work of the School Board has been evident over the holidays with the complete renovation of the toilets for students in Year 1 – 4. The financial management provided by the Board has meant that we were able to respond to the needs of students who informed us they did not feel safe in this area. I would like to acknowledge our builders Ballpoint Construction who kept to a very strict timeline to ensure the toilets were ready for students on Monday. Further in the newsletter is a request to parents to help address student behavior and vandalism in the new & MPA toilets, your assistance is appreciated. Thank you to those families who have completed the payment of school fees or are on a payment plan. If you have not completed payment of fees and you are not on a payment plan please speak with our Finance Officer Mrs Kate Corkill to arrange an appropriate payment plan for you. God bless Gabrielle Doyle Library Roster Sports Carnival: The sports carnival will be held Term 4, Week 1. We require parent helpers for the following: Wednesday 16th October (am) Yrs 3-6 Throws & Jumps Toilets TOM Fundraiser Book Fair Week 2 from" Monday lunch time to after school Great opportunity for some Christmas shopping and to support our TOM team TOURNAMENT OF THE MINDS AUSTRALIAN PACIFIC FINALS CARNIVAL CAKE STALL FREE DRESS DAY SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE DONATIONS If you, or anyone you know, have a business that could contribute a donation of goods and/or services for our silent auction and raffle it would be much appreciated. Please contact assuntat@iinet.net.au or 0417 951 579 if you can assist with this. Uniform Shop ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS HAMPERS Kindy White: small Xmas Puddings, boxes of chocolates THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY This collection is not compulsory. However, if you would like to provide more than one item (even an item from a different class hamper) this is also welcome. Any queries please contact Carla Christou carlachristou@iprimus.com.au 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. Rhyme Time and It’s All About Play (0 - 4 years) Due to Grandparents' Day and the Confirmation Retreat there will be no Rhyme Time or It's all about Play for the remainder of this term. 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 Alternatively you can place your child's order in the class canteen bucket. 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 thank you for your continued support of the canteen. Flexibuzz - Tick Canteen Box SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME CONFIRMATION THANKSGIVING MASS FOR CONFIRMATION - 27TH OCT. @ 5.30PM Fr Richard - Celebration of Thanks 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 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 Welcome to Term 4 and we hope everyone had a happy and relaxing holiday break! TERM 4 EVENTS P & F Meeting Monday 21st October @ 7.30pm OLG School Community Fete Saturday 9th November @ 10am – 3pm P & F AGM Meeting Wednesday 27th November @ 7.00pm P & F Parents Sundowner Friday 29th November @ 7pm OLG SCHOOL COMMUNITY FETE We’re currently looking to fill some important roles: · Food Service Co-ordinator who can assist with our food stalls leading up to and on the day of the Fete. · BBQ Team to cook up and serve some yummy food on the bbq (can be dads/older siblings/grandparents etc). If anyone else can spare some time on the day we would love to hear from you. Please contact Amanda Doherty littlegrazingandgiftco@gmail.com for more information ROCK CLIMBING – OLG Dads Group 2020 P & F EXEC COMMITTEE Positions · Vice President · Secretary · Treasurer If you’re interested in wanting to make a difference for our kids, and would like to learn more about these positions please speak to or email Tony Papotto – exec@olgpf.com P & F Executive Committee Promote your Business, Support our Children The Council for Australian Catholic Women (Perth) invite you to hear New Testament lecturer, Dr Michele Connolly RSJ at two free events in Perth. Michele is a Sister of St Joseph of Lochinvar NSW and has studied in Melbourne, Chicago and Berkeley. She has taught at the Catholic Institute of Sydney since 2001. Friday 25 October 6-9pm - WOMEN in the CHURCH: REFLECTIONS FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT - men and women invited. Light refreshments served from 5.30pm. Saturday 26 October 9.30 - 4pm - WOMEN and the GOSPEL OF MARK: INSIGHTS FOR TODAY - a day for women. Light refreshments served from 9am. Light lunch included. Both events will be held at James Nestor Hall, Catholic Education Office 50 Ruislip St Leederville. RSVP by 21 October. Email: kerrymacfarlane2@gmail.com; Phone: 08 9397 5988; SMS: 0400 886 835. Carine Calisthenics Club invites you to take advantage of our Term 4 free classes to all new members. Our sport is perfect for all ages. Learning skills such as singing and dancing, gymnastics, simplified ballet, club swinging, marching, rod twisting - all these covered in one class! Come and join in the fun of Calisthenics and meet lots of new friends! Want more information? Email Carine.Calisthenics@gmail.com or contact Sandra on 0403 078 009 VacSwim 2019-20 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. 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 |