This week's assembly is presented by students in Pre-Primary Blue. Parents of PPB children are invited to the staff room after the assembly for a cuppa with Mrs Assunta Trichilo and Mrs Simone Harding.

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

Library Roster

Welcome to Peter Geoffrey Cooney a baby brother for Molly in Kindy White. Born on Friday the 23rd November

MORE ART WINNERS FOR OLG
Congratulations to Georgia Curtis (5W)  and Eliza Caputi (5W) for being winners in the first round of the Lions Club International Art Competition!  Georgia's poster was given first place and Eliza's came in second.  Well done girls!  Georgia's submission will now go on to the next round.  Good luck Georgia!

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

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

School Photos
Dear Parents
We have been advised by Kapture Photography that all sports and/or special team photos taken this year will be removed from their website at the close of Term 4. This is your last chance to view and purchase these photographs. Please visit www.kapture.com.au and access the gallery using our school code; MZ6HLN. This code can also be used to purchase class or individual photographs should you have not ordered earlier in the year.

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

BIG NEWS!!!

P & F Purchase of Ben Q Interactive Smartboards!
The new smartboards have been installed in classrooms over the last week and the kids and teachers are relishing the opportunity to teach and learn using this great technology. This resource is made possible by YOU – our dedicated P & F members – supporting our events throughout the year. BIG THANKS to everyone for enabling the P & F to purchase these smartboards for the classrooms and making a massive difference to their learning experience

OLG Business Community - First Major Sponsor!

A huge thank you to the Simpson family for their generous support of our OLG Business Community initiative as our first Gold Sponsor! BSS Corporate Psychology Services assist organisations to manage their fitness for work and provide essential services in these areas. We are working closely with the BSS team with the potential of developing some specific OLG community educational services for parents. Anyone needing this type of service for their business please head to the BSS website: http://www.bsspsych.com.au

We will be announcing other businesses wanting to support our business community!  We’d like to lock away as many sponsorships as possible before the end of the year – if you’re interested please contact olgbizcom@cewa.edu.au or exec@olgpf.com

Wanted - School Banking Coordinator
We are looking for someone to take on the school banking co-ordinator role with Trish Matusiak. If you have time on a Monday morning and are interested please call Trish on 0438 400793. Thank you.

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!

Sacred Heart College Community Consultation
Sacred Heart College has employed Creating Communities and developed a survey seeking views on the community’s use of our College facilities.  Recently the City of Joondalup Councillors voted to refuse our application to allow the community to hire our RNDM Theatre and Gymnasium.  The survey only takes 10 minutes to complete and there is a $250 prize on offer. We would appreciate the support of our local Catholic school parents whose children may have danced in our theatre or seen shows there. 

Your feedback will greatly assist us in better understanding the key issues and opportunities to improve our school and our place in the community. http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sacredheartcommunity
 Any questions can be directed to Mr Peter Bothe, Principal on 9246 8201.

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

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.

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

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 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
1 Day Acting Masterclass – Age 12-17 – 9am-5pm - $110 including materials

Friday 4th January
Half Day Acting Junior Workshop – Age 5-10 – 9am-12pm - $50

Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd Jan
2 Day Musical Theatre Workshop – Age 5-15 – 9am-5pm - $150

Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th Jan
3 Day Musical Theatre Workshop – Age 5-15 – 9am-5pm - $225

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
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

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.