Our Lady of Grace Newsletter No Images? Click here TERM 4 WEEK 4 6 NOVEMBER, 2019 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEDear Parents and care givers Our curriculum is a very full curriculum and it has often been criticized for being ‘over crowded’. The West Australian Curriculum taught at Our Lady of Grace School is set by the Bishops of Western Australia and the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). This is the formal and expected curriculum but we know that learning takes place in every interaction and action at our school. This year we have, as a community, consulted and developed the Our Lady of Grace School; · Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2023 We’ve worked with students, staff and parents to develop these and have continued many curriculum enriching activities traditionally undertaken at Our Lady of Grace School such as; Tournament of Minds, 3 Year Old Kindy program, Rhyme Time & All about Play, Robocup, Book Week, Athletics and Swimming carnivals, Liturgies and Prayer Assemblies, Stephanie Alexander Garden, Reading Recovery, Extending Mathematical Understanding, Chaplaincy, Protective Behaviour Curriculum, Year 6 Leadership Ministry, Sacramental Program and Retreats, LAP, The Buddy system etc. All of these activities are part of the rich tapestry of our school and they will grow and change as we grow and change. One thing that has never changed here at OLG (I’m remembering 20 years back to my time as a parent here!) is the strong parent involvement and support for our school. This month is a time when we get to see this in full at; · The OLG School Community Fete Saturday 9th November 10.00 – 3.00pm. There has been significant contribution by the P&F Executive and parents to this event and I look forward to welcoming our community to our school on Saturday. · The Christmas Hampers, currently being organized and collected for St Vincent De Paul Society. Thank you to Mrs Christou, Year 6 Social Justice Ministry, Sister Anita and Mrs Walsham for their help with this. Please keep your donations coming. · Mother Foundress Day on 21 November will see us open our new school buildings at 10.00am and celebrate Mother Siedliska and all our volunteers from 1pm with a Whole School Mass and afternoon tea supplied by our amazing school staff. · School AGM held on 27 November, where full reports from the School Board, the P&F Association and School Principal outline what we’ve accomplished and where we are heading. Please consider nominating for these important parent bodies (form included in this newsletter). And this is just November!! I look forward to seeing you at these events and ask you to think and pray about how you can contribute to our community in 2020. Our Vision is to empower all children through faith, wisdom and knowledge to life fulfilling lives in an ever-changing world. We can’t do it without you. Class Lists · Teacher Year level discussion Parents are invited to write to the Principal, if you have specific considerations for classes next year. This is not an entitlement but an opportunity to provide information to our decision making process. Please remember the important role you can play in reducing student concern around classes for 2020. They include helping your child to use positive language about 2020 and to see; · This is a normal part of school life We are trialling a new initiative in 2020 whereby you and your child are very welcome to come and meet your teacher on Friday 31 January 2020 from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. This will be an opportunity for you, if you choose, to pop into the classroom, meet the teacher, see what the classroom looks like and be all ready for the beginning of school on Monday 3 January 2020. God bless Gabrielle M Doyle This week's assembly is presented by students in PPW. Library Roster 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. INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICS UNIFORM SHOP BOOKLISTS 2020 I look forward to hearing your feedback next year once we have trialled this new system. iPad's for Years 4 - 6 2020 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. Last collection for goods is Monday 18th November. Any queries please contact Carla Christou carlachristou@iprimus.com.au Rhyme Time and It’s All About Play (0 - 4 years) I would like to say a very big thank you to Simone Hampton for her help in setting up our venue and to the parents and children who attend and join in enthusiastically in our sessions. Hope to see you there. 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 REQUIRED: A NEW SACRAMENTAL TEAM MEMBER 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 OLG SCHOOL COMMUNITY FETE SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 10.0am – 3.00pm EVERYONE WELCOME! Tell your family, invite your friends & neighbours Come and support your school and enjoy all the rides, stalls and activities Get your fresh fruit & veg from our very own OLG family farmers market Enjoy delicious food, drinks & icy treats
TICKET RIDE CARDS – NOW ON SALE VIA TRYBOOKING Each year group has been allocated a stall for the day. Time slots are 1 hour and we require 2-3 people per time slot to ensure the day runs smoothly. Please fill out the sheets allocated outside each year group. Thank you to everyone who has donated items – we have some amazing things to sell. Funds raised will be going towards the resurfacing of our basketball/netball courts which will be amazing for all OLG kids. Special call out to all dads for some help setting up on Saturday 9th in the morning from 7am! If anyone has any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Amanda Doherty 0413 377 557. Have a great week and see you at the Fete! P & F Executive Committee 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 |