Year 6 OLC

Good morning parents, Welcome to Week 7, it is shaping up to be a busy one! REMINDERS - WEEK 7 The Little Mermaid Musical - Rehearsals are going well and the kids are feeling really comfortable. It has been great to see them getting the chance to try their costumes on and practice with the microphones. There is a few colds, sore throats and coughs going around at the moment so if your child is unwell please keep them home for a day or two to help them to be at their best for next week! Father's Day Breakfast - Is on this Friday morning, 1st September. Please make sure that you have RSVP'd . They are still calling for helpers if you can spare the time. Shoebox Appeal - Just a reminder that you need to send in a personal hygiene item, something special (small teddy etc.) and $2.50 as soon as possible. Absentee Notes - I have sent home absentee notes with your child. Please make sure that you have filled them in with a reason for their absence, your signature ...

Good afternoon parents, Welcome back to Week 6, it was lovely to get a little bit of sunshine yesterday and this morning! REMINDERS - WEEK 6 School Photos - these are on this Thursday (24/8/17) and Friday (25/8/17). A schedule will be finalised and released tomorrow advising of photo times. There will be leadership and sport captain photos on these days as well Please note students are expected to wear their full winter uniform (including their jumper) on both Thursday and Friday and to make sure they are neatly groomed for each day.  Can I ask that you please pay particular attention to getting hair cuts as needed and that shoes get an extra polish this week. General Dress Standard - Just a gentle reminder that students should be wearing predominantly white sneakers on our sports days as per our current uniform policy.  Coloured sneakers and skate shoes are not to be worn.  If there is an issue with any part of your child's uniform please write a note...

Good afternoon parents, I have had a request for some assistance from Sheila Shannon who is the President of our local St Vincent de Paul branch.  She is wondering if it would be possible if there may be some students willing to assist with the "Bingo and Afternoon" fundraising event she is hoping to hold on Saturday, 4th November? Mrs Shannon has booked the old Dunsborough Hall for the event, and is hoping that some of the students and/or parents may be willing or able to help in some way such as donating any prizes or helping to bake or serve food. If you or your child is able to help, please get in touch with Sheila directly on sheilacatherineshannon@gmail.com and let her know how you are able to help support this event. Thank you in advance, Caitlin 

Good morning parents, Welcome to a windy Week 5! REMINDERS - WEEK 5 Mission Markets - Feast of the Assumption - Tuesday marks our school feast day and the Assumption of Mary. This is a  day dedicated to Mary our Mother and to celebrating our school. The morning will begin with a whole school mass (parishioners will also attend) in the hall at 9.00am. This will conducted by visiting priest Fr. John Finlayson. Please make sure that your child brings their spending money in a sealed bag or wallet/purse in smaller coin denominations. Please send in your donation of 2 bags of chocolates or wrapped lollies with your child tomorrow if you have not already done so. The format of the day will be as follows: 9.00 - 10.00 School Mass 10.00 -11.00 Classroom activities on Mary 11.00 - 11.20 Recess 11.25 - 11.45 Kindy & Pre-Primary students to visit markets on their own with Year 6 assistance.   11.45 - 12.45 ...

Good morning parents, Apologies for the delay in posting this week...I picked up this cold that has been floating around...get well soon wishes to those of you that also have it! A very big thank you to you all for presenting your children so well on Saturday night, they all looked amazing and engaged and participated in the mass so well. I was incredibly proud of them! REMINDERS - WEEK 4 Confirmation Certificates & Morning Tea - this Friday at Assembly we will be presenting the students with their certificates from Confirmation - prayer buddies as well. If you can join us it would be great to see you! We will also be having coffee and cake afterwards and we would love it if you could join us for that to celebrate such a special night. Year 5 & 6 Girls Friendology Morning Tea - there is a slight change to this for Friday. As we are having cake in the morning I have moved the morning tea to the afternoon beginning at 1.30pm. If you can please send in a small plate...

Good morning parents, I hope that you weren't blown away over the weekend, I was lucky enough to get completely saturated twice on Saturday! Just a few reminders for this very special and important week. Parent Letters - these are due today. Please make sure they are clearly labelled with your child's name. If you have not already given it to me, can you please make sure that it is handed in tomorrow morning at the absolute latest. Confirmation Retreat - please make sure that your name is down next a plate. All food can be taken to the canteen on Wednesday morning. There are still a few empty spaces left...if you can't make it into class please email Alisa or myself and we can make a note for you. This a free dress day - please make sure your child is warm and comfortable. Confirmation Ceremony Rehearsals - these will be on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30pm, we will be attending Reconciliation on Thursday morning at 10.30am and then another rehearsal on Friday af...

Good morning, Just a couple of reminders for the candidates and prayer buddies as we continue our preparations to celebrate the Sacrament on Saturday 5th August. Bishop's Visit - On Monday 31st August Bishop Gerard Holohan will be coming to meet all of the students and spend some time discussing their preparations. We have been learning a lot about the Fruits and Gifts given by the Holy Spirit, we have looked at the Nine Beatitudes and discussed how they can show these within their own lives as well as writing a procedure on the Rite of Confirmation. During his visit he will be asking all the students (not just candidates) a wide variety of questions about the Sacrament and their preparations. If you can spend some time reviewing these concepts over the coming days with your child that would be great! This will help them to feel confident with any questions! Sashes - Those students that are having their sash done by Hip Pocket will receive it back on Thursday 3rd August....