Last Sunday's Gospel ...

Jesus tells us in the gospel that we have to always try to be the best we can be. We need to bear fruit as the fig tree. We also need to reflect on when we haven’t been fruitful or have sinned, lest we be uprooted like the fig tree. We do have a second chance and we need to take it.

Did you know ...

In Jesus’ time, as indeed today, if a tree does not bear fruit the farmer will take it out and plant another in its place so as not to waste space.

Stewardship Thought ...

The waters of Baptism make us part of the new Convenant in Christ.  But there is a fundamental obligation arising from the Sacrament of Baptism .... that people place their gifts, their resources, their very selves, at God's service in and through the Church.

I had the very great pleasure of meeting many of you at the Welcome to the Community and Kinder and Year 5 Buddy Mass. It was a lovely parish celebration. The sausage sizzle afterwards proved popular too and I thank Mr Vincent, as well as all the staff and their families, for all the preparation and time they put into this. Thank you all for bringing your children and having them look so smart in their uniforms on a Saturday. I do appreciate the extra effort that requires on your part!

Our cross country carnival was held very successfully last Monday and we have the
Athletics Carnival coming up this Monday. These events require a lot of work on the part of the staff but it is absolutely worth it when we see students running up to us full of pride in how they went and often also celebrating how a sibling or friend went. All gain points for their house and the students are able to see that grow now.

Thanks to the P&F, we have made a wall display for our house points. The students add a small coloured pompom to a clear box that we have on display near the canteen. This is for the carnivals but also all the other points they can earn:- uniform, homework, classroom rewards etc. Next time you are in the school, please have a look.

The P&F meet this coming Monday night at 7.30pm. Remember that I will be in the library from 6.30pm if you would like to come and have a chat about anything at all. Come alone or bring a friend if that makes you feel more comfortable. I am happy to speak about anything, provided, as I’m sure you will support, it doesn’t touch on a confidential matter.

We have decided to hold our Staff Development Day on the first day back of Term 2, Monday 29th April. John Therry’s day is the same so we hope this makes it easier for you if you have students at both schools. We are glad to have been able to arrange things in this way this year.

God Bless

Michelle Rolfe

Principal

Project Compassion 2019

Easter Egg Raffle:-  On Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April in Break 1, outside the Library, we will be selling raffle tickets for an Easter Egg Raffle at 50c a ticket or 3 for $1.00.  Tickets will also be sold outside the Canteen on Friday before and after the assembly.  The raffle will be drawn during flag-raising on Monday morning, 8th April.

Thank you for your support to date - we have raised $562.30.

Holy Week Liturgies

This year we will be having the whole school come together to re-enact aspects of Holy Week during the week commencing Monday 8th April.  Palm Sunday will be on the Monday (Year 2), Holy Thursday on Thursday (Kinder, Year 1 and Year 6) and Good Friday on Friday 12th April (Years 3, 4 and 5) at the flag-raising area beginning at approximately 8.30am.  We would love for you to join us as the students will demonstrate what they have learnt about the events of Holy Week through prayer, drama and song.

 Peter Vincent

Religious Education Co-ordinator

School-wide Positive Behaviours for Learning

When students exhibit positive behaviour, by following our school rules, their name is written on a raffle ticket and is entered into a draw where two winners are selected at flag-raising.  The students receive a voucher for use at the canteen.

Congratulations to the following students who were drawn from the entries:

Zuri Mei (KW - Rose), Jeswin Pinto (6M - Rose)

Cross Country Carnival

On Friday 22nd March we held our Cross Country Carnival.  We were lucky to be blessed with a rain free morning and a day that had plenty of excitement.  We were extremely impressed with the sportmanship demonstrated by the students.  Congratulations to all our runners on the day and good luck to those who will be representing OLHC at the next level in May.  An enormous thank you to the wonderful parent helpers that came on the day - you really to make these events happen!

Assembly

Please join us at our next assembly on Friday 5th April at 1.50pm in the multi-purpose centre.  Merit and Principal's Awards will be presented.  Congratulations to the following students who will receive a Principal's Award:

Athletics Carnival

The Athletics Carnival is being held on Monday 1st April at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium.  Students need to arrive at school by 8.25am for transport to the venue.  They will depart the stadium at 2.00pm in time for normal afternoon dismissal.  Students need to wear their sports uniform with their plain house coloured polo shirt or normal sports shirt.  Students should bring sunscreen, asthma puffer (if required) and a school hat and all food and drinks required.  We look forward to a fun-filled day.

Cultural Festival

Last week you received a note regarding a "Cultural Festival" we will be holding this year - the aim of the festival is to celebarte and share the customs and traditions from many of the cultures that are represented in our school community.  If you have not already done so, could you please return the slip indicating your thoughts/ideas/sharing for the day.

School Photographs

Our photograph day is Tuesday 9th April.  Students need to wear their full summer uniform, even if this would normally be their sports day.  Order forms will be sent home early next week.

Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser

Order forms were sent home on Monday.  If you intend to place an order, these must be received by Wednesday 3rd April.  Delivery will be on Wednesday 10th April.  Please support this fundraising effort. 

DID YOU KNOW: 

The Canteen is run by Made Fresh.  Should you have a need to contact the Canteen, please email Maria at "made.fresh@yahoo.com" or telephone 0410 481 150.

If your child wishes to buy food at lunch (Break 1:  10.50am - 11.30am) please write your child's name, room number and what is required on a paper bag and include the correct money, if possible.  Payment must accompany orders and treat eg. ice-creams cannot be ordered.

Appin Massacre

If you would like to attend this memorial ceremony it is being held on Sunday 14th April at the picnic area, Cataract Dam, Appin commencing at 11.00am.  Further information can be accessed at