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NAPLAN |
Walk Safely to School Day |
Feast Day |
ANZAC Day |
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Uniform - Term 2 |
Confirmation Lessons |
Canteen (change of hours) |
Mother's Day Stall |
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Kinder 2020 Interviews |
P&F Meeting |
Date Change - Soccer Gala Day |
Andrew Chinn Photographs |
Last Sunday's Gospel ...
Jesus appeared to the disciples, passing through a locked door to get to them. They could see him and touch him. He had a glorified body but was fully and physically alive. He had conquered death for himself and us. Thomas wasn’t present the first time and it is from this that Jesus sends us a special message – relevant 2000 years later. “Blessed are those who have not seen me yet still believe.”
Did you know ...
The disciples lived in fear, after Jesus’ crucifixion, of being tried and executed in the same way Jesus was. They hid themselves away to avoid being arrested.
Stewardship Thought ...
"Blessed are they who have not seen and yet believe," Jesus said. For those who have not seen to believe, however, we must be good stewards of our faith, living it joyfully and sharing it generously. Then, in our time, too, men and women in great numbers will be "added to the Lord."
I hope you all had a lovely break from school routine and enjoyed a blessed Easter with your families. It gave me a very happy day on Tuesday to see all the students having a wonderful day with their friends and a fresh eagerness to learn.
ANZAC Day last Thursday gave our school the opportunity to join with the wider community in commemorating those who fought to give us the way of life we enjoy today. Miss O’Sullivan and Mr Marshall, along with a dozen students and their parents marched along Queen Street and our Captains laid a wreath on our behalf. The students wore their uniforms with pride and I thank you, parents too, for making that effort in the holidays. For some it was the last of many marches with us and we appreciate your ongoing support.
It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to have Andrew Chinn work with our students yesterday and give an afternoon concert. The students had a fantastic time and many of our shiest absolutely shone. Andrew has a special gift when it comes to bringing out their best and giving them the confidence to perform. It was a unique way of reflecting on the Easter story of hope and new life in the Resurrection. Thank you to the parents who were able to join us too.
You will no doubt have noticed the old church is rapidly changing into our hall. Thank you for being patient with the entry into the school. I particularly appreciate you closing the carpark gate behind you during the day to keep the grounds safe. All should be complete by the end of this term. We will notify you of the changes to drop off and pick up as soon as we have access to that area.
The P&F meeting is on Monday evening. I encourage you to come along and help contribute to our school community. The P&F give me a great deal of very valuable feedback and ideas for how we can improve our school for the students. I will be presenting a ‘Wish list’. The P&F asked me for some suggestions of projects or resources we need around the school. We’ll give you an opportunity for input as well and keep you posted on what we decide.
God Bless.
Michelle Rolfe
Principal
Welcome back to Term 2! It was lovely to see all of the students happy to be back at school and ready to launch into new learning this term.
National Assessment Program, Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
In Weeks 3 and 4 of this term our Years 3 and 5 students will be participating in NAPLAN. This assessment is completed by all students across Australia in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Your child does not need to do any additional preparation for these tests other than have a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast. If your child seems anxious about the testing, please contact their classroom teacher. If they are slightly unwell on the testing day/s, we ask that you still send them to school and we can send them home after the test, if required. If your child is too unwell to come to school at all, please notify the office as soon as possible. More detailed information will be sent home to Years 3 and 5 students next week with a timetable of the exact testing days during this time.
Walk Safely to School Day
National Walk Safely to School Day is on Friday 17th May. This is an annual event that encourages primary school children, their parents and families to walk safely to school and in turn encouraging them to be more active and focus on road safety when crossing the road. Walking to school from home may not be possible on the day due to distance, however, you may like to park a street or two away and walk from there. We will have some Year 6 captains at our school gate to give out stickers to any students who have walked to school safely on the day.
Alison Fazio
Assistant Principal
Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day
Our Feast Day celebrations will be held on Friday 24th May with a combined High School/Primary School Mass that will commence at 9.15am in the John Therry Hall. Parents are welcome to join us. In the coming weeks I will send home further information regarding the events of this day - we look forward to a wonderful day.
Sacrament of Confirmation
This Sacrament will be celebrated on Saturday 1st June. It is available to all children who are in Year 6 or above who have made their First Communion. If you wish your child to make this Sacrament and did not come to the enrolment night last year, you need to attend the first lesson of the programme on Saturday 4th May (If enrolling, please arrive at 3.45pm to the Parish Meeting Room to complete all necessary paperwork). Please bring a copy of your child's baptism and birth certificate to attach to the enrolment form. Lessons will commence at 4.15pm. Children will participate in small group lessons within the parish classrooms. The programme fee of $25.00 is also payable at the first lesson.
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 dranw from this week's entries:
Emma Bolshakova (1M - Ingham), Alexis Dellis (1M - Rose).
Uniform Term 2
For the first two weeks of term, students may wear either their winter or summer uniform. Whichever uniform is worn, it must be either full summer or full winter, not a combination of the two. Winter uniform will be compulsory from Monday 13th May.
ANZAC Day
On Thursday 25th April, OLHC students participated in the annual Campbelltown ANZAC Day march. It was a wonderful day and the students that represented our school did so with great reverence and respect. Thank you to the following students for attending:
Isabella Drake, Orianne Lennon, Mathew Mifsud, Caitlin Rashleigh, Salomiya Siby,
Matilda Summers, Kruz Takiari, Cooper Tonna, Abigail Turner, Taylee Wharton,
Harper Venters, Peyton Venters.
Photographs from the Andrew Chinn Concert
Gala Days
For students in Years 3 - 6, notes were sent home on Tuesday requesting students to provide their interest in the Diocesan Gala Days and to nominate their preferences. On the nomination form the date listed for the Soccer Gala Day was Friday 2nd July - this should read Friday 2nd August. Forms are to be returned by Friday 10th May.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th May. It is not too late to submit an application. Let your friends and family know.
Assembly
Please join us at our next assembly on Friday 10th May at 1.50pm in the multi-purpose centre. Merit and Principal's Awards will be presented.
Mother's Day Stall
On Wednesday 8th May the P&F will be holding a Mother's Day Stall. Gifts will be sold ranging in price from $1.00 to $6.00.
Parent helpers are required - please meet outside the office at 8.30am on the day.
P&F Meeting
Please join us for our next P&F Meeting on Monday 6th May at 7.30pm in the staff-room.
Clothing Pool
The Clothing Pool is open every Wednesday from 8.00am - 8.20am. The Clothing Pool is located between the Years 1 and 2 classroom.
The Canteen is open from 8.15am - breakfast items may be purchased at this time. It will now close at 11.30am (the end of Break 1). Made Fresh have added, as counter sales only reduced portion serves of hot food and snacks. We urge you to try these delightful little morsels. Please take note that the reduced portion sizes CANNOT be ordered as lunch orders.
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 order 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. Normal purchasing of "treats" will still occur at Break 1.
Busabout - Opal Card
A reminder to students of the importance to "Tap On and Tap Off" when embarking and disembarking the bus. Thank you.
Mother's Day Mass
Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria invite you to join them for a special Mother's Day Mass being held at Rookwood, Liverpool and Kemps Creek Cemeteries.
Liverpool: 10.30am Saturday 11th May at the Chapel of Reflection, 207 Moore Street, Liverpool
Kemps Creek: 10.30am Saturday 11th May at the Pavillion, 230-260 Western Road, Kemps Creek
Rookwood: 12.00pm Saturday 11th May at the Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel, Barnet Avenue, Rookwood.
All are welcome - light refreshments will be served following Mass. If you would like further information contact 1300 114 997 or email events@catholiccemeteries.com.au
