Term 1 Week 4 Newsletter - 28.02.25
Principal News
God of wholeness and hope:
Send Your Spirit of healing, that She may accompany our shepherd Pope Francis in his illness. As he endures pain and discomfort, give him strength and peace.
May he experience the continued grace of your mercy.
May your unconditional love comfort him and help him heal.
May his faithful and humble service continue to be a beacon of hope for each of us who continue to serve your Kingdom.
Through Your Son, Jesus, the great healer of all, we pray: AMEN.
Dear Families,
This week, we are praying for Pope Francis's speedy recovery following his hospitalisation with pneumonia.
Next week, we begin the season of LENT with the celebration of Ash Wednesday.
Pope Francis says Our life of faith is a journey of conversion.
Recalling the biblical Exodus of the people of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land, the Pope reminds us that our lives too are a journey—one that should be directed toward God.
This journey is not merely a metaphorical one but involves a constant call to conversion, “to leave behind the occasions of sin” and situations that degrade our human dignity.
Pope Francis, therefore, urges the faithful during this Lenten Season to examine their own lives: are they actively progressing on the path of spiritual renewal or are they held back by fear and hopelessness or reluctant to move out of their comfort zone?
PUPIL FREE DAYS - please note there was a typo on one of the dates previously communicated. The date was incorrectly communicated as 31st October, the correct date is the 13th of October. This date has now been corrected, we apologise for any confusion.
Our School Photos are also coming up, these will be on Friday 7th March. Please ensure that the correct uniform is being worn.
Parents Matter
Family school partnerships are so
important. Let’s work together to help your
child thrive.
Understanding Emotions
Tune into your child's feelings
during transition to school time.
Mission News
Welcome Mass and Year 6 Blessing
Last Thursday we all, very excitedly, hopped on a bus and made our way to our parish church, where we celebrated the beginning of our school year with our School Chaplain and Parish Administrator, Fr Bing Monteagudo. Fr Bing welcomed us all and made special mention to our Kindergarten students and families. He also blessed our Year 6 leaders and presented our leadership badges with Mr Moloney. It was a beautiful mass and all students showed great reverence and respect in our church. Thank you to our families and parishioners who were able to join us.
Year 5 RENEW Learning
This week, we welcomed Mrs Helen Hunter, Education Officer from the Catholic Schools Office, to our Year 5 classroom where she did a special entry event with the students for their Religion unit - Jesus Through the Seasons.
The students explored 4 different groups of items and had to figure out what they are learning about this term. And they did! The students will explore the Liturgical Year and celebrate the presence of God in our lives and how this guides us to live according to the teachings of Jesus.
There were many interesting items for the students to explore and we thank Mrs Hunter for an engaging learning experience!
Making Jesus Real Awards
KP
Ella L - For Making Jesus real by showing empathy and understanding to others. Your kindness and compassion shine bright!
Connor O - Making Jesus Real by being a kind friend and caring for others when they're upset. Your compassion shines bright!
1L
Ryder B-P - Ryder you bring the face of Jesus to our class through your gentle nature and willingness to help others. You never see a need without doing something about it.
2P
Claire M - Your caring nature fosters a positive and supportive learning space and you go above and beyond to guide and encourage your peers, just like Jesus would.
3L
Sylvia S - For always being encouraging and supportive to anyone in our class that may need help. Keep being a super star, Sylvia!
4P
Teilani B - For starting the school year with a positive attitude the inspires others to do the same. Keep shining your light, Teilani!
5L
Poppy W - For her gentle, inclusive nature towards her classmates and always ready to lending a helping hand to those around her.
5P
Hudson H - Hudson you display wonderful MJR qualities in the day-to-day interactions with his teachers and peers, always showing kindness, patience and gratitude.
6L
Max G - This award celebrates the beautiful way you embody the love and teachings of Jesus Christ through your actions, kindness and friendship
6P
Elizabeth B - For showing initiative in her new role as Leader of Sport. Thank you for showing the spirit of Jesus, Ellie!
Learning & Teaching News
Year 1 having fun with counting and patterns in Mathematics.
OLHC Achievement Awards
KP
Bobbi-Rae H - For being a star in InitiaLit! Your fantastic listening, rhyming skills and ability to break words into syllables are amazing!
Emelia Mc - You always show your 5L's and are a fantastic listener. Your enthusiasm makes our classroom a wonderful place to learn.
1L
Oscar R - For his dedication to learning and doing his best at all times. You're setting a great example Oscar, you should be very proud of yourself.
James P - For a settled start to Year 1, displaying a focused and can do attitude to learning. You're off to a flying start James, keep it up.
Julianna S - For your consistent enthusiasm and dedication as a learner. You add an extra sparkle to our class Julianna, Welcome to OLHC
2P
Elsie D - For always writing with beautiful letter formation and making your bookwork sparkle with the care and effort you put into your work!
Evie F - You are always contributing thoughtful contributions and adding detail to make your work sparkle! Well done Evie on a fabulous start to Year 2!
Theo P - Well done on an excellent transition to year 2. Your adaptability, positivity and enthusiasm the transition has been amazing to see. Well done Theo!
3L
Harvey J - For the co-operative skills that you display within the classroom. It is a joy to have you in 3L, Harvey!
Zephyr L - For the great effort you are putting into all areas of your work in the classroom. You are having an amazing start to year 3, Zephyr!
4P
Frankie D - For her insightful and in-depth discussion about the uniqueness of others. Keep up the great work Frankie!
Ezra K - For his clear explanation of the purpose of decimals and demonstrating his effective communication skills. Keep up the great work, Ezra!
5L
Taze P - For his focused ability to complete set tasks and contributing to class discussions about our class novel.
Rhett P - For a super effort in completing set tasks to a high standard. Congratulations, Rhett on a great start to the year!
5P
Dominic R - For being a mature and responsible learner and trying your best at all times. You set a fantastic example for your peers Dom!
Lila T - For applying your knowledge to create an interesting story orientation, engaging your reader. Well done Lila!
6L
Patrick C - Your dedication, persistence, and determination to excel in this mathematics is truly amazing. Well done Patty.
Kaiden K - Your consistent effort, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic have set a wonderful example for others. We are so proud of you!
Shelby D - Your commitment to excellence and your ability to consistently give your best in every task you undertake is truly inspiring.
6P
Hamish J - For using your segmenting skills to spell tricky words. Keep up the amazing learning, Hamish!
Sports News
At OLHC, we love celebrating the sporting achievements of all our students. If your child has a special achievement that you would love for us to share with the school community, please send any photos and a short paragraph outlining their achievement to Mr Denny - zachary.denny@lism.catholic.edu.au
Harriett Johnston:
Harriett travelled to Tamworth to compete in the Polding Basket Trials. Harriett showed tremendous resilience and determination making it all the way to the possible and probables game, while showing great skill she unfortunately missed out on the final selection process. This is a fantastic achievement and we are very proud of her success.
Winter Sports Trials:
During Week 3 many students trialled for their respective sports at the Richmond Zone Winter Sports Trials. All students showed great levels of skill and had success. We have three students who have been successfully selected to participate in the Diocesan Carnivals, Ellie Brooker for Soccer, Nash Brock for Rugby League 11’s and Anika Burt for Hockey. We congratulate these students on their efforts at the trials and wish those participating in the next stage the very best.
Cross Country:
On the 14th of March we will hold our Cross Country at Hepburn Park. Attached are the details for how far each age will run and how far they can progress.
OLHC Cross Country
Age Group | Distance | Additional Information |
12/13 Years Boys and Girls | 3000m | Top 5 progress to zone |
11 Years Boy and Girls | 3000m | |
Kinder Boys and Girls | 400m | Non Competitive Fun run/walk |
Year 1 Boys and Girls | 800m | |
8 Years Boy and Girls | 2000m | Top 5 progress to zone but are unable to progress any further |
9 Years Boys and Girls | 2000m | Top 5 progress to zone |
10 Years Boys and Girls | 2000m |
Term 1 Sporting Events:
4th of March- Diocesan Swimming (Murwillumbah)
14th of March- OLHC Cross Country (Hepburn Park)
25th of March- Newcastle Permanent Soccer Gala Day for Stage 2 and 3 (Rover's Soccer Fields)
26th of March- Zone Cross Country (Hepburn Park)
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