Term 2 Week 10 Newsletter 30.6.23
Principal News
Dear OLHC students,
We are so proud of you for the wonderful learning you have achieved this semester, the friendships you have made and kept, the way you have served your community here at school and in the wider community.
We love how you see the Face of Jesus in each other and the love, care and respect you have for every person in our school. Thank you for your joy in the colour run, the thank you’s we received today for a simple PJ day. You are resilient and special and our staff are grateful every day that we get to share our days with you!
Have the most wonderful holidays, be good for your families and we will see you next term. God bless you all.
Love, the OLHC Staff
Term 3 Commences Tuesday 18th July
Term 3 will commence on Tuesday, 18th July - Monday 17th is a Pupil Free Day.
Out of School Hours Care will be available on Monday 17th July for all families needing this service. Please contact Carren Muhle (carren.muhle@lism.catholic.edu.au) or use the Xap App if you need to book your child/ren in for the day.
Save the Dates - Term 3
Week 2
Tuesday 27th July - Zone Athletics Carnival
Week 3
NAIDOC Week
Thursday 3rd August - Sacrament of Reconciliation
Week 4
Tuesday 8th August - St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Feast Day (Year 1 Liturgy)
Wednesday 9th August - Diocesan Athletics Carnival
Thursday 10th August - First Holy Communion
Week 5
Wednesday 16th August - Sacrament of Confirmation
Friday 18th August - Year 5 & 6 Richmond Zone Gala Day
Mission News
Year 6 Prayer Experiences
Year 6 have been learning about prayer this term in Religious Education. They have been exploring how they deepen their relationship with God through prayer. They have engaged in many prayer experiences and took this learning to create their own prayers. On Friday of last week they shared their prayer experiences with their Kinder buddies. Some of these experiences involved colouring, singing, making things and Rosary beads. All the Kinder students were very engaged and had a very special experience with their buddies.
Well done, Year 6. Thank you for sharing the love of God, through your prayer experiences with your buddies!
Year 4 - Faith in Action
Year 4 were very excited for the opportunity to visit with the residents of Mary’s Grange (St Joseph’s Aged Care). Year 4 had written letters and prepared songs to share with the residents, unfortunately though, circumstances changed at the nursing home and we were unable to attend our scheduled visit.
Year 4 requested that their letters were sent down to the residents in Week 8 to cheer them up and this week we received replies! Year 4 were very excited to share their letters with each other and we are so proud of their dedication to developing relationships with people in our community. Here are some photos of Year 4 reading their letters.
We hope to continue this friendship into next term. Year 4 - thank you for being the face of Jesus!
Fairy Garden - Year 2
Thank you and congratulations to Nahri, Willow, Teilani and Zarli in Year 2 and the wonderful Mrs Mac and her Year 6 helpers, for our brand new fairy garden that has been under construction for the last two weeks. The girls will open the garden on the first day back and will have some fairy colouring sheets at lunch and recess to celebrate. Thank you girls and Mrs Mac!
This weekend we will celebrate a Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion instead of a full mass as Father Peter is unwell. Please keep him in your prayers. He will be back for the Mass of the Annointing next Friday.
Making Jesus Real Awards
KP
Ethan B - For being thoughtful and showing kindness to others around you
1L
Darcy C - For showing consideration towards others and being thoughtful in your actions. 1L is so blessed to have you in our class Darcy
Elle W - For always showing a kind and generous heart towards others. Thank you Elle, you are a valued class member in 1L
2L
Jacob P - for including classmates in learning and encouraging them to take a risk and have a go
2P
Jack C - For being a role model to those around you by speaking politely and listening to others
3L
Evie F- For being polite, courteous and kind to your peers and teachers, Thank you Evie, you are a valued member in 3L
3P
Bradley B - For the way you always look out for your mates. You are thoughtful, helpful and kind. Thank you, Bradley!
4L
Bly B - For bringing positivity to our classroom and always putting the needs of others first
4P
Ryan B - For always looking at things from a positive point of view and helping others do the same. You are shining bright Ryan!
5L
Bailey N - For always bringing a smile and positive attitude to our classroom. Thank you for caring for your peers and teachers and being the face of Jesus Bailey!
6P
Sienna S - for coming to school each day with a smile and radiating positivity. Keep shining your light Sienna!
Reid S - for your wonderful sense of humour. Thanks for lifting us up making us laugh, Reid!
Learning & Teaching
Kindergarten - After studying the text, 'Feathers for Phoebe', the children drew themselves with feathers.
Year One - Recreating art works from Australian artisits.
Year Two - Creating their own islands for Geography.
3L Science Projects
3P Addition Snakes and Ladders game and drama activities
4L- Partner feedback during writing
4P- Publishing writing tasks
5L-Publishing writing tasks
6P- Kids News Reading Comprehension tasks
Celebrating our writers- Curtis (Year 2) and Milla C (Year 5) and
OLHC Achievement Awards
KP
Jordy B - For focused attention and applying your sound knowledge when writing
Claire M - For your outstanding commitment towards your learning in all areas. You are achieving great things Claire!
Theodore P - For always being a positive learner and having the willingness to accept any challenge in learning
1L
Vera H - For her outstanding effort and growth with her spelling. Keep up the great work Vera!
Abigail L - For her detailed and labelled diagram about an Ant. Well done Abigail!
2L
Mae E - for asking relevant questions before, during and after reading to enhance comprehension of the text
Zarli BP - for selecting the most efficient strategy when solving addition problems
2P
Frankie D - For consistently showing persistence when writing descriptive complex sentences. Keep up the amazing effort Frankie!
Ariana PB - For being a critical thinker and creative learner who enjoys new challenges. Keep up the fantastic effort Ariana
3L
Heidi W- For being a motivated and independent learner. You are always ready to learn and give 100%. Keep up the amazing effort Heidi!
Xander T- For your improved effort and focus in English. Well done Xander and keep up the hard work
3P
Anika B - For being a valued contributor to class discussions and for your willingness to give everything a red hot go. You are a superstar!
Harriett J - For your consistently positive attitude toward all areas of learning. I love how eager you are to learn and how you always support and encourage others. How lucky are we to have you!
4L
Aleena C - For including engaging similes in your writing. Keep up the great work!
Wyatt E - For thinking creatively when reorganising numbers. Well done Wyatt!
4P
Max G - For improving your writing with descriptive and figurative language. Well done Max, keep up the great work!
Harlee C - for consistently challenging yourself in maths tasks and applying different strategies. Amazing attitude Harlee!
5L
Cohan D - For taking responsibility of your learning. Well done for seeking and applying feedback to improve your writing!
Jack DG - For displaying true leadership qualities at our Year 5 leadership Retreat. Amazing and inspiring efforts Jack!
Zoe B - For having a happy and enthusiastic attitude towards your learning. You are always motivated to take on new tasks and challenges. Keep it up Zoe!
6P
Winter R - for your excellent learning and presentation about the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Fantastic work Winter!
Tyler B - for your great effort and achievements in Mathematics. Keep up your amazing learning Tyler!
Rose S - for your excellent learning and presentation about the ‘Tri-State Tornado’. Fantastic work Rose!
Sports News
Richmond Zone Athletics Carnival
The Richmond Zone Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday the 27th of July (Term 3, Week 2). This year the carnival will be held at St John’s College, Woodlawn. All students that were successful in their events received a note in Week 9. Please note that if your child made it through for the 1500m race, this event will take place early on the morning of the Athletics Carnival, therefore parents will be required to get them to Woodlawn. I will have more detail about this early next term.
Richmond Zone Gala Day
On Friday 18th of August, our Year 5 and 6 students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in the Richmond Zone Gala Day. This day will allow students the opportunity to participate in sports such as soccer, netball and multi-sports. I’m still awaiting further information regarding this day, but there will be a permission note ready to go early next term.
Term Three - Events
- Thursday the 27th of July - Zone Athletics Carnival at Riverview Park
- Wednesday the 9th of August - DIO Athletics Carnival - Locate to be confirmed
- Friday the 18th of August - Richmond Zone Gala Day
Term Four - Events
- Thursday the 2nd of November - Richmond Zone Summer Sports Trials (Year 5 and 6 ONLY)
- Friday the 24th of November - DIO Summer Sports Trials
- Our Lady Help of Christians Swimming Carnival - Date to be confirmed
School News
2023 Poetry and Public Speaking Competition
In Term 3, our school will offer interested students the opportunity to participate in the Zone Poetry and Public Speaking Competition. Any student interested, will need to join Mrs Rose each Friday at recess to rehearse their poem or speech..
Mrs Rose will support each child to develop their skills and get ready for the competition and will host finals in Week 7. Two finalists from each grade will progress to the Zone Competition at St Carthage's in Week 9.
Details:
Early Stage 1 - Poetry Recital Only
Kindergarten - Kindergarten students will recite a poem of choice, this poem could be a published poem or a poem they have made up. Kindergarten students will have up to 1 minute to recite their poem.
Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 – Poetry Recital or Speech
Stage 1 – Years 1 and 2 students will recite a poem of choice. Creative ways of orally presenting information is expected. The poem can be an original or published. Years 1 and 2 students will have up to 1 minute.
Stage 2 – Years 3 and 4 students will recite a poem of choice. The poem can be an original or published. Creative ways of orally presenting information is expected. Years 3 and 4 students will have up to 2 minutes.
Stage 3 – Years 5 and 6 students will speak on a topic of their choice, or recite a poem of choice. The poem can be an original or published. Creative ways of orally presenting information is expected. Years 5 and 6 students will have up to 3 minutes.
Community News
https://circusarts.com.au/activities/byron-bay-school-holiday-programs/
