Term 4 Week 1 Newsletter - 13.10.23
Principal News
Welcome to Term 4!
We began what is possibly the most exciting term of the year looking a little different, with Mr. Piccoli taking on the role of Acting Principal at St Ambrose, Pottsville. We know this will be a wonderful learning opportunity for him and look forward to welcoming him back in Term 1, 2024.
Mrs Rose and I have the privilege of co-leading OLHC this term and we look forward to the experience we will gain in this role, and continuing to work, learn and grow in our incredible Parish school community.
We also welcome Miss Emma Fitzpatrick to our amazing staff. Miss Fitzpatrick will be working in Year 5 for Term 4.
We are excited to welcome our 2024 Kinder class for Mini Macks beginning in Week 2, and welcoming our families for our liturgies, as well as our incredible Tableau and Family Christmas evening throughout the term.
Thank you to our whole community for a fantastic start to Term 4!
Kristy Hague & Katie Rose
Acting Co-Principals
Child Safeguarding Website
The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited (DLCSL) has launched a Child Safeguarding website as part of our commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. It contains information on Child Safe Standards, our Commitment Statement, a contact form for concerns or inquiries, and other useful links and resources.
The website can also be accessed through the "Parent Information" tab on our school website. We encourage you to visit the website to understand our commitment to building a school where every child feels valued, heard, and protected.
Compass
Thank you to all the families who have engaged with our Compass platform over the last week.
From this point forward Compass will be our platform for:
• Receiving notifications about school events, news, and information
• Updating your family contact details (mobile phone & email)
• Viewing the school calendar
• Downloading and viewing your child’s academic reports
• Booking parent-student-teacher conferences
• Paying for and providing digital consent for events
• Paying school fees
If you have any questions or concerns about the new platform, please use the help link form you received in the onboarding SMS. Below is the link to the document shared with you on Thursday outlining the communication pathways at OLHC.
Thank you for embracing this change and we look forward to learning how to operate and manage this new platform together.
Canteen Orders
Canteen orders will continue to be ordered through Flexischools for this term. We will transition to the Compass Canteen option at a later date.
Mission News
Making Jesus Real Awards
KP
Jordy B - For bringing your beautiful smile everyday, and always encouraging others.
1L
Alaura P - For always showing a kind and generous heart towards others. Thank you Alaura, you are a valued member of 1L. Keep shining your light!
2L
Ramona K - for approaching every day with enthusiasm, cheerfulness and a willingness to always do your best. Wwe love your positive attitude.
2P
Robbie S A - For seeing a need and doing something about it, just like Mary Mackillop. We are very grateful to have you in Year 2, Robbie!
3L
Nash B - In recognition of your exceptional kindness and unwavering generosity towards a friend in need. Thank you for bringing joy and comfort to a friend.
3P
Hudson H - For being a positive class member and helping others with a kind heart..
4L
Kaden S - Thank you for always looking out for others. We appreciate your positivity and kindness!
4P
5L
Robbie G - For consistently displaying leadership qualities and being a positive role model to those around you. Thank you for making Jesus real in Year 5 Robbie!
6P
Learning & Teaching
OLHC Achievement Awards
KP
Milla C - For all your hard work increasing your phonics knowledge - well done Milla!
Liam R - For increased effort in applying your sound knowledge to your writing - keep it up Liam!
Charlotte W - For being an active learner and having a great work ethic.
1L
Ethan R - For writing a great paragraph about why we should save the bees. Keep up the great work, Ethan!
Abigail L - For her detailed and well written compound sentences. Keep up the great writing, Abigail!
Cody S - For his hard work towards preparing himself with his poem. You’re a star Cody. Keep up the great work, Cody!
2L
Oliver D - for showing persistence in achieving your counting goals in EMU
Willow H - for being a critical thinker and a creative learner when creating your Rube Goldberg machine in Science.
Curtis S - for using feedback and success criteria to improve you writing. You've been working hard to achieve your writing goals.
2P
Oliver B - for being a critical thinker and a creative learner when creating your Rube Goldberg machine in Science.
Hudson R - For exceptional growth in reading comprehension skills and strategies. Keep up the amazing effort Huddy!
3L
Lachlan S - For consistently applying focus is all learning areas. Thank you for seeking feedback and applying it to your work. Well done!
Heidi W - for excellent research and presentation of information on an animal from Nim’s Island. Well done!
3P
Alistair P - For working hard in developing his handwriting skills more consistently. Keep up this great work!
Brody B - For applying himself conscientiously during writing and consequently completing some well written paragraphs. Well done, Brody!
4L
Patrick C - For excellent questioning and reasoning during Mathematics. Great work Pat!
Hamish J - For your increased work ethic during English lessons. Keep it up Hamish!
4P
5L
Violet M - For using imagery, connotation and symbolism to create high quality writing using a variety of sentence structures. Excellent work Violet!
Charlie W - For putting maximum effort into everything you do. Well done for seeking feedback and applying this to all areas of your learning. Fantastic work Charlie!
6P
Sports News
Summer Sports Trials (Year 5 and 6 - 2024)
Selected students in Years 4 and 5 have been nominated for the following summer sports; tennis, basketball, cricket, touch football and softball. A date and venue is yet to be confirmed for softball. To register your child/ren into these sports, please ensure you refer to the Compass message that was sent to you. Registrations close next Thursday (19/10). Late registrations will not be accepted.
We wish all the students participating in their chosen sport all the best.
Tennis Thursday 26th October 12:30 - 3:00pm Venue - On Tour Tennis Courts Lismore | Basketball Thursday 26th October 4:00-5:30pm. Venue - St John's College Woodlawn | Cricket Monday 30th October 4:00-5:30pm Venue - St John's College Woodlawn | Touch Football Tuesday 31st October 4:00-5:30pm Venue - St John's College Woodlawn |
Term Four - Events
- Weeks 3 and 4 - Richmond Zone Summer Sports Trials (Years 5 and 6 2024 ONLY)
- Friday the 24th of November - DIO Summer Sports Trials
- Our Lady Help of Christians Swimming Carnival - Date to be confirmed
Leaders of Sport
This fortnight our sports captains, Hugh and Tully interviewed Sylvia and Harvey about their favourite sport.
School News
Community News
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