Term 4 Week 5 Newsletter - 10.11.23
Principal News
As we say goodbye to the first half of Term 4, we reflect on just how quickly this term is passing by! Our Christmas Tableau and Year 6 Graduation preparations have begun, reports are being written and we are excitedly watching our new adventure play areas (behind the demountables) being built.
Our classrooms will soon be filled with learning about Advent, which reminds us of the importance of Christ in our lives and prepares us to celebrate Christ's birth at Christmas. Truly a special time of learning in our Catholic school.
We welcomed Year 6 back from their camp this morning and we look forward to sharing some of their experiences in our next newsletter! Thank you to Mrs Rose, Mrs Innes, Mr Denny and Miss Aleisha for their support of the students in a massive week of amazing experiences.
Coming up
On Monday evening, 13th November, we warmly invite our families to our next Parent Forum meeting from 5:30pm. We will share some light refreshments and discuss our Christmas Tableau.
Week 6 will see our final week of Mini Macks and we hope to have some very exciting news from Mrs Sciascia!
A reminder that Friday 24th November is a Pupil Free Day - our Out of School Hours Care will be operating. Please contact Nikiesha for bookings.
Christmas Tableau Costumes 2023
As our Tableau preparations are underway, please find the list of student costume requirements for 2023. Please send the t-shirts to school in a labelled plastic bag over the next couple of weeks. The other items can be sent in on the day of the Tableau.
Mission News
Remembrance Day Liturgy
Today, Year 4 led us in a beautiful liturgy full of prayerful reflection and commemoration of those who died while serving in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Unlike most special occasions, this one is not a celebration. Remembrance Day ensures we remember those who gave their life in service of their country, those who served and came home injured or ill, and those who bravely serve today.
Thank you to Year 4, Mrs Hutley, Mr Denny and Mrs MacPherson for the prayerful way you prepared and led our very special liturgy today; and a special thank you to all of our families in attendance for supporting our students.
Kindergarten - Caring for Creation
After exploring the Scripture story of Noah's Ark, Kindergarten reflected on what they think God wants us to do with creation and how we can look after creation. As a class they made a commitment to make our school a better place by caring for it and will check in each day how they are going with their commitment.
On Thursday, they cared for our playground by cleaning up the bark and rubbish in and around Jensen's Jungle and making the path out the front safe for pedestrians.
Thank you, Kindy!
Exuro 2023
I am so proud to share these wonderful recounts of our students experience at Exuro and I look forward to their faith leadership over the coming year!
Exuro Experience
I was one of the few students that got to attend Exuro. My experience was positive, faithful and definitely fun. I learned so much more about my faith and had fun while doing so.
We met and worked with other schools that were all lovely to meet.
Everyone had such mindful energy and were awesome to work with. Even the guy that was in charge of the whole experience made things fun to do.
We made art, played games and discovered more about friendship, love and teamwork.
I highly recommend putting your hand up for Exuro because it was amazing! You even get a badge, candle, and certificate to remind you of your time there.
By Holly W
Exuro🔥
Exuro was a wonderful experience. Me and my peers learned how to be like Jesus' disciples and follow in their footsteps. We did super fun activities with the year ten ministry students from Trinity. At the end of the day, all the students prepared a beautiful liturgy that me and my classmates were a part of. My favourite part of the day was learning about leadership skills that I could take on next year for my final year of primary school.
By Matilda J💕
Exuro
I had an amazing time at Exuro. We did a lot of fun activities. We learned a lot of different things, like how to respect others and how to treat others how you want to be treated.
I met new people and made some friends. We went into little groups with the year 10 ministry students from Trinity. At lunch and recess, we had the chance to play with the other schools. We also learned how to be disciples of Jesus.
In the little groups, we learned ways to be positive to ourselves and others.
By Charlie W
Exuro
Exuro was brilliant! We learned how to respect others, follow and be Jesus’ disciples, and think positively about ourselves and our neighbours. We all had an extremely fun time including the helpful teachers. Me and my peers met new people just like us who have been through difficulties and wanted to become even better people. I absolutely loved it!
By Laini L
Exuro
Exuro was an exciting experience that was fun for everyone, including the adults who were just supervising us. We learnt how to be more like Jesus’ disciples and think positively of ourselves and our neighbours.
We all had some small groups where we discussed what we could do to help others with our hands, feet, and eyes. After that, our small group leaders from the fabulous high school, Trinity, told us some affirmations about each other. No one ever regretted going!
By Lexi G
Making Jesus Real Awards
KP
Sophia H - For gently helping others make good choices. Thank you for supporting others Sophia.
1L
Willow F - For her beautiful and reverent participation during prayer and meditation. Keep shining your light Willow!
2L
Curtis S - For being a kind and generous classmate and helping a friend with their learning. Well done Curtis.
2P
Nahri J - For looking out for others and always making an effort to make sure everyone feels included. We are blessed to have you in Year 2!
3L
Rhett P - Thank you for the delightful humour you bring to the classroom. Your ability to make us smile is truly valued and appreciated!
3P
Felicity F - For being a kind and helpful class member, especially when others need help.
4L
Brody C - For being a kind and encouraging friend on the playground. Thank you for being the face of Jesus.
4P
Ryder H - For being a kind and caring friend to someone in need. You demonstrated compassion and patience which is the embodiment of MJR.
5L
Cooper J - For being kind and considerate towards your peers and teachers.
6P
Rahni Pope - For always helping others in need - including your teacher! Thank you, Rahni. Keep shining your light!
Anneliese F - For generously giving up your play time to help me set up and organise the Library. Thank you Anneliese, you are amazing.
Anneliese F - For your help and support with the Book Fair. I couldn’t have done it without you!
Maggie A - For giving freely your time to help with the Book Fair.
Tully S - For your help and support with the Book Fair. I couldn’t have done it without you!
Kobi P - For generously giving up your play time to help me set up and organise the Library. Thank you Kobi. You are amazing.
Kobi P - For giving freely your time to help me with the book fair.
Learning & Teaching
Congratulations to our students who completed the 2023 ICAS assessments. A special mention to Charlotte in Year 4 who was awarded a distinction in the Science assessment. Well done everyone!
Kindergarten
Year 1
Year 2
Stage 2 Questacon
Stage 3 Questacon
Year 5 and Mini Mack's Week 4
OLHC Achievement Awards
KP
Thea B - For your consistent effort in producing neat work.
Rocky P - Well done for mastering the number bonds to ten keep up the great work!
Nina Q - For your valuable support and applying your knowledge to help others during partner reading
1L
Grace B - For her outstanding and can do attitude towards her reading and writing. Keep up the great work, Grace!
Felix K - For his dedication and commitment towards his class and home reading.You’re a star Felix!
Elle W - For her detailed and descriptive writing about the colour red. Keep up the great work, Elle!
2L
Jack G - For using feedback to independently improve your paragraph writing about your haunted house. Keep it up Jack!
Ramona K - For always being a motivated and independent student in all areas. Your love for learning is infectious. Keep it up Ramona
2P
Grace H - For applying critical thinking skills to solve mathematical problems. Keep working hard Grace!
Robbie S A - For your vibrant energy and enthusiasm towards our science lessons. Keep it up Robbie!
3L
Ivy W - For her exceptional talent in identifying and applying standard units of measurement, she can effectively calculate and estimate the areas of rectangles.
Juilet W - for your motivation and determination to plan, draft and compose a captivating informative text. Well done Juliet!
3P
Ivy W - For her exceptional talent in identifying and applying standard units of measurement, she can effectively calculate and estimate the areas of rectangles.
Juilet W - for your motivation and determination to plan, draft and compose a captivating informative text. Well done Juliet!
4L
Sierra S - For a huge improvement in writing! Great work Sierra, I love the extra description you are adding.
Aleena C - For always striving to do your best and your willingness to apply feedback. Keep it up!
4P
Grace C - For a consistent effort across all aspects of the classroom. Keep up the good work Grace!
Ryan B - For being positive and happy when writing your Earthquake piece. Well done, Ryan!
5L
Holly W - For your outstanding achievements in Mathematics, showcasing your strategic thinking and problem solving skills, keep up the great work!
Robbie G - For your excellent persuasive writing, with compelling arguments and engaging content. Keep up the good work!
6P
Laila M - For the excellent effort you are demonstrating with your learning. Keep it up Laila!
Tully S - For being an excellent leader and showing initiative on the playground. Thank you Tully!
Sports News
Sporting Achievement
Congratulations to Lacey Newby and her achievement in Figure Skating. She won the last round of the Elementary League in Queensland and came second overall for the year in solo dance. Well done Lacey!
Summer Sports Trials
During Weeks 3 and 4, students in Years 4 and 5 were nominated to participate in the Richmond Summer Sports Trials. Congratulations to all of the students for the way that they represented both themselves and our school. Thank you to Mr Denny who helped select the boys at the cricket trials.
Basketball: Flynn Wiblen, Patrick Collins, Mason Box, Oscar Brock, Bly Bashforth and Tilly Preston
Touch football: Robbie Grace and Ryan Butler
Tennis: Noah Steenson
Softball: Noah Middleton
We wish the following students the best of luck at the Lismore Diocesan Summer Sports Trials at the end of November.
Basketball: Patrick Collins, Mason Box, Bly Bashforth and Tilly Preston
Touch football: Robbie Grace
Softball: Noah Middleton
Competitive Swimming Event
Our Lady Help of Christians Competitive Swimming Event will be held on Friday the 1st of December at the Southern Cross University pool. This is a representative pathway for swimming. Students in Years 1 - 5 have already nominated their interest in participating in this event. Please ensure you go to the events tab on Compass to approve your child to attend this event.
If you are available to walk with the school to and from the pool, please indicate this on the Compass event question form.
Term Four - Events
- Tuesday the 21st of November - Lismore Diocesan Basketball Trials
- Thursday the 23rd of November - Lismore Diocesan Touch Football Trials
- Wednesday the 29th of November - Basketball Tournament
- Friday the 1st of December- Our Lady Help of Christians Competitive Swimming Event
This fortnight our Leaders of Sport, Hugh and Tully interviewed Felicity and Tallis about their favourite sport.
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