Term 1 Week 8 Newsletter - 22.03.24
Principal News
Catholic Schools Week 2024
Christian service puts faith into action. In Catholic schools, as we study and look to Jesus Christ as our role model and Teacher, we come to a greater understanding of the depth of Christian service. Jesus served every person regardless of creed, background, faith, social status or age. He put faith into action by showing all those around him how our Heavenly Father is compassionate, courageous and forgiving. Jesus didn’t just talk about His faith; He lived it.
We are called by faith to go into the world to share the love of God with all those we meet. Each person, at every age, is called to become Christ for another by serving every person with a humble heart and with a generous spirit.
Be the reason that someone encounters Jesus in our school and sometimes, only sometimes, use words to do it!
Please find our schedule below for Catholic Schools during Week 11, Monday 8th - Friday 12th April.
| Schedule of Activities at OLHC-Term 1 Week 11 | |
| Monday 8th April | Year 5 Wellbeing Day 12:30pm Whole School Kahoot Challenge |
| Tuesday 9th April | Year 6 Wellbeing Day 12:30pm Whole School Bingo Challenge |
| Wednesday 10th April | Year 4 Wellbeing Day |
| Thursday 11th April | 2pm Minute to Win It Staff v Students |
| Friday 12th April | Casual Clothes Day 9am Petting Zoo 10:45-11:10am Morning Tea 11:10-1pm Snow Cones 1pm BBQ lunch for students-provided by school 11:30-1:30pm Face Painting 11:30-12:30 Wellbeing Activities-Parents invited 2pm Liturgy and Face of Jesus Awards 2:30pm Assembly 2:45pm Year 3 Pie Face fundraiser |
Attendance Matters
Expect your child to be at school every day. Today our school attendance percentage was 93.7%. Our target for every school day is 95%.
Setting the expectation for your child to be at school every day is a fundamental aspect of fostering a positive attitude toward education and establishing good attendance habits.
Clearly communicate to your child that attending school regularly is a top priority. If your child faces challenges related to attendance, such as reluctance or anxiety about going to school, address these issues promptly. Open communication with the school can help identify and resolve any underlying concerns.
You can seek advice free from NSW ParentLine 1300 1300 52.
No Parking and Drop Off Zone
Please be reminded that the area indicated in the image below is NOT to be used as a pick up, drop off or parking area. This is a signed designated no stopping area that allows clear view of the pedestrian crossing to keep our children and families safe.
Parking or stopping in the space can attract a significant fine and loss of demerit points.
Tell Them From Me Survey
Dear Parents and Carers,
Early next term (in Weeks 2 - 4), our school will be taking part in the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) student survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them.
In addition to the student survey (for students from Year 4 to Year 12), parents and carers and teaching staff will have the opportunity to participate in the TTFM survey.
The TTFM student survey is confidential, and staff in schools will not be able to identify individual students from their responses. To ensure confidentiality, participating students will receive a unique username and password. All information will be handled according to relevant privacy legislation.
Students’ personal information will not be disclosed by the school to any other person or body other than as required by law. Individual students will not be identified in any publications. The survey is conducted online, takes 15 to 30 minutes, and will take place at school during school hours.
We will receive a report on our school’s survey results shortly after our students complete the survey. The school will share with parents and carers key aspects of the survey results in a timely manner.
Participating in the survey is voluntary. If any survey questions make your child uncomfortable, your child can skip the question or can choose to stop the survey at any time. If you do not want your child/children to take part in the survey, please email Mrs Hague kristy.hague@lism.catholic.edu.au by Wednesday, 1st May 2024.
Mission News
This week we were so fortunate to celebrate 2 liturgies. The first of these was for the Feast of Saints Joseph and Patrick. We can learn so much from these humble saints.
Saint Joseph teaches us to be obedient to God’s will, be hardworking and humble, and to love our families unconditionally.
Saint Patrick teaches us to have a strong and unwavering faith in God, to help others even if they have hurt us, and to spread the word of God to as many people as we can.
Our liturgy was led by our wonderful Year 6 leaders and we were so grateful to have their families join us. The prayerful singing by our students was a real highlight of the liturgy,
Year 3 Palm Sunday Liturgy
This morning, Year 3 led us in a beautiful liturgy to celebrate Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter that begins Holy Week. It is the day that we remember and celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem as Savior and King. As Jesus rode a donkey into the town of Jerusalem a large crowd gathered and laid palm branches and their cloaks across the road, giving Jesus royal treatment. The hundreds of people shouted "Hosanna" to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"
Thank you to Miss Jansen and Miss Sheridan for preparing the students. It was a very special way to prepare for Holy Week. Thank you to all our families who were able to join us and to our parents who helped us in our liturgy.
Year 3 - Holy Week Storytelling
This week Miss Sheridan shared Holy Week Storytelling with Year 3. Once the children heard the story they wondered about what they heard, and then reflected with some amazing artwork, highlighted below!
What a great Week Year 3 have had - keep up the great work Year 3.
Making Jesus Real Awards
KP
Morgan F - For helping year 6 students to look after our equipment and pack it away at lunch time. Thank you , Morgan!
Henry B - For being the face of Jesus. You greet us everyday with a warm smile and let your light shine. Keep shining bright Henry!
1L
Reggie J - For showing genuine care and concern for those around you and providing support where needed. Keep shining bright Reggie.
2P
Cooper E - For showing consideration towards others, especially when you see someone who is sad or needs a friend. Keep up your wonderful, caring nature!
3L
Robbie S - For going out of your way to help others and always using beautiful manners. We are so lucky to have you in Year 3 Robbie!
4L
Isla D - For consistently being a leader in the way you help people and stand up for what is right. Thank you for making Jesus real in Year 4 Isla.
4P
Tyler N - For starting each day with a smile on your face. You are a star, Tyler!
5L
Oliver B - For being a wonderful helper and spreading kindness like Jesus, you're a shiling star in our school!
5P
Collin W - For showing consideration towards others and being thoughtful in your actions. 5P is so blessed to have you in our class Colin.
6P
Holly C - For thoughtfully helping another student in the library when they needed it. Thank you for shining your light, Holly!
Learning & Teaching
Kindergarten
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 Maths games
Year 4 Spelling
Year 5 Creative Arts, Reading and Spelling
Year 6 Science
OLHC Achievement Awards
KP
Ayla K - For thinking scientifically when identifying materials, their properties and their purpose. Well done Ayla!
Jaxon E - For fantastic mathematical thinking and reasoning. You explain your answers clearly and use mathematical language. Keep it up Jaxon!
1L
Ava H - For applying yourself 100% to all your reading and writing tasks, keep it up Ava!
Theo P - For being a dedicated and consistent learner, your efforts do not go unnoticed Theo!
Nina Q - For your perseverance when faced with challenges during learning. Super effort Nina!
2P
Lachlan C - For your perserverance and your willingness to tackle challenging writing tasks. Keep up the great work!
Harvey J - For the positive attitude you bring to all areas of your class work, especially the effort when completing writing tasks.
3L
Sophia B - For your beautiful use of language features when writing your sequel to Fantastic Mr Fox. I am so impressed with your writing Sophia!
Ezra K - For your insightful contributions to our classroom discussions. We are so grateful to have you in Year 3!
4L
Campbell H - For using great characterisation in your writing and being a focused learner. Keep up the great work Campbell!
Dominic R - For creating an effective and well thought out design for your science project. Great work Dom!
4P
Isla L - For always being an enthusiastic and self motivated learner in our class. Super effort Isla!
Poppy W - For being an attentive listener, who is focused and able to work independently.
5L
Grace C - For your understaning can-do attitude in tackling mathematical problems with enthusiasm and determination.
Noah M - For your unwavering foucs and dedication to creating an engaging science fiction narrative.
5P
Aiden J - For his outstanding effort and focus during spelling tasks. Keep up the great work Aiden!
Noah S - For his outstanding team work during Science group activities. Keep upi the great work Noah!
6P
Bailey N - For continuing to challenge yourself and actively engaging in your learning everyday. You are a star, Bailey!
Riley C - For demonstrating great leadership when working with others, especially during Maths and Science. Keep being amazing Riley!
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 Mrs McCarthy - haylee.mccarthy@lism.catholic.edu.au
Winter Sports Trials
Congratulations to the following students who attended the Lismore Diocesan Winter Sports Trials.
Rugby League (Boys U11) | Robbie Grace, Xavier Boyd |
Rugby Union (Boys U11) | Robbie Grace |
Soccer (Boys) | Jack De Guisti |
Soccer (Girls) | Harper Jasmin, Sophie Maher, Bailey Newton |
Congratulations to Harper who was selected for Polding soccer. We wish her all the best when she attends the Polding trials in Tamworth on the 3rd May.
OLHC Cross Country
OLHC Cross Country will be held on Friday the 5th of April at Riverview Park. This is a school event for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. All students are expected to attend the cross country. Students are welcome to run, jog or walk. It is important that they participate at a level that they are comfortable with. If they are unable to participate for a medical reason, please email your child's classroom teacher and they can support and encourage their peers from the start line. Parents and family members are welcome to come and support our students throughout the day. A coffee van will be on site for adults only.
Please note:
- Imminent rain or extreme heat may result in the time of events being changed on the day.
- The top 5 students in each race will be invited to attend the Richmond Zone Cross Country on Tuesday 7th May, 2024.
- Year 2 students who are turning 7 this year (2017) will participate in the cross country with their Year 2 cohort (8 years) but are not eligible to attend the Richmond Zone Cross Country.
Leaders of Sport
This fortnight, Cooper and Harper interviewed Willow and Archer.
2024 - Events
Please note that these dates may change due to weather or circumstances that we can not control.
Term One
- Friday the 5th of April - OLHC Cross Country, Riverview Park
Term Two
- Tuesday the 7th of May - Richmond Zone Cross Country, Lismore
- Tuesday the 21st of May - DIO Cross Country, Grafton
- Friday the 14th of June - OLHC Athletics Carnival, Riverview Park
Term Three
- Thursday the 1st of August - Richmond Zone Athletics Carnival, Lismore
- Friday the 16th of August - DIO Athletics Carnival, Lismore/Coffs
- Friday the 30th of August - Richmond Zone Gala Day
Term Four
- Monday the 4th of November - Richmond Zone Tennis Summer Sports Trials (Years 4 and 5 ONLY)
- Wednesday the 6th of November - Richmond Zone Cricket Summer Sports Trials (Years 4 and 5 ONLY)
- Thursday the 7th of November - Richmond Zone Touch Football Summer Sports Trials (Years 4 and 5 ONLY)
- Tuesday the 26th of November - DIO Tennis Summer Sports Trials, Lismore (Years 4 and 5 ONLY)
- Friday the 29th of November - DIO Cricket, Softball, Touch Football and Basketball Summer Sports Trials, Lismore (Years 4 and 5 ONLY)
- TBC - OLHC Swimming Carnival
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