Orana Catholic Primary School
Term 2, Week 9, 2021.
TO GIVE IS TO RECEIVE
Generosity is an attitude of freely sharing our ideas and talents and giving our time generously. We show generosity by being welcoming, inclusive and promoting a sense of belonging.
Prayer for First Holy Communion
O Jesus, who has loved us with such exceeding great love
as to give us the ineffable gift of the Holy Eucharist,
inflame us with a burning zeal to promote Thy glory
by preparing worthily the little children
who are to approach Thy holy table for the first time.
Protect, O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
these young souls from the assaults of evil,
strengthen their faith,
increase their love and endow them
with all the virtues that will make them worthy to receive
Thee.
Amen.
Dear Parents and Carers,
First Holy Communion in our Parish is on this weekend. First Holy Communion or Eucharist is the second sacrament of initiation. Please prayer for our students who will recieve the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on the weekend. Thank you to their families, Father Thai, Father Anthony, Magdalene, our Parish Sacramental Coordinator, and the Year 4 staff who have prepared them for this very important moment in their faith journeys.
The ‘buzz’ from the Kids’ iPad conference continues. We have received many messages of thanks from both the schools that attended and the special guests. I have attached a link to a short video that showcases “The Day That Was!”
https://vimeo.com/563038311/a8b6a5c814
Most students are wearing the winter uniform correctly. Thank you to parents and students for ensuring that this is the case. It is important that the uniform is worn proudly and correctly presenting a positive image of self and school. As well as the presentation element of the uniform, it is essential that students wear clothing appropriate to conditions. All students, even if not wearing jumpers and jackets should keep these in their bags at all times in case conditions change and they are required. Please ensure uniforms items are clearly labelled with names so they can be returned. The lost property pile is continuing build. Please take a moment to check as you come by.
The Children's Crossing and Road Safety Committee will continue to survey the Apsley Road Children's Crossing. If you are aware of any enviromental factors or special circumstances that should be taken into consideration, please email admin@orana.wa.edu.au and we will submit them.
Semester One Reports will be sent via an electronic link at the end of term. The following information forms the introduction of the report and helps us to understand what the report indicates about your child’s learning. This is not the only reporting mechanism in the school but provides a summary of how your child has performed against a set of learning descriptors for each learning area in your child’s particular year level. Learning area descriptors were introduced at Orana in Semester 2, 2020. These descriptors clearly state the content assessed in each learning area and this semester will replace, in most cases, the subject area comment. A general comment will support the personal and social development sections to conclude the report.
Understanding this report
Children receive an overall grade (A to E) for their achievement in each learning area. In some learning areas they may also receive a grade for the learning area components assessed.
Grading scale
GRADE DESCRIPTION
A The student demonstrates excellent achievement of what
is expected for this year level.
B The student demonstrates high achievement of what is
expected for this year level.
C The student demonstrates satisfactory achievement of
what is expected for this year level.
D The student demonstrates limited achievement of what is
expected for this year level.
E The student demonstrates very low achievement of what is
expected for this year level.
The A – E grade scale summarises the standard of achievement associated with each learning area. The scale describes the depth of knowledge, understandings and skills that children working at that standard typically show.
If your child receives a `C’ grade, they are achieving at the required level for their year.
Maintaining a grade in a learning area from one semester to the next is an indication of positive achievement and expected development.
A child who is on an Individual Education Plan for one or more subjects will have progress reported against learning outcomes outlined in the Individual Education Plan – not using A-E grades.
Attitude and Effort Scale
O Outstanding VG Very good S Satisfactory I Inconsistent U Unsatisfactory
The Term 2 calendar can be found on our website. https://www.orana.wa.edu.au/calendar/
Any changes or updates will be added to the Events Calendar, also on our website.
God bless and take care,
Dee Johnston
Principal
Dates To Remember
TERM 2 - WEEK 9
Saturday 19th June - Sacrament of First Holy Communion, 5.30pm
Sunday 20th June - Sacrament of First Holy Communion, 10.30am
TERM 2 - WEEK 10
Tuesday 22nd June - Interschool Cross Country
Wednesday 23rd June - Funeral of Mrs Di McKay
Thursday 24th June - School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm
Friday 25th June - Sports Themed Dress Up Day - Netball Club Fundraiser (coin donation)
Friday 25th June - Senior Assembly
Friday 25th June - Year 3 Liturgy
Faith In Action
Orana Day – the Feast of Saints John and Paul
On the last day of term, 2nd July, we will celebrate Orana Day. This day acknowledges our Parish connection of Saints John and Paul and the history we share of Orana Catholic Primary School.
This year, we will celebrate Mass at 9.30am in the hall. During this Mass, we pray for our school community including the very special members who have been affected by events this year. Father Anthony will pray a blessing on us, the community of Orana Catholic Primary School. Parents are most welcome to come and celebrate Mass with us.
Following this, our classes have coordinated a Mini-Fair that will be held around the school from 11.30am to lunch time. Each class will hold a stall. Families are asked to make a donation on that day. The money raised will go towards LifeLink. See attached link: https://lifelink.com.au stalls during the mini-fair do not require any payment other than an initial donation at the beginning of the day.
Our Graduation Committee will also be holding a lunch day. They will be selling sushi and pizza. See below for details regarding this in the P & F News section. This will be followed by a volleyball match between staff and our Year 6 Leaders. There is lots to look forward to!
Kathryn Alp - Assistant Principal
From our Parish of Saints John & Paul
Please visit the Parish website for the latest information on weekend Masses.
Social Justice Group
Plant Sale - This Week!
It’s finally here! The Social Justice Group’s plant sale will be held next week from Tuesday to Thursday. Plants will be available before and after school in the quad. We have a wide selection at great prices. Please bring your cash and support this worthy cause. Money raised will be used to purchase food which the teachers will cook and serve to the homeless.
Nights are getting Colder
As we are all aware, the nights are getting very cold. The Social Justice Group would like to help those who are in need by collecting warm blankets, beanies, gloves and socks. If you have any of the above items that are spare and you no longer need them, you can drop them off in the 4W classroom and we will give them to the Homelessness We Care organisers. We ask that they be in reasonable condition and clean. We thank everyone for your support with this project.
News from the Graduation Fundraising Committee
.💙💛 ORANA DAY LUNCH 💛💙
WHY
To celebrate Orana Day and the Feast for Saints John and Paul we will be having a special lunch order day. All children from Pre-Kindy to Year 6 can place an order. All profits go toward the Year 6 Graduation.
WHEN
Friday 2nd July
WHAT
- Mini Pizza’s
- Sushi
- Gluten Free options available
- Juice Boxes
Please see the attached menu
WHERE
Lunchtime at school - no need for parents to do anything besides place their online order, food will be distributed to the children at lunch time
HOW
Order via our online store - https://orana-catholic-primary-school-parents-and-friends-association.square.site/
There will be no cash orders on the day so please order by 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭.𝟱𝟱𝗽𝗺 to avoid disappointment 🙂..
Oval Parking
ICAS Testing
This year the school will be a venue for ICAS Testing. ICAS testing is separate to the standardised assessments undertaken here. We understand some parents would like their children to participate in Writing, Digital Technology, English, Science, Spelling Bee and Mathematics testing. The school will offer the testing venue, setting up of iPads and supervision of tests. A direct payment plan to ICAS will be set up once we receive expressions of interest.
For further information, please explore the link below:
To send the school an expression of interest through Microsoft Forms:
https://forms.office.com/r/DZPKVtsHAU
Dates, payment and other information will be distributed at the start of of Term 3.
Lyn
Lyn Perrigo
Teacher Librarian/DT Lead
Orana Catholic Primary School
OSHC News
SOCIAL WORKER NEWS
If you want to see persistence, watch a small child climbing a tree. As they climb into the lower forks you can see the concentration: Tongue poking out, eyes squinting, looking upwards. They’re weighing up their options and making decisions like, ‘Which foothold will give me most leverage? Which branches will hold me?’
At some point, they realise their upper body doesn’t have the same strength as their lower body. They tire and falter… there’s a little slip…they reassess and shift their weight. From the ground, all you can do is encourage them, you can’t do it for them.
Children will go back to the same tree time and time again. Each time they will get a little higher. They persist. Unfortunately, as they grow older, some children stop persisting in challenging tasks, which is a problem with significant consequences.
Kath Warburton
Social Worker
Grounds / Maintenance News
School Banking
School Banking day is Wednesday. Please bring bank books to the office each Wednesday morning. We are not able to securely store personal bank books, so they must be brought in every Wednesday and will be returned on Wednesday afternoon.
2021 Professional Development Days Reminder
The following dates are pupil free days for 2021. For your future planning OSHC will offer a full day program on these dates.
Monday 19th July - Future Focussed Learning Professional Development
Friday 24th September – Catholic Day
Monday 11th October – Data Analysis Professional Development and Wellbeing Session