Loving God
We pray for the people of Ukraine and Turkey,
For all those suffering and afraid,
That you will be close to them and protect them.
Amen
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| Yihoo, what a day. | On your marks? | Currently unbeaten, the 'elite' comes to mind. |
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| Lucas, Nixon & Archer | Ivy & Emi | Marley, Harper & James |
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| Emme, Florence & Ayva | Marley, Harper & James | Tiare & Summer |
Vegetable Gardens
Our new vegetable gardens are near to being planted with the advent of summer showers. Many thanks to the P&F and the expertise of our human dynamo grounds man, Robert, for filling them with soil and reticulation to each of the beds. Mr. Jones will be arranging planting with the year 6 Garden Guru’s shortly.
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| Resident green thumbs Mimi & Jayden, | A special visitor at OLC last Wednesday. | Duke, Zak & Ivy doing their bit for the Year 4 classroom |
News out of the chook pen this week
A welcome relief from the warm weather has not necessarily meant an increase in egg production. However, the 10mm of rain last Wednesday evening has stimulated green growth in the pen, so we are thinking positively for more fresh ‘googs’ to sell at out weekly Monday morning market.
Go You P&F legends.
After Andrew Fraser’s huge efforts in painting murals displaying our school values and teaching art skills to all students, this week we have had Catie Shepherd continuing her excellent work beautifying our school with our local wildlife images.
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Grrrrrrrrr (Grumpy Principal Winge of the week)
The topic of school camps has been a topic of conversation in the media recently. There are many factors as to why this is so. Doubleview Primary School in Perth decided not to have a school camp this year, choosing to have a three-day adventure camp with the students going home for the evening. On hearing this information, a parent has gone to the media for this “totally unjust’ move by their child’s school.
Having been on 40-50 school camps over my career, there are many positives for the students and the staff. However, some parents may be unaware of the demands and responsibilities placed on staff whilst on camp. Apart from the many hours of work planning dietry requirements, budgeting, health and safety issues and legislative requirements, staff often stay awake with anxious students who are unable to sleep till 2-3 am, while the early risers are usually waking at about 5am. This type of situation can also leave the staff member in an extremely vulnerable position in our litigious society. There are many varying dietary and medical requirements to meet and then off into the day of activities with the students. At the end of the day of activities, staff then saddle up for another evening and put sixty students to sleep. They then bounce up after 2-3 hours sleep and into another day. One small thing goes arwry and I think you can guess what happens next!
There is no extra pay or time in lieu for the staff attending camp. Staff come home to be greeted by another pile of paperwork to report on the camp. Sadly, teachers are rarely thanked by parents for giving up huge chunks of their personal time for the benefit of others. When the Doubleview camp was cancelled there was a perfectly teachable moment that was lost for the students, “What do we do when something does not go our way?” We all know life is not easy and I often wonder what is going to happen when things go wrong in the future with the vulnerable generation that we are working with at this current time.
PS: The Year 6 class are all still going on camp this year from September 21-23. Thank you to our dedicated staff for providing this wonderful experience for our primary school OLC students.
Watching and listening to Mitchell Henry (1N) tell Misty (Our lovely canteen manageress) that he knows her, she is the lady from over there, pointing to the canteen.
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YEAR 4 FAMILY MASS, FIRST EUCHARIST COMMITMENT AND OLC TEACHERS COMMISSIONING MASS
The first of our Family Masses for the year takes place at the church this Saturday night (18th March) at 6.00 pm for our Year 4 classes. During this mass they will make a commitment to their preparation for the sacrament of First Eucharist, which they will receive later in the term. Also during the liturgy, teachers new to OLC will be commissioned for the new school year. We warmly invite all families from any year level who would like to attend and celebrate Mass to come along and to share fellowship and pizza following the celebration. The pizza is generously funded by the OLC P&F.
Please RSVP with numbers to meyer.amie@cathednet.wa.edu.au for catering purposes ASAP.
FOOTY TIPPING
It’s not too late to join in the fun of footy tipping. A huge $300 on offer for first prize. You’ve got to be in it to win it. Sign up now!!!!!
https://www.footytips.com.au/.../OLC_AFL_Footy_Tipping_Comp
Payment: $25 entry (no pay no play)
OLC P&F: BSB 633-000
A/C 177 265 998 Ref: YOUR TIPPING NAME
PASTORAL CARE FRIDGE
Has been restocked for those in our community in need. Please feel free to take meals for yourself or anyone you know in the OLC Community who could benefit. A big thanks to Leah Reilly for her cooking efforts!
CAR WASH
Thank you to our amazing Year 6 volunteers for their huge effort on the carwash on Sunday. To those who organised, baked, barbecued, shared their produce and got wet washing cars, we couldn’t have raised money without you.
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Community Soccer (Football!) Fundraiser Match
SAVE THE DATE: Friday 19 May 5pm - 7.30pm
Watch OLC Mums, Dads, teachers, and staff, battle it out on the field against Dunsborough Primary School.
The canteen will be open for dinner and snacks, raffle and prizes to be won, come down and watch all the action.
OLC vs DPS Women
then followed by
OLC vs DPS Mens
WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?
Are you interested in joining the OLC team? Spots are limited and the game is serious - serious fun! (men and women's team needed plus subs)
To join or find out more - Text James Cross (Yr5 Dad of Hugh) on 0499 922 755.
RAFFLE DONATIONS NEEDED
Are there any families who would like to kindly donate something to put in a raffle, like wine, gift vouchers, products etc will be much appreciated and will be recognised, please let Michelle Baker (Yr 5 Mum of Marlee Adams) know on 0417 910 520 or leave with Fran at the office.
If anyone knows anyone from the local Police, Fire, Army Reserve - who could let them know they are welcome to come down on the night and have apresence and this fantastic community event. Or let Michelle Baker know on mb1706paddington@hotmail.com.au
Should be a great game to watch - and a few teachers have already put their hand up! Can you guess who?
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