Our Lady of Mercy
NEWSLETTER | TERM 4 | WEEK 1 | 12 OCTOBER 2022
In Year 2 we have had lots of fun with our learning! We practised reading the time on the clock, learnt all about 3D shapes and multiplication. We recited and memorised a new story map for Talk 4 Writing and learnt some interesting facts about dragons! We produced some amazing artwork using our imaginations to draw and paint monsters of our own and got creative with collage to make robots. We discovered the importance of making time to talk to God by praying alone and with others. We were also lucky enough to go on two excursions, one to King’s Park to learn about survival skills and one to Peninsula Farm to learn about the life of the early settlers.
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome back to school and our final term of the year. This is going to be a busy one with lots of events planned.
Our staff attended a faith day at the Bullsbrook Shrine on Monday, which was a beautiful way to start the term. We gained a deeper understanding of the Holy Eucharist in Mass through the Luminous Mysteries and felt blessed that we share a strong faith that underpins the work we do as educators.
This week the Fogarty Edvance team visited our school to film the outstanding teaching and student learning practice evident in our classrooms. Two classrooms were chosen, however, the film crew could have taken footage from any lessons being taught as high impact instructional practice and student engagement is evident in every room. We have been on a school improvement journey that is showing fruits in student growth and our staff can be justifiably proud of the work they are doing in opening a world of opportunities for our students’ future.
We look forward to a productive and happy term.
God bless you all.
Ondine Komnick
Principal
Important dates coming up
Friday 14 October - Whole School Mass (Year 6)
Monday 17 October to Wednesday 19 October - Year 6 Camp
Wednesday 19 October - P&F / School Advisory Council Meeting
Friday 21 October - Year 2 Assembly
Friday 21 October - Socktober and free dress fundraiser
Friday 21 October - Interschool Athletics Carnival
Friday 28 October - P&F FREE Movie Night: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Thanks for supporting P&F Colour Fun Run
Notify the school if your child is leaving OLOM
Dear Parents and Carers with students in Pre-Kindy to Year 5 - to assist us with planning for next year, could you please advise the office if your child is not returning to Our Lady of Mercy next year (if you haven’t already done so). Families are obliged to provide at least one term’s notice in writing of their intention to remove a child from the school. For children leaving the school, please indicate which school they will be attending next year.
Invite friends to apply for our Kindy 2023
- Email office: admin@olom.wa.edu.au
- Call office: 9207 7677
Outside of school hours care (OSH)
School Term Dates
Term 1: Monday, 31 January to Friday, 8 April 2022
Term 2: Wednesday, April 27 to Friday, 1 July 2022
Term 3: Monday 18 July to Friday, 23 September 2022
Term 4: Tuesday, 11 October to Friday, 9 December 2022
Pupil Free and Public Holiday Dates
Monday, 7 March (Labour Day Holiday)
Tuesday, 8 March (Pupil Free Day)
Term 2:
Monday, 25 April (ANZAC Day Holiday)
Tuesday, 26 April (Pupil Free Day)
Monday, 6 June (WA Day Holiday)
Term 3:
Friday, 19 August (Pupil Free Day)
Monday, 22 August (Pupil Free Day)
Term 4:
Monday, 10 October (Pupil Free Day)
Sacrament Dates
Holy Eucharist: Saturday, 17 September at 6 pm and Sunday, 18 September at 9.30 am
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School
Email: admin@olom.wa.edu.au
Website: http://www.olom.wa.edu.au
Location: 55 Hudson Avenue, Girrawheen WA 6064, Australia
Phone: (08) 9207 7677
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofmercygirrawheen/