Our Lady of Mercy
NEWSLETTER | TERM 1 | WEEK 7 | 15 MARCH 2023
Loving God,
You created all people in your own likeness, with unique features, traits, interests and skills. We pray and hope for a compassionate world, free from discrimination, where the dignity of each individual is recognised.
Help us to actively live out our faith, following Jesus’ example of love and service.
May we commit to peace and harmony, treating each and every person with respect. May we encourage others to be proud of themselves, take opportunities to recognise and celebrate the diversity of our community, and develop positive relationships with others.
May we continue to love like Christ.
Amen.
Ondine Komnick | Principal
Dear Parents and Carers
NAPLAN begins
Today our Year 3 and 5 students sat their first NAPLAN test. The children are well prepared and they were reminded that there is no need to feel worried or stressed as they only need to try their best.
Working Together: Parent - Teacher Meetings
Our school’s Code of Conduct clearly articulates the respectful and productive ways in which we engage and communicate with one another, as we work together in a Christ-like way to ensure that the very best outcomes for each child at our school. Towards the end of term, parents/carers will have the opportunity of meeting your child’s teacher for a 10-minute interview. In this interview, the teacher will talk to your child’s strengths, an identified area for development and speak to their observations of your child’s social emotional development. We truly value our partnership with parents/carers. Your engagement has a proven positive impact on your child’s learning outcomes, so we encourage you to attend these meetings. Details of teachers available times and days will soon be published.
Lenten Period
As we continue to prepare our hearts during this Lenten period for the celebration of the risen Lord at Easter, we encourage you to reveal the warmth of Christ's way through your actions and relationships with others.
God bless you all.
Ondine Komnick
Principal
Important dates coming up
Wed 15 March
- NAPLAN begins for Years 3 and 5
- Harmony Day: children may wear an orange item of clothing
- Merit award rounds
- Whole school assembly at 2.30pm
- Donations for P&F Easter Raffle
- Parent-Teacher Interviews - online booking coming soon
P&F Easter Raffle
It is time for our Annual Easter Raffle at Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, proudly run by the P&F Committee. This year we are running two separate raffles. The first raffle is your child's classroom raffle. The tickets for this raffle are $2 for one ticket or three tickets for $5.00.
We are also running a Major Prize this year, which is a lovely gift bag kindly donated by our friend and fellow P&F Committee member, Councillor James Rowe (City of Wanneroo). Each child can buy one ticket, for a cost of $5.00. This raffle will only have one winner.
We would also love any donations from parents of Easter chocolates and gifts. Please bring your donation to your child's classroom teacher by Friday, 31 March 2023.
All winners will be announced by Thursday 6th April 2023. We hope that everyone enjoys our 2023 Easter Raffle and that we can raise lots of money for our new Ninja Playground! Good luck everyone!
Invite friends to join our Kindy.
Outside of school hours care (OSH)
School Term Dates
Term 1: Wednesday, 1 February to Thursday, 6 April 2023
Term 2: Thursday, 27 April to Friday, 30 June 2023
Term 3: Tuesday, 18 July to Friday, 22 September 2023
Term 4: Tuesday, 10 October to Friday, 8 December 2023
Pupil Free and Public Holiday Dates
Term 1: Monday, 6 March (Labour Day Holiday), Friday, 7 April (Good Friday Holiday)
Term 2: Monday, 24 April (Pupil Free Day), Tuesday, 25 April (ANZAC Day Holiday), Wednesday, 26 April (Pupil Free Day), Monday, 5 June (WA Day Holiday)
Term 3: Monday, 17 July (Pupil Free Day), Friday, 18 August (Pupil Free Day), Monday, 21 August
Term 4: Monday, 9 October (Pupil Free Day)
Sacrament Dates
Confirmation: Sunday, 28 May at 9.30 am
Penance: Tuesday, 16 August at 6.00 pm
Holy Eucharist: Saturday, 16 September at 6 pm and Sunday, 17 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/