31 - 20th September, 2024 - Term 3, Week 10
Principal's News
Dear Families,
We have made it to the end of another term! It’s incredible how quickly the last ten weeks have passed, and we have certainly packed a lot into that time! As well as some great learning, of course, there have been multiple activities and events, with the term finishing with our Disco last night and Footy Colours Day today. Students were dressed in their finest disco gear and danced the night away to Mr. Lawrence’s tunes (there were some great moves!) and today were decked out in their team’s colours for Footy Day. The Grade Six students, along with Mr. Breewel, led all classes through some fun footy activities throughout the day. Hopefully those who have teams in the finals will still be smiling after the weekend!
The Grade Three/Four Camp will take place in Week Two of next term and all students should have paid the balance of the camp by today, unless otherwise arranged. A medical form was sent home by teachers that will need to be filled out if your child needs daily medication during the camp. This medication can be given to Mrs. Phelan prior to leaving for camp. We will take Panadol with us so as long as parents have given permission on SIMON for the school to administer Panadol, then you do not have to send this with your child (unless they can only take a particular type of paracetamol). We are looking forward to the trip to Swan Hill!
Grandparents Day is coming up quickly, with the date set for Friday, October 18th. Last week a code went home on the newsletter that could be scanned to indicate attendance. We hope that families found this an easier way to reply! You can also let us know numbers in the office if you wish. We love to see our grandparents and special friends at this celebration each year and look forward to this special day, so don’t forget to get your replies in as soon as possible!
Our new playground is steadily emerging but won’t be finished by Friday as planned (it was a nice idea!) so we will all be looking forward to seeing the finished product when school returns after the break. There was a lot of excitement as the old playground was demolished and different pieces of the new equipment were put together this week! The builders ahd quite an audience!
When we return after the break, all students should be in their summer uniform, including correct shoes. While we know that some students, particularly Grade Sixes, only have a limited time left at OSLH, this is not an excuse for incorrect uniform. We appreciate your cooperation with this. The students have been fantastic this year and have worn their uniform with pride most of the time. Well done!
As the term ends, we hope that all families enjoy a rest of some sort over the holidays, whether that means going away, or just having a break from the usual school routines! However you spend them, we hope everyone stays safe and well during the holiday period. We will see everyone back at OLSH on Monday, October 7th, ready to go for the final term of the year!
Narelle Gallagher
Disco!
Links:
Enrolments at OLSH:
OLSH Calendar:
Change of Date: Grade 6 Graduation
Please note that there has been a change to the Grade 6 Graduation. This is now taking place on Tuesday, 10th December.
Religious Education News
Sacrament of First Holy Communion (Grade 4 & above)
First Communion Masses: Friday 25th, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 2024. We keep those children preparing for the sacrament in our prayers.
Sacrament of First Reconciliation (Grade 2 & above)
Parent Information Meeting: Wednesday October 16th at 7pm at Sacred Heart Church
Sacrament Masses: Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 6 or 7pm at Sacred Heart Church.
Those families wishing to make the sacrament of reconciliation please contact the Sacred Heart Parish Office.
Rosary Liturgy
This will be held on Thursday October 10th at 12:45pm. New children and staff will recieve a set of rosary beads made by parisoners.
Grandparents Day Mass
Will be held on Friday October 18th at 9:15am. Following the Mass there will be an activity back at the school where the children can spend some time with their grandparents. The grandparents will then have an opportunity to enjoy a morning tea together. Please ensure families respond to the school with numbers for catering purposes.
Grandparents Day
Student of the Week
| Class: | Awarded to: | For: |
| Grade Prep: | Hamish Patterson | his great work during our STEM activity. |
| Grade 1: | Indiana Walsh | doing an amazing job with her reading and understanding digraphs. |
| Grade 2 : | Meila Goodger | her amazing descriptions when writing narratives. Using amazing descriptive words in her narrative writing. |
| Grade 3 / 4 L: | Lilly Barlow | writing good sentences about honey bees. |
| Grade 3 / 4 P: | Jake Borchard | including lots of description in his writing for his Explorer poster. |
| Grade 5: | Mason Milkeraitis | being organised for lessons, striving to do his best and making good progress in all areas. |
| Grade 6: | JP van Schalkwyk | his friendly, helpful and polite way of interacting with everyone he meets and the way he celebrates his achievements. |
Happy Birthday
We wish the following students a Happy Birthday in the coming week:
- Holly Cumming - 23rd September - 11 yrs
- Ledger Bell - 24th September - 7 yrs
- Chelsea Arnold - 28th September - 8 yrs
- Matilda Pritchard - 29th September - 12 yrs
- Pippa Page - 2nd October - 8 yrs
- Rubee Smith - 4th October - 7 yrs
- Zali Breewel - 6th October - 11 yrs
Prep News
Thank you to all parents and families for your support, hard work and effort during Term 3. Make sure you enjoy a break these holidays, ready for another busy term.
Reading- Please remember to keep reading. Extra books will be sent home today to read over the holidays. Please encourage your child to read during the next two weeks. Reading could be a magazine or a book from home.
Show and Tell - A new list for Term 4 was sent home on Tuesday.
Words - Please continue to practice word lists in word books.
STEM- On Thursday we completed another STEM activity. Students needed to help the Gingerbread Man escape from the the fox. Students had to design and build a boat that was waterproof and could float the Gingerbread man to safety. Thanks to everyone for sending in so many boxes to use used! Students had a great time.
STEM
School Nurse
We ask that these are completed by 20th September 2024.
https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/sehq/s/
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me during office hours, either the SeeSaw app or email:
Rebecca Appledore- rappledore@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
Grade 1 News
Another term down! Just like that we have only one Term left of Grade One. Well done for another fantastic week. The students did well to work hard with more exciting events on like STEM day and the school disco.
We finished off the term by watching Charlotte's Web as the students enjoyed listening to this book as our class novel this term.
The focus in Mathematics this week has been 3D shapes, identifying corners, surfaces and faces.
I hope everyone enjoys their holidays and come back refreshed for a busy Term Four!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me during office hours, either the SeeSaw app or email:
Grace Laity- glaity@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
Grade 2 News
We have had a great last week to what has been a very busy term!
On Wednesday we had our STEM Day. The task was to build a wagon that could hold 30 pencils and that could be pushed or pulled with a handle. The students did some great problem solving to make the wheels work and to make a handle that could push as well as pull the wagon.
On Thursday night our students had an awesome time at the disco and showed off some impressive dance moves.
We have also been enjoying watching 'Paddington' in class as we finished the novel this week.
Thank you to all the parents for their support this Term. It has been so helpful to have everyone organised for each event!
I hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable holiday ready for another fun and busy last term!
Have a great break,
Lisa
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me during office hours, either the SeeSaw app or email:
Lisa Ryan - lryan@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
Grade 3 & 4 News
Congratulations everyone, on completing another great term of learning and to parents for supporting your child throughout the journey!
Last night we had the much anticipated school disco which is always a highlight for our students followed by today's footy colours day! May the best team win next weekend!
In the first week back of next term, we will be having our annual Rosary Liturgy at 1pm on Thursday 10th October. It is here that we say a decade of the rosary together and new students to our school receive their own set of rosary beads. Please encourage your child to bring their beads on this day.
Another camp note with reminders will be sent home during the first week back. Please check your child's bag and have the necessary medical details etc completed on SIMON and on the note that was sent home last week. If your child takes any medication that needs to be administered during the camp, these forms must be filled out and returned to school.
Thankyou.
Julie and Adam
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me during office hours, either the SeeSaw app or email:
3/4 L: Adam Lawrence – alawrenc@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
3/4 P: Julie Phelan – jphelan@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
3/4P (Friday's): Emma Garraway - ewood@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
Grade Five News
This week we wrapped up another busy term with the school disco, Footy Colours Day and watching Prince Caspian which has been our class novel this term. It has been great to see the Grade 5 students modelling safe and repectful behaviours and thinking about stepping up into a School Leader role in 2025. Next term we will spend quite a bit of time exploring the qualities of a good leader and preparing our letters for staff and students to read prior to the voting. It's sure to be a very busy end to the school year!
I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday!
Kind regards,
Cheryl-Anne
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me during office hours, either the SeeSaw app or email:
Cheryl-Anne Courtney - ccourtney@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
Grade 6 News
- The Grade 6s put in a fantastic effort with their assembly today. Their creativity and dramatic skills were enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us.
- It has been another busy week with our movie, assembly practice, the disco and preparing for their teaching role for Footy Colours Day. The students have handled it well, but definitely need a break. One more term to go and it will be a busy one! Please look out for Seesaw messages to keep you informed.
- Just a reminder that we will be starting our puberty lessons in Week 1 next term. You should have received a note about this last week.
I hope you all enjoy the holiday break! See you next term!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me during office hours, either the SeeSaw app or email:
Tana Lawrence - tlawrence@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
General News
School Advisory Council Members:
Thel O’Shea, Hannah Mills, Grant Finlayson, Courtney Portaro, Amy Cupper, Sandra Hammet, Lana Borchard, Adam Lawrence (Staff Rep) & Narelle Gallagher (Principal).
Change of details:
Please contact the office if you have had a change of details. Phone: 50252258 or Email: admin@olshmerbein.catholic.edu.au
Bell Times
8.30am | Supervision of students begin. Classrooms are remained closed. |
8.45am | Classrooms are opened for reading time. |
8.55am | Organisational bell (students go to the toilet, get a drink, be in line before music ends). |
9.00am | Teachers collect students from their line and proceed into class. |
11.00am | Recess bell. |
11.25am | Organisational bell (students go to the toilet, get a drink, be in line before music ends). |
11.30am | Teachers collect students from their line and proceed into class. |
1.30pm | Lunch bell. |
1.40pm | Students are to finish eating and go and play. |
2.20pm | Organisational bell rings (students go to the toilet, get a drink, be in line before music ends). |
2.25pm | Teachers collect students from their line and proceed into class. |
3.10pm | NSW bus bell. |
3.25pm | End of day bell rings. |
SIMON Everywhere App
This can be downloaded from either the Google Play Store or the Apple Store. The app has been updated earlier this year and an email was sent out to parents. If you are having issues with logging in, can you please contact Mia in the office.
Student Medical Profile
Medical Profile: Please make sure that the school has been notified of any changes that have been made to your child’s Medical Profile on PAM and to also include this on the pink Parental Authority and Consent Form each year.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT TO MAKE OLSH AWARE OF ANY CHANGES.
Parent Notified Absence
If your child is unwell and will be absent from school, you are able to complete a Parent Notified Absence (PNA) on the SIMON Everywhere App or Parent Access Module (PAM) which will automatically notify the teacher and a text message will not be sent.
Newsletters
These are distributed every Friday on SIMON Everywhere and the OLSH Website. Please contact us if at any time you have any queries or require any further explanation about events, dates etc. Any items for the newsletter are asked to be handed in at the office by 9.00am on Friday.
Attendance & Sign in
A reminder to parents that the school needs to be notified of a student absence by 10 am on the day. This can be done by calling the school office or by using SIMON Everywhere or sending an email to admin@olsmerbein.catholic.edu.au.
Second Hand Uniform
Please contact the school if you require any second hand uniform.
