11- 18th April, 2025
Term Two
As we head into Term Two, it’s already shaping up to be another busy and exciting part of the school year. There’s plenty happening in the weeks ahead, so please take note of the important dates listed below to help you stay up to date and well prepared.
We look forward to seeing the students on Wednesday!
Important Dates
Students begin Term 2 on Wednesday, 23rd April
- (Tuesday is a Pupil Free Day due to Staff Professional Development)
CROSS COUNTRY - Thursday, 24th April
- 9.15 am start at Kenny Park.
ANZAC Day / March - Friday, 25th April
- We ask those attending to meet out the front of the Merbein RSL at 8.45 am. The parade will begin at 9.00 am.
- SCHOOL UNIFORM TO BE WORN.
Mother's Day Celebration - Friday, 9th May
Pupil Free Days:
- 19th & 27th May due to Staff Professional Development
Cross Country
OLSH Cross Country: Our annual Cross Country event will be held on Thursday, 24th April (timetable below). This will take place at Kenny Park Oval. The children will be separated into their age groups (not classes) and will race either a 1 km, 2 km or 3 km race. All families are welcome to attend and cheer the children on. We will need some parental assistance on the day to marshall children around the track. If you are available, please contact Michael Breewel at the school.
These times are only guides:
- 9:10am - 12+ Year Olds (3 kms)
- 9:30am - 11 Year Olds (3 kms)
- 9:50am - 6 & Under Year Olds (1km)
- 10:10am - 7 Year Olds (1km)
- 10:30am - 8 Year Olds (1km)
- 10:50am - 9 Year Olds (2 kms)
- 11:10am - 10 Year Olds (2 kms)
District Cross Country: The District Cross Country event is for children aged 9 years and above who perform well at our Cross Country race. They will be selected on their times and will represent OLSH against children from other schools.
The District Cross Country will take place on Tuesday, 6th May at the Aero Ovals. Notes outlining the information will be given to children who are selected. This will happen in Term Two.
A reminder that Curly Top Coffee van will be at the OLSH Cross Country next term!
Upcoming Dates
Below is a list of upcoming dates that we recommend for your calendar (please note that these are subject to change and we will notify parents through the newsletter).
April
- 22nd - Staff Professional Development - Pupil Free Day
- 23rd - Students return - Term Two begins
- 24th - OLSH Cross Country
- 25th - ANZAC Day - Public Holiday
May
- 5th - SSG Meetings
- 7th - Grip Leadership
- 8th - SSG Meetings
- 9th - Mother's Day Liturgy & Morning Tea
- 19th - Staff Professional Development - Pupil Free Day
- 27th - Staff Professional Development - Pupil Free Day
- 30th - Sacrament of Confirmation
June
- 6th - Winter Sports - Gr. 5/6
- 9th - Public Holiday
- 22nd - Sacrament of Holy Communion
July
- End of Term 2