Dear Parents & Parishioners,

Simon Sinek is a British-American author and inspirational speaker. He is the author of five books, including Start With Why (2009) and The Infinite Game (2019).

As a motivational speaker, Sinek has spoken at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in 2016, and at TEDx conferences several times, beginning in 2009.

Sinek is fascinated by the leaders who make an impact in the world, not to mention companies and politicians with the capacity to inspire. He has discovered some remarkable patterns in how they think, act and communicate.

Described as "a visionary thinker with a rare intellect," Simon Sinek explores how leaders can inspire cooperation, trust and change.

The following short video where Simon Sinek talks on the subject of "What makes the highest performing teams in the world?", was recorded in June 2020. The Navy SEALs aren't made up of the strongest, toughest, or smartest candidates. They all possess something much deeper.

While this talk was delivered six years ago, its message is as pertinent today as it was back in 2020.

Catholic School Parents Victoria (CSPV)

By offering practical tools and resources, CSPV empower schools and families to strengthen parent representation and boost engagement within their local communities. These include access to information and resources relating to curriculum and wellbeing.

CSPV is pleased to launch its new quarterly newsletter which can be viewed here. This edition includes:

– Introductions for the CSPV Chair and Executive Officer

– NAPLAN Results Are Coming Home

– What do they mean for your child?

– Parenting in the Digital Age – Webinar – Understanding AI and New Online Risks for Children – presented by the eSafety Commission.

100 Days of Learning in Prep

Congratulations to all our Prep children who will be celebrating 100 days of learning at OHR on Friday 7 August. Mrs Hollow and Ms Dening are planning a range of exciting activties to do with "all things 100".

Don't be surprised if you see a number of small senior citizens around the school on the day!

OHR Art Show

The OHR Art Show is on again this year. So, make sure you add the evening of Thursday 10 September to your calendar now. This evening is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the incredible artwork of our students. You will be truly amazed!

Make sure that you head to the 2026 OHR Art Show page where there are further details and a competiton for the children to enter.

Further information will be arriving home through the nForma app in the coming days.

Child Safe Standard 6

During the month of July we are promoting Child Safe Standard 6: "People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice." I encourage you to head to the Child Safe Standards page to learn more.

Learning Snapshots

As part of our Family Engagement focus this year, we are implementing Learning Snapshots which will take place regularly between 8:45 - 9am (at dropoff) or 3:00 - 3:15pm (at pickup), commencing this term. The Learning Snapshots are designed to best support you when working and guiding your child at home with their learning. Each session runs for only 15 minutes, thereby making them accessible for busy parents (and grandparents).

Our first Learning Snapshot was held on Tuesday afternoon at 3.00pm. Approximately 25 adults attended, comprising parents and grandparents. Refer to the Learning & Teaching News page for notes to support you, with ideas, when reading with your child.

Topic	Date	Time
	Remaining Sessions
Growth Mindset	Thursday, 6 August	8.45am
Talking with your child about talk	Thursday, 20 August	3.00pm
Maths	Tuesday, 1 September	8.45am

PFA Kids Disco

The PFA Kids Disco returns next Friday, 31 July. Details can be found on the PFA News page.

Save the Date: OHR School Fete

Remember to save the date of Saturday 24 October in your calendar. This is the date of the OHR School Fete, branded as the OHR Spring Carnival.

Our organsing committe has been meeting regularly on a fortnightly basis.

Details can be found on the PFA News page.

Living and Growing Program

Parents with children in Years 3 - 6, should head to the Student Wellbeing page for details of the Living and Growing Program that will be held this term. Details of the Online Information Evening for Parents can be found on this page.

Australian Mathematics Competition

Details of this year's Australian Mathematics Competition can be found on the Learning & Teaching News page.

Wishing everyone a great weekend,

Frank Dame

School Community