Dear Parents and Students

Congratulations

Congratulations to our Yr 5/6 soccer team who represented OLGC at the Regionals on Monday. They were successful in making it through to the semi finals but unfortunately they were beaten.

Thank you to Gianni for coaching the team and to all the parents who supported them on the day.

Trivia Night

Thank you to the Parents Association for organising an amazing night on Saturday. From all accounts the buzz around the room was electric. A huge thank you to the committee who spent hours organising this event and also to all the parents who supported the evening by donating, buying items and attending.

These events bring the community together.

A big thank you to the staff who attended and in particular Stu who spoke and stayed for the whole evening in my absence.

Another big thank goes to Mrs Leah Blake for her work with the students to produce the wonderful pieces of art work that were so eagerly sort after.

Confirmation

At Sunday evening Mass last week our Yr. 6 students who are preparing for their Confirmation were presented to our Parish community. I ask that you keep the candidates in your thoughts and prayers. They will celebrate this wonderful sacrament in the coming weeks with Fr Brendan and Bishop Tomlinson.

Richmond AFL visit

Last week members of the Richmond AFL team spoke with our Yr. 3/4 and 5/6 students. The players were very generous with their time and like the AFLW players these players were wonderful representatives for the Richmond football club. I thank the Richmond football club for their generousity in proving the opportunity for their players to talk to our students.

1/2D

Earlier this week I informed the parents of 1/2D that Miss Joyce Dunne will be leaving OLGC at the end of this week. Joyce has accepted a position at a school closer to her home for the remainder of the year. We have been fortunate to have have found a replace teacher. Don will be working with Joyce this Friday to assist with the transition.

We thank Joyce for her caring approach to the students during her time at OLGC and wish her all the best.

Just a few reminders

Please ensure you get your tickets for our upcoming production. You will find information on how to book your tickets further on in the newsletter

There will be a Book Week parade as part of Friday's Assembly at 9:00am. All parents are invited.

Thank You

Thank you to community for making me feel welcome over the past few months. Its been great getting to know everyone. Also thank you for your understanding as I go between the two schools weekly. If there is anything thing you ever need to discuss please don't hesitate to contact me.

CAMPS 2024

CAMP

DATE

Yr.3/4 Camp Mill Valley Ranch

30th Oct - 1st Nov

Prep Story Time

Yr.1&2 Sleepover

TBC

TBC

2024 SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS

TERM 4

MONDAY 4th Nov -

Report Writing Day -

TUESDAY 5th Nov - Melbourne Cup

FRIDAY 29th Nov -

2025 Planning Day

2025/2026 ENROLMENTS

Enrolments are still open for 2025/2026, please forward our details to any friends or family you may know who are looking for a wonderful school to enrol their children.

Canteen Orders

Canteen is open on Mondays and Fridays. Lunch orders must be submitted online by 8am through the My School Connect app. Reminders will be sent out and all order must be in by 8am Monday & Friday.

2024 TERM DATES

Term 2 - 15 April – 28 June

Term 3 - 16 July – 20 September

Term 4 - 7 October – 17 December

Brian Grace Acting Principal

Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Deepdene

A leading faith community inspiring learners to shape tomorrow

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