Education in Faith
Caitlan Taig
Confirmation Reflection Day
On Monday 31 July, the Grade 6 students participated in a Confirmation Reflection Day in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation later this month.
Students participated in a prayer service, a spiritual scavenger hunt, singing, artwork and faith based activities. The students approached the day with reverence and a spirit of fun. We look forward to continuing our preparations in partnership with families.
Grade 1/2 Parent/Child Workshop
Last night, we had our Grade 1/2 students and families join us for their annual Parent/Child Workshop. The focus for the evening was 'Courage'. This linked with our school theme of being brave, taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones to embrace the incredible strength within us. Throughout the evening, families participation in discussion and hands on activities.
Feast of the Assumption
Tuesday 15 August is the Feast of the Assumption. This is a big day for OLA each year as we celebrate our namesake.
On this day, we will hold a whole school prayer service, students will engage in activities to learn more about Mary, and we will have our biannual OLA Fun Fair from 12-1:30pm.
Fun Fair
The OLA Fun Fair is essentially a 'mini fete' where each class is in charge of organising a running a stall, and students have a chance to purchase items/engage in fun activities.
The OLA Fun Fair will be run by class groups, with the children having the opportunity to purchase items or pay to participate in activities. All items/activities will range in price from 50c - $1. We recommend students bring no more than $10. All monies raised will be donated to Sacred Heart Mission.
Each class will need your support to provide donations for their particular store. The list below provides details of each class stall. We appreciate and thank you for your support in advance and look forward to another successful and enjoyable OLA Fun Fair.
| Class | Stall name & donations required |
| PCH | Book Stall Please donate any pre-loved children's books for other children to enjoy! |
| PFL | Biscuit Decorating We would love donations of plain biscuits, icing, and lollies to decorate |
| 1/2CE | Popcorn bags We would like natural popcorn, buttered popcorn anytype of popcorn donated for us to make in a microwave or popcorn making machine. |
| 1/2KM | Lucky Dip Donations needed please! We need new items such as hair bands, bouncy balls, stationery, toy cars, children’s jewellery, action figures etc for our lucky dip stall to once again be a huge success!! We also need wrapping paper. Thank you in advance. |
| 1/2MV | Toy Trash and Treasure In order for our stall to go ahead we need donations. If you have any preloved, unused or excess toys 1/2 MV would very much appreciate the donation and support. Toys can range from preschool through to teen toys. We only request that they be in good saleable condition. |
| 3/4ST | Flowerpot Ping Pong We would greatly appreciate donations of individually wrapped lollies or small toys to be given as prizes. Thanks! |
| 3/4TR | Handball & Goal Kicking Competition We would love any donations of small party toys or individually wrapped lollies that could be given out to students as prizes! Thank you! |
| 5/6GO | Choc O Coin We would love all the children to donate a block of chocolate (or 2!) please. Thank you! |
| 5/6NC | Lolly Jars - Guess the Number 1 small packet of lollies for ‘Guess the Amount’ lolly jars. |
| 5/6SP | Basketball Shootout & Bucket Club We would appreciate bags of fun sized chocolates. Caramello Koalas, Kit Kats etc. Thank you. |
Mini Vinnies Gratitude
Last week, Tony French, a member of our local St Vincent De Paul Conference popped in to see our OLA Mini Vinnies. He came in to personally thank them and the school for supporting the 2023 Winter Appeal.
A letter written from Bob Hamilton, the Conference Secretary, stated that our donations added several hundred items to their depleted pantry and these items were included in the food parcels delivered to needy families.
In the last 12 months, our local conference have completed 420 home visits, assisting over 900 people. This is a huge effort!
Thank you to all of our wonderful families for supporting this great cause.
Caitlan Taig
Religious Education Leader
OLA Parish Bulletin
Please find this week's OLA Parish Bulletin attached.