Principal's Chat

Welcome back to the 2024 school year! 

I congratulate the students for their positive start to the year.  Each Learning Centre has settled into the routines of school with relative ease.  The staff have been delighted at how each Learning Centre has settled into the new school year. 

The 2024 prep students have settled incredibly well and the only nervous tummies and tears came from some of our parents!!  Well done Preps on the impressive way you began your first year at school which is also a credit to the preparation from your families over the holidays and the care and attention from staff.  

2024 Term Dates

The Term Dates for 2024 are as follows

Term 1:            Monday January 29th - Thursday March 28th 

Term 2:            Monday 15th April - Friday 28th June 

Term 3:            Monday 15th July - Friday 20th September 

Term 4:            Monday 7th October - Tuesday 17th December

School Closure Days  

We have a number of planned closure days for this year that are dedicated to staff professional learning.  

Term 1 

- Monday 4th March: School Improvement Review 

Term 2 

- Friday 26th April (following ANZAC day public holiday)

- Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June: Mental Health Wellbeing Training 

We have yet to confirm that care will be available through Quantum Binnah on these days however if there is enough interest we believe that it will go ahead.  

Staff News 

Tasmin - Over the holidays Tasmin gained her permanent residency.  We are all very happy for her and glad she will be staying on!  Well done Tasmin. 

Emma - Over the summer break Emma and Luke got engaged.  I am sure you all join me in congratulating them both! 

Milla - In January Milla had an art exhibition in Geelong.  The exhibition featured some of Milla's art and also some clothing lines that she created.  It was very successful and included some sales.  Well done Milla! 

2024 OLSC Staff 

Student Leaders 

Major Dates - 2024 

All families should have received a laminated card with a magnet of all major whole school events last week.  There are more available from the office if you missed out or it has been misplaced.  

Traffic Concerns

I remind all families of the importance of following the road laws when driving near the school.  We all understand the frustration that heavy traffic and congestion can cause however we all share the common goal for all in the community to arrive and depart school safely.  

For the families that use Academy Way please only drop off on the west side of the street and do not under any circumstances pull up on the wrong side of the road.  There has been a number of situations this year that were close to resulting in an accident.  

Here's a look ahead at the next two weeks...

Wednesday 14th February - Ash Wednesday 

On Wednesday 14th February we will have an Ash Wednesday Liturgy in the Sports Centre at 9:00am.  All welcome to come along to this significant event to mark the beginning of the Lenten season.  

Thursday 15th February  - School Picnic 

Please join us for a school picnic to start the year in a social way.  The picnic will be held in the school yard from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday 15th February.  Cheryll and Sue will also have a second hand uniform stall and plant stall in the day.   

Friday 16th February  - Whole School Mass  

Please join us for the 1st school mass of the year.  Mass will begin at 12:00 and everyone is welcome.  

Sunday 18th February  - Wyndham Vale Community Mass 10:00 am 

Prior to the pandemic the Parish held a community mass each month.  We are beginning these events again and I encourage everyone to get involved and come along.  We are still looking for people to join the Wyndham Vale Community Mass Planning Committee. Please email Justin if you would like to be involved.   

Thanks everyone for the smooth start to the year.  We look forward to the year ahead and working with you in partnership in your child's education.  

Justin and all of the staff at OLSC