Mother of love, of sorrow and of mercy, pray for us. Remember, O Virgin Mother of God, when thou shalt stand before the face of the Lord, that thou speak favourable things in our behalf and that He may turn away His indignation from us.

Amen

Dear Parents and Students,

It has been a very busy and exciting fortnight. The students have been involved in Yr. 5/6 Gala Day, School Photos, ANZAC Day service, The Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Centenary Celebrations and Mass, Yr. 5/6 Debating program and our Cross Country yesterday. It is now time to settle back into the routine of learning and teaching.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all our parents for affording the staff a Professional Development day last week. In order for the staff to offer your children the very best and most current educational practices, it is imperative that they have time to learn from the experts and from each other. Last Friday the staff worked with Cecily Kerr and Joyce Dunne to gain a greater understanding and methods of implementing the Science of Reading to your children. Your support of the staff on this journey is greatly appreciated.

MUM & CHILD/REN PHOTOS

Could you please email me one photo of you with your child/ren for our Mother's Day presentation? principal@olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au

If I could have all photos by this Friday 3 May it would be greatly appreciated.

SEEKING SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

We are seeking nominations from parent representatives to join the School Advisory Council (SAC) in 2024/2025. Please consider nominating yourself if you feel you would like to fulfil this role.

We encourage all parents to consider nominating for one of these important positions. Please note SAC Membership is purely voluntary and is for a two year term.

If you are interested in applying for a SAC position, please click on these links. Letter/nomination form and Terms of Reference Guide.

WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOS - 100 YEARS

STATE SWIMMING RESULTS

Congratulations to Victoria Dang Yr. 6, who competed in the State Swimming Championships. Victoria did remarkably well, placing 2nd in the 50m Freestyle and 1st in the 50m Backstroke.

We are very proud of you Victoria

OLGC HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY P - 6

Congratulations to Lynch (Yellow) House on win the 2024 House Cross Country and Mackillop House for winner the Spirit Award yesterday. It was a wonderful day and all the students excelled in their running. A huge thank you to Mr Montalto for organising the day. Thank you also to all the parents that assisted and the staff for their continued support and commitment of our students and the school.

CLASS ASSEMBLIES - FRIDAYS

Class assemblies will remain at 9am on Friday mornings in the atrium.

Term 2 Class Assembly dates:

3 May = 3/4TM

17 May = Prep (please not change of date due to Mother's Day Breakfast)

24 May = 3/4KM

31 May = 3/4M

PUPIL FREE DAYS

There will also be an additional Pupil Free Day on Friday 7th June. On this day staff from OLGC, OHR and OLPS schools will be working with Fr. Brendan on Sacraments. (Again TheirCare will be operational on the day).

YR 1/2 EXCURSION

Friday May 10, at Kew Traffic School.

The bikes and scooters will be provided, however your child is to bring a helmet.

If you do not have one, we ask you to locate one from friends and family so your child can

participate fully.

The students will walk to and from the venue. Please see the session times below

Session #1 - 9.30am -11am (1/2M and 1/2R)

Session #2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm (1/2D )

JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM

We have a junior basketball team making great gains on the court on Friday afternoons. We wish them a very successful session.

OLGC RUNNING CLUB

Each Wednesday morning at 8am for students in Yrs 3-6. Please accept the Operoo if your child will be attending. Also, we would love parents to join in this time with the staff and students. Students are expected to change back into the school uniform after running club.

TERM 2 EVENTS	DATE
Yr 3/4TM Assembly	Friday 3 May @9am
Winter Uniform	Monday 6 May
Mother's Day Breakfast	Friday 10 May
Yr 1/2 Traffic Excursion	Friday 10 May
PREP Assembly	Friday 17 May @9am
Eucharist Commitment Mass	Sunday 19 May @ 5pm
District Cross Country	Monday 20 May
Yr 3/4KM Assembly	Friday 24 May @ 9am
Whitehorse District Cross Country	Monday 27 May
YR 1/2 Zoo Excursion Yr 3/4M Assembly	Friday 31 May
School Closure Day	Friday 7 June
King's Birthday Holiday	Monday 10 June
YR 3/4 Zoo Excursion	Friday 14 June
Yr 3/4 Gala Day	Wednesday 12 June
Yr 5/6B Assembly	Friday 14 June @W 9am
House Athletics Day	Tuesday 18 June 10-2pm
Yr 5/6 Gala Day	Friday 21 June
End of Term 2	Friday 28 June @ 1pm

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 2

7th June - Combined Parish School PD Day

10th June - King's Birthday

TERM 3

15th July - Parent/Teacher Interviews

TERM 4

4th Nov - Report Writing Day - TIL Day

5th Nov - Melbourne Cup

29th Nov - 2025 Planning Day

2025/2026 ENROLMENTS

We strongly encourage our families to spread the positive news and share the wonderful experiences within our beautiful school community with their networks as we aim to increase our enrolments in 2025.

CANTEEN

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

Please keep your eye out for MACS advertising in the Sunday Herald Sun on 26/5

Kind regards,

Erin Macdonald - Principal

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