Principal's Chat

Dear Families of OLSC

This is the final new letter for 2024.  On behalf of all the staff we thank you for your ongoing support of the school and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. 

Graduating Class of 2024

On Friday night, we farewelled our 2024 Year 6 students at their Graduation Mass. We will certainly miss the energy they have brought to the student body and we wish them well as they venture off to secondary school next year. We hope they grasp every opportunity presented to them with both hands and keep up a growth mindset as they face new challenges. Good luck and best wishes for the years ahead!

Nativity Liturgy and Christmas Carols  

Last week we celebrated a Nativity Liturgy followed by Christmas carols.  John, Hayley and the students of 3/4 Yellow prepared the Nativity story beautifully and, as they acted, Scarlett and Celeste narrated the events. Thank you to all of the families who joined us for this very reverent and joyous celebration.

School Colour Run - What a Success 

Once again, this year's Colour Run was an outstanding success and was really enjoyed by all.  The schoolyard was awash with coloured powder and slime as the teachers and students ran the course together, soaked by the fire truck hose. A big thank you to our Parents and Friends group who organised the whole fundraising event - we truly appreciate the time and effort that went into all aspects of the afternoon.

Big Summer Read - Wyndham City Libraries 

The Big Summer Read is taking place at all Wyndham City libraries over the summer holidays. This is an initiative that aims to combat the 'summer slide' where children often don't pick up and read books over the holidays. The Big Summer Read runs from 1st December 2024 until 31st January 2025. Register and participate for free at https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/kids-big-summer-read . 

For more information, please contact Wyndham City Libraries on 8734 8999 or mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au. 

Stuff emailed from Chrissy 

Well Done Jeicob Della Torre 

Congratulations to Jeicob Dela Torre on his achievement with City West Taekwondo for end-of-year awards for 2024.  Marwin, Xiomara and Jaydon are SUPER proud and all of us are too.  Well done Jeicob. 

If your family has an achievement that could be shared in the newsletter and is worthy of celebration and acknowledgement, please email Justin at jhilton@olscwyn.catholic.edu.au

Here's a look at the first week back for 2025...

Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th January - Staff Days 

Both Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th January will bedesignated staff days.  The will be involved in first aid training, planning meetings and compliance training including all aspects of child safety.  

Thursday 30th January - Meet and Greets 

On Thursday 30th January we will have a day of 'meet and greets.'  All families are asked to book for a meeting with their child's Learning Group teacher.  Booking can be made via our school website.   

Friday 31st February  - All students resume school 

We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Thursday 1st February 

A Short Christmas Blessing

May the Blessing of joy 

abide within you;

May the Blessing of peace

rest upon you;

May the blessing if love 

flow through you;

May all the blessings of the Lord

be yours at Christmas

and in the new year.

- Author Unknown 

Have a great break everyone and a Happy and Holy Christmas.  Stay safe and see you all next year. 

Justin and all of the staff at OLSC