Dear Parents and Students

Congratulations

There are a few congratulations this week!!

Congratulations to Victoria Dang (Year 5/6K) who attended the National School Sports Championships on the Gold Coast last week in swimming. Victoria came 2nd in the 100m backstroke, 3rd in the mixed medley, and 3rd in the girls medley. Well done, we are so proud of your achievements.

Congratulations to our Yr 5/6 soccer team who have now progressed through to regionals. This is an amazing effort and we wish them all the best. Thank you to Gianni for volunteering to train them after school.

Congratulations to our Yr 4 girls who were runners up at the district basketball competition last week.

Congratulations to Sophie John 3/4M on the safe arrival of her brother Orion.

100 Days of school ( Prep)

WOW what a wonderful celebration in Prep yesterday. It's hard to believe that our Preps have been at school for 100 days!! The day commenced with the Preps dressing up and inviting their parents and extended family to watch them at assembly as well as interact with them in the classroom. There were lots and lots of photos being taking. For the remainder of the day Miss Jackson planned a variety of different "100" activities for the students to participate in. The children definitely went home tired.

First Eucharist

Last Sunday many of our Yr 4 students celebrated the Sacrament of First Eucharist at the 10.30am mass. It was a beautiful ceremony and the church was overflowing with parishioners and extended family. Fr Hoang and Fr Brendan both made it special for the children. I know many were having celebrations afterwards. I trust these were wonderful family gatherings. Those children who did not make their First Eucharist last weekend will do so this weekend. We wish them all the best. Thank you to Olivia, Lucy and Cecily who have prepared the children so beautiful for this special sacrament in conjunction with parents.

Richmond AFLW visit

Yesterday members of the Richmond AFLW team spoke with our Yr 5/6 students. The players were very generous with their time and answered all the probing questions from our students. They provided great insight about how they prepare, and the commitment they make to play football at the highest level. The players were wonderful representatives for the Richmond football club.

Next week members of the Richmond AFL side will also speak with our students.

Reminders

Just a few reminders for our community.

No children are to play basketball soccer or ball games till after the second bell at 3.45pm.

Children are to walk their bikes and scooters out of the school yard.

I ask if your child is playing on the equipment after school you are there to supervise.

Major Fundraiser ( repeat)

Our Major Fundraiser is quickly approaching!! The PA have done an amazing job of putting the night together. It promises to be a night of fun and laughter. If you have not bought your tickets yet, I ask that you do so ASAP, so that we can open up ticket sales to previous members of the OLGC community.

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

Birthdays and Awards