Dear Families & Carers,

The season of Lent has begun. The students in each class participated in a liturgy to mark this occasion on Ash Wednesday. During Lent we are all encouraged to renew our relationship with God and turn away from sin. We can do this in many ways and sometimes the simplest ways are often the best. By looking at how we can be better human beings in our world, following the path of Jesus, we can make an impact on our world. Please ask your child what they are going to do for Lent and encourage the conversation about the growth of an individual at home.

Project Compassion

At Our Lady's, we are continuing to raise money for Project Compassion. The focus for our fundraising is now on our Easter Egg Raffle. Many thanks to the many families who have dontated to this cause. If you are able to help, please do by;

selling the raffle tickets
donating items such as chocolate

Leaia's story

Samoa

Not having access to a reliable source of clean water was very difficult for Leaia and her family. But with the support of Caritas Australia, a water tank was installed at their home, improving their health and living conditions.

Assembly

On Monday afternoon we had the absolute pleasure of listening to the Grade 2/3 students run our Assembly.

Congratulations to the following students for being awarded 'Student of the Week'

Foundation: Benaiah

Grade 1/2: Kelsey

Grade 2/3: Teagan

Grade 3/4: Maddy

Grade 5/6G: Violet

Grade 5/6H: Annabelle

Congratulations also to Olive (5/6) & Elisha (Foundation) for taking out the SWPBS Raffle.

Office

As some of you are aware, Mrs. Julie McMonigle is now working four days per week in the office. Mrs. Raff Sampson will now be joining the admin team on the 5th day. Please ensure you are using the following email when communicating with the admin team;

admin@olwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

Mrs. Raffaella Sampson will be working each Monday, and Mrs. Julie McMonigle will be working Tuesday - Friday.

Julie, Raff & myself all have access to this email. This is the email we prefer absences are sent to, rather than using Class Dojo. Alternatively, please call the office prior to 9.00am on the day of your child's absence.

We are also trying to use our answering machine more effectively. Thank you to those parents who call in and leave detailed messages for student absences. Office staff are entitled to a break and sometimes that means our phones cannot be answered. Leaving a message is a great way to support us when this happens.

Easter Presentation

Come along to our whole school presentation of Holy Week. Students have been learning about the events of Holy Week and will be involved in an element of the reinactment of this. All families are welcome to join us!

Blessings,

Cassie Lynch

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