Principal's Chat

Dear Families of OLSC

Who can believe that we are over half way through Term 2.  As the cold weather really sets in please ensure that all of the students winter items are clearly labelled with their names. At the moment after each break there are dozens of clothing items left outside and it is proving to be a challenge to find the owners when there are no names.  

Careful Drivers Reminder 

I remind all drivers of the importance to be super careful and vigilant when driving around the school at drop off and pick up times.  During these super busy moments there are lots of students moving around the school and so extra care is needed.  

There has been some reports of parents on their phones and texting even when driving into the car park.  Please remember that this is not only dangerous but also against the law.  It is everyone's job to ensure the safety of the community when driving around the school.  

Author Visit - Adam Wallace  

Exciting news!! Australian children's author and illustrator, Adam Wallace, is coming to OLSC next term. On Monday 22nd July, Adam is visiting our school to talk with the students about the books he has written and the pictures he draws. Over the next few weeks, the students will be able to access some of his books in their classrooms to read and enjoy with their teachers. Adam has written the Fart Boy, Farty Pets, Fart Club and 'How to Catch a...' series of books (to name a few) - have a look to see if you have any of his books at home!

All year levels will spend time with Adam on the day in the school's sports hall. If the students have one of Adam's books at home they are welcome to bring one in for him to autograph.

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

A reminder that we are participating in the Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge this year. Your child has already received their unique login details from their teacher. If you haven't already, please use the links in the letter for parents and the slideshow below to log them into their dashboard. 

Please note: the website does not have digital books to read. The books that the children read at home or school can be recorded on the website.  We ask that the children only add the books they have read after logging in to their dashboard for the first time. They are not to add books they have already read earlier this year or from previous years.

 If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with your child's teacher via Dojo or email me at kmorrissey@olscwyn.catholic.edu.au

Kristina (Literacy Leader)

Community Mass Thank You 

Our Community Mass last weekend was once again very well attended and I thank everyone from our community for joining us.  Since the re-introduction of Community Masses we have been delighted with the number of people that have been able to attend.  

Our next Community Mass is on Sunday 16th June and I invite all of our families to come along.  At this Mass we will be celebrating the First communion of many of our Yr 4 students.  I invite all families to join us for this special celebration.   

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

Monday 10th June - School Closed for Kings Birthday

Enjoy a sleep in and some time to renew and refresh.   

Thursday 13th June - Semester 1 Reports 

The semester one reports will be uploaded to the portal, printed and emailed to families.  Please take the time to read the reports with your students and celebrate their Semester 1 Learning Journey.  

Friday 14th June - School Closed for Kings Birthday

Whole school mass - all welcome to come and join us for mass at 12:00pm.  

Sunday 16th June - Community Mass / First Eucharist Mass 

The community mass on Sunday 16th will be an extra special one as many of our students will be receiving the Eucharist for the first time.  I thank John and the 3/4 team for preparing the students for this milestone event.  The mass will begin at 10:00 am and I envoucrage allof the community to come along and get involved.  

Monday 17th and Tuesday18th June - Learning Conversations 

Learning Conversations will take place on Monday 17th June (1:30pm to 5:00) and on Tuesday 18th June (3:30 - 7:00pm).  For this reason there will be an early dismissal on Monday 17th at 1:00pm.  

Friday 21st June - Pie Drive Delivery 

If you ordered pies as part of the Parents and Friends Pie Drive the delivery will be on this day.  More information to follow.  

Have a great weekend! 

Justin and all of the staff at OLSC