Principal's Chat

Good afternoon OLSC families   

Welcome back to Term 4 everyone.  Although the holidays are no doubt by now a distant memory, I hope everyone managed at least some down time and moments to relax.  We have a busy term ahead which includes many major events including multicultural day, school disco, P & F Bunnings BBQ fundraiser, Melbourne Cup weekend, 2024 Prep orientation sessions, Whole School Mass, Yr 3/4 Camp and Year 6 Graduation and Adventure Park Celebration day.    

MACKILLOP COLLEGE OPEN DAY

MacKillop secondary college is hosting an open day for families considering MacKillop for secondary schooling.  I would suggest this is important for any families of Year 4 students as enrolment for the school occurs in Year 5.  

Open Day Details

Thursday 19 October 2023

4.00pm – 6.30pm

Final Tour at 5.30pm

All welcome to attend and tour the College. 

For further information regarding the College please visit the College website: www.mackillop.vic.edu.au

WORLD TEACHER'S DAY

On Friday the 27th October it is World Teacher's Day.  On behalf of the whole community, thank you to each of our marvellous teachers at OLSC.  I appreciate everything that you do for our students and community.  

STAFFING NEWS 

Alexandra will be finishing up at OLSC this year.  Our school and Australia has been lucky to have Alexandra however she has decided to move back home ot the U.K to be closer to her family.  Alex has taught across junior and senior levels and many students have experienced her as their Learning Group Teacher.   There will be time to farewell Alex later and I am sure you join me in wishing her well as she returns home to the U.K.  

Lisa has decided it is time to move on.  She will be taking up a teaching role at Lisieux Catholic Primary School in Torquay in 2024.  Lisa joined the OLSC team at the beginning of 2018 and has been in the senior area of the school.  There will be time to farewell Lisa later and I am sure you join me in wishing her well and thank her for her time here.  

Marilyn will be taking a leave of absence in 2024 to continue her studies and enjoy a break.  She will return to OLSC in 2025 and I am sure you all join me in thanking Marilyn for her time at OLSC.  

EVACUATION DRILL 

As part of our compliance and Emergency Management Plan and protocols, we have a planned evacuation drill on Monday 30th November. This will be explained to the students beforehand and will be conducted in a calm manner.  In the event there are any parents or visitors onsite they will be required to be part of the drill.  

SCHOOL HATS 

It is that time of the year again.  Please help your child / children find their school hat. In Term 4 all students are required to wear a hat when outside.  New and replacement hats are available from the school office.  

SCHOOL UNIFORM

The 2023 Uniform shop hours are set out below.  

Mondays: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm

Tuesdays: 8.30 am - 3.15 pm

Wednesdays: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm

Thursdays: 8.30 am - 3.15 pm

Online orders are available by setting up an account.  For families that have not yet set up an account you can do so by clicking on the link below and following the propmts.  

https://olscwyn.cdfpay.org.au/ 

Online orders are sent home twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays.  If you know what items and sizes you need, you are also welcome to call and order over the phone.

If you require a uniform fitting, please call 9974 8500 and speak to Beck or Chrissy about booking in for an appointment.

Here's a recap of the last two weeks at OLSC... 

Year 5/6 Excursion 

The students and staff from the 5/6 area attended an excursion to IMAX on Froiday 6th October.  By all reports they enjoyed the experience although I heard a whisper that a couple of staff had a little nap in the comfortable IMAX seats.  

Parents and Friends Meeting

On Friday 6th October there was a Parents and Friends Meeting.  It was great to see some new faces there.  Please see the P&F page of the newsletter for all of the events and updates.   

Year 3/4 Camp Meeting (Online)  

At 6:30 pm on Wednesday 11th October we held an online camp information meeting.  We moved to this format (online) last year and we seem to get a greater turn out as a result.  I thank all of the 3/4 families and staff that could join us.  It was an opportunity to discuss the upcoming camp and alleviate some anxieties that students (and parents) regarding school camp.    

Multicultural Day 

Thanks to everyone that could join us for our Multicultural Day on Friday 13th October. This is one of my favourite days of the school year and this day didn't disappoint.  The day began with a whole school gathering and the cultural dress was truly amazing.  Thanks to everyone that was part of the organisation of the day and to those families that shared prayers in both English and their mother tongue.  We have already put this day into the 2024 school calendar.  

Here's what the next 2 weeks hold for us...

Prep Villiage Cinema Excursion  

The students from Prep will be attending the cinemas on Wednesday 18th October.   

OLSC School Disco and Picnic  

On Friday 20th October we have our school disco and picnic.  The P&F are still looking for volunteers for this event to go ahead.  Please see the P&F page for details and to volunteer your time.  

LC1 and LC2 Mass   

Please join the LC1 and LC2 students for a shared mass on Friday 27th October in the Sports Centre.  

World Teacher's Day 

On Friday 27th October it is World Teacher's Day.  Please remember to thank the teachers in your life for the job they are doing.  

Have a great week everyone! 

Justin and all of the staff at OLSC