Classroom News 

State Cross-Country Championships

Congratulations, Josephine Ho!

We are thrilled to share the fantastic achievement of Josephine Ho, who represented Our Lady's Primary School at the Victorian State Cross Country Championships on Thursday at the Yarra Valley Racing Club.

Josephine put in a tremendous effort, finishing 13th out of nearly 100 athletes in her age group. This means she can proudly say she is the 13th best cross-country runner for her age in all of Victoria—a truly remarkable accomplishment!

We are incredibly proud of Josephine's dedication and hard work. Well done, Josephine!

What's Happening in the Music Room this Term

Please click on the link below to read about what is happening in the Music room this term.

What's Happening in PE this Term

Welcome to Term 3 at Our Lady's Primary School! We are excited to share what our students will be exploring in Physical Education. This term, our theme is sportsmanship. We will focus on how students can demonstrate good sportsmanship in lessons and on the playground.

Basketball Unit

• Preps - 2's: Our youngest students will concentrate on the fundamentals of basketball. They'll practice dribbling, passing (catching and Throwing), shooting, and basic game rules. The emphasis will be on developing their skills and understanding the basics of the game.
• 3's - 6's: The older students will dive deeper into game sense. They will refine their skills through various drills and participate in more complex game scenarios, enhancing their understanding of teamwork, strategy, and fair play.

Gymnastics Unit

All students will engage in gymnastics activities tailored to their developmental level. They will work on balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength through fun and engaging exercises. Each activity is designed to challenge them appropriately and help them progress in their physical abilities.

We look forward to a term filled with learning, growth, and, most importantly, fun! Remember, good sportsmanship is about respect, teamwork, and always doing your best. Let’s make this a great term together!

Warm regards,

Anthony Whitty and Jade Herd

PE Teachers

Our Lady's Primary School

LIBRARY NEWS TERM 3

Our library will be an exciting place for our eager and passionate readers during Term 3! The organised activities are intended to create an excitement and interest in books. Pop the following events and dates into your calendar:

OLPS Book Week: Monday 19th - Friday 23rd AUGUST  

We're preparing for an amazing Book Week celebration! It's an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the world of literature and read the best and latest releases recommended by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. The Book Week books will be shared and discussed with the students during library sessions and they will be encouraged to give reasons for their favourite books. Students will also participate in the OLPS Book Week voting, these results will be announced at our assembly on our dress up day! 

Early Childhood books

Picture Story books

Celebration Dress Up Day and Parade - Monday 19th August

Get ready to share your creativity! On Book Week Dress Up Day, students can come dressed as their favourite book characters. Families are welcome to come along to our colourful parade where everyone can show off their fantastic costumes. Always an exciting event on our school calendar!!

Costume ideas for 2024 Book Week books                

Book Fair - Wednesday 21st August - Monday 26th August

Please note - 4 DAYS ONLY!!!!

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Book Fair! It's the perfect chance to expand your personal home library. We'll have a range of books available for purchase, including popular titles, classics, and new releases. Don't miss this opportunity to find your next great read!

Premiers’ Reading Challenge

The Premiers’ Reading Challenge, a wonderful initiative promoting literacy and a love for reading, will conclude on the 6th September. Please encourage your child to finish their reading list and complete the challenge before the deadline. Certificates of achievement will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the challenge.

OUR JUNE AWARD WINNERS = a student who has read a variety of books

OLPS VPRC PROGRESS……

So far 102 students have completed the challenge!!!

15,024 have been read!!

50 days to go!

Year levels will also be focusing on the following, connecting each skill to 2024 Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Week books:

Prep: discussing what they liked/did not like about shared texts 

One: sharing favourite books and authors and giving some reasons for personal preferences 

Two: identifying and labelling aspects of books that entertain

Three: selecting and discussing a favourite book and explaining why it is preferred over another 

Four: identifing some different ways an author holds a readers’ interest

Five: giving an opinion about a book

Six: identifing themes within shared books

Introducing our Library Dragon!!!! 

We are excited to announce that our Library Dragon needs a name, and we need your help! Throughout the term, students will have the opportunity to vote for a name for our dragon. The winning name will be revealed at the Dress Up Day assembly. 

These activities throughout Term 3 promise to make our library an exciting place for our bookworms!!! Stay tuned for more details as we approach each event. Happy reading!

Library classes TIMETABLE 

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