OLSC Hot off the Press

Principal's Chat

Term 3, Week 10 - Thursday 15th September, 2022

Good Afternoon Families of OLSC 

Closure Day Reminder 

Tomorrow we have closure day with a focus Religious Education and spirituality.  All staff are involved in this professional learning and we will be at the conference facility at Werribee Holiday Inn.  An SMS and Dojo reminder has been sent to ensure the community is aware of this day.  I thank John for organising this day and for the community's patience as this date has changed a number of times due to COVID restrictions and presenter illness.  

Disco Time 

The parents and Friends Committee are planning a disco here at school.  Full details to follow regarding cost etc. 

When: Friday 18th November 

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm 

Where: OLSC Sports Centre  

Full details will follow shortly however please put this in your diary! 

School Guidelines COVID Update 

Schools have been advised of some changes to the guidelines regarding COVID and isolation requirements.  The summary below is taken from the most up to date school operations guide.  

 

The Victorian Government has announced the end of the pandemic declaration and pandemic orders as 11:59pm on Wednesday 12th October, 22.  

 

The following remains as a strong recommendation for students affected by COVID:

  • students that test positive should stay home and isolate for 5 days 
  • remain away from school after five days if still symptomatic
  • if symptomatic but have not tested positive should not attend school 
  • if a student becomes symptomatic while at school will be collected by their parents 
  • undergo testing for COVID 19 
  • staff and students who wish to wear a face mask will be supported to do so 
  • school will have masks available for students, staff and visitors 
  • the department of health recommend that masks to be worn by person who is a close contact at home when leaving the residence 

Camp

Last week the year 5/6 students attended camp from Wednesday until Friday.  The location of the camp was at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat and all students represented our school in an impressive way by their conduct while away.  It was a jammed packed three days and two nights and I'm sure all the students slept well on Friday (the staff all did too!).  

Thanks to Bec, John, Chelsea, Cheryl, Scott, Lisa, Hayley, Alexandra, Anna, Gillian and Jordan for their tireless supervision at camp and taking time away from their own families to attend.  

Cheryl was clearly the photographer!
Cheryl was clearly the photographer!

Families not Returning in 2023  

We currently have a waiting list for placement at OLSC in all year levels.  If you are not planning to return to OLSC in 2023 please let the office know as soon as possible.  

 

Some family friends of current enrolments have sought enrolment at OLSC and unfortunately all non-catholic families will be placed on a waiting list until we finalise numbers.  

Some Baby News to Share 

We have some exciting baby news to share with the community!  Krystin is expecting twins at the beginning of next year.  She is eagerly awaiting the arrival and is busily organising the nursery and will also need a bigger car.  

 

Sports Centre Update

Our sports centre is almost ready to re-open. The final touches are being completed including door trims, door hanging and wall replacement.  We expect that the sports centre will be ready to use in time for our multi-cultural day on Friday 21st October.  

School Maintenance Works Over the Holidays

Over the term break there were numerous works taking place to maintain and improve the facilities at OLSC.  Some of these included painting of the portables and painting of the paneling around the building.  The keen eye may have noticed that the mission brown panelling is now monument grey to match the colour bond of the sports centre.  

 

It's Now Time for Hats   

It is now a requirement that all students have a school hat each day in order to play

outside.  School hats are available at the office should you require a new one.  Please ensure that your child wears a school hat throughout the duration of Term 4.  

Thank you everyone for your patience as we negotiated today's heavy rain and limited gates open at the beginning and end of the school day.  The yards were quite flooded by 7:30am this morning! 

 

Have a great weekend and see you next week.  

 

Justin and all of the staff at OLSC