Week 5

Good afternoon parents, 

Hopefully you enjoyed some of the lovely weather over the weekend.  

This week we are moving into book reviews in writing and we are working on multiplication and division in maths.  We will start looking at conductors and insulators in science, while in Digital Technology we are beginning our 'Choose your own adventure' books.

Geographe free dress

Congratulations to Geographe who were the Week 5 token tally winners! You get to wear free dress on Friday the 21st of May. 

Dance For Sick Kids Fundraiser

Hello K-6 Families! Next Friday, 21st May all students will be Dancing for Sick Kids! Please bring a gold coin donation to school on Friday to raise money for this incredible Charity. All funds raised will help seriously ill or injured children and their families by providing a home-away-from-home at Ronald McDonald House, whilst they receive critical care and treatment. On average, it costs Ronald McDonald House Charities $160 to support a family for one night, so please give what you can, every dollar counts. Please see our OLC Fundraising page for further information and any additional donations:

https://www.danceforsickkids.com/fundraisers/ourladyofthecape 

Thank you for helping me make a difference!

Mrs Haines 💃

Book Fair Week 5

Book Fair will be held this week. It will be set up in the back of the hall. 

Times: Tue and Wed before and after school, then at lunchtime 1.10-1.45.

Please note - If your child brings more than $15 to spend during the day, please have it in an envelope with the amount written on it and signed by you. 

There will be 2 book hunts happening throughout the Book Fair. (PP- Yr 3) (Yr 4 - 6) There will be one winner per year group. The book hunts will be at the door on Tuesday to be picked up and filled in. The winner will choose by luck of the draw on Wednesday afternoon. Even those students who do not buy anything can enter the competition and maybe win a book. Kids have 4 chances to participate in the hunt - before/ after school and lunchtime Tuesday and before school and lunchtime Wednesday.

OLC Celebrates National Sorry Day – Bring a T Shirt!

Wednesday the 26th May marks National Sorry Day and Thursday the 27th marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. These are important dates for us to acknowledge as we work toward harmony and intercultural understanding as a nation.

The theme for Reconciliation week this year is: More than a word … Reconciliation takes action. Considering this theme, we are planning on conducting a whole school event involving all OLC students, and parents are asked dress their child with either a black, red or yellow T shirt (any shade or hue is fine) and black sports shorts on the day of Wednesday 26th May. This might not mean buying a T-Shirt – school sports shirts for Meelup and Leeuwin could be worn, or any T’s you already have at home which are predominantly one of these colours will be fine. Stay tuned to our Social Media platforms during Reconciliation Week to see the fruits of out labours!

Wheelie Walkie Waste-free Wednesday

This week is the last week that we can earn tokens for our factions through either walking, riding or scooting to school and bringing a waste free lunch. Not only does it help reduce waste and help our environment but it helps us keep fit and active and gets our brains ready for learning! This Friday we will find out who the winning faction will be for free-dress in Week 6!

Community Support

Dear OLC Community,

As you know one of our family's recently suffered the unexpected loss of their husband and father in February this year. Dave Clift was husband to Annmarie and dad to Violet in Year 5H, and to former OLC students Damon (17), and Sunny (15). Annmarie has been overwhelmed by the love and support she has already received in terms of willing listeners, shoulders to cry on and lovingly prepared meals. Many people have continued to ask how they might best help the family as they move forward. Here is a way. Without Dave and an income, Annmarie could really use some financial support. If you are able, even if in a small way to contribute to this Go Fund Me Campaign, she would be forever grateful. Thank you and may God Bless you.

Mrs. Amie Meyer

https://gofund.me/cffd29eb 

Excursion Reschedule

Unfortunately, the Cultural excursions/incursions for this term have been cancelled due to a family illness. We are currently rescheduling for Term 3. Please keep Josh Whiteland and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

No Dogs 

Last week there was an incident on school grounds with a large dog and one of our younger students. We have been advised that dogs are now unfortunately not permitted on school grounds. (Wilko our care dog is an exception to this rule).

Character Strengths - A message from our OLC Wellbeing team

Dear Parents, currently at OLC we are focusing on modeling and observing different character strengths. This week we are looking for people who show Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence. Can you encourage your child to do the following?

WHAT IS APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY & EXCELLENCE?

Those who express an appreciation of beauty & excellence notice and appreciate beauty, excellence and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.

More information on Character strengths can be found here: https://www.viacharacter.org/

Enjoy your week

Mr Mc