Week 6

 Good afternoon parents, 

This week we are getting our teeth into book reviews in writing.  We will be starting to write our own ones mid week, so if you child has a book at home they enjoy that might be suitable for them to write a review on, they are more than welcome to bring it in for Wednesday. 

Just a few reminders this week.

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! 

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 

Footy Cards

A few student have been bringing in footy cards to trade.  Unfortunately in the past, we have had some issues surrounding this with cards going missing and uneven trades.  As such the school position is that students should not bring these cards or any other other toys to school.

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 Bravery. Can you encourage your child to do the following?

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

Enjoy your week

Mr Mc