OLOG eNewsletter Term 2 Week 6

Dear Parents and Caregivers, 

As we enter the final four weeks of the term, our focus sharpens on deepening student learning and progress. Assessment and feedback are now seamlessly woven into daily classroom life, helping every child strive for excellence and success.

A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Receptions

Last week, we were delighted to welcome our newest Reception children and their families. These little learners will officially begin in July, and their transition visits are already helping them feel a sense of connection and belonging at OLOG. We look forward to continuing these visits with Ms Pett throughout the term.

A Visit from the Mayor of Marion

We were honoured to host Kris Hanna, Mayor of Marion, at OLOG yesterday. Alongside our School Board Chairperson, I had the pleasure of discussing our school’s community impact and the exciting partnership with the OLOG Hounds Basketball Academy. Mayor Hanna praised this unique initiative and the enriching opportunities it provides for our students.

P&F Quiz Night – Saturday 28 June

Our Parents & Friends team is hard at work preparing for what promises to be a fun-filled Quiz Night! We encourage every year level to organise tables and join in the excitement. It’s not too late to book your spot, and donations are warmly welcomed to support the event. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated P&F members working behind the scenes to make this evening a success.

Semester 1 Reports

Teachers are currently preparing Semester 1 reports, which will be available via the Community Portal in Week 10. If you’d like to discuss your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to arrange a time with their teacher.

Road Safety – Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders
To ensure the safety of all students:

Morning Drop Off: Please drive to the top of Agnes Street and avoid stopping outside the bike gate.
Afternoon Pick Up: Display your family name clearly in the front windscreen and proceed to the top of Agnes Street for collection.

Positive Behaviour and Expectations at OLOG

At OLOG, we are proud of our PBIS (Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports) framework, which fosters a safe, respectful, and thriving learning environment. PBIS is more than a program—it’s a whole-school approach that empowers students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our three core values guide everything we do:

Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be a Learner

These values are taught in classrooms, reinforced in the yard, and celebrated across the school. Whether through recognition, reflection, or restorative conversations, we are nurturing students who are kind, responsible, and proud members of our community.

We encourage you to ask your child about the expected behaviours they’re learning—you might be surprised by the thoughtful ways they’re applying them! Just recently, a visitor commented on the kindness and positive culture they experienced at OLOG—a true reflection of the values we live every day.

Peace and blessings,
Josette Charles
School Principal

Term 2 Masses and Liturgies

Thursday 12^th June @ 9:15am The Trinity Mass: Year 6

Wednesday 25^th June @ 9:15am The Sacred Heart of Jesus: Whole School Mass

Year 3/4Mass

Last Thursday the Year 3/4’s celebrated the Feast of Saint Paul VI.

Saint Paul VI, was a shepherd of the Church who led with wisdom, humility, and courage during a time of great change. As pope, he continued the work of the Second Vatican Council, guiding the Church into deeper dialogue with the modern world and reminding us that faith and reason walk hand in hand.

St Paul VI was a pilgrim of hope and unity—a man of deep prayer, devoted to the Gospel and to building bridges across cultures and beliefs. He reminds us that holiness is not reserved for the few but is a call for all.

We prayed to the Lord to renew in us the same spirit of faith, courage, and openness that St Paul VI embodied. May we, like him, respond to God’s call with trust and love.

National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week

National Sorry Day, observed annually on May 26, is a significant day in Australia that acknowledges the Stolen Generations- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families under past government policies. It serves as a time for reflection, healing and commitment to reconciliation.

National Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 3) is a time for Australians to reflect on the journey towards reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

The Catholic Church plays a significant role in this process, emphasising healing, justice and unity.

We celebrated in classes through prayer, song and reflection.

A Prayer as we Travel Together Towards Reconciliation
Creator God of Holy Dreaming, Bring us together as one, Reconciled with you and one another.
Bless Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this land— The first peoples to receive your blessings in this land, The first peoples to see your beauty in the land, water, sky, and nature, The first peoples to hear your voice in ancient stories, The first to give you praises in ancient places, The first to know your love and love you in return.
God bless the Elders keeping culture and languages alive. Bless all who work in Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, Making friends, growing partnerships to a deeper understanding of culture and languages, Learning to love and grow together.
Give us grace to travel together towards reconciliation For the sake of Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Sessions for the Sacrament of Confirmation started last night.

We currently have six children in the Sacramental Program; James S, Hunter B, Josienne H-F, Frank P, Lawrence H-F, Hannah C. 

They will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday 24th June at 7:00pm at OLV Church.

Please keep them in our prayers as they continue on their faith journey.

Joy and Blessings

Debbie Scuteri

APRIM/Inclusive Education Coordinator

OLOG Fee Statements have been published to the Community Portal, please review your statement for accuracy and to ensure all planned instalments are correct.

Thank you to those families that have established 2025 payment plans. If you have not yet established your payment plan kindly contact Finance Manager Kerri Rowell to discuss (forms are attached).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Low income fees are provided to families/caregivers who are eligible for School Card.  Applications are available online via https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/financial-help-scholarships-and-grants/school-card-scheme

COMMUNITY PORTAL

The Community Portal can be accessed via the following link https://cesa-portal.civicaed.com.au/

Registration to the Portal is via emailed invitation from noreply@civicacloud.com.au
(please check your junk or spam Inbox).

for those not yet registered to the Portal, invitations have been reissued today.

If you are experiencing difficulty managing your fees or if you have any queries regarding your account or payment plan, please contact Kerri Rowell on 8177 9100 or finance@olog.catholic.edu.au  

Fun-Run & Cross Country Day – Monday 23 June

We are excited to announce our upcoming whole school PE event on Monday 23 June, taking place at Da Costa Reserve.

• Reception(500m), Year 1 and Year 2(1km) will participate in a Fun-Run, and
• Years 3 and 4 (1.5km) to Years 5 and 6 (2km) will compete in our annual Cross Country event.

Students will walk together to the reserve in year level groups at different times throughout the day. Once there, they will run, jog, or walk distances suitable for their year level. They have been practising running certain distances all throughout the term and they will be prepared for this event.

House Points & Awards
Every student who completes their course will earn valuable House Points, which will contribute toward the Cross Country Day Trophy for the winning house on the day.
Year 5 and 6 students will complete a course of approximately 2 kilometres, and the fastest girl and boy will each receive a medal on the day.

We Need Your Help!
To make the day a success, parent helpers are needed for roles including:

• Marshalling around the course
• Walking groups to and from the reserve

If you have the required volunteer clearances, we’d love your support — even if it's just for your child's race.

Please contact us at sports@olog.catholic.edu.au if you can help or if you have any questions.

Race times will be confirmed in the next newsletter. Stay tuned!

Regards

Mr M

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Premier's Reading Challenge

We’re so proud of the students who have already completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge and handed in their forms - what an outstanding effort!
We have a running tally in the library to celebrate those who finish, and it’s growing every week. If your child has completed their challenge, please make sure they return their form to the library so we can officially record their achievement. Just a reminder that students should be reading books at their appropriate reading level to make the most of the challenge. Spare forms are available in the library or can be downloaded from the Premiers Reading Challenge website if needed.

Let’s keep the momentum going and celebrate all our wonderful readers!

 SATURDAY 28TH JUNE - GOOD SAMARITAN CENTRE: SACRED HEART COLLEGE (CHAMPAGNAT CAMPUS)

Bookings are now open via QKR!.  Book for a full table of 10 people $120.00 / table or you can purchase single tickets for $15.00 / person.

HELP !!!!

If you are a business or know of a business who would like to donate prizes / gift vouchers / any type of prize we would love to hear from you. 

We will be having a wine wall on the night and will gladly take a bottle of wine as a donation. 

PRIZE donations can also include:

Luxury & Pampering
Scented candles
Bath bombs or luxury bath salts
Spa gift set (body lotion, scrub, face masks)
Massage voucher or spa day pass

Sweet & Gourmet Treats
Candy hamper
Cheese and cracker set
Coffee lover’s gift  basket (beans, syrups, mugs)
Tea sampler set

Fun & Random
Scratch-off lottery tickets
Novelty socks
Mini cocktail kit
Board game or card game
Popcorn bucket with movie voucher

Plesae contact Sara Cox scox@olog.catholic.edu.au if you are able to assist. 

Our Mission:

To support the school by organizing events and activities that enhance the school experience for students and families.
To raise funds for additional resources and opportunities that benefit the school community.
To provide a platform for parents and caregivers to engage with the school in a meaningful way.

How Can You Get Involved?

Attend our meetings and share your ideas
Volunteer at our events
Help with fundraising activities
Support other parents and families by being part of a welcoming community

We always welcome new members to join and contribute in any way they can. Every parent’s involvement, no matter how big or small, makes a significant difference!

Meetings:
Please check the school’s newsletter or our P&F social media for the upcoming dates (To be advised in our following newsletter). 

How to Join: If you're interested in being a part of the committee or would like more information, please contact us via scox@olog.catholic.edu.au. We would love to have you involved!

Informing the school of absences

If your child is not going to be at school due to illness, or will be late due to an appointment, it is imperative that you inform the school by:

• Phoning the 24 hour student absentee phone number: 8177 9191 before 8.55am; or
• Completing the absentee form in the Audiri app; or
• By emailing the class teacher or olog@olog.catholic.edu.au

Advance Notice of Absence / absence of more than five (5) days

Please complete the Application for Exemption from School Enrolment/Attendance Form, which is available from the Front Office.

If your child is late

If your child arrives after 8:55am, they will need to enter through the Front Office and be signed in manually by a parents/caregiver.

Early Departure

Should any child need to leave the school grounds during school hours, students must be signed out at the Front Office by their parent/caregiver before leaving the school.