OLOG eNewsletter Term 2 Week 4

Dear Parents and Caregivers, 

Year 5 Mylor Adventure Camp - Mylor

Yesterday we farewelled a very excited group of Year 5 students,  as they boarded the bus for camp at Mylor! The camp and outdoor program will provide the students with an action packed 3 days. Our social media will provide an insight to the experiences at Year 5 camp. Mr Mylonas, Mr Evans, Mr Lachlan and Mrs Scuteri were excited and ready for the adventure at Mylor.

Student Learning

I regularly spend time in all learning areas working alongside students in their learning. I will ask students questions to hear a deeper insight about their learning.:

What are you learning? Why?
How are you doing?
How do you know?
How can you improve? Where do you go for help?

Ms Sue Brinkworth, Leader of Learning,  works with all teachers to structure learning.  Through this collaboration teachers at OLOG develop and provide well-structured teaching and learning. Lessons begin with:

• reviewing prior learning
• providing a short statement of learning goals (learning intention)
• presenting and teaching new learning in small steps, with student practice after each step
• students being provided with detailed instructions and explanations
• providing students with a high level of practice
• regularly asking questions for understanding
• guiding students during their learning
• providing feedback
• providing explicit instruction and practice for seatwork and exercises
• monitoring students completion of learning and work.

Like anything, we teach students, to be persistent with their learning and this is something you can support us with at home. You, as parents, are the most positive force for change in your children’s lives, so if they are hearing about the importance of persistence at home from you to, they are going to know it’s an important and valuable skill to support their learning and progress.

New Reception Children Term 3

A Reception Parent information session will take place on Monday, 27 May at 7.00pm, for families of children beginning Reception. We have 22 new Reception children and their families beginning their special journey with OLOG. This is a very exciting and special time for our youngest OLOG students. The Reception transition visits will also commence next week for the next four weeks in readiness for the start on Mid Year. Mrs Michaela Sommers returns from maternity leave. She is the Reception teacher and has been busy visiting the new children at their kindergartens and ELC.

Please note the transition times for our new Receptions:

1st Transition visit -  Friday 31st May 9:00am - 11:00am
2nd Transition visit - Friday 7th June  9:00am - 11:30am
3rd Transition visit -  Friday 14th June 9:00am - 2:00pm
4th Transition visit -  Friday 21st June 9:00am - 2:30pm

OLOG PYJAMA DAY

Please note on Friday 7 June is OLOG pyjama day. Children are asked to wear their favourite pyjamas to raise money for homeless in Hutt Street. A donation towards pyjama day to support those who are homeless will be supported. Further information will be sent out next week.

Safety Walking Home - Message from SA Police: 

“Students and families are reminded to be wary of approaches from strangers, especially when they are unaccompanied or travelling to and from school. If they are approached, students should not respond and should not accept offers of rides or gifts.

Students should seek the assistance of other nearby adults if they feel unsafe and should report the event to a trusted adult (parent or school staff member) as soon as possible.

SAPOL advises that taking out a mobile phone and calling police can deter the offender and they recommend the student making a formal report to their closest police station.”

Peace and Blessings

Josette Charles
Principal

Mother's Day Breakfast

At Our Lady of Grace School, we believe in the importance of celebrating the amazing women who shape our lives. On Friday 10^th May we honoured our mother’s, grandmother’s and special friends with a croissant breakfast, followed by a beautiful Mother’s Day Liturgy.

The weather was in our favour, and it was lovely seeing so many mother’s and special friends mingling and chatting.

To all the mums and significant female role models in our community we say thank you.

Your love and dedication are truly appreciated. We hope you all had a Happy Mother’s Day.

Catholic Education Week 

Last week we celebrated Catholic Education Week.
It is a celebration of quality teaching and learning across Catholic Education South Australia.

The children participated in varied activities throughout the week with the theme Raising Hearts and Minds to the wonder and awe of God’s creation.

We also had our ‘Coins in Hearts’ event raising an amazing amount of $643.50 which will be donated to the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry.

We certainly grew our hearts physically with our coins and figuratively in the way we embraced the challenge.

Thank you everyone for your contributions and enthusiasm towards the event.

A special thank you to the Mini Vinnies Leaders, Mikayla EB and Ivy H for their input and effort to make the event so successful.

Laudato Si’ Week

This week we celebrate Laudato Si’ Week. The theme for 2024 is ‘Seeds of Hope’. Each class was given a small pot and seeds to grow. These will be placed on their sacred space within their class as a reminder that everyone of us is encouraged to look after our Common Home, Earth.

Joy and Blessings

Debbie Scuteri
APRIM / Inclusive Ed Coordinator

Visible Well Being 

Today our students, with Tasman Footner over seeing operations, displayed our Whole School approach to Character Strengths.  

Community Portal - Coming Soon

OLOG are planning to pilot the Catholic Education SA Community Portal

The Community Portal will provide a secure centralised platform where parents/caregivers can access important school information, including fee, payments, academic records, demographic and medical information related to their child/ren.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks to discover more information about this import initiative and how you can benefit and join the Community Portal

 

National Simultaneous Storytime

A big Congratulations to Lucy Ryan on obtaining a A+ for her AMEB Grade 2 Practical Exam.  Well done Lucy!

SAPSASA Cross Country Trials

On Monday 13th May,  which was our Pupil Free Day, students participated in the SAPSASA Cross Country Trial Day. Accompanied by Theo Mylonas, Lachlan Ash, and Abbey Rice a team of 14 spirited individuals, we embarked on a journey that showcased not only our students' physical prowess but also their resilience and determination.

The cross-country event was not just about crossing the finish line; it was a testament to the values of sportsmanship and teamwork that we hold dear at OLOG. Each student was eagerly encouraged by those watching on, lending support and encouragement, fostering a sense of unity above individual achievements.

As the day progressed, our team showcased remarkable performances from everyone involved. Some notable performances include Olivia Raymond who came second overall in her race. In the same race Clara Floreani finished in the 11^th position. In the 11-year-old boys race, Finn Raymond finished in the top 15. Whether they were sprinting through the final stretch or pacing themselves with unwavering determination, every student embodied the spirit of sportsmanship and perseverance.

Beyond the thrill of competition, the SAPSASA Cross Country Trial Day was a celebration of personal growth and achievement. It provided our students with an opportunity to challenge themselves, conquer their fears, and emerge stronger and more confident individuals.

OLOG extends its sincere gratitude and thanks to any parents who helped us out during the day, and a special thank you to Greg Warnes who was there to help out for the whole day.

Term 2 Co-Curricular Sport

This term we have a record number of students taking part in Co-Curricular Sport with the following number of teams proudly representing Our Lady of Grace School:

Basketball - Reception - Year 6
Soccer - R /1 and 2/3
Football - 3/4 and 5/6
Netball - 3/4 and 5/6

Stay tuned as we update you with our coaching details for each of the above sports. In the meantime, we thank our parents and friends for volunteering their time to assist the respective teams.

If you child would like to participate in a co-curricular sport, please contact Lachlan Ash - Sports Coordinator sports@olog.catholic.edu.au

On Friday 17th May we held our first Pop-Up Playgroup for Term 2, with the theme being Ünder the Sea".

On Thursday 23rd May OLOG Staff joined with more than 500,000 people participating in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.
Almost 1 in 2 Australians are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.
The Morning tea is a Nationawide effort to raise important funds to help bring us closer to a cancer free future. 

OLOG UNIFORM POLICY

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

For advance notice of your child’s absence, please complete the Application for Exemption from School Enrolment/Attendance Form, which is available from the Front Office.

Unexplained absence

If a child is not present and the school has not received an absentee call or email by 9:30am, the office will contact parents (generally via text) to ascertain the student’s whereabouts.

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 via the IPAD (Passtab), then go to the classroom. If this process is not followed and the student has been marked as absent, an automated text message will be generated.

Early Departure

Should any child need to leave the school grounds during school hours e.g. dental/doctor appointment, parental permission must be given. All students must be signed out at the Front Office by their parent/caregiver before leaving the school.