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WELCOME BACK
After a mixed break weather wise and with some restrictions in place, I trust you all enjoyed your time with your children over the last holiday break. I always feel good about being back to school after a break because the children always come back so energised and full of stories. It will be a busy term as usual with some of the highlights including an athletics carnival (13 August - COVID permitting), Regional Debating, and dancing for sport.
We welcome the Sufa family to our school community with Amerti in Year 1 and Meti in Year 4. I am sure they will have a very enjoyable and successful time at OLV.
We are looking forward to another successful term.
COVID UPDATE
Will it ever go away? Just when we thought we might get back into our routines, once again we have been hit with a new set of restrictions and regulations.
It has been very much appreciated that parents have taken on a new dismissal routine. It is appreciated that everyone is staying calm, patient and aware of the needs of others. Remember to line up in class order if possible -- Kinder & siblings, Yr 1 & siblings, Yr 2 & siblings at the bottom Lovell Pde gate - all primary and older siblings via the top gate on Lovell Pde. Bus via Sandgate Rd gate. If you would rather pick up from Sandgate Rd, that's fine, but please let all your children know and get them to let their teacher know also.
Teachers have been asked not to park on the school side of Lovell Pde, so there should be more room for parents to park there. Remember, drop off should be as quick as possible and move to the bottom of the zone (where the little ramp in the footpath is, just before the Disabled Parking zone). If you need to get out of the car, and bring the children to the gate, then parents are asked to park in the church car park.
THANKYOU :)
ASPIRE
We should feel sorry for Isla in Year 5 who has been hard at work rehearsing for her ASPIRE performance. Our year 5/6 class were set to watch the performance of the MASKED DJ next week when COVID put the mockers on the show. Everyone involved with APSIRE must be so disappointed. There is light at the end of the tunnel as plans are being made to put on the show towards the end of the year.
STAFF CHANGES
There are few changes to our staff makeup for the beginning of this term. Miss Gallagher has moved on to sunny QLD and her role in Year 5/6 has been taken on by Miss Payton who has also taken on part of the EAL'D load along with Mrs Bourne. From Week 4 we will be welcoming back Mrs Hunt who has been on leave raising her family for the last couple of years. She will be providing teacher relief for RFF once a fortnight in each class.
PUPIL FREE DAYS
Just a reminder that Monday 9 August and Monday 6 September will be Pupil Free Days. The school will be closed on these days.
RE NEWS
Welcome back everyone. It is sad that once again we are having to lock the gates due to COVID. It was lovely seeing parents in our playground in the morning and afternoon and participating in school activities such as Liturgies, Masses and helping in the classrooms during Term 2. Hopefully this lock down will be for a short time. We had planned to visit AVEO this term but this has had to be postponed.
We will continue to share as much of the school activities via our school Facebook page.
Michael Dennin
On Monday the staff were fortunate enough to participate in a zoom conference run by Professor Michael Dennin. Michael has written the book Devine Science Finding Reason at the Heart of Faith. We had interesting discussions around science and faith. Michael explained that science doesn’t deny the existence of God and that faith and science can actually enhance one another when approached the right way. If you would like to explore this more, you might like to purchase Michael’s book.
Term 3 Liturgies and Masses
Week 1- Wednesday Naidoc Liturgy
Week 2-Monday 19th July Happiness Year 3
Week 3-Monday 26th July Love One Another Year 2
Week 4-Monday 2nd August Friendship Year 1
Friday 6th August Mary of the Cross Mass Year 2 & 5/6
Week 5-Monday Pupil Free Day
Week 6-Monday 16th August Assumption Year 5/6
Week 7- Friday 27th August Grandparents Day Mass Year 3 & 1
Week 8- Wednesday 1st September Richard Cootes Catholic Missions Liturgy
Friday 3rd September Father’s Day Liturgy Kinder & Year 4
Week 9- Monday Pupil Free Day
Week 10- Mon 13th September Kindness Year 4
Catholic Missions
During term 3 we will be fundraising for Catholic Missions. More information about this as each event arises.
Change to Volunteering at School
The procedure for volunteering at schools in the Diocese is changing. All volunteers are required to have a National Police Check (NPC) registered and full clearance to be approved by the Catholic Schools Office.
In the latest Volunteer Induction Handbook (version 1.6), there is a Statutory Screening Selection Tool for Volunteers in Schools.
Each volunteer is required to complete this form which will determine if a Working with Children’s Check is required (now only required for overnight camps if you are a close relative).
The instructions regarding identification and obtaining the NPC have also changed and this is also included in the handbook. The handbook is available from Admin office.
If you need to complete this booklet you would have had a phonecall this week from the office. If you are unsure please contact Leanne and she can let you know. Any volunteer that has already completed the NPC last year will not need to complete the process again, however everyone else will need to resubmit their handbook and receive clearance.
Kindergarten
Year 5/6 Overview Term 3 2021
SPORT
The focus for sport skills this term is to develop the student’s ability to express through movement and create confidence when participating in dance activities. They will be provided with opportunities to explore and develop awareness of dance elements
and the influence this has on quality of movement. Students will be exposed to a range of dance styles and movement sequences with the primary focus on preparing students for a dance composition to present at a school performance later this year.
We would like to wish the following children a Happy Birthday
| Kindergarten | Christopher H, Elizabeth L |
| Year 1 | Jensen W |
| Year 2 | Jimmy H |
| Year 3 | Emmesen P |
| Year 4 | |
| Year 5/6 | El W |
Congratulations and we hope you had a happy day
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| Year 1 | |
| Year 2 | |
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| Year 4 | |
| Year 5/6 | |
| Captains | |
| Lexia Awards | Erleen S-Level 8, Lucy C-Level 2 |
Library News
Welcome back to library borrowing for Term 3.
Just a reminder to return all overdue library books. There are quite a few overdues at the moment, so if families could have a bit of a book hunt, I would appreciate it.
Please ensure your child has a library borrowing bag to be able to take their books home. It is great weather to share some story time together, before bed or whenever the time allows for some quiet togetherness.
Happy Reading.
Our next P & F meeting will be held on Monday 19th July at 7pm in the school library.
COVID safe procedures such as QR sign in, social distancing and wearing of face masks will be in place.
All families are able to contribute to the P & F meeting agenda. If you have anything you would like discussed at the next meeting please send an email to olvparentsandfriends@gmail.com by Sunday 18th July.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNINVAL
We are geared up to move forward with our school carninval on 13 August. We hope that COVID doesn't interrupt our preparations. More details as we get closer to the date. Fingers crossed.
REGIONAL ATHLETICS REPORT
We had some wonderful results at the Regional Carnival last term. Our representatives were very competitive and showed great spirit. Well done to all the children who represented our school. In particular was the effort of our Junior Girls Relay Team -- well done in winning by a country mile.
DIOCESAN ATHLETICS
After the Regional carninval we have a number of children going forward to the Diocesan carninval. Well done to Isla (1st in shotput), Julian (1st in 800m & 1500m) Gemma (1st in 100m & 800m), Suma (1st in 100m, 200m & Relay), Cooper (2nd in shotput), Margreit (3rd in 100m and 1st in Relay), Freya (1st in relay). We look forward to hearing of the efforts later this month.
SOO3
Well!! That was a surprise. The pride of QLD was restored last night. But a well deserved series win by NSW. Can't wait till next year.
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