OLR News Term 2 Week 10
Principal's Update
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to week 10.
I can’t believe we are nearing the end of another term!
Thank you for all to all the parents who were able to volunteer their time for the Athletics Carnival on Friday. It was a great day and lots of fun for our children.
One of our goals for this year is to rewrite our School Vision and Mission Statements, our previous statements were written over twenty years ago. These statements should describe the way our whole community sees our school. To achieve this, we would like feedback from all members of our community. We would also like to include representatives from all parts of our community to be members of a working party to develop the statements. To ensure we have the voice of everyone, could you please follow this link to complete a very simple form. We are looking forward to this process and developing statements that truly reflect who we are at OLR.
Vision & Mission Feedback Form
I haven’t provided a building update in a while. This is because there has been very little progress. The building company should be organised in the next few weeks, and we are still waiting on Council approval. Hopefully this will happen soon as well. I will update you all as soon as I hear anything more.
I hope you have a really wonderful holiday. There are lots of colds and flus going around and I pray that you all remain well and enjoy the break.
Take care and stay well.
Yvette Owens
In The Loop - School and Office News
Staff Development Day
On Friday the 30th of June there will be a system wide staff development day. Therefore the last day of Term 2 is Thursday 29th June.
Mufti Day
To celebrate the end of Term 2, we will have a Bright Coloured Mufti Day on Tuesday!
Term 3 Dates
The first day of Term is Monday 17th July and the last day will be Friday 22nd September.
Change to payment method of School Fees via Qkr and Direct Deposit from Term 3 2023
Catholic Schools Broken Bay is moving to a new finance system and there are changes to the following payment methods:
Qkr Payment of school fees via Qkr will no longer be accepted from Term 3 2023.
Direct Deposit If you have an arrangement in place to pay your school fees via Direct Deposit to the school bank account, this facility will not be available from Term 3 2023.
Our preferred payment method for payment of school fees is BPay and your monthly Fee Statement includes the BPay Reference number and Biller Code. Catholic Schools Broken Bay Biller Code accepts BPay payments from a credit card.
We thank you for your support as we transition to the new finance system.
Absentees
Please note that you only have 7 days to enter a child’s absence on to compass.
If an absentee is not entered in this timeframe, it will remain unjustified.
Wyong Parish Secretary - Position Vacant
The Wyong Catholic Parish is seeking to recruit a permanent part-time Parish Secretary, working 3 days per week. There is a preference for Wednesdays and Fridays to be two of the working days with flexibility on remaining days in relation to hours worked.
This role plays an important part in the Parish team, providing support for Parish communications, administration, financial processes, Parish property, compliance and Diocesan support.
The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of office administration processes and procedures and a sound understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, MYOB, bookkeeping or accounting practices.
As you will often be the first point of contact for our parish, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are crucial.
If you have high developed administration skills coupled with well-developed relational and rapport building skills and this role interests you, please email a brief cover letter and CV to wyongparish@bbcatholic.org.au
Applications close Wednesday, 12 July 2023
The Diocese of Broken Bay is committed to and promotes a culture of safety and care for all people, especially for children and others in the community who are vulnerable. Our Diocese has no tolerance to Child Abuse and is committed to ensuring our staff and volunteers understand the joint responsibility to safeguard all those within our community.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake pre-screening which may include a National Police History Check and/or Working With Children Check.
Music Bus Term 3
The Music Bus has opened their term 3 enrolments and are inviting new students to apply.
Classes offered are:
Keyboard (K-y6)
Ukulele ( K -y6)
Drums (y1-y6)
Guitar (Y2-y6)
Singing (K -y6)
Lessons are:
* be 30 minute duration - once per week
* held in the hi tech music classroom on wheels on our site
* cost $20 per week ($22 drums) payable by the term on commencement
If you wish to take part please complete this expression of interest form.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ee4627a5204c46158e1ab17e7c8069c6
Religious Education Update
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
Thank you to all who have donated to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. We are blessed to be part of such a generous community.
Seasons For Growth
We are looking to run the Seasons for Growth program in Term 3. Seasons is designed for students in Years 1-6 who have suffered a loss due to death, divorce, separation etc.
Information about the program can be found at Seasons for Growth Children and Young People's Program | Good Grief
If you feel that your child would benefit from this program, please email me at joanne.moore@dbb.catholic.edu.au with your child’s name, class and few brief details about the loss they have gone through.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of this. The theme of this years’ NAIDOC Week is “For Our Elders”.
Next Wednesday, all students will be participating in a variety of activities to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Activities will include dancing, learning about a range of artifacts, and listening to stories told by a local Aboriginal Elder.
We are very grateful to our Aboriginal Education Worker, Mrs Jodie Bourke, for her organisation of the day.
Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
This Tuesday, June 27th, is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. On this day, we remember that Mary is always interceding on our behalf that God will look upon us with grace and mercy. Anyone wishing to celebrate this Feast Day is warmly welcome to join Year 3 in their Grade Mass at 10am in the hall.
Thank you for your continued support this term. It has been lovely to see families joining us for the Liturgies and Masses that we have had. Your presence shows all students, the importance of our shared faith experiences.
Wishing you a fabulous holiday break and hoping it brings some opportunities for both fun and relaxing times as a family.
Upcoming Liturgical Celebrations
Tuesday June 27th – Year 3 Grade Mass at school
Families are most welcome to join us for these celebrations.
Jo Moore
Religious Education Coordinator
Parent Engagement Coordinator (PEC) Update
One of the most enjoyable things about my role as the Parent Engagement Coordinator at the school is welcoming children at the school gate in the morning on the days I am at the school. I love hearing the children’s stories like their loose teeth and meeting their siblings, it makes me smile to see the love that they share with their younger brothers and sisters. It is also lovely to say hello to parents and have a chat if they are not rushing off to work. Please feel free to introduce yourself to me if you have time, I am always happy to have a chat and answer questions.
One of the benefits of my dual role with the school and parish is that I also coordinate the Sacramental Program at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. I have found this has been a great way to connect and get to know families to support them both at the school and the parish Sacramental Program in their child’s journey of faith. For those that may not be aware, the order of reception of the Sacraments in the Diocese of Broken Bay is Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation and then First Eucharist. Children who are Baptised Catholic are usually prepared for the sacrament of Confirmation in Year 3 and the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in Year 4.
The Sacramental preparation program in our parish, and indeed throughout the Diocese of Broken Bay, is a parish based and family centred process. It is structured in a way for parents and their child to work through the booklets together as part of a parish sacramental group under the guidance of a group leader, and to continue the discussion and exercises at home. Both parish and family play an important role in journeying with the children towards full initiation into the Church.
Sacrament of Confirmation: Parents of children in Year 3 and above who are Baptised Catholic are invited to attend the Information and Enrolment evening for the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday 1 August at 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Rosary, Parish Hall, The Entrance. The Sacrament of Confirmation is when the graces your child received at Baptism are sealed with the reception of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please see attached flyer which includes a letter to parents and dates for your diary.
The latest edition of Parent Talk is now available for Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP). Please click on the link to read. Parent Talk There is an article regarding the Back to School vouchers and a reminder that they will expire on 30 June 2023, so be sure to use these vouchers if you haven’t done so already.
With the school holidays on our doorstep, I hope those that may be traveling a safe and happy holiday and for those that may be staying on the coast may be interested in some of the following links for ideas to keep the kids entertained:
31 Things to do on the NSW Central Coast with Kids
68 CENTRAL COAST ATTRACTIONS FOR FAMILIES - Playing in Puddles
WINTER IS HERE! JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR CENTRAL COAST FAMILIES
School Holiday Activities Newcastle & Central Coast Winter 2023
Canteen News
The Term 3 roster will be sent out this week, if you would like to volunteer for canteen in Term 3, and haven't already put your name down, please let me know asap and I will happily add you to the roster.
Thanks to all the helpers in Term 2, enjoy the holidays!
PCN News
2023 PCN hosted events
We have two more events scheduled this year, so please be sure to put these dates in your diary and book time off work:
Term 3; Week 7 - Friday 1 September | Disco |
Term 4; Week 3 - Friday 27 October | Spring Picnic ‘Night on the green’ |
Get in touch!
If you have any questions about the PCN or you would like to provide any feedback, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at olrpcn@gmail.com
Best wishes,
The PCN Team
PBL (Positive Behaviours for Learning)
Students have been learning this week to 'Play fairly and include others'. Students learnt about fair and unfair play, how to ask to join a game, how to ask others to join their game and acted out different scenarios.
Our wonderful PBL team taught this lesson to our Kindy, year 1 and year 2 students and showed maturity and respect when teaching.
In other PBL news, Petey Bobby Lewis was awarded to 4 Red by our PBL spotter Mrs MacLeod. Our new PBL spotter is currently on the hunt looking for a class who is following all our school rules, playing fairly and including others.
Athletics Carnival
On Friday we held our Athletics Carnvial at Mingara! The whole school came together for the carnival for the first time in 3 years due to Covid and rain!
We kicked off a chilly morning just after 8am with the 800m events. It didn't take the runners long to warm up though.
The morning was a flurry of activity with 100m races, field events and novelty events for our Kindy and Year 1 students.
Mingara was a field of colour as the students proudly wore there team colours. They participated in as many events as possible to get those all important team points.
A huge thank you to Mr Trent for all your efforts in planning and running this day for the children, and all the staff for there help and support of a great day.
Thank you to the parent volunteers we couldn’t do a day like this with out your assistance and support in running the events.
And to all the parent and grandparent spectators who joined us for the fun!
Key Dates
What's On Term 2 Week 10
Monday 26th June ~Awards Assembly in the hall K-2
Tuesday 27th June ~ Dance Troupe Performance K-3, 2.30pm and Year 4-6, 2.50pm.
~ Mufti Day
Wednesday 28th June ~ NAIDOC week school activities
Thursday 29th June ~ Last Day of Term 2 for students
Friday 30th June ~ Staff Development Day
What's On Term 3 Week 1
Monday 17th July ~ First Day of Term 3
~ Awards assembly Year 3-6
Wednesday 19th July ~ Parent/Teacher Interviews Late Night
Thursday 20th July ~ Parent Coffee and Chat in the hub at 9am
Saturday 22nd July ~ World Youth Day
