OLR News Term 1 Week 8 2024
Principal's Update
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to Week 8.
It is such a busy time of the term but also one filled with lots of fun and joy. Everything we want for our amazing community!
We had a fabulous Wellbeing Week last week, with time dedicated to activities to promote self-care and mental health within our school community. This week-long event, held once a term, serves as a crucial opportunity for us to focus on the well-being of our students and staff. Throughout the week, our school engaged in a series of activities aimed at fostering wellness and mindfulness for all. Thank you so much to the parents who were able to give their time to join our children on their Wellbeing Week walks either to the beach or park.
This coming week, we will be celebrating the most important time in our Church year, the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Holy Week celebrations will begin with our Palm Sunday Liturgy on Monday at 9am. We will then come together for our Holy Week Liturgy on Thursday at 9am. These celebrations are a time of prayer, reflection and thanks to our Lord for the sacrifice of his life. They are an important opportunity to focus on the meaning of Easter.
Along with the reverence of Easter, we are looking forward to the fun of our annual Easter Hat Parade and Raffle. This tradition allows the children to showcase their creativity and celebrate the fun side of Easter with their peers. Both of these events are on tomorrow, Monday 25th March at 10am.
We invite you to join us for these moments of prayer and reflection, as well as fun, as we commemorate the significance of Easter and the renewal it brings to our lives.
Wishing you all a blessed Easter break with your loved ones, filled with much love, hope and joy.
Warmest wishes
Yvette Owens
Staff Development Days 2024
A reminder of dates for this year's staff development days. The first SDD is next Tuesday 2nd April after the Easter long weekend.
Please note: We were awaiting the confirmation of one more SDD for 2024 and this date has now been set for Tuesday 11th June 2024. (Week 7 of Term 2)
Please see below for all the dates for your diary.
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Liturgies
Families are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate the events of Holy Week. On Monday March 25th, Kindergarten will lead us in a celebration of Palm Sunday. On Thursday March 28th, we will recall the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Both of these Liturgies will take place at 9am on the oval.
Sibling Enrolments Kinder 2025
Thank you to everyone who completed the EOI form for siblings due to enrol next year. An email was sent to all who completed that form containing the enrolment paperwork. However if you would like a hard copy, please call into the office and the team will provide you with one.
We ask that all enrolment documents are returned in full by 30th April. Siblings do not require a Principal Interview however the child screener "Getting to Know you" sessions are compulsory and will take place at the Parish centre in Term 2 on the 21st and the 28th May. A booking link for these sessions will be sent out in early Term 2 to all who have submitted an enrolment application.
Cross Country Training
The school Cross Country is on Friday 5th April at Long Jetty Foreshore
The Cross-Country Running Club will continue this week Wednesday the 27th March. Next week Wednesday 3rd April will be the last session before the Cross Country on Friday the 5th April.
Due to supervision and numbers, only students in years 2-6 may attend the running club. Students will be collected from outside the school office at 8am and escorted to the school oval.
The sessions will run from 8:00am – 8:25am when morning supervision starts.
Water Fun Day - We need your help!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Attention parents, urgent message! Our upcoming water fun day is hanging in the balance.
We're in desperate need of 40 dedicated volunteers to ensure the event's success. So far we only have 11!! Without this crucial support, we regret to inform you that the day will regrettably have to be cancelled. Imagine the disappointment on the faces of our eager children if they miss out on a day of joy and laughter due to insufficient manpower. We implore you to step up and lend a hand to make this event possible.
Additionally, we extend a heartfelt invitation to all parents to join us for a picnic lunch. Your participation could make all the difference. Let's pull together and ensure this day becomes a cherished memory rather than a missed opportunity. Time is of the essence – volunteer now and let's make it happen!
Wellbeing Week & Harmony Day
🌟✨ What a fantastic week it has been at school celebrating Wellbeing Week and Harmony Day! 🌈💫 From mindfulness activities to learning together about cultural diversity, our school has truly come together to promote positive mental health and diversity. Students and teachers alike have participated in various events, like wellbeing walks to local parks in our area and spreading kindness and unity throughout our school community. Let's continue to support each other and embrace our differences, making every day a celebration of wellbeing and harmony!
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