OLOG eNewsletter Term 2 Week 2

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Welcome to Term 2 and I extend a very warm welcome to the new families who join our OLOG family this term. I hope that you all enjoyed the break from the rigour of school routine and demands. We were blessed with quite warm weather, and it was lovely to hear students share the opportunities for outdoor activities and holidays during this time.

Last week we gathered for our ANZAC liturgy. Whilst ANZAC Day fell during the school break our liturgy was a time to remember not only those who took part at Gallipoli, but all Australian Servicemen and women who have fought for this country. Our Year 1 students made a wreath whilst our Reception students made their poppies and proudly wore these to the liturgy.   

Pop-up Playgroup

During Week 1 we planned and provided a successful Pop-Up Playgroup held in our community space led by Ms Summers and Miss Morgan. What a huge success to witness over 20 families come along and participate in the many varied sensory activities. We will continue to explore further or more regular Playgroup sessions at OLOG.

Setting our Academic Expectations for Term 2

As we hit the second week of Term 2, classes are in full swing with our students seeking to build on the success of Term 1. We are also committed to continue to develop our emphasis on building a strong learning culture where everyone strives to achieve their personal best. 

As a community of learners, we wish to continue to look at ways to improve our academic standards and outcomes. OLOG has produced many successful learning and academic achievements, but the sense that we can take this to the next level is very real.

While our teachers do a remarkable job in staying abreast of latest educational trends and implementing them into their daily practice, your assistance is also vital. You can never underestimate the impact of parents in developing a learning culture.

The following pointers provide some useful tips for parents in assisting their child to reach their educational potential:

How Should I Help My Child with Homework?

Show that you think education and homework are important. If your child knows that you care about what is happening at school, he or she will have a good reason to complete and engage in learning.

• Set a regular time for homework. The best schedule for homework is what works best for your child and your family. Your child’s outside activities, such as sports or music lessons may mean that you need a flexible homework time to be set aside.
• Provide an area for your child to do homework. Make sure the area is well-lit and has minimal distractions.
• Ensure that there are no distractions.  Turn off the television if it is keeping your child from doing his or her homework or practise of reading or learning words.
• Provide supplies and identify resources. Have pencils, pens, erasers, writing paper, a dictionary, or other supplies that may be helpful available.
• Help your child use everyday routines to support the skills he or she is learning. Teach your child to play word and math games. Help your child look up information about something in which he or she is interested.
• Look over completed assignments/learning before they are turned in. Then, after the teacher returns completed homework, read the comments/feedback to see if your child has done the work satisfactorily or areas for further improvement.
• Talk about school and learning activities in family conversations. Ask your child what was one thing that they learnt in class that day.
• Show your child that the skills he or she is learning are an important part of the things adults do. Let your child see you reading, writing, or using math. Talk to your child about what you do at work.
• Attend school activities. Please check the Term 2 Calendar. If you can, volunteer to help in your child’s classroom or at special events.
• Please visit your child’s classroom and speak regularly with your child’s teacher about their learning and successes.

Catholic Education Week at OLOG

Catholic Education Week is being celebrated in Catholic schools throughout South Australia from 15 – 21 May 2023.

This week is an opportunity to reflect on and share all the things that we love about OLOG and what makes our community special. 

Join us on social media during the week in sharing Facebook posts about the reasons you love our school and being a part of our community, using the hashtag #LoveMyCatholicSchool.

Catholic Education Week is an opportunity to:

• Celebrate the excellent teaching and learning that happens in our Catholic schools every day
• Reflect on and highlight what makes OLOG so special
• School Tours will be offered led by our Student Voice Leaders

Year 5 Camp

We wish our Year 5 students all the best for their school camp this week at Mylor Adventure Camp.

National Walk Safely to School Day 2023- Friday 19 May

This year we will once again be participating in the National Walk Safely to School Day which is held Friday 19th May.

Primary School children all over Australia will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. The NWSTSD is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health and the Environment.

OLOG community members are invited to participate in their own way or by joining the school group who will walk from Da Costa Park/Reserve,  Wyatt St, Glenelg East SA 5045 to school. Parents and carers are welcome to join us on this walk.

Where: Da Costa Park/Reserve ,Wyatt St, Glenelg East SA 5045

When: Friday 19 May at 8:15am am for 8:20 am departure to school

What: Walking to school safely, including using a pedestrian crossing

Student Voice Leaders to hand out apples and NWSTSD stickers on arrival at school.

Please complete the Audiri eform to register your child to attend the National Walk to School Day.

Mother's Day Breakfast and Liturgy

We look forward to seeing all our Mothers, Grandmothers and special people at our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast this Friday from 8:00am followed by our Mother’s Day liturgy led by our Reception/Year 1 students.

Wishing all our mum’s a Wonderful Mother’s day on Sunday.

Peace and Blessing

Josette Charles
Principal

Catholic Education Week

The theme for 2023 is Raising Hearts and Minds with God for social justice.

Three questions that we may ask ourselves with this theme in mind are;

• How do we Raise our Hearts and Minds to the needs of others?
• How can we Raise our Hearts and Minds to the needs in our community?
• How can we Raise our Hearts and Minds to the needs in the world?

The following quote from Mary Mackillop is very fitting; “Never see a need without doing something about it.”

The children will participate in various activities throughout next week to celebrate Catholic Education Week.

We invite parents to encourage their children to embrace the practice of saying grace in your homes before meals.

Below are two different compositions that you could use.

Grace #1

Loving God, We ask you to bless this food which comes to us through the work of many people, from the sowing of seeds in the earth to our table here today. We pray for those in our world who do not have enough food. Help us to always care for people and your beautiful creation.

Amen.

Grace #2

Loving God, Thankyou for the food we are about to eat. Thank you for the people who made it. We pray for all those who do not have enough to eat and we help us to ensure that all people are treated with love, compassion and respect.  

Amen

Upcoming Masses

Thursday 1 June- Year 4/5 Mass @ 9.15am in OLOG Church (Theme- Reconciliation)

Thursday 6 June- Year 6 Mass @ 9.00am in OLOG Church (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)

Thursday 15 June- Whole School Mass @ 9.15am in OLOG Church (The Sacred Heart of Jesus)

Thursday 29 June- Year 2/3 Mass @ 9.15am in OLOG Church (St Peter and St Paul)

Library Leaders

Some Year 6 students have taken up the challenge to apply and try out to be our Library Leaders, demonstrating their Leadership skills.

Since Mrs Lindner has been away, they have been enthusiastically returning and putting away books.

We will officially announce our Library Leaders in the Week 4 Newsletter.

Joy and blessings,

Debbie Scuteri
APRIM/Leader of Learning

Yaer 6 Leadership Day 

On Monday 8th May. eight Year 6 students attended Fitness Leadership Day run by the South Australian Catholic Primary Schools Sports Association (SACPSSA). The purpose of the day was to develop students’ leadership qualities and how to develop fitness games. The students were actively engaged in games, collaborating in problem solving activities in group settings with students from other schools. As well as learning about games and how to lead them, students discussed what qualities makes a good leader. The day was very productive and valuable in the development of our students’ lifelong learning.

South West SAPSASA Cross Country Carnival

On Tuesday OLOG had a team of runners represent the school at the South West SAPSASA Cross Country Carnival. Students ran either 2 or 3km around the course at West Beach with a top 5 finish securing a spot in the South West team to compete at Oakbank later in the year. Well done to all who competed. 

A big congratulation to Year 6 students, Bryce and Liam, for being selected as part of the South West District Football Team. We wish them all the best moving forward.

The Mini Vinnies will be supporting World wellbeing Week by making stress balls to sell.

To help make this project possible we are asking for any unused (open or not open) bags of rice, flour, lentils, corn starch, legumes or split peas. Left over balloons are also welcomed.

All funds raised will go to Saint Vincent DePaul, providing support to people in need.