Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The date remains the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds, and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Reconciliation is all about working together. This year’s theme is all about encouraging kids to speak up and continue the work of those before them to bring about change. Our students will
embrace this focus in their learning.
It is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on how they can use their voice for good. It asks us all to think about everything we know about change and change makers and share our ideas about change loud and proud!
This year all students will share their reconciliation messages which will be displayed on the glass in the stairwell area.
Staffing Update
Liza Wescombe (Admin) is currently away on leave. Liza’s father passed away a week ago and Liza is spending time with her family.
Amelia Magi will be completing her time at OLOG at the end of this week. Amelia has won a new position in another school. Amelia has contributed to the learning and support of many children over the last two years. We thank Amelia and wish her all the best for her new position.
Catholic Education Week
Each year Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for Catholic schools to celebrate what they do best - high-quality teaching and learning within a caring and supportive Catholic community. This year we certainly shared what we love best about OLOG which we have captured and shared with our community. Take a moment to ask your child the same question as their responses have been amazing.
Congratulations to our Student Voice Leaders for leading School Tours during Catholic Education Week.
Learning Walks and Talks
Leaders at OLOG conduct daily Learning Walks and Talks. This provides us with a picture of how our learning from professional days held over the last two years, has transferred to the classroom and impacted student learning. Learning Walks and talks are expected to:
Promote growth in:
- Teacher capacity
- Student learning outcomes
Provide feedback to the leadership team about the following:
- Students’ understanding of what they are learning
- How they can be successful in their learning.
We invite parents to support this process by checking in with their children regarding what is happening in their lessons and learning. Five questions parents can ask their children include:
- What did you learn today?
- How did you do?
- What did you do if you didn’t understand?
- How can you improve on your learning?
- What are you most proud of?
Peace and Blessings,
Josette Charles
Principal
Term 2 Masses
Thursday 1st June- Year 4/5 Mass @ 9.15am in OLOG Church (Theme- Reconciliation)
Thursday 6th June- Year 6 Mass @ 9.00am in OLOG Church (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)
Thursday 15th June- Whole School Mass @ 9.15am in OLOG Church (The Sacred Heart of Jesus)
Thursday 29th June- Year 2/3 Mass @ 9.15am in OLOG Church (St Peter and St Paul)
Parents are welcome to attend.
The Ascension of the Lord
Last Thursday 18th May marked the Ascension of the Lord. Each Sunday at Church we profess through the creed, “He ascended into Heaven.” Christ’s Ascension was the culmination of God’s divine plan for Christ Jesus; his return to his Father with his “Mission Accomplished.” The Ascension is the grand finale of all Jesus’ words and works done for us and for our salvation. It is the culmination, but not the conclusion.
Pentecost Sunday
This Sunday marks Pentecost Sunday, which in the Christian tradition is the celebration of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles, Mary and the first followers of Jesus, who were gathered together. A “strong, driving” wind filled the room where they were gathered together, and tongues of fire came to rest on their heads, allowing them to speak in different languages so that they could understand each other. The Holy Spirit also gave the apostles the other gifts and fruits necessary to fulfil the great commission- to go out and preach the Gospel to all nations. It fulfils the new Testament promise from Christ (Luke 24:46-49) that apostles would be “clothed with power” before they would be sent out to spread the Gospel.
National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week
Tomorrow also marks National Sorry Day. On 26 May 1998, the first National Sorry Day was
held to commemorate the anniversary of the ‘Bringing them Home’ Report and remember the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations. Stolen Generations refers to First Nations people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. National Sorry Day also leads us into Reconciliation Week.
Let us pray……..
Holy Father, God of Love,
You are the Creator of this land and of all good things.
We acknowledge the pain and shame of our history
and the suffering of our peoples,
and we ask your forgiveness.
We thank you for the survival of indigenous cultures.
Our hope is in you because you gave your Son Jesus
to reconcile the world to you.
We pray for your strength and grace to forgive,
accept and love one another,
as you love us and forgive and accept us
in the sacrifice of your Son.
Give us the courage to accept the realities of our history
so that we may build a better future for our nation.
Teach us to respect all cultures.
Teach us to care for our land and waters.
Help us to share justly the resources of this land.
Help us to bring about spiritual and social change
to improve the quality of life for all groups in our communities,
especially the disadvantaged.
Help young people to find true dignity and self esteem by your Spirit.
May your power and love be the foundations
on which we build our families, our communities and our nation,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Joy and blessings,
Debbie Scuteri
APRIM/Leader of Learning
This year OLOG has a new Debating Team - Ella Bateman, Campbell Hawthorn, Lewis McCheane, April Prasai, Ryza Shrestha and Abby Cooper.
The team had their first debate on Thursday night - the topic was 'That schools should ban mullets'. We were the negative team. The team worked really well together and ended up winning the debate by 1 point! The main reason we won the debate was the great rebuttal that the children had.
Our next debate is 8th June, and this time we are going to be the affirmative team. The topic is 'That schools should have a dog to reduce stress in the classroom'. It is going to be very interesting to research this topic.
Raewyn McIntosh
Debating Coordinator/Coach
Last Friday the Year 2/3 classes were visited by Amelia and Courtney from Flinders University who came to speak about “Eating the Rainbow”. They were quizzed on their fruit and vegetable knowledge and taught the benefits of eating nutritious food every day to keep their bodies healthy.They finished their lesson off by trying both familiar and new fruits/veggies. The pomegranate and papaya were a big hit! Thank you to Amelia and Courtney for their fun lesson and to our families for supplying the food. We look forward to seeing some colourful, healthy, and package free lunches this week and beyond!
Due to the weather we were unable to hold Walk Safely to School Day but that didn't stop staff and students from celebrating at school with healthy snacks and music.
We would like to thank Wills & Daniel from the Adelaide Central Market for their generous donation of apples to support Walk Safely to School Day.
To support Laudato Si Week the R/1 students had a focus on nude food. They talked about how every time they eat food without packaging, they are helping to save God's creation.
Today OLOG participated in National Simultaneous Storytime, reading The Speedy Sloth as a whole school. Students then had the opportunity to engage in reading and craft activities related to the book.
NSS is a nationwide event that takes place annually to promote the value of reading and literacy. During NSS, people of all ages come together to read the same story at the same time. This creates a powerful sense of community and encourages young people to develop a lifelong love of reading.
Earlier this week our Year 6 cohort had the opportunity to visit SA Water for a 90-minute interactive workshop on the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Students learnt about:
- Water cycle
- Water sources
- How water is treated and delivered to South Australian homes
- What happens to water when it's flushed or let down the drain
Students considered how their actions affect the environment and how different organisations influence sustainability on the Earth's systems.
Congratulation to Year 6 student, Alice Gallagher, who has been selected for the South West SAPSASA Cross Country team. She will compete at the State Championships held at Oakbank Racecource in June. We are so proud of Alice's achievement and wish her the best of luck!
The Mini Vinnies have been hard at work making stress balls to support World wellbeing Week.
Thank you to everyone who donated supplies for the stress balls.
All funds raised will go to Saint Vincent DePaul, providing support to people in need.
Important Dates
National Sorry Day
Pentecost Sunday
SACPSSA Lacrosse Carnival
R/1 Excursion- Cubby Building
Term 3 Reception Transition visit 9:00-11:00am
Year 2/3 Excursion- Da Costa Park Picnic
P&F Sausage Sizzle Lunch
SAPSASA Knockout Football
Term 3 Reception Transition visit 9:00-11:40am
Pyjama Day
Year 6 Excursion- Cabra Drama Performance
PUBLIC HOLIDAY- King's Birthday
School Tours 9:15am and 5pm
Term 3 Reception Transition visit 9:00am-2:00pm
SAPSASA Knockout Netball
Pupil Free Day
Term 3 Reception Transition visit 9:00am-2:30pm
P&F Meeting @ 7:00PM
School Board Meeting @ 7:00pm
P&F Coffee Morning
P&F Noodle lunch
SACPSSA Netball Carnival- Yr 5 & 6
Pupil Free Day
Pupil Free Day
On Thursdays we encourage students to bring a game to school which they can play with a friend/friends in the Library at lunch time.
Games day is a lovely social interaction for our children and will run for the rest of the term on Thursdays.
Games are to be packed in a container/bag clearly labelled with student's name and class.
Please note no Pokémon Cards or trading cards allowed.
On Thursday 1 June, our P&F will be holding a sausage sizzle.
1 x Sausage $3.00
2 x Sausages $5.00
1 x Sausage + Fruit Box $5.00
2 x Sausages + Fruit Box $7.00
(Vegan & Gluten Free options available)
Orders via QKR - Orders close Monday 29 May at 10:00pm.
- Please ensure your child's profile has been updated with correct class.
- If you have multiple children, please place order for each child individually.
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