Newsletter 8 - 17th May
Principal's Page
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Let us pray:
Thank you
After 8 weeks and travelling through 11 countries, it is really nice to be back home in Geraldton again. Living out of a suitcase for all that time does get a bit too much. Presently I am working with Madame Arangio to help produce a bilingual book (English and French) about my adventures in France which she will use in all of her French classes in the coming weeks.
A huge shout out to Mrs Donna Kempton and Mr Damien O'Malley for stepping up as Acting Principal's over the past 2 months. Miss Emma Bowen has returned to her Year 1 class having been appointed as Acting Assistant Principal during my absence. Thank you Emma for all you have done.
Whilst I was visiting Vatican City, I purchased a special present for the school. You can see a set of blessed Rosary Beads in school colours displayed on the Holy Bible in the cabinet of the office foyer.
Communio Appeal - Step Up
Communio is the name given to Bishop Michael's Appeal to help the needy people in the Diocese of Geraldton. It is conducted annually throughout the Diocese in each school for one week, and is known simply as 'Communio Week in Schools'.
Yesterday we celebrated a whole school Mass with Father Gerard for Communio Week.
Throughout this week each year level have also been fundraising for the appeal.
3YOK: PJ’s Day
K: PJ’s Day
PP: Teddy and PJ Day
Y1: Comfort Gratitude Morning
Y2: Movie and Popcorn
Y3: Lap-a-thon
Y4: Guess how many Lollies in the Jar Competition
Y5: Grab a snack
Y6: Treat and video
P-6 Friday Wear PJ's Day
Thank you to everyone who participated in this week's fundraising events.
Staffing
Congratulation to Mr Damien O’Malley who has been appointed Short Term Principal at OLMC Mullewa for 4 weeks. Damien will be heading out to Mullewa from Week 8 -11 this term. Karen Burro will be the Acting Assistant Principal whilst Damien is away.
Happy Days
David Tunchon
Principal
Religious Education News
Fruit of the Spirit Focus: Gentleness
Being able to deal with another person in a respectful manner.
Year Five Family Mass – Week 6, Sat May 25th, 6pm St Lawrence's Church
Please join our year five families for this weekend parish mass.
First Eucharist
Please pray for our First Eucharist Candidates as they prepare to receive this Sacrament.
Lord Jesus, we come to your sacred table to nourish ourselves,
not with bread but with Yourself, true Bread of eternal life.
Help us to recognise and celebrate your presence everyday in our lives. Walk with us on our journey of faith as you once did with the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Amen
Sacrament of Eucharist: Term 2, Week 9: Sunday June 16th, 11:00am - UCA
Year Four Reconciliation: Term 2, Week 9: Thursday May 13th, 9:30am
Administration News
Old Undercover Area - Before and Afterschool
Please note that the undercover area and the facilitated play section is out of bounds before and after school. The area is to be used by Year 1 and 2 students only when supervised by school staff.
Visual Arts News
Sustainability News
Celebrating Success'
Last weekend I had the pleasure of watching our Half Field (Year 1 & 2s) team on the grass. They are super cute and were playing so well considering their age and the weather was so warm.
Div 1 Results (Year 5 & 6)
27 April V Mt Tarcoola
5 nil win
Goal Scorers: Reece Partington 3, Harli Kingdon 1, Gabriel Sellei 1.
Good start to the season and opportunity to remember our hockey skills.
4 May V SFX/GPS
2 -1 loss
Goal Scorer: Lucy Hainan (a brilliant goal it was)
Very hot and hard game. Everyone played so well with SFX/GPS getting their winning goal late in the game.
11 May Vs Wandina
2 all draw.
Goal Scorers: Reece Partington & Harrison Basell
Some great team work and ball movement across the field. Disappointing to have a draw after being up 2 nil early in the game. Wandina scored their 2nd goal with 2 minutes to go then Reece missed a easy open goal with 1 minute to go. Everyone was well and truly exhausted by this stage, so hot with a 11am game.
Community Notices
Bluff Point Dental Clinic Closure
The Bluff Point Dental Therapy Clinic will be closed from Monday 13th May to Friday 7th June, reopening on Monday 10th June.
In the case of Emergency , please contact the following Dental Therapy Clinics
Allendale - 99214218 (open Monday and Tuesdays)
Rangeway - 99214373 ( open Wed, Thurs, Fri )
Please buy a ticket to a Fund-raising Movie screening and support Guor’s Health Clinic and school in Akot Village, South Sudan. “The Way, My Way” is a charming and captivating true story of a stubborn and amusingly self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the famous Comino de Santiago pilgrimage route through Spain.
The screening will take place at Orana Cinemas on Sunday 26th May at 3:30pm. That is only a few weeks away so please buy your tickets as soon as possible. Adult tickets cost $25 and Pensioners/Students are $20. This includes a free drink and a complimentary popcorn.
Tickets will be available after Sunday morning Masses, from Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre or by phoning 0438804191. Cash only please.
