Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Dear Families,

As we continue our journey through this academic year, I'd like to take a moment to focus on a vital aspect of our children's development: resilience. In todays' rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive despite challenges is more important than ever.

Parenting expert Maggie Dent often emphasises the importance of building emotional and psychological resilience in children. She states, "Resilience is not just about 'bouncing back' from adversity, but also 'bouncing forward' - growing stronger and wiser from the challenges faced." This perspective reminds us that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and learning.

Similarly, Dr. Justin Coulson highlights the role of supportive relationships in fostering resilience. He explains, "The single most important factor in developing resilience in children is the presence of at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult." Whether it's a parent, teacher, or another caring adult, these connections provide the foundation for our children to navigate life's ups and downs.

At OLGC, we strive to create a nurturing environment where every child feels supported and valued. Through our programs and daily interactions, we encourage students to fcae challenges with courage and confidence. However, the role of parents and guardians in this journey cannot be overstated. Your encouragement and understanding are key to helping your children build the resilience they need to succeed.

Let's work together to foster a community that empowers our children to embrace challenges and grow stronger every day.

Assistant Principal

Please note that Mrs Rebecca Barfoot will be on long service leave from 12 June until Week 3 of Term 3. In her absence, Mrs Maddie Ciullo will be acting in the role of Assistant Principal. Should you need support from the Assistant Principal during this time, please contact maddie.ciullo@cewa.edu.au or contact admin to book a time to meet with Mrs Ciullo.

Many thanks,

Lisa McClue

Please note that we have now reached full capacity for Kindy and Pre-Kindy 2025 and have commenced a waitlist for students. Places are also very limited for Kindy 2026.

If you have a younger sibling, friend or family member who will be seeking enrolment in our Pre-Kindy or Kindy program for 2025 or 2026 please contact the administration staff as soon as possible. These places are filling up very fast (with a waitlist already in place for Pre-Kindy and Kindy 2025) and we would hate for any siblings to miss out on enrolling.

Friends or family members that would like to see what OLGC can offer their child, should submit an EOI via our new website www.olgc.wa.edu.au or by contacting the office on 6242 3400 for an application, or to book a school tour.

As a school community, let us keep the Year 4 students in our thoughts and prayers as they embark on their First Holy Communion retreat.

It is a significant milestone in the spiritual journey of our students and with hearts open and spirits lifted, we extend our warmest wishes to these young candidates as they prepare to receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.

A reminder that all children enrolled to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are required to attend next week’s workshop with a parent/caregiver.

The workshop will be held in the Hall next Wednesday, June 12 at 5.30pm.

This Catholic devotion (celebrated this year on June 7) honours the Sacred Heart of Our Lord, through which was manifested to us God’s eternal love for everyone. “God is Love” (1 John 4:8), and so in honouring the human expression of that Love, especially on the Cross, we honour Its Divine Source. The Sacred Heart is the actual heart of Christ and also indicates His love for humanity.

St. John Paul II said, “This feast reminds us of the mystery of the love of God for the people of all times. The Sacred Heart has everything – redemption, salvation, sanctification.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “The prayer of the Church venerates and honours the Heart of Jesus just as it invokes his most holy name. It adores the incarnate Word and his Heart which, out of love for men, he allowed to be pierced by our sins.” (CCC2669)

UNIFORM ORDERS

A new delivery from Perm-A-Pleat has arrived in the office.

If you have placed an Order recently then please come in to collect your parcel.

Thank you.

It is essential that parents adhere to road and street regulations when dropping off and collecting their child. It is a regular occurrence to see:

- Parents entering the staff carpark with their vehicle to drop off and pick up children

- Cars parked across the footpath on Miles Street

- Vehicles not giving way to children crossing outside the church drive-through

We do not want to have to engage the services of the CoS Rangers, however, we will be obliged to do this for the safety of our students if parents fail to adhere to safe driving and parking practices.

Uniform update:

Samples are available to try for size at the school office.

White school socks

Girls socks for summer and winter uniform are now on the website to purchase.

Sport socks for boys and girls are now available.

Please note

The white socks are for the girls school uniform and the sport uniform,

Boys will wear the white socks for sport and the navy socks will be available soon to wear with their school uniform.

Pre-Kindy (3 Year Olds) Gold Polos

We are selling off limited gold polos in Sizes 2, 4, 6 to any child in Pre Kindy for $8.00

Please contact Terri if you are interested nicter1@bigpond.com

Some items are still available to buy from the school (limited stock)

White short sleeve shirts $20

• Size 14, 16, 18

Boys blue school shirts (original make , neck size) $20

• Size 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14.5, 15, 16

Girls black tights (warmer style) $8

Hats

• Assorted faction hats sizes large and extra large $10

• Navy hats size small $15

Girls summer dresses $30

• Sizes 12, 14, 16

Assorted boys and girls bathers $5

Library bags $8

Tracksuit Pants are due in stock soon and the Jackets will be shortly after.

All uniforms are now available on line through the schools website. Click on 'Uniforms' and it will take you to the Perm -a -Pleat website where all details will be shown.

All uniform orders need to be collected from the School Office and will not be delivered to the classrooms. The orders are delivered to the school every Tuesday. (Cut-off is Thursdays for a Tuesday delivery.)

Thank you

Terri Benedetti

Purchase your OLGC cap or OLGC umbrella so that you can display your full support for our school and your child's team when out and about, or at events such as Interschool Carnivals or Netball games.

Please note that the cap is not part of the school uniform and is not design to be worn by students at school or when representing the school in uniform.

Please join us to cook up meals for those most needed in our community.

We have confirmed the following dates for this year that we will be cooking:

• 13/06/2024, 9am-11am
• 13/09/2024, 9am-11am; and
• 22/11/2024, 10am-12pm
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There is a register link in the flyer which came home via your class SeeSaw page which will take you straight to our form. Otherwise link is here if needed.

We would love support from our school community on this.

OLGC P&F Committee

ADHOC CALENDAR FOR 2024.

St Catherine’s House of Hospitality is a retreat and conference centre located at 113 Tyler Street, Tuart Hill.

In order to keep the Centre affordable for those who need it, we are reliant on the support of volunteers. We’d love to hear from you if you can offer a few hours a month.

Opportunities for volunteering include: hospitality (setting up the dining room and serving in the kitchen); cooking and gardening. You’ll join a vibrant community where strong friendships are made.

Please ring Sr Elizabeth RSM on 9443 9020 or email stcatherines@westnet.com.au

You are invited to a Social get-together for volunteers on either 1 July or 22 July at 10.00am at St Catherine’s