Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate the incredible women in our lives who nurture, love and guide us. As we honour our mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers, let’s remember the words of Marion C Garretty: “A mothers love is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories”. Happy Mother’s Day for this Sunday to all the wonderful mothers in our community.
Please join us on Monday 13 May from 8am for a croissant and coffee. Please also stay to join us for the special Mother’s Day Prayer Assembly in the Church from 8.45am.
Cross-Country
The OLGC Cross Country Carnival is this Friday 10 May. The full schedule and details have been shared by Mrs Simone Hesse. Thank you to Mrs Hesse for all her efforts in organising the carnival, and for preparing our students in Sports classes and through running club.
After-school supervision
Parents are reminded that school finishes at 3.00pm and supervision of students is only provided at the rear carpark gate until 3.15pm.
Those parents who chose to remain for a social chat after-school and allow their children to play on school grounds, are asked to please ensure that they are actively supervising their children.
We ask parents to vacate the school grounds by 3.30pm at the latest. Whilst we are very keen to promote an active and vibrant school and parent community, for insurance purposes, non-school related social events should be held off-site. If you would like your children to continue playing after school, we suggest moving to a surrounding park such as the playground across the road at Prisk Reserve.
Many thanks,
Lisa McClue
Enrolments – Pre-Kindy and Kindy Program: 2025 and 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 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.
The recent Confirmation parent/child workshop was an inspiring and enriching experience for all who attended. Bringing together parents, guardians, and their children preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, the workshop fostered meaningful connections, provided valuable insights, and deepened their understanding of their faith journey. As we continue to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, let us carry with us the lessons and insights gained from the workshop, and let us continue to support one another on our shared faith journey. Together, as a faith community, we can embrace the challenges and joys that lie ahead and continue to grow in our love for God and one another.
This Sunday we mark the Ascension of the Lord. This Solemnity commemorates the fortieth day after the Resurrection when Jesus ascended body and soul into Heaven and took His seat at the right hand of His Father. Traditionally, the location of the Ascension is believed to be less than a mile east of the Old City of Jerusalem. The position is marked by the Chapel of the Ascension, which is said to contain a miraculous imprint of the footprints of Christ before He ascended. The event of the Ascension is found in the Gospels and Acts (Mark 16:19–20; Luke 24:50–53; Acts 1:6–12) and marks the completion of Jesus’ earthly mission. We extend a warm invitation to all families to join us for Mass on Thursday 9th May at 9am as we commemorate this holy day together.
On May 19th, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, a momentous feast marking the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the birth of the Church. As we recall the outpouring of the Spirit, let us renew our commitment to live as witnesses to the Gospel, empowered by the same Spirit that ignited the hearts of the early disciples.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at 8am on Sunday, May 19th at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Our candidates have been preparing for this important step in their faith journey and the sacrament marks a pivotal moment as they affirm their commitment to Christ and His Church. We warmly invite all members of our parish family to join us in prayerful support as the candidates receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and embrace a deeper relationship with God and the wider Church community.
- 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
OLGC KITCHEN
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:
- 06/06/2024, 9am-11am
- 13/09/2024, 9am-11am; and
- 22/11/2024, 10am-12pm
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
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is a free service funded by the Australian Government, designed to support seniors living at home (and receiving a government funded Home Care Package) or those living in residential facilities. Ie, Moline House Karrinyup, Myvista Balcatta, Myvista Mirrabooka, Bethanie Gwelup etc
It has been running for over 30 years and helps isolated seniors increase their sense of purpose, belonging and maintain their social connections. A regular visit from a friendly caring volunteer can make a huge difference in their lives.
At Umbrella Multicultural Community Care, we focus on seniors from CaLD backgrounds who may not have any other relatives or friends to chat with in their language or dialect. As a mother of former students of OLGC, Eloise and Julian Loughnan, I understand there are many families from diverse backgrounds that attend the school - who may like to join this program and connect with a CaLD senior. We facilitate, manage and support this introduction and ongoing companionship.
Any questions please reach out to myself or my colleagues on 9275 4411.
Elicia Anders
ACVVS & Volunteer Support Officer
Working days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
