Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Term 3 Week 8 Newsletter
PRAYER
What does the month of November mean spiritually?
In November, we embrace the energies of life & death, the past and future, of memories and hopes, grief and gratitude - all woven together in wholeness through a grateful and humble heart.
We celebrate the last of the year's harvests, grateful for the abundance we rely on from the Earth.
MONTH OF REMEMBRANCE PRAYER
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
Dear Families,
Kindergarten 2025 Orientation
Friday morning was a joyful occasion as we held our Kindergarten 2025 Orientation session. Excitement filled the air as parents and students alike eagerly took part. For some children who attended Pre-Kindy this year, the morning felt familiar, and they confidently waved goodbye to their parents. For those joining OLGC for the first time in 2025, the transition was surprisingly smooth, and they enjoyed meeting new friends.
This Orientation session is a meaningful moment for our school community as it marks the beginning of your child’s educational journey. We are thrilled to embark on this adventure with your children and look forward to warmly welcoming all families into our community next year.
Staffing 2025
As previously shared, Mrs. Amanda Cochrane will be on maternity leave in 2025 as she welcomes her second child. We are delighted to announce that Ms. Roisin McKeown will be stepping in during Mrs. Cochrane’s leave. Ms. McKeown is looking forward to joining OLGC and will attend the “Move-Up Morning” on 25 November to meet her future class.
Additionally, Mrs. Simone Hesse and Mrs. Alicia Randazzo will also be on leave in 2025. Mrs. Sammy Preston, currently a Pre-Primary Education Assistant completing her teaching qualifications, will take on the role of STEM Teacher. Mrs. Haylee Benedetti, a familiar face as a Relief Sports Teacher at OLGC with a background in Physical Education, will step into the Physical Education role in Mrs. Hesse’s absence. Please join us in congratulating both Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Benedetti on their new positions.
For Term 1, 2025, Mrs. Kirsten Bennett will be on leave for knee surgery. During this time, Mrs. Alicia Randazzo will cover Mrs. Bennett’s classes.
Move-Up Morning
After positive feedback from staff, students, and parents, we are pleased to host our “Move-Up Morning” again this year. This morning is designed to support students in transitioning smoothly into their 2025 school year.
On this day, Kindy to Year 5 students will visit their new classrooms and meet their 2025 teachers. Families will also receive an email with details about the 2025 staffing placements that same day. As placements are still being finalised, we kindly ask families to refrain from inquiring about these details with staff before the communication is sent.
Thank you for your support as we prepare for an exciting year ahead!
Warm regards,
Lisa
Uniform requirements
Please note, that from 2025 it will be compulsory for students in PP-Y6 to wear the school socks. These socks are available to order on the OLGC Permapleat order page.
Kindy 2024 families may like to consider placing their PP uniform orders soon, in preparation for their children entering Pre-Primary in 2025.
A reminder to all families that the uniform requirements can be located on the school website HERE and details on how to order under the Uniform Shop tab HERE.
ALL SAINTS DAY AND ALL SOULS DAY
As we approach November, the Catholic Church celebrates two important days of remembrance: All Saints Day on November 1st and All Souls Day on November 2nd. These days are dedicated to honouring the lives of those who have come before us, each in a unique way.
All Saints Day is a day to honour all saints, known and unknown, who have led lives of great faith and devotion. Saints are individuals recognised by the Church for their extraordinary lives of virtue, dedication, and love for God and others. On this day, we remember saints as examples of how we can live out our own faith with courage, compassion, and dedication.
All Souls Day is a day to pray for all those who have passed away, especially those who may still be in need of our prayers. It’s a time for us to remember and pray for our loved ones who have died, trusting in God’s mercy and love. Many people light candles to honour and remember those who have gone before us.
At school, we will reflect on these special days through prayer, remembering the saints who inspire us and the loved ones we hold in our hearts. This time offers us a moment to reflect on the importance of faith, love, and community, as well as the hope and comfort that comes from knowing we are united with those who have come before us
Uniform update:
Samples are available to try for size at the school office.
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.)
OLGC KITCHEN
Please feel free to join us to cook meals for those most needed in our community.
We have the following date left for this year that we will be cooking:
- 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
Parish Priest: Rev Fr Bernard Lanarolle
bernard.lanarolle@perthcatholic.org.au
Deacon: Gregory Lowe
greg.lowe@perthcatholic.org.au
Parish Office 19 Phillips Grove, Innaloo
Parish Office phone: 9446 1666