Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Term 3 Week 8 Newsletter
End of Term Prayer
We thank you Lord, for this term. For our challenges, our successes, and the mistakes from which we have learnt. Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends.
Give us strength and courage to do what is right: to be witnesses of our faith. Help us to be a practical Christian these holidays, to appreciate what others do for us, to give time and effort to help others. To be peacemakers in our family.
Keep us safe in our activities; give us good rest and good fun. Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term. We thank you for our classmates, teachers, parents and a community that cares for us.
May we always be conscious of you in our lives.
Amen
Dear Families,
It is hard to believe that we are at the end of Term 1 already. It has been a wonderful term, and whilst there has been a steady pace of events that has kept us all on our toes, these events have shone a light on the many gifts and talents of our students. I hope that this Easter break serves as a time for rest and renewal, for students and their families, as I look forward to many more wonderful events as we enter Term 2.
Sacrament of Confirmation
On Saturday evening, our Year 6 students celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Dominic’s Church. The Sacrament of Confirmation marks a pivotal transition in our student’s faith journey. It is a time when they move from being children learning about their faith to becoming young adults who are choosing to take ownership of it. Through the sacrament, they receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit in a fuller way, just as the Apostles did at Pentecost. We hope that through this sacrament they are strengthened to live out their faith more boldly and to continue to be active members of the Church.
Congratulations – Baby News
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs Amanda Cochrane, and her husband Matt and eldest son, Harrison. The joyfully welcomed their second son, Samuel James Cochrane who was born at 9.15am on 13 March weighing 3.7kg and 54cm long. (pictured right)
Congratulations also to Tadgh and Cullen in Pre-Primary, and their parents Nuala and James who recently welcomed their baby girl, Isla into their family.
Parent "OLGC School Values Award" Nomination
Please use THIS LINK or the QR code to nominate a parent who demonstrates the school values of Love, Respect, Excellence or Justice across the life of our school community. An award will be presented to one parent at the end of each term, from the nominations received.
Thank you for the nominations that have been received. Please take the time to submit a nomination of you know someone worthy of this recognition.
Uniform requirements
Please note, that from 2025 it is compulsory for students in PP-Y6 to wear the school socks. These socks are available to order on the OLGC Permapleat order page. Some leeway has been provided due to stock shortages with Permapleat, however, all students will be required to be in correct full uniform from the start of Term 2. Please ensure that you have purchased any required items before the end of Term 1.
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.
Partnership in Action
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families who generously donated to Project Compassion this year. Your kindness and support have made a significant impact on those in need, helping to provide vital resources and life-changing assistance to communities around the world.
Project Compassion is an initiative of Caritas Australia, focused on alleviating poverty and promoting social justice. Through your contributions, we are helping to support programs that provide education, healthcare, and essential services to vulnerable people, empowering them to create a better future for themselves and their communities.
Your willingness to give reflects the values of compassion and kindness that we strive to instill in our school community. We are incredibly proud of how our families have come together to support this important cause.
Thank you for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Your contributions will continue to help bring hope, dignity, and opportunities to many people around the world.
Together, we are making the world a better place. Thank you once again for your support!
You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes, online by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion or by calling 1800 024 413.
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.)
Second hand Uniforms – Facebook: OLGC Uniforms – Sale or Swap page
Kids just grow so fast! Do you have outgrown uniforms that could benefit another family? Maybe you're hunting for a spare polo shirt or some extra buttons?
Here at OLGC we have a second-hand uniform sale or swap page on Facebook. This is a closed group for the OLGC families who wish to sell, swap, or provide free uniforms to our school community.
To join simply click here or search on Facebook for "OLGC Uniforms – Sale or Swap".
It is important that all sales and swaps are done without consuming the precious resources of the school. Please contact each other directly and don't ask the office to hold items awaiting pick up.
Please contact the group administrator with any questions - Terri-Ann Shilcock - jtashilcock@gmail.com.
Discover the joy of reading together with the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Register your child for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, where stories come alive, reading becomes a shared joy and weekly prizes can be won.
The challenge runs from 7 April to 27 June 2025. To complete the challenge:
- Kindergarten to Year 10 students read 12 or more books
- Year 11 and 12 students read 6 or more books.
The challenge is not just about finishing books – it is about encouraging a love of reading. Plus, weekly prize draws add an exciting twist! Readers who complete the challenge will receive a special certificate of completion signed by the Premier.
Your child could be one of our lucky prize winners! Simply log their reading each week to go into a random draw for the chance to win. Explore the Premier's Reading Challenge prizes.
To help your reader get started, create a parent account and add your child’s profile. This will allow you to actively support and encourage them on their reading journey, making it easier to track progress and celebrate their achievements together. Manage your account to make the most of the challenge.
Register for the Premier's Reading Challenge to start your magical journey.
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
innaloo.karrinyup@perthcatholic.org.au
www.innalookarrinyup.perthcatholic.org.au
