Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Term 3 Week 8 Newsletter
Dear Families,
As we journey through another busy and rewarding term, I want to take a moment to speak about something at the heart of your child’s growth and success — resilience. In today’s fast-paced world, building resilience is one of the most valuable skills we can foster in our students. Resilience helps children face challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and develop strong social and emotional foundations that will serve them throughout life.
Resilience is not just about “toughing it out” — it’s about learning to navigate difficulty with persistence, confidence, and the right support. As Australian educational speaker Andrew Fuller puts it:
“Resilience is the happy knack of being able to bungy jump through the pitfalls of life — to rise above adversity and to learn from it.”
In the classroom, we see resilience when students keep trying even when the task is difficult. We see it when they ask for help, when they support their peers, and when they reflect on what they could do differently next time. These behaviours don’t come automatically — they are taught, nurtured, and modelled by the adults in a child’s life.
This is where your role as parents is critical. Children learn as much from what we do as from what we say. When we face our own challenges with calm determination, they notice. When we acknowledge our mistakes and work to improve, they learn that failure is not the end — it’s part of growth.
One key area where modelling is especially important is in following rules and expectations — especially those set by the school. At times, we’ve noticed some parents disregarding school rules, such as parking signage, drop-off and pick-up procedures, or respectful communication guidelines. While these actions may seem small or justified in the moment, they send a powerful message to your child: that rules are flexible, optional, or only for others to follow.
Respected Australian education expert Dr. Judith Locke reminds us:
“Children who see their parents disregard rules are more likely to struggle with authority and expectations themselves. They learn what they live.”
When children see their parents upholding school expectations — even when inconvenient — they learn that respect, responsibility, and fairness matter. They internalise the idea that community works best when we all contribute, cooperate, and follow agreed boundaries.
Let’s work together to build students who are not only capable and curious learners but who are also respectful, emotionally intelligent, and resilient young people. By modelling perseverance and integrity at home, you are laying the groundwork for your child’s success both in school and in life.
Lisa McClue
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.
CELEBRATING THE ASCENSION AND THE VISITATION
Next week, we joyfully celebrate two significant feasts in our Church calendar.
On Thursday, 29 May, we mark the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. This holy day commemorates Jesus’ return to the Father in heaven, forty days after His resurrection. It is a powerful reminder of Christ’s divine glory and the promise that we, too, are called to share in eternal life with Him. 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.
Then, on Saturday, 31 May, we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This special day recalls Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth, a beautiful moment of joy, humility, and faith. It reminds us of Mary’s selfless love and her role in bringing Jesus into the world. This significant event is found in Luke 1:39–56. After the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God, Mary travels to the hill country of Judah to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who is also expecting a child. When Mary arrives, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb—who would become John the Baptist—leaps for joy, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, exclaims, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” In response, Mary proclaims the Magnificat, a beautiful hymn of praise glorifying God’s mercy and faithfulness. This moment of joyful encounter between Mary and Elizabeth is the focus of the Feast, reminding us of the importance of faith, humility, and joyful service.
We encourage our community to take time to reflect and pray during these upcoming feasts, as we continue to walk together in faith and hope.
URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools around the world, connecting over a million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship. We are proud to be a URSTRONG School and are committed to empowering your children with friendship skills.
You are invited to take advantage of a FREE Parent Membership to access hundreds of resources – including an 8 session video series. This will allow you to learn the same language & strategies being taught in the classroom through the Friendology 101 curriculum. We hope that, as a URSTRONG Family, you will reinforce the important messages of empowerment, self-compassion, & kindness at home.
As a next step, we would recommend:
Click here to view an overview of URSTRONG.
Activate your FREE Parent Membership and explore all the resources available to your family.
Explore the hundreds of resources available to you!
We believe that empowering our students with these skills will create a culture of kindness at our school and we hope that, together, we can support your children to have healthy, feel-good friendships.
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.
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
