Term 1 WK 4 Feb 20.pdf - OLGC - Catholic School Deepdene

TERM ONE, 20 February, 2013
Leadership & Management
NEWS
Leadership and Management encompasses the following areas: Organisation,
Structures, Resource Management, Staff Wellbeing, and Professional Learning.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC)
Congratulations to the students who will represent their classes on the Student
Representative Council this semester. This is an important part of our collaborative
decision making model at OLGC. Students were presented at the Assembly
last week and will receive their badges as soon as they arrive.
CAMP CANBERRA
Yesterday sixty five senior students, five staff members
and two parents left for a three day trip to Canberra.
This year the group will fly both ways to maximise
their time visiting the various venues in the
capital City. It will be a great experience for all, with
many activities organised and we look forward to
hearing about all the experiences. Please keep the
group in your prayers!
GIANT FUN
Giant toys are all the rage in the atrium at OLGC with the purchase of a super giant chess set and more giant
Lego. A big thank you to the Parents’ Association for their wonderful contribution to ‘fun’ at OLGC.
Reminder:
Parents Welcome Drinks Friday 22 February 8pm Atrium
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
MRS JENNIFER GRAY, PRINCIPAL
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOL STRIVES TO DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF EACH PERSON
AND FOSTER THE GOSPEL VALUES THROUGH THE NURTURING OF MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
Principal, Mrs. Jennifer Gray
T. (03) 9817 5744 F. (03) 9817 4584
office@olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au
www.olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au
Parish Priest, Rev Brendan J. Reed
T. (03) 9816 9291 F. (03) 9817 5881
parish@olgc.com.au
www.olgc.com.au
Masses
Weekday Masses :: 9:15 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at at OLGC
9.15 9.15 Tuesday and and Thursday at at All All Hallows
Weekend Masses: Saturday 5.30pm 5.30pm at at OLGC OLGC
Sunday Sunday 9.00am 9.00am at at All All Hallows Hallows
Sunday 10.30am and 5pm at at OLGC

Leadership & Management
NEWS
Leadership and Management encompasses the following areas: Organisation,
Structures, Resource Management, Staff Wellbeing, and Professional Learning.
CHANGES TO THE EDUATION MAINTENACE ALLOWANCE (EMA) 2013
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible
families with the cost associated to educate their children. New EMA payment
option: From 2013, on the EMA application form you can choose to have your EMA payment:
Paid to the school to be held as credit which you can use towards education expenses or
Paid by direct deposit (Electronic Funds Transfer) into your nominated bank account or
Paid by cheque which will be posted to the school for collection by you.
The introduction of the new payment option to have the EMA payment directed to the school provides parents
with extra flexibility to assist with budgeting towards education expenses.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the EMA in 2013, you must:
Be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and
Be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State
Concessions Act 2004* or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a temporary foster parent.
* i.e – the parent/guardian must be the holder of a valid Health Care Card or valid Pension Card.
The eligibility criteria must be met as at 29 January 2013 (Instalment One) and 15 July 2013 (Instalment two).
Contact: The General Office for an EMA application form and to lodge your application. The closing
date for EMA application forms to be submitted to the school is 21 February 2013. Late applications
can not be submitted. Forms can be collected from the school office.
PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS
Teachers will present information regarding curriculum, homework, specialist programs, and expectations of
parents, students and teachers to ensure a successful year. These nights are always informative and I
encourage parents to attend.
Years 1 & 2 Tuesday, 26 February 7pm in the Atrium
Years 3 & 4 Wednesday, 27 February 7pm in the Atrium
Years Prep Thursday, 28 February 7pm in the Atrium
CURRENT AND NEW PARENT HELPERS COURSE-LITERACY WORKSHOP –CHANGE OF DATES
The Parents Helpers Course session 1, for new parents (and those who have previously trained,)
scheduled to commence on Thursday 21 of February 2013 has been rescheduled. The new date will be on
Thursday March 7 at 9:15. a.m. as parents of Prep students have a coffee morning organised on that morning
and we would therefore encourage Prep parents to attend if possible. This is a wonderful opportunity to
meet new parents and have a chat. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. The date
for the second workshop on Writing will also be changed . Information will be given in a future newsletter as
to the new date for Writing. If you are able to attend on Thursday March 7, we would greatly welcome your
attendance and support.
Robyn Beard, P-2 Literacy/Individual Needs Leader
DISTRICT SWIMMING TEAM
Congratulations to all of our students who tried out for the District Swimming team last Monday at Genazzano
pool. The standard was high and everyone swam to the best of their ability. Also a big thank you to our parent
helpers. From the trials our District swimming team was picked and they trained at the Genazzano pool
on Friday afternoon. Our 9/10 year olds will now compete at Aquarena pool in Doncaster this Thursday in the
Box Hill District Swimming carnival. We wish them all the best and hope they enjoy the competition. Our
OLGC representatives are William Troy, Dominique Conway, Josh Hardy, Sam Purcell, Connor Lack, Mia
MacIsaac, Holly Target, Eliza Harkin, Annelise Lack and Marcus DiMedio.
Jane Barry, Sports and P.E. Teacher
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Education in Faith
NEWS
Education in Faith encompasses the following areas:
Religious Education, Prayer, Liturgy and Sacraments.
Psalm 51
Leader: Have mercy, tender God
All: Wash away my sin,
cleanse me from my guilt
Leader: You love those centred in truth;
teach me your hidden wisdom.
All: Wash me with fresh water,
wash me bright as snow.
Leader: Creator, reshape my heart,
God, steady my spirit.
All: Do not cast me aside
stripped of your holy spirit.
Leader: Save me, bring back my joy,
support me, strengthen my will.
All: Then I will teach your way
and sinners will turn to you.
Leader: Help me, stop my tears,
and I will sing your goodness.
All: Lord, give me words
and I will shout your praise.
Leader: When I offer a sacrifice,
the gift does not please you.
All: So I offer my shattered spirit;
a changed heart you welcome.
Psalm 51 is an ancient prayer of repentance from the Hebrew Bible.
Adapted from the ICEL translation of 1994
Student Wellbeing
NEWS
Student Well Being encompasses the following areas: Student Engagement, Student
Connectedness, Classroom Climates, Inclusion and Prevention to Intervention.
STUDENT REFERRAL GROUP
The Student Referral Group is a team within the school including the Individual Needs Coordinator, Student
Wellbeing Coordinator, School Counsellor and Deputy Principal or Principal. This group meets on a weekly
basis to monitor and review referrals made by class teachers or from an external agency.
The referral process is as follows:
The classroom teacher initiates referral.
This referral is presented to the Student Support Group by the coordinator for consultation.
The support group, parents, class teacher and other relevant professionals meet.
The support group devises strategies and sets goals.
The support group then sets up a review process.
Where necessary, a referral is made to the Catholic Education Office or to an outside agency.
YOU CAN DO IT (YCDI)
The "You Can Do It!" program aims to provide all students with the Foundations for Achievement. Through a
series of Program Achieve Lessons student are introduced to the skills that promote social and emotional
well-being in school, work, and the world of tomorrow. The core value of this program is to develop the potential
of all students (academically, intellectually, interpersonally and emotionally). It does this through instilling
in students an understanding of 5 important foundations - Confidence, Persistence, Organisation, Resilience
and Getting Along. Research indicates that these foundations determine the extent to which students
achieve, and experience, social and emotional well-being.
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School Community
NEWS
School Community encompasses the following areas: Parents, Parish,
School Advisory Council, Wider Community.
CANTEEN
The canteen operates each Monday and Friday. Students
may pre-order their lunch in the morning using a
bag. Snacks are purchased at the canteen. There will
be no sushi available on Monday until further notice.
Parents are rostered to assist on Mondays and Fridays.
Please contact Jan Bowden if you can help.
jbowden@olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au
NOTICEBOARD STEWARD
A volunteer is needed to copy and enlarge the newsletter
each week for display on the PA noticeboard, and
for posting of PA material. It takes about 10 minutes a
week, and does involve dealings with the photocopier
(!). If you can help, please contact Judy lees at
jaelees2001@yahoo.com.au
KEW TRAFFIC SCHOOL FAMILY AFTERNOON
Friday 22
Monday 25
Friday 1
Monday 4
Canteen Roster
FEBRUARY
Tanya Morrison, Karin Innes
Stephanie Bennett, Katrina Pirrie
Sally Targett
MARCH
Cass Quinn, Andrea Manly
Meredith Charles
THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY
The Parents’ Association invites the Junior
School (Year Prep, One and Two) families
and siblings to an afternoon of fun at the
Kew Traffic School, from 3:30 - 6:00 pm on
Thursday the 28 February. BYO bikes, scooters and
helmets.
PREP DINNER
Invitations were distributed to all Prep parents this
STUDENT BANKING
Student school banking commenced last week. Please
send bank books in on Thursday via the class basket.
Forms for new accounts are available in the hanging
basket at the atrium/hall door.
SCHOLASTIC BOOKCLUB
The flyers for Scholastic Bookclub were sent home last
week. All orders must be returned to school via the
class basket by Friday 22 February. No late orders will
be accepted.
AFTER SCHOOL HOURS PLAYGROUND USE
Any group using the school playground for training purposes
after school, must have permission from the
Principal and complete an ‘After School Hours Playground
Use Permission Form’. This is a legal requirement
to ensure students are adequately covered by insurance.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
CLOTHING POOL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21
The PA will be running a Clothing Pool sessions on
Thursday February 21st 9:00 - 9:30 am and 3:00- 3:30
PM. We urgently require wire hangers. If you have any
spares, they can be left at the office or in the PA room.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Parents’ Association Annual General Meeting will
be held on Wednesday 6 March at 7:30pm in the
school staffroom. Everyone welcome!
week. This very special dinner on FRIDAY 15 MARCH
is to warmly welcome you to the OLGC community. It is
a wonderful opportunity to socialise with other Prep families
and teachers. Please check your child’s communication
bag for your invitation and mark the date on your
calendar.
LEGO AND GIANT CHESS SET
The PA made the presentation of a giant chess set and
a second giant soft Lego set to the school at assembly
on Friday. The Lego has proved to be a tremendous
success with encouraging parallel and cooperative play
between the students and the little brothers and sisters.
The purchase of the chess set has been very timely,
with the start of the Wednesday Chess club. A big thank
-you goes to all who have supported fundraising for resources
for the children.
WELCOME DRINKS PARKING
There is an event at the church that will be concluding
as the Welcome drinks is commencing. There may be
some traffic congestion as the parishioners are leaving
the school grounds. We trust that the usual care and
patience will be shown.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP SHEETS
The sign up sheets for PA activities and events were
sent out last week. We have had wonderful support
from school families in previous years. Involvement with
social and fundraising activities is a great way for new
members of the school community, in particular, to get
to know one another.
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School Community
NEWS
School Community encompasses the following areas: Parents, Parish,
School Advisory Council, Wider Community.
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Thank you to the parents that have volunteered to be a Class Rep. We still require class reps for year 4!
Could all Class Reps please email Megan Gilmour at gilmourmegan1@bigpond.com and I will send a brief overview
outlining their role as Class Reps. We will hope to have a quick meeting next week.
Megan Gilmour, Class Rep. Coordinator
Prep D Jennifer Spencer 3H Caroline Harkin
Sally Targett
Prep P
Catherine Whelan
Davina Calhaem
3W
Karen Synon
Jai Destefanis
Prep S
Paula Bridges
Cathy Lawrence
4C
1A Meredith Charles 4H
1/2BC Marita Fraser Year 5 Helen Condilis
Jo Richardson
Megan Gilmour
2M
Marnie Fitz
Hannah Clennett
Year 6
Marie-Anne Fitt
Kathy Rigo
Lisa McClue
2D
Jenna Purcell
Kathy Hynes
VOLUNTEERS – OLGC PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 2013
I, (name)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
would like to volunteer to assist with (please circle)
Welcome Drinks Friday 22 February
Prep Dinner Friday 15 March
Fundraiser Night Saturday 4 May
Mothers’ Day Stall Coordinator
Helper
School Disco (To be confirmed if event still held)
Fathers’ Day Stall Helper
Bunning's Sausage Sizzle
Art Angels
Christmas Stall
Library
Child’s name:…………………………………………………………………
Class…………………………………………….
Phone (h)………………………………. (m)…………………………………
Email:……………………………………………………
(Please return this sheet via the classroom basket)
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School Community
NEWS
School Community encompasses the following areas: Parents, Parish,
School Advisory Council, Wider Community.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Married couples, we encourage you to prioritise your
relationship. It underpins your family life. Please join
us for a Marriage Encounter weekend. Our weekend
helps you to remember why you married and gives
you skills to maintain your love for each other.
Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is
based around catholic values but you don’t need to
be catholic to attend. There is no group sharing.
Our next weekends in 2013 are on:
19-21 April, 14-16 June and 9-11 August in Melbourne.
For further information and bookings contact Marianne
& Marcel Van den Bronk (03) 9733 0997 or
Email vicbookings@wwme.org.au
TERM DATES
TERM 1
Wednesday, 30 January - Thursday, 28 March
Testing Thursday 31 January, Friday 1 February
Preps do not attend school on Wednesdays
until Wednesday 6 March
TERM 2
Monday 15 April - Friday 28 June
Student Free Day – Tuesday 11 June
Parent/Teacher Interviews - Monday 24 June
TERM 3
Monday 15 July - Friday 20 September
Student Free Day – TBA
TERM 4
Monday 7 October - Wednesday 18 December
Student Free Days
Friday 1 November, Monday 4 November
Cup Holiday Tuesday 5 November
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School Community
NEWS
School Community encompasses the following areas: Parents, Parish,
School Advisory Council, Wider Community.
IMPORTANT TERM DATES
2013 TERM 1
WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY
THURSDAY, 21 FEBRUARY
FRIDAY, 22 FEBRUARY
Monday, 25 FEBRUARY
TUESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY
Thursday, 28 FEBRUARY
Wednesday, 6 March
Thursday, 7 March
MONDAY, 11 MARCH
Tuesday, 12 March
WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH
THURSDAY, 14 MARCH
FRIDAY, 15 MARCH
TUESDAY, 19 MARCH
Wednesday, 20 March
Thursday, 21 March
Friday, 22 March
WEDNESDAY, 27 MARCH
THURSDAY, 29 MARCH
Yrs. 5 & 6 Canberra Trip
No school for Preps
7pm School Board Meeting
Yrs. 5 & 6 Canberra Trip
9.30am & 6.30pm Parent Helpers Session 1
11.30am – 3.30pm District Swimming Years 3 & 4
Yrs. 5 & 6 - No School
9am Assembly
8pm Welcome Drinks in the Atrium ALL welcome.
6.30pm – 8.30pm Parent Education Forum (Outside Provider)
7pm Year 1 & Year 2 Parent Information Night
No school for Preps
7pm Year 3 & Year 4 Parent Information Night
Division Swimming
3.30 - 6pm Kew Traffic School
7pm Prep Parent Information Night
PREPS AT SCHOOL
6.30pm – 8.30pm Parent Education Forum (Outside Provider)
7.30pm Parents’ Association AGM Staffroom
Eastern Metropolitan Regional Swimming
9.15am Parent Helpers Session 1
LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
9.30 – 11am School Tours - Open Morning
6.30pm – 8.30pm Parent Education Forum (Outside Provider)
St Patrick’s Day Mass for Schools
9am Assembly National Anti-bullying Day
7pm Prep Dinner in Atrium
7pm Reconciliation
6.30pm – 8.30pm Parent Education Forum (Outside Provider)
7pm Reconciliation
9am Assembly
District Summer Sports Round Robin Years 5 & 6
End of Term Stations of the Cross
12.30pm Assembly
1pm Term 1 concludes
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