OUR LADY OF GRACE

NEWSLETTER

R-2 Zoo Excursion On the 28th of October, the R-2's visited the Adelaide Zoo. We were quite concerned about the rain in the morning but lucky enough it cleared and turned out to be a glorious day. We walked around in groups with the parent helpers and teachers to see all the animals. During the day we all got a chance to visit the Education Centre and have a session with one of the Zoo Keepers. The focus of the session was on habitats.

Thank you to the parents who volunteered to help for the day.

Term 4 Week 4 4th November 2021

Diary Dates NOVEMBER 09/11 Playgroup 9:15-10:45am Come n Try Expo (Yr 2) 10/11 2022 Reception Transition visit 9am-2pm 11/11 Remembrance Day 12/11 Year 6 Mass Casual Clothes Day-P&F 16/11 Playgroup 9:15-10:45am 17/11 2022 Reception Transition visit 9am-2:30pm Yrs 5&6 Enterprise Day 18/11 Yrs 5&6 Enterprise Day Cabra Orientation Yr 6 19/11 SHC Orientation Yr 6 22/11 School Board 7pm 22-24/11 Year 6 Camp El Shaddai 29/11 P&F/School Board Dinner DECEMBER 03/12 OLOG Christmas on the Green SWR Yr 6 Expo

PUPIL FREE DAYS 2021 Term 4 10th December 2021

Year 6 Students finish 8th December

R-5 Students finish 9th December

2021 School Term Dates Term 4 11th October-9th December

Our Lady of Grace School

38 Beadnall Terrace GLENGOWRIE SA 5044

R-6 Co—Ed Catholic School SCHOOL NUMBER : 8177 9100

Absentee Line: 8177 9191 Email: olog@olog.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Josette Charles APRIM/Leader of Learning:

Debbie Scuteri

Glenelg Catholic Parish School Parish Priest: Fr John Herd

Phone: 8294 1888

From the Principal

Dear Parents

On Monday, November 1st we celebrated with a whole school mass the feast of All Saints Day. Saints often grab the headlines by the stories of the extraordinary deeds they did. It can seem that they are far removed from our common everyday lives and experiences. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, in the early church, all those who committed their lives to God and helping others, however imperfectly, were considered saints. We are all called to be Saints.

We remember the lives of the Saints on the day of their death, sometimes called their “heavenly birthday". Interestingly, there is no occupation or group or endeavour that does not have a Patron Saint. Some of the more famous saints are “naturals" for a match up: St Francis of Assisi – animals; St Dominic- astronomers, St Gabriel the Archangel – broadcasters, postal workers; St Peter – fishermen; St Francis Xavier – missionaries. Some less known Patron Saints are: St Elmo – explosive workers; St Herbert – drought relief; St Polycarp – earaches; St Roch – dogs and dog lovers.

WORLD TEACHERS DAY Last Friday we celebrated World Teachers’ Day. World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually, a day that we acknowledge the professionalism, dedication and expertise of those responsible for educating our students at OLOG.

As many parents know instinctively, the impact individual teachers have on a child’s education can be great. Teachers are central to learning and, while there are other important factors, including the quality of the curriculum, school environment and student ability and commitment, it is teachers that breathe life into what is being taught and who engage and motivate students.

As a Catholic school we recognise that parents are their children’s first teachers, during the course of primary and secondary school it is often individual teachers that enliven education and cause students to identify what is most exciting and rewarding. Each one of us, if asked, could most likely name one or two special teachers that made what was being studied engaging, lively and relevant and who sparked an interest and passion for learning that was life changing.

Teachers and all educators at OLOG make a significant difference to every child at OLOG. On Friday, Student Voice Leaders thanked teachers and educators with a certificate with words of thanks and appreciation.

From the Principal cont…

OLOG NATURE PLAY OLOG will begin consultation next week with students and the school community in looking at our playspace and the ideas to shape a nature play space at OLOG. We are very excited to begin to explore possibilities and big ideas to help shape plans. I look forward to sharing further progress on this planning with the school community.

OLOG Christmas on the Green- Friday 3 December Please save the date for OLOG Christmas on the Green. P & F are arranging food stalls from 5:00pm and Carols led by student will begin from 7:00pm.

Please save the date!! More information to follow.

P & F NEWS

P&F Coffee Morning P&F are hosting a coffee morning on Friday 12 November from 8:50am in the Community space. All parents are welcome and hope to see you there!

P & F Christmas Raffle P & F are organising a Christmas Raffle and are seeking donations from families to support the raffle. Every class has been allocated a colour them for items for the raffle.

Rec MT: Blue

R/1 FW: Red

R/1KO:White

2MS: Green

3/4RM: Pink

3/4SB:Black

5CH: Yellow

6SJ: Rainbow

Students will have a casual day wearing favourite sport attire and bringing their donation for the Christmas Raffle on Friday 12 November.

Annual Parent Survey Every year I invite parents and caregivers at OLOG to particate in the Annual Parent Satisfaction survey. All responses are confidential and will be used for school improvement purposes. The survey takes no more that 5 minutes and I thank you for taking the time. Survey closes Tuesday November 9th please click on the link provided below to complete the survey.

OLOG Parent Survey

Peace and Blessings Josette Charles

OLOG 2022 School Fees Policy

Our Lady of Grace School is committed to offering a high-quality Catholic education that is accessible and affordable. The fees policy is approved each year by the OLOG School Board based on the financial requirements of the school to maintain a level of educational quality for its students, whilst at the same time having consideration for the community in which it serves.

We are pleased to announce no increase in annual school fees for 2022 and OLOG will once again support free reception term 3 intake for 2022.

Annual School Fees 2022

Full Fee 2021 Lower Income Fee 2021

No. of

Children Total

No. of

Children Total

1 Child $3,500 1 Child $2,100

2 Children $6,370 2 Children $3,822

3 Children $8,995 3 Children $5,397

4 Children $11,375 4 Children $6,825

External Sibling discount has been retained at a discount of 3% off the net tuition fee.

The popular early payment discount option has been retained at a discount of 3% off the net tuition fee. Accounts not paid in full by 31st March are requested to enter into an agreed payment plan either weekly, fortnightly or monthly and a range of payment method options are available.

The full 2022 Fees Policy and associated forms will be made available on our website and via SkoolBag soon.

Don’t hesitate to contact Kerri Rowell finance@olog.catholic.edu.au should you have any questions or wish to have confidential discussion regarding your account arrangements.

From the APRIM

Year 3/4 Mass Last Thursday the Year 3/4‘s participated in their mass which had a theme of ‘Mission’. They reflected on the importance of the Dominican Pillars and their significance in the way that they are embedded in their lives at OLOG. They recognise that we grow through the service that we provide to the community. This helps to create the world that God desires.

From the APRIM cont..

All Saints Day On Monday 1st November we had a lovely whole school mass to celebrate All Saints Day, commemorating all the saints of the church, both known and unknown, who have attained heaven.

Prayer for All Saints Day

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, we

rejoice in the holy men and women of every

time and place. May their prayers bring us

your forgiveness and love. We ask this

through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who

lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit.

Amen

Year 6 Mass The Year 6’s will participate in Mass next Friday 12th November at 9.15am in the OLOG Church. The theme of their mass is discipleship. Parents are welcome to attend. Premier’s Reading Challenge The medals and certificates have arrived for the 2021 Premier’s Reading Challenge. The children will be acknowledged during assembly next Thursday and the teacher’s will give out their awards.

Meryl Carter- former teacher at OLOG It is with a great deal of sadness that we share the news of the passing of Meryl Carter on October 21st 2021. A dear colleague, friend and teacher within the OLOG Community, she was a much-loved member of our school from 2000-2011.

Appointed by Denis Cranswick, she worked alongside many staff members in her twelve years on staff and was finally farewelled at the End of Year Mass by her family and the OLOG Community, along with Principal Aldo Floreani in 2011.

Meryl had a passion for Maths and correct grammar.

She was a kind and caring person who was loved by all and never left the hearts of those who knew her at OLOG.

She will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time

Wishing you God’s Blessing Debbie Scuteri APRIM/Leader of Learning

Community Portal Pilot Update

The Community Portal is an initiative by Catholic Education SA which aims to provide a secure platform for parents to share and access information with their child’s school.

Capability aims for the portal are:

• Access to financial statements • Secure online payments • Academic reports • Information update for Parents & Students • School news and notifications • Student information, inc. absences, timetable, events etc • Online enquiries and applications for prospective parents

This is a long awaited and exciting initiative.

OLOG have been chosen as the Pilot site to test the Community Portal. Next week our small pilot group will finally be able to start viewing and testing the site.

If successful, the Portal will be made available to all CESA schools and their parent communities.

OLOG Wine Fundraiser cont..

Hard copies of order forms are available from the front office or can be emailed to you upon request via the email address. Thank you for your support

Scholastic Book Club

Issue #8 2021!! Scholastic Book Club Issue #8 booklets have arrived and will be sent home this week. Please complete your book club orders online and pay directly to Scholastic through LOOP. Orders to be completed no later than Thursday MORNING 25th November.

Many thanks. Anne Lindner

OLOG Wine Fundraiser

Please support our school and order your wine collection just in time for Christmas. The P & F ask the following when making an order: Orders are in 1/2 dozen or 1 dozen per wine variety. Orders no later than 5PM Monday 15th November a gentle reminder that No late orders can be accommodated. Please note: Wine collection dates are non-negotiable and can be picked up from the canteen on Wednesday 1st of December between 3:15-3:45pm. Please return orders to the front office or via email to Sue Brinkworth on sbrinkworth@olog.catholic.edu.au or if you have any questions .please contact the school.

PE News

Congratulations to Maiya Foote who bravely attended the 2022 SAPSASA Football trials. She was subsequently selected to represent the South West District. She attended the District carnival competing against teams from across the many SA Districts and had an amazing time.

Well done Maiya!

SACPSSA Athletics Carnival

On Tuesday Nov 2nd ,35 excited OLOG Students from Year 3-6 attended the SACPSSA Athletics Carnival at SANTOS Stadium. The events included the both long and short distance running, field events as well as the highly anticipated relays at the end of the day.

There were many highlights of the day with students placing in many events and achieving personal bests.

This year we received the following:

Age group Champion Year 6 Girls

Year 5 Boys Age Champion Cruz Campbell

Overall Percentage Pennant

As a school we finished second overall in Section 4, a fantastic achievement.

The OLOG Students represented us proudly displaying resilience, perseverance and respect to their competitors. We are very proud of each of them! We were complimented throughout the day for the positive behaviour by officials and teachers from other schools.

A big thank you to Shane Heinrich, Rod Campbell, Jess Floreani, David Floreani, Audrey Reid and Vicki Black for their amazing assistance on the track and field events.

PE News cont..

We are grateful to our wonderful volunteers who make these events possible for all of our children. Without them, we would not be able to participate and give our students these amazing opportunities.

A heartfelt thanks to each of you Katie Cummings PE Specialist

Upcoming Sport Dates

Yr 2 Come & Try Expo- Tuesday 9th November

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