Newsletter

To  Our Lady’s School Community,

I trust that you have all had a great week and are taking some time to smell the roses! Thank you to all the P.E.B and P.F.A members for joining us yesterday in thanks for your commitment and generosity of spirit towards our school. Another busy week awaits!

School Swimming Trails

This Monday, our students from years three to six will be involved in school swimming trials for the 2019 District Swimming Carnival. The trials will once again be held at Aqua Link in Box Hill and will begin promptly at 11.30am. Thank you to the parents that have offered to assist on the day. Special thanks to Jane, our PE Teacher for her outstanding organisation of the event. We are all looking forward to the day! Hope to see you there. 

Christmas Carols 

Our Annual Christmas Carols will take place next Thursday, December 6th @5.30pm. Following the Carols our fantastic P,F.A will once again be hosting a BBQ. Please bring along a chair or a blanket to sit on. The students have been busy practicing their songs and are very much looking forward to it.

Students are asked to wear their school uniform with a touch of Christmas.

Kris Kindle

Over the coming weeks, students will be focusing on the Season of Advent. As a catholic school, this time of the year invites us to think of those that are less fortunate. Therefore we encourage students to consider purchasing a small gift to donate to St Vinnie's instead of engaging in a Kris Kindle activity. I thank you  for your support in this matter.

Baby Congratulations

Congratulations to Caleb (Foundation) and his family on the arrival of baby Alexandra Clara, born on the 27th November. 

Have a great weekend.

Annie Engellenner

49 students from grade 5 & 6 pushed the boat out on Albert Park Lake this term to start learning the basics of sailing while enjoying the water and outdoors.

Over three weeks students participated in the level 1 program, spending three hours per week learning all about rigging a boat, sailing, water safety and fun sailing games at The Boatshed, Australian Sailing’s Victorian training centre.

Australian Sailing’s Adam Gristwood, who manages The Boatshed mentioned the very positive feedback he had received from the team of instructors who noted the students were “the best group we have each week” in particular noting their safe behaviour and excellent listening skills.

He went on to comment that “The safe and enclosed waters provide a great place for students to learn the basics of sailing while gaining important life skills including working in teams, self-reliance, problem solving, decision making and self-confidence. It’s really about building those core personal skills and having fun.”

From here students can continue sailing in our holiday and weekend programs including Tackers for 7-12 year olds and OutThere for 12 – 17year olds. Students can also get involved in recreational sailing at their local club or Discover Sailing Centre.”

The Boatshed is now taking registrations for our summer programs and expressions of interest from schools who may want to participate in introductory sessions and sailing programs throughout 2019.

For more information contact Adam on 03 9088 7207 and info@theboatshed.net.au , or head to the website www.theboatshed.net.au.

Thank you to all families who have settled their outstanding School Fee Account. There are still quite a significant number of accounts yet to be settled. All accounts must be finalised by Friday, December 7^th. We would appreciate a prompt response because this income is integral to meeting our budget and maintaining our cash flow. If you need to speak to Fr Mark or myself regarding your situation, please be assured that all discussions are conducted in confidence.

For fees left outstanding beyond Friday, December 7th, a meeting with Fr Mark and myself will be arranged.

Uniform Purchases - Electronic Banking is now available for the purchase of school uniforms and from the beginning of December, school uniform can only be ordered and paid for in this way. The email address for ordering uniforms is olsurreyhills.cdfpay.org.au (follow the links).

Please note that Friday 7 December, will be the final day to purchase any uniform for 2018. This is to enable a final stock-take, and to organise additional uniform orders for the first day back in 2019.

What a talented group of students we have here at Our Lady's, as families were entertained this week at our musical evening. We would like to thank Ann, Eve and Andrew for their support of our students.  

2018

2019

Student Awards

Student Awards are a way of acknowledging students for the effort they are applying to their learning and for examples of behaviours that are indicative of our School Vision and expectations. Congratulations to the following students on their effort and achievement.

Foundation: Emilia - for making huge progress with her reading.

Year 1/2H: Scarlett - For having a great growth mindset in regards to her handwriting and showing a great deal of  persistence.

Year 1/2S: Ruby - for her wonderful creativity and imagination.

Year 3/4C: Mollie B - for her positive approach to all school activities.

Molly E - for having a "Growth Mindset" towards challenging tasks! Well done for persisting and trying different strategies!

Sports Awards

Alfie - for consistent effort in Phys Ed and being a responsible student who always gives 100% effort.

Platters

There are a number of platters and dishes belonging to parents that have been left at school from recent functions. They may be collected from the board room.

Mont Albert & Surrey Hills Rotary Club Christmas Mince Pie Orders

The Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills will be taking orders for Christmas fruit mince pies donated by Breadstreet Bakery. The mince pies will be $16 per dozen and $3 of every order will be donated to Our Lady’s School. Please fill in the order forms and return them to the office with your payment by the 3rd December. 

Uniform Purchases - Electronic Banking Available

From the beginning of December, school uniform can only be ordered and paid for online.

The email address for ordering uniforms is olsurreyhills.cdfpay.org.au (follow the links).

Please note that Friday 7 December, will be the final day to purchase any uniform for 2018. This is so we can do a final stocktake, and purchase any uniform that is required for the first day back in 2019.

Tuckshop News

Please note that next Friday the 7th of December will be the final tuckshop day for this year. There will be no Honey Soy Chips or Party Sausage Rolls on this day. 

At this stage we still have not had anyone express interest in coordinating tuckshop next year. Please consider getting involved in this way as the children love it and it would be unfortunate if it were no longer available.

Thank you

Rachel Voshege

2019 Class Reps

Class reps play a really important role in ensuring effective communication between parents and teachers and being a welcoming and positive presence in our school community.

If you are interested in being a class rep next year would you please let Michelle Feltscheer (mkandmf@hotmail.com) or Annie Engellenner know. Although class lists have not been finalised for 2019 we are seeking expressions of interest in preparation for our start to the new year.

Children's Liturgy Roster

2nd December - Gab Sabljak - First week of Advent – Hope

Given how busy this time of year is, and how many families have children across multiple year levels, we (class reps) have decided to go with one function for all parents to celebrate the end of the year/Christmas! Here's hoping it makes it a touch easier for everyone...

Bookings may be made via this link: http://www.trybooking.com/ZGXK