Term 3 Week 6 Newsletter - 29.8.25
Principal News
School Prayer Garden
Congratulations to our gardening group, who have been doing some wonderful work to beautify our school grounds. A part of this work has also been about connecting our current site to the traditions of our school. You will notice the cross and statues in the pictures that are not only symbols of our Catholic faith but also link us to our history. The link below provides families with information about the significance of the cross and statues for our school community. This is also being shared with our students and has been worked on by Year 6. In the coming weeks, students will continue to work on this space with plans for students to decorate small rocks to be placed around the base of the cross. We thank Mrs Rodda for leading this work.
Year 2 Maternity Replacement Teacher
Majella will be taking maternity leave beginning in Term 4. We are thrilled for her and her family as they prepare to welcome a new baby!
We are excited to announce that during her absence, Mr. Mattew Turner will be serving as the replacement teacher. We look forward to welcoming Matt to our wonderful school community.
BOOK WEEK Parade
We had a wonderful BOOK WEEK Parade last week. Thank you to everyone for all their creative master pieces, we had so many outstanding costumes. It was also wonderful to have so many of our families join us for the parade.
Our Flanno for a Farmer Day yesterday raised a total of $291!
Thank you to all our students and their families for your support.
You can find more information on Flanno for a Farmer here.
AP Appraisals
On Friday, 5th September (Kristy) and Monday, 8th September (Katie), will be involved in their respective Assistant Principal appraisal process as part of their contract conditions with the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools.
The appraisal process seeks information from a variety of people associated with the school. The process aims to highlight the positive aspects of the Assistant Principal’s performance and identify areas for further development.
A timeline will be constructed to suit the needs of the school community. A panel consisting of the school Principal as Chair and a Regional Assistant Director from the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools will conduct the appraisal.
The full Assistant Principal appraisal process involves:
- a survey and self-appraisal statement completed by the Assistant Principal
- surveys of school staff and Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools personnel
- Input by the Principal
- input as arranged with the Parish Priest
- interviews with school staff
- interviews with any parents who wish to present
- a formal interview with the Assistant Principal by the panel
Any parents who wish to make contact with the panel are welcome to do so by contacting the Principal before the appraisal date. Please note, not all those that wish to be interviewed may be accommodated.
Thank you for your support of the school’s leadership team.
Yours sincerely,
Brendan Moloney
Chair Principal
School Community Group Meeting
Our agenda for our next School Community Group Meeting to be held on Thursday 11th September at 6pm is as follows:
Prayer - 5 mins
School Values Competition (Behaviour Management Policy) - 5 mins
Children and Technology Workshop presented by Janita Thomson - 40 mins
(please register using the link ot QR Code provided in the flyer below.)
School Planning Update - 10mins
Mission News
Community and Schools Mass
Thank you to all students, families and staff who attended the Schools and Community Mass at St Carthage's Cathedral. The community spirit was so appreciated by Sr. Di, who commented that she loved our school and the beautiful community we have!
Thank you to Charlotte, Milani, Rhiannon and Madeleine who helped with the mass and all our wonderful families and staff who helped with the BBQ, preparing, serving and with the clean up! You are so appreciated!
Sacramental Program Parent Evening
Thank you to all the families that attended our preparation parent evening for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion last week. We look forward to celebrating the sacraments over the next few weeks:
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wednesday 10th September 5:30pm Our Lady Help of Christians Parish South Lismore
Celebration of First Eucharist (First Communion): Saturday 20th September 4pm Parish Mass Our Lady Help of Christians Parish South Lismore
Making Jesus Real Awards
1L
Katie F - For making Jesus Real in our classroom through her attentiveness and willingness to lend a hand without being asked. Thank you Katie.
2P
Rocky P - Your kindness, compassion and humility reflect the qualities of Jesus and you inspire those around you. Thank you for shining your light Rocky!
3L
Vera H - For being a kind and caring friend to other students in and out of our classroom. What a beautiful way to be, Vera!
4P
Nash H - Nash shines with the face of Jesus, inspiring us all with his positive attitude, unwavering resilience, and remarkable bravery even in the toughest times.
5L
Xander T - For your growing confidence and effort and for the way you go out of your way to greet us with a smile and say hello of a morning.
Harriott J - For your kindness and positive spirit that you display amongst our school community. You are an inspiration to all of us! Congratulations, Harriett!
5P
Campbell H - For showing fairness, including others, and supporting your classmates with kindness and respect. Keep shining bright Campbell.
6L
Malachias C - For living out the love, kindness, and compassion of Jesus in everyday life. Your actions reflect faith, bringing hope and joy to those around you.
6P
Milani H - For being a witness to her faith and thoughtfully sharing the Good News with her peers. Let your light shine before others, Milani! (Matthew 5:16)
Learning & Teaching News
Year 5 have written post cards from a character's perspective.
OLHC Achievement Awards
KP
Albert De - For your hard work in Maths. You've been a superstar in creating patterns and also showing how to divide objects into equal groups.
Huxley D - For your hard work in improving your handwriting. You're a superstar Huxley!
Larayah A - For your descriptive writing and editing skills. You are a very talented writer Larayah. Well done.
Samuel F - For your enthusiasm and creativity in dance. You're a superstar Samuel!
1L
Sienna C - For her consistent focus and attention during lessons and support application of this knowledge to her independent work. You're a Super Learner Sienna.
Lily T - For consistent effort and application to produce her best work at all times. You're a superstar Lily, keep it up.
Willow W-C - For improved focus and attention in class in order to complete learning tasks to the best of her ability. Keep it up Willow.
2P
Asta B-A - Asta you continue to make positive learning choices everyday through your focus, responsibility and respectful attitude. Well done Asta!
Maizie H - For your positive attitude towards learning. Your enthusiasm and willingness to embrace challenges make you a positive role model. Well done Maizie!
Tallis J - For your understanding number work and mathematical thinking. Your growth mindset and determination when problem solving is exciting to see. Well done Tallis!
Charlotte W - For your keen ability to observe and recognise patterns in the environment. You demonstrate excellent mathematician skills, well done Charlotte!
Marlow T - For your outstanding ability to make thoughtful and insightful predictions about texts. Well done Marlow!
3L
Archer D - For participating enthusiastically in class discussions and continuing to be focused in all subject areas. Keep up the the great work, Archer!
Harvey J - For applying your knowledge of arrays and multiples to write complete fact families.
4P
Nikki Q - For displaying a growth mindset when learning new math concepts. Keep challenging yourself Nikki. It is wonderful to witness your growth!
Curtis S - For his outstanding mastery of spelling concepts in his mid term review, reflecting his dedication. Well done, keep up the good work Curtis!
5L
Isla L - For your incredible work in crafting sentences this week. The way you added intricate detail and rich vocabulary to your sentences was very engaging.
Xander T - For your growing confidence and effort and for the way you go out of your way to greet us with a smile and say hello of a morning.
Harriett J - For your kindness and positive spirit that you display amongst our school community. You are an inspiration to all of us! Congratulations, Harriett!
5P
Braith F - For your positive attitude, responsible choices, and the consistent effort to make great learning choices. Your growth has not gone unnoticed Braith!
Sebastian S - For great focus and dedication in Mathematics. Your hard work and dedication is shining through your work Sebby!
6L
Patrick C - For always giving 110% and bringing your best self to every moment. Your dedication, determination, and positive attitude never go unnoticed.
Aleena C - In recognition of your outstanding work in writing a clear, accurate, and well-researched news article. Well done Aleena!
6P
Ryan B - For consistently engaging with new ideas and approaching challenges with determination. You are a superstar, Ryan!
Sierra S - For presenting her learning in creative ways, using her imagination and originality to express her understanding. You are an incredible artist, Sierra!
Sports News
Diocesan Athletics:
Earlier this week, nine students from our school proudly represented the Richmond Zone at the Diocesan Athletics Carnival held in Coffs Harbour. This highly competitive event brought together top athletes from across the diocese, and our students rose to the occasion with determination, grit, and great sportsmanship.
Competing in a range of events including sprints, distance races, high jump, discus, and shot put, each student gave their all and performed exceptionally well against tough competition.
We’re excited to share that five of our students have now qualified for the Polding Athletics Carnival, which will take place in Newcastle next month. This is an incredible achievement, as Polding represents one of the highest levels of primary school sport in our region.
Congratulations to all nine of our athletes for reaching the Diocesan level — a testament to your talent and hard work. And to our four Polding qualifiers, we wish you the best of luck as you prepare to compete on an even bigger stage!
A big thank you goes to the families, staff, and Richmond Zone coordinators who supported the students throughout the event. Your encouragement and organisation helped make this opportunity possible.
We are so proud of all our athletes!
Diocesan Athletics
Noah (Polding Softball):
We are incredibly proud of Noah, who recently represented Polding at the NSW PSSA Softball Championships — a fantastic achievement that reflects his dedication, talent, and passion for the game.
The championships brought together the top primary school softball players from across New South Wales, with Noah earning his place on the Polding team. While wet weather unfortunately caused delays and some event cancellations, Noah made the most of every opportunity, showcasing his skills and determination against some of the best young players in the state.
Well done, Noah — your hard work, commitment, and sportsmanship have made us all proud!
At OLHC, we love celebrating the sporting achievements of all our students. If your child has a special achievement that you would love for us to share with the school community, please send any photos and a short paragraph outlining their achievement to Mr Denny - zachary.denny@lism.catholic.edu.au
Term 3 Sports Events Dates:
Richmond Zone Soccer Gala Day (Stage 3) 10th of September
Term 4 Sport Event Dates:
12th of December: OLHC Swimming Carnival
Community News
Bentley Art Prize Champion
Congratulations to Ryder in Year 6 for winning Section 10 of the Primary School Art Prize for 2025! We are very proud of your achievement.
