Term 3 Week 10 Newsletter - 26.09.25
Principal News
Term 4 Return
We pray that all our families have a wonderful and safe holiday, enjoying time with family and friends. Please note that students will return to school for Term 4 on Tuesday 14th October. Staff will be undertaking professional learning on Monday.
Grandparents Day
It was wonderful to have so many grandparents join us to celebrate Grandparents Day last week. We had a fantastic celebration with performances from our choir and dance groups as well as our lovely liturgy presented by Kindergarten. Thank you to all who were able to join us for this celebration.
My New Gallery
Vacation Care
Please refer to the flyer regarding Vacation Care Days and activities provided later in the newsletter, also note the information below regarding the closure of the service for Friday 3rd of October.
Dear Families,
We wish to advise you that our OSHC service will be closed on Friday, 3rd October due to inadequate staffing arrangements.We understand this may cause inconvenience and sincerely apologise for the disruption. Please be assured that we have explored all options before making this decision, however we are unable to meet the staffing requirements needed to operate the service safely and in compliance with regulations on this day. All bookings will be removed for this day. The service will resume normal operations from Tuesday, 7th October. Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards,
Tammy Leggo
Operations manager, OSHC
School Fees
This is a gentle reminder for families to check that their school fees are all up to date.
If you have not yet made your payment, we kindly ask that you do so at your earliest convenience. We understand that circumstances can sometimes make this difficult. If you are experiencing any challenges, please don't hesitate to contact our office to discuss a confidential payment plan.
Thank you again for your cooperation.
Mission News
First Eucharist Celebration at Parish Mass
Last Saturday, our parish and school community came together in joy and prayer as a group of our students received the Sacrament of First Eucharist at our parish Mass. Surrounded by their families, friends, and parishioners, the children were welcomed to the Lord’s table for the very first time.
The celebration was a truly special moment in their faith journey, reminding us all of the gift of the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Catholic life. The children participated beautifully in the liturgy, and their reverence and excitement were a witness to us all.
We thank Fr Bing for leading our parish in such a meaningful celebration and for guiding our children as they prepared to receive this sacrament. We are also grateful to our teachers and families who supported the children in their preparation through prayer, learning, and encouragement.
Let us continue to pray for these young people as they deepen their friendship with Jesus and live out their faith in their daily lives.
Grandparents’ Day Celebration
On Friday 19th September, our school was filled with joy as we welcomed our grandparents and special friends for our Grandparents’ Day Celebration.
The morning began with wonderful performances from our choir and dance groups, delighting our visitors and setting a joyful tone for the day. Our Year 6 students then warmly served a special morning tea, creating a chance for families to gather and share in conversation.
We then joined together for a beautiful liturgy led by our Kindergarten students. Their prayerful leadership reminded us of the love, guidance, and wisdom that grandparents bring into our lives and how truly blessed we are to have them in our community.
It was a memorable morning filled with love, gratitude, and celebration. We thank our grandparents for being such an important part of our school family and for the precious role they play in the lives of our children. We love having you at school!
Making Jesus Real Awards
KP
Huxley D - For the kindness, compassion and friendship you show towards others who need the help of a friend. Well done Huxley!
1L
Jaxon E - For being such a kind, helpful and considerate member of our class. Jaxon you support your classmates and teacher in so many wonderful ways, thank you.
3L
Zephyr L - For jumping in and working cooperatively in a small group as needed. Thanks for being a team player, Zephyr!
4P
Ezra K - For showing kindness to a friend in need. Continue to let your bright spirit shine, Ezra!
5L
Mason Mc - For showing kindness and concern for his friends when they are in need of some support. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated, Mason.
5P
Noah C - For being a shining example of Jesus' love through your kindness, joyful spirit, and the way you care for others. Keep shining bright Noah!
6L
Shelby D - For showing the love of Jesus through your kindness, compassion, and friendship - you make His presence felt in the most beautiful way.
6P
Charlotte F - For demonstrating compassion and Christ-like service, always looking for ways to help others. Let your light shine before others, Charlotte! (Matthew 5:16)
Learning & Teaching News
Congratulations to our students who competed in the Zone Poetry Competition on Thursday 18th September
Term 3 Writing Celebration
This week, we would like to celebrate our students' writing. Every student has shown significant growth in their writing this term and we are proud of our students' efforts to meet their goals.
Kinder
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
OLHC Achievement Awards
KP
Connor O - For your hard work in segmenting words when writing and focusing on your handwriting. Keep it up Connor!
Trevor N - For your incredible dance moves and singing. You brighten our day when you sing and dance Trev!
Tyson Q - For your dedication to improving your reading. Your hard work is paying off, Keep it up Tyson!
1L
Clara N - For consistent effort to effectively apply her sound knowledge to improve her spelling and the quality of her writing. Keep up the great work Clara.
James P - For consistent focus and attention in English to become a more fluent reader and confident writer. Your hard work is paying off James, Keep it up.
Thea B - For consistent effort to successfully apply her sound knowledge to improve her confidence and fluency as a reader. Great work Thea.
2P
Jordy B - For your use of similes in your writing is fantastic. They really bring your sentences to life and paint a vivid picture for the reader. Well done Jordy!
Milla D - For fantastic progress in your writing! You're grown so much in using new words, ideas and punctuation. Your confidence is shining through every sentence Milla!
Claire M - For amazing effort, determination and growth mindset when writing. Your progress has been amazing to witness Claire. Keep up the great work!
Nina Q - For working hard to utalise your spelling voice and use the correct choices in your writing. It has been wonderful to see your growth Nina !
3L
Lachlan C - For the wonderful improvement in your handwriting this term! It is amazing to see the thought and care you are putting into your work, Well done, Lachlan!
Vera H - For sharing your insightful thoughts when discussing salience and symbolism in text images. Amazing, Vera!
4P
Oliver B - For his outstanding effort in applying spelling strategies to his engaging pivotal moment writing piece. Keep up the great work, Ollie!
Jack G - For his focus and achievement when solving addition problems using the levelling strategy. Your hard work is paying off. Keep up the excellent work, Jack!
5L
Bradley B - For his continued efforts in ensuring he presents quality work and having more confidence in solving Maths problems.
Ivy W - For consistently putting in so much effort into all tasks. You should be proud of the high quality work you always present Ivy. Well done!
5P
Clancy-Floyd L-P - For consistently demonstrating commitment in your writing. Your work reflects careful planning and depth of understanding to produce quality pieces.
Taetum S-B - For crafting an engaging comparison writing task. Your meaningful connections between personal experiences and the book were well though out. Great work!
6L
Oliver B - For going above and beyond with your dedication, effort, and outstanding success. Well done Oli!
Tilly P - For your incredible spirit and determination that shine through in everything you do - you never give up, and it inspires us all.
6P
William D - For his growing focus and self control in class, showing determination to improve his learning habits and positive participation. You are amazing, Will!
Henry L - For responding to feedback to improve the quality of his work. Well done, Henry, you should be proud!
Sports News
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
Polding Athletics:
Earlier this month four OLHC students travelled to Newcastle to represent the Lismore Diocese at the Polding Athletics carnival. From all reports it was a great day of sportsmanship and strong competition. All four students competed well in their events with Anika in discus and shot put, Nash in high jump, Ethan in the 100m and Shot put and Harriett in Shot put. A big congratulations to Harriett who placed third in her event with a 9.08m throw, this guarantees her a spot in the Polding Athletics team, which are due to compete at the NSWPSSA Athletics Carnival in Sydney next month.
We are all extremely proud of all our students' efforts and wish Harriett all the best at PSSA Athletics.
Richmond Zone Cricket Trials:
On Wednesday of last week, five OLHC boys braved the heat to compete for a spot in the Richmond Zone Cricket Team. The boys endured an hour long net session of bowling and batting, demonstrating great skill and resilience along the way. Congratulations to Reuben who was selected to attend the Diocesan Cricket Trials in November. Well done to all boys who trialled for the team, we are very proud of your efforts!
Netball Grand Final:
A huge congratulations to four of our talented students — Lily, Ivy, Isla, and Paige — who wrapped up an incredible netball season over the weekend with their team, Phoenix Ice.
After a fantastic win in the preliminary finals, the girls took to the court for the grand final and gave it their all. In a close and hard-fought match, Phoenix Ice narrowly missed out on the win, finishing with a 12–8 result.
While it wasn’t the ending they were hoping for, we’re so proud of how far they’ve come — making it all the way to the grand final is a huge achievement! Their teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship have been inspiring.
Well done, Lily, Ivy, Isla, and Paige — and congratulations to the whole Phoenix Ice team on an amazing season! 💙🔥
Swimming Carnival:
We’re excited to announce that our OLHC Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday, 12th December at the Lismore Baths.
As in previous years, students wishing to participate in competitive events will need to nominate in advance. Events include both 50m and 100m races in the following strokes:
Freestyle
Breaststroke
Backstroke
Butterfly
Students may also nominate for the Individual Medley.
To participate in competitive events, students must be able to confidently swim the nominated distance without stopping.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Zac Denny at zachary.denny@lism.catholic.edu.au
Term 4 Sport Event Dates:
17th of October: Richmond Zone Touch Football Gala Day (Woodlawn)
30th of October: Touch Football Gala Day (Ballina)
4th of November: Richmond Zone Basketball Trials Years 4 and 5 only (Woodlawn)
4th of November: Richmond Zone Tennis Trials Years 4 and 5 only (Lismore Tennis Club)
12th of December: OLHC Swimming Carnival
Community News
