Term 2 Week 10 Newsletter - 03.07.25
Principal News
As another busy and exciting term draws to a close, we wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support and partnership throughout the past few months.
We wish you all a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday break. It's a valuable time for children to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends. We encourage them to continue reading and engaging in fun, educational activities during this period.
We look forward to welcoming all our students back refreshed and ready for an exciting new term on Tuesday, 22nd July.
Playground Feedback
This week, we asked our Year 3-6 students to complete a short survey on our playground changes. We had 50 students submit responses. This is a snapshot of what they said.
Responses that did not see an improvement added comments like:
-I feel the same.
-It doesn't feel safer or happier because the old playground down at the sand pit was really fun where the year 6 classrooms are .
-LET ME KICK FOOTBALLS
-I don't feel "safer" because I never don't feel safe, I feel fine about the way it is.
Responses that saw an improvement added comments like:
-It's got more areas and a designated area for tag so that fewer people are getting hurt.
-It feels better because it won't be as busy on the soccer field.
-Because it's way more fun then before because the handballs kept on getting out.
-I feel better because there was lots of balls and kids got hit a lot of the time.
School Community Group Meeting
Please find following the link to the minutes from our School Community Group Meeting held in Week 8.
PUPIL FREE DAY
A reminder that the first day for Term 3 will be Tuesday, 22nd July. Monday will be a professional learning day for all staff. Should you need to book your child/ren into OSHC please contact Sofia.
Vacation Care
The upcoming school holidays will see the introduction of Vacation Care for school families. If you wish to book your child into this service, please contact the service directly. Alternatively, you can use the following booking link https://forms.office.com/r/Dkc14n0bM3
Planned activities for this period are available later in the newsletter.
Term 3 Extra Curricular Lunchtime Activity timetable
Mission News
SAVE THE DATE!
Our Lady Help of Christians is hosting the Schools and Community Mass at the Cathedral in Term 3. We'd absolutely love to see all our families there to share in this special occasion.
We're also looking for a few helping hands! If you're available to lend some time with the BBQ or serving, please let us know – we'd be incredibly grateful for your support.
You'll find all the details you need in the flyer below. We're really looking forward to seeing as many of our staff and families there as possible!
A "Grateful" End to Term 2!
What a wonderful way to wrap up Term 2! Our very clever Year 1 students led a heartwarming liturgy all about being grateful, reminding us about all the great things that have happened in the first half of 2025. It was a beautiful and reflective way to bring our busy semester to a close. We were wowed with some beautiful liturgical dances and blown away with the confidence and care shown by our students. Thank you to Mrs Parker who did an amazing job preparing her class to lead so beautifully. We are very proud of 1L.
Also a big thank you to the families who joined us! We are so grateful for the support you show for our liturgies and special events.
We've truly had a great semester filled with learning, growth, and fun across all our classes. From new discoveries in the classroom to exciting activities and community events, it's been a joy to see our students flourish.
As we head into the break, we wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy holiday! We can't wait to see everyone back for Term 3.
Learning & Teaching News
Year 2 students have been learning how to write compound and complex sentences. They are learning how to use the Success Criteria for writing in order to give each other feedback to help make their writing more effective and interesting.
Year 5 Slam Poetry
Year 5 have been learning about Slam Poetry this term in English. Slam Poetry is an expressive form of poetry that combines elements of performance and writing that have an emphasis on emotional delivery and social themes.
These poems were quick writes. The students had only 15 mins to compose these based on a stimulus picture. They were so excited to share them with their teachers and Mrs Rose!
Reminder- Poetry and Public Speaking Competition
Please find the attached information about the Richmond Zone 2025 Poetry and Public Speaking Competition. This competition is open to students from K-6.
Students who choose to participate will be required to practice at home and at school once per week and participate in our school competition in Week 7. From here, two finalist per grade will be selected to represent our school at the Zone competition.
Interested students MUST have a poem or speech ready to start practice in Week 1 Term 3.
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
Athletics:
What a fantastic day Friday was with great sportsmanship and results. Thank you to those parents who helped with timekeeping and various other activities. Congratulations to the winning house McGrath and to those students who have progressed to the Richmond Zone Carnival.
Athletics Age Champions | |
Boys | Girls |
8 Years Boys: Tallis Jensen | 8 Years Girls: Ava Howard |
9 Years Boys: Harvey Johnston | 9 Years Girls: Sylvia Slade |
10 Years Boys: Brody Berry | 10 Years Girls: Grace Howard |
11 Years Boys: Hamish Johnson | 11 Years Girls: Harriett Johnston |
Senior Boys: Mason Box | Senior Girls: Scarlett James |
My New Gallery
Cooper:
Last week, Cooper competed at the NSW State Dirt Track Championships in Gunnedah and delivered an exceptional performance.
Racing in two different classes, he won 9 out of 10 races and secured first place in both categories. This outstanding achievement has earned him the titles of Australia’s #1 rider in both classes and NSW State #1.
Cooper’s success has also led to his nomination for the Motorcycling NSW Junior Sportsperson of the Year, an award to be decided in November.
Congratulations to Cooper on this fantastic accomplishment — a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and talent!
Term 3 Sports Events Dates:
Richmond Zone Athletics: 31st July (St. John’s College Woodlawn)
Touch Football Gala Day- 19th August (Saunders Oval - Ballina)
Diocesan Athletics Carnival: 26th August (Coffs Harbour)
Community News
