Issue No. 6 2nd March, 2017

DATES TO REMEMBER

March 2

Whole School Assembly

Term 1 Swimming Year 5-6

March 3

Year 6 Interschool Sport

March 8

Term 1 Swimming Year 1-4

March 9

Whole School Assembly

Term 1 Swimming Year 5-6

March 10

Year 6 Interschool Sport

March 14

School Board Meeting 5pm

P&F Meeting 7pm

March 15

Term 1 Swimming Year 1-4

March 16

Whole School Assembly

March 23 Whole School Assembly

Dear Our Lady of Good Counsel Learning Community,

At the end of last week I had the pleasure of working with our

Administration Team to further develop the school’s Annual

Strategic Renewal Plan. In doing so we have set goals and

targets for the 2017 school year that, as a staff and school

community, we will work hard towards to ensure that we are

providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and that all students are

progressing.

These annual goals fall under three broad strategic areas: Strengthening Catholic

Identity, Excellent Learning and Teaching and Driving Responsible and Sustainable

Stewardship. The goals we have outlined aim to strengthen current practices at OLGC

and build capacity with staff, students and parents. It is our hope that through these

goals we will continue to build on the great work of those who have gone before us,

whilst also setting the students and community up for successful and promising futures.

This week we celebrate another significant event in the

Liturgical Season with the commencement of Lent. Lent is a

period of forty days (excluding Sundays) that leads up to

Easter. Lent commences with Ash Wednesday and during

this time we take a moment to reflect in prayer and

penance. By observing Lent we acknowledge the sacrifice

that Jesus made when he withdrew to the wilderness for a

period of forty days before his crucifixion. The ashes used

on Ash Wednesday are made from the palms used at Palm Sunday masses the year

before. Throughout Lent we will continue to focus with students on fasting,

forgiveness, generosity and service. This Lent I look forward to a period of fasting and

in doing this, look to support others through service and generosity. May this season of

Lent be fulfilling for us all.

This week many students from Years 3-5

continue their sacramental journey through their

preparation for the sacraments of Confirmation,

Eucharist and Reconciliation. We look forward

to supporting these students as they continue

their faith development over the coming months.

Yours Sincerely

Nathan Haley—PRINCIPAL

OLGC SCHOOL FEES 2017

The fees are billed quarterly over the year. BPAY AND CENTAPAY:

BPAY and Centapay facilities operate at the school for the collection of school fees. Forms and an explanation are

available at the office. BPAY details are available on your statement and is our preferred method of payment.

2017 Term 1 School Fees are due by

Friday 10th March, 2017

CURRICULUM NEWS

Support a Reader The Support-A-Reader Program for students in Year 1 to Year 6 is going to begin this term. The program will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The aim of this program is to give children who need additional assistance with their reading, the opportunity to read regularly with a supportive adult on a one-to-one basis. We would like to invite parents to volunteer to be involved in this very valuable program. A commitment of one hour per week or more would be required. Full training will be given. The success of the program relies on the generosity of our volunteers. For further information or if you are interested in being a part of this program, please speak to or email Fiona Drew at fcoonan@bne.catholic.edu.au.

Fiona Drew Primary Learning Leader

Parent Teacher Meetings

Monday March 20 –Thursday March

23 Parent-Teacher interviews will be held for Prep to Year 6 as follows: Morning Session: 7.30am to 8.00am on Monday March 20,Tuesday March 21, Wednesday March 22 and Thursday March 23 2017. Afternoon Session: 3.15pm to 5.15pm on Monday March 20, Tuesday March 21, and Thursday March 23 2017. Interviews will be of 15 minutes duration. This is an opportunity for teachers and parents to discuss the progress of students. Bookings can be made via Parent Teacher Online (PTO). A link to PTO is available via the school Parent Portal – https://extranet.bne.catholic.edu.au/parent/olgcgatton . Access to PTO is available from 10am Wednesday 1 March to 12pm Friday 17 March. Please access the system as follows: Go to the school’s parent portal https://extranet.bne.catholic.edu.au/parent/olgcgatton Access will be available from 10am Wednesday 1 March Click the PTO icon, as shown above Please click: Obtain Pin/Password – you will receive an email with your log in details Please contact the school officer if you require any assistance with PTO.

ACCESS TO PTO IS VIA THE

PARENT PORTAL.

DON’T MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT EVENTS…..

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SCALE

MONTH TOTAL

TERM TOTAL

YEAR TOTAL

1 Child $204.20 $510.50 $2042.00

2 Children $287.70 $719.25 $2877.00

3 Children $362.10 $905.25 $3621.00

4 Children $406.70 $1016.75 $4067.00

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

This fortnight’s virtue is Service. At the end of each fortnight 1 student from each class will be chosen to receive a special award, for displaying the virtue of Mercy towards others in the community. Their photo will also be taken and displayed in the Newsletter and on the Virtues board in the Undercover area. Our next virtue is Giving/Generosity. 2017 Sacramental Program The Sacramental Program began on Tuesday night with 2 very successful sign up and information sessions. Please attend one Mass in the Parish with your children over the weekend for an official introduction, welcome and distribution of supporting materials for the program. The format this year is: Year 3—Confirmation—Tuesday 6th June—Gatton Year 4—Eucharist— June 10 & 11 Year 5—First Reconciliation— June 7—Gatton Ash Wednesday Liturgy On Wednesday we held a wonderful Ash Wednesday service here at school. We thank all the students for participating so reverently at this Liturgy. A huge thank you to the Social Justice and Technology Ministry for assisting in the smooth running of the Liturgy. This day begins the season of Lent with the colours purple and sprinklings of red most prominent around the school and church. I have attached a photo of our SJ Ministry in front of the Sacred Space they created for our Liturgy. OLGC Easter Raffle As we look forward to the upcoming Easter season, the school is running its Easter Egg Raffle. We would welcome any donations of eggs or Easter related items which will then be raffled off on the last day of term. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00 each with all proceeds being donated to Caritas. The mem-bers of our Social Justice Ministry will be selling tickets during break times.

Yours in Christ,

James Bradley

Assistant Principal Religious Education

FROM THE PARISH 8th Sunday Ordinary Time 26 February 2017 Year A

It is a part of human nature to worry; be it about health, finances, family, and relationships. Worry can be insidious and may interfere with our lives in ways that are disruptive and distressing. Researchers have argued that individuals who worry do so as a result of a reduced ability to tolerate uncertainty. Today’s scripture passages are all about the proposition that God loves you with a love beyond anything that you can comprehend. He loves you with an everlasting love that knows no limits. He loves you with a love so deep that you will never understand it. The danger to our hearts and to our eternal life with God in heaven lies in our ensnarement in the values of this world – power, wealth, fame, pleasures, and the glitter of this world’s treasures, treasures that are by no means safe and secure in our hands. Setting our hearts on them means that we are not setting our hearts on what is truly lasting and of great value. God is always present to us waiting for us to be with Him. How have we in turn been present to Him? We can spend some quality time alone with God reflecting on what has happened in our lives and where we have experienced His love. Times of just being with Him are times of deep, intimate prayer. Jesus invites us to sort out our value system: “Set your hearts on his kingdom first” (Mt. 6:33). Let the values of God’s kingdom may inspire and lead our ways! Don’t worry! Best wishes! Fr. Noyichan MCBS

Head Lice Head lice are on the move again! We urge you all to check your childrens hair for any signs of

unwelcome guests. If you find lice on your children please do not send them to school unless they have been treated and cleared.

MOSQUITOES

We have been getting quite a lot of reports of children getting bitten by mosquitoes. In an attempt to reduce the amount of bites and disruptions to classes during the day, we would ask that you apply repellent to your children before sending them to school.

OLGC SPORT WEEK 6, Term 1

Lockyer Zone Sporting Trials Cricket Date: Tuesday, 7th March Time: 3:30 to approximately 5:30 p.m. (depending on numbers) Venue: Cahill Park Nets Nominations due: Monday, 6th March Eligible Children: Girls or boys born in 2005, 2006 or 2007 with the appropriate skill level. Convenor: Michael Mellifont OLGC Please see Mr Bradley for nomination forms. Interschool Sport Year 6 students will be commencing interschool sport this term. Students will be placed into teams playing a range of sports including cricket, kanga cricket, softball, t-ball and newcombe against both Peace and Gatton State School on March 3rd and10th. Permission notes have been sent home. Please ensure permission notes are returned to your classroom teacher. Lockyer Zone Cricket/Kanga Cricket & Softball Carnival- Friday March 24th. Year 6 students will be competing in the Cricket, Softball and Kanga Cricket Carnival on Friday 24th March.

Cricket—Cahill Park Softball—Gatton State school

Kanga Cricket—Redback Soccer Grounds.

Darling Downs Regional Swimming Carnival Congratulations to Sonja C and Sarah M on your efforts at the Darling Downs Regional Swimming Carnival on Wednesday. OLGC Student Achievement If your child has achieved in any activity outside the school arena and you would like us to acknowledge them please send an email to James.W.Bradley@bne.catholic.edu.au

Yours in Christ,

James Bradley

Assistant Principal-Religious Education

Tuck Shop Roster

We are always looking for helpers to join the tuck shop. If you would like to join our merry band of volunteers,

please contact the school office to add your name to the list.

March 8th, 2016

Feb 23 Liam G

Feb 25 Emily H

Feb 26

Amber P

Feb 27 Lucas J

Feb 29

Broden C

LIMITED PLACES

PREP 2018

ENROL NOW!! Children born

1/7/2012 - 30/6/2013

Parent Portal Reminder

Our Lady of Good Counsel uses our Parent Portal as the main channel of communication with our school community. Don’t miss out on important information about what’s happening. You can: Download any notes from teachers, Read newsletters, Browse photos, Download permission forms, and Check our calendar for upcoming

events See the latest news. There are also interactive features where you can let us know your child will be absent, keep your contact details up-to-date, check attendance, see your child’s timetable and NAPLAN results. Access to our Parent Portal is restricted to parents of students at our school and a logon is required. For parents new to our school, your logon details will be emailed to you. If you have logged in before, your username and password has not changed. If you have forgotten your password, please let the school know and we will email you instructions on how to reset your password. Watch this space!

MEDICATION

Regular medication to be administered to children in 2017 must be accompanied by a current medical plan from your Doctor. Medication will not be administered

unless an up to date medical plan is on file.

All medication must be supplied in a zip lock bag clearly marked with your child’s name

and instructions.

OLGC 100 Years Memorabilia Search

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School will celebrate its Centenary in 2017. We are hoping members of our community will share their photos, stories and memories of the school with us as we make plans for our celebrations next year. In particular, we are very interested in photographs of students and the school itself for the past 100 years for a planned history wall. Copies of correspondence, report cards, newspaper reports and even uniforms would also be helpful. Please contact Anthea at OLGC on 54 622 675 for further information or call in to the school office.

BELL TIMES FIRST BELL: 8.40AM

All children arriving after 8.40 MUST

report to the

office for a late slip.

FIRST BREAK:

10.50AM - 11.20AM

SECOND BREAK:

1.20PM - 2.00PM

SCHOOL CONCLUDES: 3.00PM

Student Absence

If your child/children are going to be absent

from school please contact the school office to

let us know.

In the event your child is absent from school

and you have not advised us, you will receive

an SMS message asking you to contact the

school to confirm your child's absence.

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RENEWAL

Term 2 will see the commencement of a new year for advertising in our school newsletter. The advertising year includes Term 2, 3 and 4 of 2017 and Term 1 of 2018. Thank you to the businesses who support the OLGC Newsletter. With the help of these businesses we are able to offer an informative and colourful newsletter to our community each week. We will also continue to include business details on our school website. A Community Supporter section has been added to our home page and further information about the business, such as website or loyalty programs etc,

may also be included.

Should parents and carers be aware of any business that may wish to advertise in our newsletter, please feel free to contact the school office on 54622675 for further information.

Speech Therapy and OT at OLGC

Speech Therapy

Alana Fredrick is a Speech Therapist who will be at

OLGC every fortnight. If you wish your child to begin or

continue Speech Therapy at OLGC, please phone Alana

to organise appointments and payment. Alana works

out of the Ipswich Speech Pathology Clinic and can be

contacted on PH: 3281 4831 or at the following email

address; info@ipswichspeechpathology.com.au

Speech Therapy is a private arrangement reached

between the parents of OLGC and the Speech

Therapist.

Occupational Therapy Jo Moulds is our visiting Occupational Therapist. Jo will

be at OLGC fortnightly on a Wednesday. If you wish

your child to access Occupational Therapy at OLGC,

please phone Jo to organise appointments and

payment. Jo works for O.C.C. Therapy in Kenmore and

can be contacted on PH: 3378 9543 or at the following

email address admin@occtherapy.com.au

Occupational Therapy is a private arrangement reached

between the parents of OLGC and the Occupational

Therapist.

P&F MEETING DATES FOR 2017

Term One Week 4 - 14/02/2017 Week 8 - 14/03/2017

Term Two

Week 4 - 9/05/2017 Week 8 - 6/06/2017

Term Three

Week 4 - 01/08/2017 Week 8 - 29/08/2017

Term Four

Week 4 - 24/10/2017 Week 8 - 21/11/2017

All parents and carers are welcome to

attend!

JOIN THE OLGC P & F

NRL FOOTY TIPPING

COMPETITION

Website: http://www.footytips.com.au/comps/

OLGC_P-F_2017&p=OLGC2017

Competition Name: ‘OLGC P&F 2017’

Code: OLGC201 7

Cost: $1 0. 00 per player Cash prizes plus a trophy for the winner!!

Payment: Payment to be made via QKR.

Classroom Champions Prep Blue Noor D Prep Yellow Matthew D, Zaylie S

Year 1 Blue Jacob D Year 1 Yellow Kelsey H Year 2 Blue Ryland S, Gabrielle D

Year 2 Yellow Liam D Year 3 Blue Sophie H Year 3 Yellow Lilly D Year 4 Blue Millie H Year 4 Yellow Conor B Year 5 Blue Amber P Year 5 Yellow Amerina S Year 6 Blue Shannon M Year 6 Yellow Sonja C

Students of the Week Prep Blue Guri M, Hayden L

Prep Yellow Indyanna W, Sharon T,

Hunter C, Myles L

Year 1 Blue Isaac P, Preston R

Year 1 Yellow Darcy H, Aliyah G

Year 2 Blue Meckensie VR, Eli C,

Kynan MF

Year 2 Yellow Brayden C, Ella B

Year 3 Blue Emma S, Kailey B

Year 3 Yellow Harry A, Chloe G

Year 4 Blue Lachlan L, Ella W

Year 4 Yellow Jayson A, Monique G

Year 5 Blue Riley T, Cooper D

Year 5 Yellow Arley K, Shenyl H

Year 6 Blue Grace P, Laura S

Year 6 Yellow Bailey K, Andy H

PARISHES WEEKEND MASS TIMES 2017

1st Sunday of Month—Mass

Saturday: 6:00pm Laidley

Sunday: 7:00 am Glenore Grove

9:00am Gatton

2nd Sunday of Month—Mass

Saturday: 6:00 pm Gatton

Sunday: 7:00 am Forest Hill

9:00 am Laidley

3rd Sunday of Month—Mass

Saturday: 6:00pm Laidley

Sunday: 7:00 am Glenore Grove

9:00am Gatton

4th Sunday of Month—Mass

Saturday: 6:00 pm Gatton

Sunday: 7:00 am Forest Hill

9:00 am Laidley

5th Sunday of Month—Mass

Saturday: 6:00pm Laidley

Sunday: 7:00 am Glenore Grove

9:00am Gatton

St Mary's Playgroup Gatton

Children aged 0 - 5

New members welcome

Wednesday 9.30am-11.30 Thursday

9.00am-11.00am St Mary's Catholic Church (shed behind the Church)

Contact Fiona Drew if you would like to know more 0438167954

2017 TERM DATES

Term 1: Tuesday 24 January – Friday 31 March

Term 2: Tuesday 18 April – Friday 23 June

Term 3: Monday 10 July – Friday 15 September

Term 4: Tuesday 3 October – Friday 1 December

Professional Development and Planning Days

18th, 19th and 20th January

2018 TERM DATES

Term 1: Tuesday 23 January – Thursday 29 March

Term 2: Monday 16 April – Friday 29 June

Term 3: Monday 16 July – Friday 21 September

Term 4: Monday 8 October – Friday 7 December

Professional Development and Planning Days

17th, 18th & 19th January

Uniform Shop Open Daily

10am - 2pm

SCHOOL BANKING Banking for 2017 will

be collected each Tuesday!

HAPPY SAVING!

UNIFORM DAYS Years 1 – 6:

Sports Uniform: Monday, Friday

Formal Uniform:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

For all enquiries please call Ben Kearney 0410 627 270

www.phoenixcb.com.au