Ash Wednesday

Wednesday 2 March, marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a special time in our Church and School Community where we think about the mystery of Jesus’ life and death. We also renew our commitment in the Lord and show this by our efforts to talk with Jesus in prayer, to turn away from sin and to care for those in need. This is the time for change; to turn our hearts back to God. We are a community, we are the people of God, we are the Church. Ash Wednesday is a time to gather our thoughts as we prepare for our journey during the Lenten period.

Due to the current Covid–19 protocols, Liturgies will be held in the classrooms and staff, who are special ministers will be distributing (sprinkling) the ashes at these liturgies. The start of Lent also marks the start of Project Compassion. Project Compassion is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of caring supporters, all in the name of justice and peace. The theme for Project Compassion 2022 is ‘For all Future Generations’.  Project Compassion Money Boxes will be sent home to each family next week.

Throughout Project Compassion 2022, inspiring stories from around the world will be shared, via the Caritas website, highlighting the importance of working hand in hand with communities around the world. You can view these stories at https://lent.caritas.org.au/

Two’s Day 22-2-22

The students of OLA had a wonderful time celebrating Two’s Day- a once in a lifetime event when only the number 2 appeared in the date and it fell on the 2nd day of the week- Tuesday!

Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of activities- from skip counting into the hundreds, rap song creation, investigating the properties of the number 2 and our Year 2s recreated a large number 2. Who knew the number 2 could be so much fun?

Out two-riffic staff also got involved in the fun by wearing tutus for the day!

COVID-19 Update

Family Covid-19 Isolation: A number of OLA families have requested information on how to best quarantine and isolate, information on COVID testing and also where the COVID clinics are located.  Please see the link below from the Health Department site providing this information.

The staff at OLA understand this is a very difficult time and our current COVID situation can cause stress and worry due to uncertainty. Please be assured that we are here to help and support our school community in the best way possible.  The Health Department website has useful resources and information – see the link below:  https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Quarantine-and-isolation

Covid-19 Test Results Notification on the School Website: Parents are now requested to upload your child’s Covid- 19 test results via the link on the home page. The link is self-explanatory and parents can complete the details very quickly.

Public Holiday, Pupil Free Day and OSHC

A reminder to all families Friday 4 March is a is a Pupil Free Day (Staff will be attending a Professional Development Day) and Monday 7 March is Public Holiday.  Students return to school on Tuesday 8 March.

The OLA OSHC will be open on the day. Please contact Kristen Ruffo at oshc@ola.wa.edu.au if you wish to book your children in for OSHC Care on the Friday.

Caritas Australia Launch

On Tuesday 1 March, the students in Year 6 participated in an online Caritas Launch with 152 catholic schools around the state. Our students participated in activities relating to Caritas Australia with a number of guest speakers facilitating the discussions. The students also shared pancakes from the canteen to celebrate Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday). Thank you to Ms Versace and Mrs Webb for coordinating this event for their students.

Project Compassion Ash Wednesday Flyer

2023 Pre Kindergarten / Kindergarten Enrolments

A reminder to our current families to submit enrolment applications for siblings as soon as possible to secure a place for your child. We now have waiting lists for both year levels and we certainly wouldn’t want our own siblings missing out. Please contact Jane Sloss on 94713000 or email Jane at enrolments@ola.wa.edu.au

School Photos

As previously mentioned, the school photos are now scheduled on Monday 4 April and Tuesday 5 April. Families will receive further information closer to the date.

Collection Notice

Each year all schools are required to submit student residential address and other information to the Australian Government. Please note no identifiable personal information is provided. Please refer to attached notice.

Collection Notice for Parents and Guardians

Thank you.

Greg Martin and Michael Morris

The OLA Leadership Team