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IMPORTANT DATES 2014 Wednesday 4 June 1-2-3 Magic Coaching

Program Friday 6 June Mufti Day

(Gold coin donation) Wednesday 11 June 1-2-3 Magic Coaching

Program Monday 16 June Captivate Showcase

Performance Primary Music – Nagle College 7pm

Thursday 19 June Captivate Showcase

Performance Combined Band – Nagle College 7pm

Mon 18-Fri 22 August Book Fair Tues 19 August Book Parade Fri 22 August Author Visit Fri 22 August Drug & Alcohol Forum Monday 1 Sept Yr 5 Captivate A3 Primary Voices Choral Performance Friday 5 Sept Father’s Day Liturgy (TBA)

Greetings!

On the weekend we heard the story of the Ascension

and Jesus’ promise to be with us always. As we

prepare for Pentecost Sunday we are reminded of

our mission as baptised catholics to be disciples of

Jesus.

As part of our weekly theme the children have been

asked to think about what they can we do at home

to show that they are a disciple of Jesus? This is not

meant to be a “heavy” conversation. I hope the

children know that disciples show how to live a

Christian life by example. No one is perfect and we

all make mistakes. I have seen some wonderful

examples in the last week of children leading by

example and offering forgiveness and friendship

even though they have been hurt by the actions of

others. I am sure that you see this in family situations

as well.

Congratulations to Tamara B (Year Six) who is our

Student Principal for a Day. Student Principal For a

Day is a national event and our school is participating

this year for the first time. Tamara has been on duty

with me this morning, visited some classrooms, had

morning tea with the staff, had an interview with the

local newspaper, interviewed some children about

OLOR and assisted some students with their reading.

I hope that Tamara has had an enjoyable day filled

with a different type of learning.

Best wishes,

John Spradbrow

Best Wishes

NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

ICAS COMPETITIONS

English Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Mathematics Tuesday, 12 August 2014

All competitions will commence at 8am to minimise

disruptions to the classroom.

IMPORTANT

REMINDER

MUFTI DAY

FRIDAY 6 JUNE

SPORTS SPECTACULAR Athletics Carnival

And the winners for 2014 are:

Athletics House Champions – RED Spirit Champions – BLUE

Age Champions

Girls

Champion Runner Up Junior Angelene L Sienna S 11yrs Sophie G Lauren M Senior Alyssa S Grace D

Boys

Junior Thomas S Matthew V 11yrs Declan B Adam M Senior Harrison D Nathan T

CONGRATULATIONS Once again thank you to everyone who contributed in making the day a success …. And finally to Mr Platt and Isabella M for their great recap of the day (imovie) – just the icing on the cake. As well as IT Adam Gillogly for his contribution to the day.Thank you

Rugby League Gala Day

If you thought last week’s State of Origin was exciting, then you missed seeing both our Under 10 and Open Rugby League teams take to the field last Friday. Both teams blasted the opposition off the park in their first games at the Parramatta Eels North Gala Day, with Thomas S, Ryan C, Luke B and Noah H scoring for the Under 10’s while Harrison D scored a quadrella, handsomely backed up by 2 tries from Noah C (new to League) and one from Tommy F. What a start. …Unfortunately in game 2 the wheels wobbled and fell off both teams. The Under 10’s were convincingly beaten but not before we witnessed a second half, rampaging run and try from Edmond C and another display of blistering speed and talent from Ryan C. The Senior team lost by the narrowest of margins, 2 tries to one…..with Tommy F starring for OLOR again. It was a great day, with some obviously very talented boys who played league on the field, but it is always fantastic to witness those

who have never played - SHINE and there were some extremely

promising league players of the future.

Lets hope though that OLOR’s second game doesn’t send an omen of what will happen in Game 2 of Origin! A massively huge thank you to both Mr Mooney and Mr Traynor for giving up their Wednesday afternoons this term and skipping work duties on Friday to be with the boys. I hope everyone enjoyed the experience!.

PAVe

Preventing Anxiety and Victimisation through education Your school principal has agreed for your school to take part in PAVe, an exciting new research project taking place in NSW and WA primary schools. The purpose of the project is to evaluate two interventions that enhance students’ social and emotional learning and foster the prevention of bullying behaviours (Friendly Schools Plus and Cool Kids: Taking Control). Grades 3 and 4 students are being invited to participate by completing a confidential survey on four occasions over the next three years. Your school will implement Friendly Schools Plus. A parent and student information letter and consent form for the project has recently been sent home with students in Grades 3 and 4. Parents in these grades are asked to discuss this project with their son or daughter and submit the consent form online via

PAVe Parent Information and Consent Form OR return the completed consent form to their child’s teacher BY 6 June 2014. Further information about the PAVe project can be found at http://www.centreforemotionalhealth.com.au/pages/PAVe.aspx

PARLIAMENT AND CIVICS

EDUCATION REBATE (PACER)

Students from our school will soon be undertaking an education tour of the national capital. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $20 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

LIBRARY LOOK

It would be greatly appreciated if parents could send in used

shopping plastic bags to the library to assist when children

are borrowing at school. Thank you

MONEY TREE

Father Joe has asked the children of OLOR and St Angela’s to assist with

the Parish Dinner Dance by helping to build a Money Tree or perhaps

several money trees.

The money tree or trees will be part of the prizes at the Parish Dinner

Dance in July. All the proceeds from the Dinner Dance are going towards

the church renovations.

Father Joe is asking if each family can bring in at least one Scratchy

Lottery ticket. The lottery ticket can be placed in the envelope provided

and sent into the school as soon as possible please.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

SCHOOL ANSWERING MACHINE Please be aware that if you need to change your child’s going home arrangements for the day, please refrain from leaving a message on the school answering machine. While messages are checked on a daily basis, we may not be able to guarantee the information is relayed to your child in sufficient time prior to going home. Thank you for your assistance with this important issue.

OLOR MUFTI DAY

THIS FRIDAY 6TH

JUNE

YOUR GOLD COIN DONATION IS APPRECIATED

Please note children must wear covered in shoes and have

their shoulders covered for sun safety. Remember "No hat,

No play "

All money raised will support the School’s improvement

plans. Please give the coin donation to your Teacher. The

OLOR P&F Committee thank you for your continued

support.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

A Marriage Enrichment experience for married couples – set in peaceful, picturesque surroundings, away from the

distractions of everyday life. During the weekend, couples have a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh their relationship. Take time out of your busy

schedule, to invest in your most precious

asset . . . your Marriage! Weekend date: 13 – 15 June at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre,

Varroville, NSW

Bookings: Ardell & Bill Sharpe tel. 02 4283 3435 or wsharpe@bigpond.net.au

www.wwme.org.au www.facebook.com/WWMEasternUnit

OLOR PLAYGROUP

Tuesday Mornings from 9am until 11am

Held in the Old School Hall above OOSH.

Come along and try, we do craft, play and sing.

The children bring their own little lunch to eat with each

other.

We all look forward to meeting you.

Phone Amii Wilmore for more information on 0431705751.

10TH NATIONAL ECONFERENCE ON

POPE FRANCIS – MODELLING THE

MINISTRY OF ST PETER: 11 JUNE

This FREE eConference is presented by The Broken Bay Institute in

partnership with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. The

eConference will be streamlined live over the internet – all are

welcome to participate at no charge.

Presenters: Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of

Perth; Sr Monica Cavanagh RSJ, Congregational Leader of the

Sisters of St Joseph; Fr Gerard Kelly, President of the Catholic

Institute of Sydney; Selina Hasham, Communications Manager,

Archdiocese of Sydney; and Fr Noel Connelly SSC, Head of Mission

& Culture, The Broken Bay Institute (BBI). The Apostolic Nuncio to

Australia, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, will join the Q&A panel

discussion.

The Institute for Mission in Blacktown is a host site. Time: 10am-

3pm. Please contact the IFM to register your attendance: tel

Donnie (02) 9831 4911, connect@ifm.org.au

For independent registration contact Rhonda Andersen tel (02)

9847 0726, econferences@bbi.catholic.edu.au

Further details: www.bbi.catholic.edu.au/eConference

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL 8 DIANA AVENUE, KELLYVILLE 2155

PHONE: 9629 2566; FAX: 9629 2148

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Website: www.olorkellyville.catholic.edu.au

Email: olorkellyville@parra.catholic.edu.au

OLOR MUSIC

Please note that the Captivate Band Program will be held again this Friday 6 June. During Week 7, 8 & 9 the band

will revert back to their regular Tuesdays.

Commencing Term 3 the Captivate Band program will be permanently held on a Friday until the end of the school

year.

CANTEEN CORNER Meal Deal 1

Fish Burger served with lettuce 7 mayo Small Bottle Water

Fruity Ice Shape Ice Block

Meal Deal 2 Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Fried Rice

Juice Popper Fruity Ice Shape Ice Block

These meal deals are running from Monday 26

th May –

Friday 6th June.

Both meal deals are $4.50

CONTACT DETAILS/SCHOOL EXEMPTION

It is extremely important that OLOR maintain current records for all our students. If you have recently changed your address, home phone number, mobile, email address, emergency contact or medical records could you please advise the office as soon as possible. In addition, parents are required to complete an “Application for Exemption from Attendance at School” for any absence other than a sick day prior to the event. eg. Family Holiday. Exemption Forms are available from the school office.

RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle tickets have now been sent home on behalf of the OLOR

Parish. For tracking purposes we have recorded all raffle tickets

against family names.

Please remember to return raffle tickets to the office (both sold and

unsold). All funds go towards the church renovation costs.

Thank you once again for your support with this fundraising.

SCHOOL FEES REMINDER

Thank you to all those families who have finalised their school fees for Term 2. Please note that Term 2 school fees are due on 4 June 2014. Please forward payment by this date. However, if you have any queries please contact Mrs Harris Walker in the school office on 96292566.

NEWS FROM THE PARISH

PENTECOST SUNDAY - 8 JUNE Please join us for a multi-cultural celebration on Pentecost Sunday, 8 June. Everyone is invited to bring a National dish to share for lunch. Please put your name on the clipboard at the back of the Church if you are able to bring a plate. The main Mass of the day will be at 11am when everyone is invited to wear typical National costumes. PARISH DINNER DANCE - 26 July (please set the date aside) Please help us to create a wonderful occasion by supplying gifts as prizes for the night (e.g. bottles of wine, scratchies, anything new). If you would like to help in any way (and we absolutely need you) please call Tracy on 0433 696 117. Tickets cost $65 each. Tables of 10 can be booked and paid for in advance. Please call the parish office, 9629-2595.

CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP) continues in our parish on Sundays from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. An opportunity to renew our understanding of

God’s call to us as Christians. Jointly conducted by the Handmaids of the Lord and Couples for Christ. Flyers are available at the back of the Church or contact Lourdes Zaballa on 0413 263 695. VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED Acolytes, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion or people trained for home visitation of the sick are needed to take Holy Communion to the sick in Westmead Hospital on Sunday mornings between 9am and 11am on a roster basis - once every eight weeks. This is not a difficult ministry but a very important and rewarding one. The Area Health Service also invites you to an immunization program before starting your visits. Assistance will be given to volunteers before visiting the hospital wards. For further details please ring Deacon Tan on 0407 270 782.

REGULAR STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 10am each First Friday of the month. The next First Friday will be 6 June then 4 July, 1

August, 5 September, 3 October, 7 November and 5 December PILGRIMAGE RELIC OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA On Friday, 6 June, the Pilgrimage Relic of St. Anthony from his Basilica in Padua Italy, will visit our parish. Veneration of the Relic will take place all day and at both 9.15am, 11am and 7pm Masses. Everyone is invited to share this experience.