OUR LADY OF LEBANON COLLEGE

NEWSLETTER

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Term 3 – Week 10: Monday 16th September 2013

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL – Sr Marlene Chedid This is our last week of term 3 and what a term it has been. In the last 2 weeks we farewelled Year 12 at a beautiful Graduation ceremony. We celebrated Year 3 students’ First Holy Communion. We had a leadership day to choose the 2014 College leaders. Next term is very busy with exams and report writing along with preparation for the Primary and Secondary end-of-year concerts. I take this opportunity to wish all staff, students and parents a blessed 2 week break and look forward to seeing our all in term 4.

DOING THE ROUNDS Events - The Secondary calendar can be found at: http://www.olol-college.nsw.edu.au/events/ Term 3 Primary calendar http://www.olol-college.nsw.edu.au/events/ Yr 3 Holy Communion - We congratulate all the Yr 3 students who received the Holy Eucharist for the first time on Sunday 8th September 2013. We thank and acknowledge the work of their teachers, who enriched their journey with valuable educational and spiritual experiences and parents who supported and consolidated their learning at home. Thank you to all the sisters and to Monsignor Shora.

Footy Colours Day - Thank you to, Mrs Rizk, Ms Roumanus and the SRC students, for organising the event. The students enjoyed supporting their favourite team while raising funds for cancer research. Maths Fun day - Thank you to all our enthusiastic parents who attended our Maths Information Session and

volunteered to assist in Maths Fun Day activities last week. An enjoyable Maths day was had by all involved.

PJ and Corn Day - Thank you to parents and teachers who helped with the Corn/PJ Day on 10th Sept. The children had a yummy feast of corn, while looking great in their Pyjamas. Thanks to all. Kindy circus day – lots of fun was had and lots of clowns were making OLOL College very colourful!

Year 12 Graduation – Good luck Year 12 with your study and final exams

On 10th Sept, Yr 12 ventured to Toowoon Bay on their last outing as a form - The students enjoyed their day out, playing sport at the park, swimming at the beach and ending the day with a BBQ. Thank you to Ms Dass, Ms Sen, Mr Nasr and Mr Abood for their assistance. A final congratulations to Yr 12 on their Graduation. We wish them all the best for the upcoming HSC. – Ms Delimitros Yr 11 leadership day – Held on 10th September to choose the 2014 College leaders. Thank you to Sr Margaret, Ms Pietak, Mr Hassarati and Mr Asmar for leading the day.

Yr 10 Food Technology students - spent the day analysing the impact of the food industry on our health and our local community. They experienced great food and interviewed the owner of Le Spot Cafe in Parramatta, George Taleb.

CONGRATULATIONS Honour Board Awards - Congratulations to students who received an award. Their work is displayed in the Primary office. In Year 6: Christiana Al-ekhtiyar, Anthony Aldouaihy, Jessica Wehbe. Maria Risk. In Yr. 4: Lana Chamchoum, Chadi El Bitar, Louis Zakhour, Chelsea Elias. In Yr. 5: Angela Nemer, Nicole Katrib, Jonathon Nehmeh, Raymond Chehade, Christy Gettany.

All Rounder Awards – Yr 7: Rene Aflak, Isabella Bousaid, Nadia Atieh, Charbel Azzi, Matthew Bechara, Elias Boumelhem, Edward Boustani, Elias Boustani, Britney Chahine, Rita Chalhoub, Daniel Douaihy, Donna ElBarhoun, Nicholas Fayjloun, Georgelle Fares, Chanelle Gharib, Elise Haddad, Anthony Harb, Jana Ibrahim, Precella Ishak, Anthony Iskander, Mandy Ivins, Emilio Jeitani, Tatiana Kazzi, David Khoury, Larissa Khoury, Jacob Lebnan, Sophia Makdessi, Rebecca Massoud, Michelle Mereb, Valentina Namnoum, Tatiana Nehme, Anthony Sassine, Anthony Shomar, Rita Tannous, Grace Tower, Caroline Zaidan, Mona Zaidan Yr 8: Melissa Eid, Michelle Toubia, Zeina Daoud, David Tannous, Cynthia Rahi Natasha Fadel, Jebreen Mouawad, Michelle Frangie, John Youssef, Mary Anjoul, Charbel Youssef, Charbel Dahdah, Graziella Mikhael, Pamela Doumit, James Francis Yr 9: Suzanne Stanton, Mariah Karam Yr 10: Connie Ishak, Chanice Nahmy, James Ndaira, Raymond Ndaira, Licha Saba, Clarita Sleiman, Petra Sleiman, Joseph Yacoub, Charbel Younnes, Alondra Youssef, Sayed Zalloua, Georgiana Bou-Said, Shirley Boutros, Tony Doumet, Jessica El Hallal Elie El- Zakhem, Nicole Fajloun, George Fakhr, Charbel Anjoul, Anthony Basha, Budwee Basha, Rodney Elias, Mark Frangi, Amanda Gerges, Jeremy Harb, Sarah Merheb. Bronze award – Yr 7: Allana El-Bitar, Lara ElKhoury, Crystal ElKhoury, Monica Fares, Anita Francis, Charbel Hawache, Rebecca Mansour, Rebecca Massoud, Jenny Moussa, Zaidan Moussa, Joshua Nehmy, Dominic Nakhoul, Tia Sahyoun, Jacinta Semaan, Theresa Taouk, Theodore Youssef Yr 8: Elaine Sab, Charbel El- Hachema Yr 9: Johnny Azzi, Mathew ElBazouni, Jennifer Katrib, Josephine Shomar, Charles Katrib, Claudia Douaihy, Cathy Layoun, Charbel Yacoub Yr 10: GeorgeaTadros, Chuntelle Yacoub, Maria Challoub, Joseph Frangi, Silvana DahDah, Joanne Haddad, James Tasipale, Yvonne Moussa Silver Award – Yr 7: Kristal Elias, Youssef Faddoul, Layla Maroun, Louie Nakhoul, Sarah Therese Nemer, Gina Sassine, Jonathan Yacoub Yr 8: Daniella El –Hawzi, Joseph Najim Yr 9: Venissa Abou Sleiman, Murielle Abou Karam, George ElBazouni, Rita Hatem, Jessica Ishak Yr 10: Stephanie Douaihy Principal’s Award – Yr 8: Brianna Azar, Melissa Zalloua, Daniella Abou Karam Yr 9: Elaine Al Hage, James Fares Congratulations to Joshua Frangi (Yr 12) who received a Student Excellence award on 12th September at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta. Marina Raffoul (Yr 11) read a citation highlighting his achievements.

Representative Sport – Rounds

Team Opposition Result Player of the week

Jr boys AFL St Marks Won 62-0

Jr girls AFL McCarthy Won 14-8

Inter girls AFL St Andrews Forfeit

Jr boys frisbee St Agnes Lost 3-9 Charbel Halabi

Jr girls frisbee Bede Bede St Agnes

Lost 5-7 Drew 3-3 Lost 3-4

Congratulations to Mr Joseph Wakim - The author is a parent at our College and his first book is now available to purchase online as it is launched internationally. 'Sorry we have no space' tells the story of how a father faces two wars: the private war against the cancer that will claim his wife, and the public war against racism about his culture. Through his weapons of faith and writing, he unleashes his rage against these injustices and becomes one of Australia's most prolific opinion page columnists. http://www.connorcourt.com/catalog1/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=265

PARENTS’ NEWS PA executive meeting Wednesday 18th September - commencing at 1.30pm in the Primary conference room. All parents are welcome. We are asking for parent helpers for the High School Gala Day - on Friday 20th September. Please contact PA, Katerina 0430046977. NAPLAN student reports delayed – message from New South Wales Board of Studies. On 5 September ACARA identified an error in the placement of the national average markers on the Years 5 and 7 NAPLAN Student Reports for Language Conventions. Importantly the NAPLAN student data is correct. ACARA made the decision to halt any further packaging and distribution of NAPLAN reports while options regarding the distribution of correct NAPLAN Student Reports were considered. ACARA is working closely with Test Administration Authorities (TAAs) in every state and territory to ensure correct reports are distributed. This matter may result in the delay of the distribution of student reports, possibly to the week of 13 October, however ACARA and TAAs will seek to minimise the delay.

2014 College Uniform - As the College is under a new name for 2014, the uniform is in the process of being changed. The following changes will be made for 2014:

Kindergarten and Year 7 students will commence with the new logo on the College uniform

The sport uniform will remain the same for 2014

All other students will be permitted to wear the same uniform which will be slowly phased out Term 4 Summer Uniform - Year 7-10 boys are not required to wear a tie. Senior students must continue to wear their tie with their short sleeve shirt. Being Cybersmart - Parents are advised to effectively monitor their children using various technological devices and apps in a safe and appropriate manner. If you would like more information regarding this please make an appointment with the appropriate Welfare Coordinators at the College

All outstanding fees need to be finalised ASAP

Last day of term 3: 20th September

First day of term 4: Staff return 8th October Students return 9th October in full summer uniform

P: 9757 2155 F: 9757 3148 E: info@awpackaging.com.au http://www.awpackaging.com.au

We thank A&W Packaging who donated packaging items needed for all the PA functions.

OLOL COLLEGE CELEBRATING 40 YEARS! YEAR 3 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION has been a significant event at the College over the last 40 years.

Dinner dance on Oct 19th at the Grand Westella – The evening is open to past and present staff, students, parents and friends and will include: a band, singers and entertainment, power point presentations, speeches, memories on display, fundraising. If you would like to purchase tickets for $60 please contact Georgette or to sponsor please contact Ramona.

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