Our Lady of the Cape Catholic Primary School

PO Box 562, 245 Cape Naturaliste Rd, Dunsborough WA 6281 Tel: 08 9755 3866

Web: www.ladyofcape.wa.edu.au Email: admin@ladyofcape.wa.edu.au

Newsletter: newsletter@ladyofcape.wa.edu.au

Staff firstname.secondname@cewa.edu.au

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Be still, wait, do not rush things.

Let life happen by itself.

Work with it, trust in the spirituality and wisdom that is around you.

With confidence, we wait for God too.

His time is 'right time'.

Wait for Him to make His Word clear.

'Right time', gentle time, don't rush.

Sometimes waiting is painful.

Sometimes it's a struggle.

But, Circle is always turning.

'Right time' will come.

Be patient. Be still. Listen.

Dear Parents, Students and Community Members,

The term has started very smoothly with the students already back into a

positive and settled learning environment. Thanks to all staff for your

preparation during the holidays and thanks to all parents for having your

children so organised for the term. A reminder that next week is still a

transition to winter uniform week with correct winter uniform required for

the start of week 3, Monday 14th May.

Welcome to our new and returning families:

Poppy Taylor (KGB)and her parents, Amy and Paul; Lockie

(Y2K) and Jarvis (Y5) Davies and their parents Chelsea and

Kane. We are also very happy to have Xavier (1P) and

Lachlan (Y4) Hayhow, and their parents Rohan and Mitch

return to OLC.

Catholic Education Commission of WA – Strategic Directions 2019 – 2021

All involved in Catholic Education in WA are invited to participate in a

survey which will inform the draft Strategic Directions for 2019 to 2021. I

have attached a letter from Debra Sayce, Acting Executive Director

explaining and introducing the survey and providing a link to complete

the survey. There will also be hard copies available from the office. I have

just completed my response and can see how perspectives from all in our

communities would be helpful in guiding the Catholic Education

Commission to ensure the future of our schools, so please consider

completing the survey.

Week 1, February 5, 2014

Important Dates

Sat 5 May 6pm

Y4 Eucharist

Commitment & Family

Mass

Fri 11 May

Mother’s Day

Breakfast 7.30am

Y2T Performance

Assembly 9am

Weds 16/Thurs 17 May

8am – 9am

3.30 – 4.30pm

Book Fair

Thu 17 May 8.45am

P&F Mtg

Fri 18 May Free Dress

Casuals for Catholics

8.50am General

Assembly

Tue 22 May 9.30am

Open Morning

Wed 23 May 7pm

Board Meeting

Fri 25 May

8.50am General

Assembly

Sat 26 May 6pm

Y2 Family Mass

For more dates, go to

http://www.ladyofcape.wa

.edu.au/calendar.php

Note: dates are subject to

change and the calendar

should be checked

regularly.

Our Lady of the Cape Primary School is a community where each child is

valued as an individual and nurtured spiritually, by many hearts working

together as one voice to fulfil their overall potential.

Many Hearts, One Voice

4 May 2018

Community Anzac Day Service

On behalf of all in our community I would like to

congratulate and thank our Head Girl and Head Boy, Nina

Beers and Owen Murphy, for representing our school and

community in their address to the large crowd in

attendance. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend this year,

but have heard from many people that they presented their

very moving address very competently and respectfully.

My thanks to Mr Torrese and Nina and Owen’s parents for

helping them prepare the presentation. Well done to the

other ten students who represented our school in the

parade.

Nina and Owen also laid a beautiful

wreath on our behalf during the

ceremony.

Open Morning and Coles Promotion Boards

Our open morning will be conducted on Tuesday 22nd May from 9.30am to 11am with our year six

students showing our visitors around our wonderful school. We will be advertising in the local papers,

but I would like community members to extend personal invitation to any friends or contacts you may

have who might be interested in the quality education we offer at OLC.

Advance Notice – Change of Faction Sports Dates

Due to our Faction Sports Carnival clashing with the Thursday evening production of Jungle Book, we

have moved the carnival to Week 7, Term Three. The dates for the carnival will now be:

Jumps: Y1 28th Aug, Y2 – Y6 29th Aug; Throws: Y1 4th Sept, Y2 – Y6; Sports Carnival: 6th Sept.

These dates can be viewed on the on-line calendar. I am giving advance notice in the hope that

parents will not plan holidays on these dates.

Procedure for Unexplained Absences

If your child is absent and you haven’t given prior notice to Fran or the classroom teachers, please

call the absentee line on 9755 3866 before 9.30am so we can account for your children. If we haven’t

heard from parents by 9.30am, we have to follow up with an sms and then with a phone call if there

is no response to the sms. This is a requirement from our recent compliance audit. This process is time

consuming so please contact us as soon as you know your child or children will be away.

If you child arrives after the school bell they must be signed in at the office, or you may receive a text

as they will have been marked absent on the teacher’s roll.

Kindergarten 2019 Interviews

These will commence soon, so please encourage new families to enquire. If you

have a sibling commencing next year, please complete a form and return to

the office as soon as possible.

Please continue to promote Little Seedlings (9.30am – 11am Fridays) and

encourage families to enquire if they are interested in Kindergarten enrolment

for 2019.

God Bless,

Des Wilkie, Principal

Congratulations to the following students for receiving a Merit Certificate

Jamison Hart & Stellan Marruffo - Orange Room (Y1P)

Archie Leahy & Oceania Starr - Orange Room (Y1S)

Freida Whitley - Blue Room (2K)

Kane Appleton - Blue Room (2T)

Rose Rawling & Cameron Spencer – Red Room (3D)

Noah Brice & Cooper Bidesi – Red Room (3M)

Lachlan Hayhow & Charlie Hewson - Yellow Room

Olivia De Angelis & Kaden Edwards - Purple Room

Rhy Clark & Cammie Duffau, - Silver Room

OLC CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CORNER FIRST EUCHARIST

Last night the Year 4 students attended a workshop with their parents in preparation for the

Sacrament of Eucharist, which they will receive for the first time on the 17th of June. The children

and their parents were engaged in a number of activities where they looked at the gifts that

they each possessed and they talked about how they can share those gifts with Jesus and

others. They also discussed the signs and symbols of Eucharist and their meaning. It was a special

evening with lots of interesting discussion. Many thanks to Mrs.

Ricciardione and Mr. Torrese for their help with the workshop. Please

keep the Year 4 students in your prayers as they continue on their

journey of faith. Mrs Amie Meyer OLC RE Coordinator.

YEAR FOUR FAMILY MASS AND EUCHARIST ENROLMENT

This Saturday evening our Year 4 students will have their Family

Mass, during which they will undertake a commitment ceremony in

preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of First Eucharist.

Mass begins at 6.00pm and will be followed by a shared supper of

pizza. All OLC families are welcome to attend to show their support of the Year 4 children, and

are also very welcome to stay afterwards for pizza. If you are intending to come along, please

RSVP to amie.meyer@cewa.edu.au as soon as possible for catering purposes. We’d love to see

you there!

CASUALS FOR CATHOLICS

You may be aware of Catholic Care in the Diocese of Bunbury which provides help for families

and people in need across the southern part of our state. The motto for this organisation is

“People Helping People”. Every year Bishop Holohan asks schools in the Bunbury Diocese to hold

a ‘Casuals for Catholic Care Day’ for a gold coin donation. This was originally scheduled to be

held next Friday.11th May. However, we are having the Mother’s Day Breakfast on Friday 11th

and I would like the children in normal Friday sports uniform for this excellent community event.

Casuals for Catholics Care Day will now be held Friday the 18th of April and students are invited

to wear casual clothes on this day. Many thanks for your support and donations.

Mrs. Amie Meyer,

OLC Religious Education Coordinator

TEACHERS LEARN TOO!

As part of a school commitment to improve our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander cultures and histories, the OLC staff spent some time with local Wadandi man Josh

Whiteland on Monday. As part of the experience Josh explained the deep connection the

Wadandi people have to the Cape to Cape region. After a walk around Cape Naturaliste

Lighthouse, we gathered at the “Meeting Place” for an interactive experience with an artefact

interpretation and a didgeridoo music session. We are a pretty musical bunch!

The afternoon was informative and interesting and the OLC staff hopes to use what they learned to

help develop the knowledge and understanding of the students at our school.

It’s that time of the year again!

You are invited to join us for the 2018 Book Fair which will be held in the OLC library

on Wednesday 16th May and Thursday 17th May. Books and novelties will be

available for purchase from 8.00 am – 9.00am and 3.30pm – 4.30pm on both of

these days.

Students are permitted to bring money to their library lessons on these days to make

purchases if you believe them to be responsible enough. If you plan in sending your

child to school with more than $20, please ensure they have a permission note to

say they can spend the money.

We receive a large commission from the sale of these books each year to spend on

new books for the OLC library. Your support is appreciated!

Kind regards,

Amie & Mary-Lee

HIGH TEA FOR TIMOR

The ‘High Tea for Timor’ hosted by the St Mary

MacKillop College students visiting Timor in July

is back for 2018.

Saturday 19 May 2:30pm to 4:30pm in the

College gymnasium.

There will be more tables available this year for

what is always a much ancticipated event.

Gather your friends and family for a fabulous

afternoon of coffee, cake and conversation,

with plenty of raffle prizes up for grabs.

Tickets are $15 each, available from Our Lady

of the Cape reception as well as St Mary

MacKillop College reception.

Don’t miss out!

On behalf of the P&F, I would like to invite all

Mothers (and Grandmothers) with your children,

to join us for a delicious:

Mother’s Day Breakfast

On Friday 11th May,

at 7.30 am

At Our Lady of the Cape To recognise the much appreciated contributions of the mothers in our

school and families

Des Wilkie A Gold Coin Donation on the day would be appreciated to help cover costs.

RSVP: by Tuesday 8th May with no adults & no children

. Frances.marrell@cewa.edu.au or 9755 3866

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The P&F would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Heather

Starr from Starr Light Yoga for hosting her family yoga morning.

It was a perfect start to the day and enjoyed by all those who

attended. All money raised has gone directly to the P&F. Thank

you Heather!

Dunsborough Football Season Opener

AusKick is on at 4:30pm .

Live local youth band playing 5-5:30

Food available from 5, on playing fields next to Shaz

Barratt Netball Courts .

Special Presentation5:30-5:50

Mixed Netball Social Game at 6 .

This entire event is a Fundraiser Event to extend the

Pavilion to suit all sporting , community and youth events.

Please come along to support our local Mums , Dads,

Coaches , who will be playing netball ..

A fun family event .

Queries

Football Vicky Collins

0410631134

Netball Queries Cheryl Stone

0427197387

The Astronomical Society of the South West

(Inc) in partnership with the South West Science

Council will be hosting a Star Party to

participate in the ABC Stargazing Live World

Record Attempt for Most People Stargazing

Across Multiple Venues. It will be held at the

Bunbury Recreation Oval, Symmons St, Bunbury

on Wednesday 23rd May 2018 from 5pm to

7pm.

It is a FREE event but registration in essential.

Anyone interested in participating is required to

register through the ABC website event page so

their attendance can count. Attendees will

need to have a telescope or binoculars of their own that they are able to look through for 10 minutes

simultaneously. Small and affordable telescopes can be purchased when registering for the event

for anyone wishing to participate but don't have one of their own.

All details and registration information can be found by following the links on the ABC website here:

http://www.abc.net.au/ourfocus/stargazing/

Or through the Society's facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ASSW.Inc/

For further enquiries please ring Cameron on 97958204 or email enquiries@assw.org.au

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FOR KIDS

Bukido Taijutsu- Practical Self Defence

DUNSBOROUGH

Naturaliste Community Centre

$15 /class or $130 - 10 class pass

Friday 4.15pm

We are an approved “Kidsport” provider.

Health care card and Pension card holders

Get $150 voucher from Busselton Shire !

Call Sensei Phil on 0438 38 6012

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