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

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Dear Parents, Students and Community Members, We are always looking for ways at OLC to encourage students to exhibit our values. The next in a series of positive initiatives is for us to highlight and use our Faction Token system more actively and strategically. All staff members are able to award faction tokens to students for positive work habits, behaviour and reflection of our values. Each student receiving a Making Jesus Real nomination also gains points for this/her faction. The tokens are deposited by the students in the containers near the entry to the covered area. Every five weeks, Mrs Meyer totals all the tokens earned and the winning faction/house receives a reward. Naturaliste was announced as the first to be rewarded with a free dress day next Friday. Well done to Naturaliste and to all students as the totals were all very close so we obviously have everyone working hard to be at their best at all times.

Week 1, February 5, 2014

Important Dates Fri 14 Sep 7pm • The Jungle Book (Kids) Mon 17 Sep • PP Excursion 12.15pm • Learning Journeys PP-Y6

3.30pm Thu 20 Sep 9am Staff Room • P&F Mtg

Fri 21 Sep • PP Performance

Assembly TERM 3 CONCLUDES

******************** Mon 8 October: Pupil Free • TERM 4 COMMENCES FOR

STAFF Only Tue 9 October • TERM 4 COMMENCES FOR

STUDENTS Fri 12 October • General Assembly Wed 17 October • Y1/6 Buddy Mass Thu 18 October • P&F Mtg 9am • Interschool Athletics Y4-6 Fri 19 October • General Assembly For more dates, go to http://www.ladyofcape.wa.edu.au/calendar.php Note: dates are subject to change and 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 7th September 2018

The Jungle Book Production

Our Year five and six performers received a really appreciative response and many accolades from a packed house of family and friends for their performance last night. It was exceptional, with the students not only producing optimal levels of performance, but also obviously all enjoying the experience. The preparation of the sixty one performers is a logistical challenge that is only made possible due to a host of volunteers doing the makeup, hair and the fitting of the costumes. I am including the Acknowledgements from the program so everyone can appreciate the wonderful community support for the musical.

Director: Maureen Horrocks Music/Choreography: Maureen Horrocks Caroline Jensen Vocal Coach: Leslee Veitch Maureen Horrocks Backstage Support: Nicholas Jones Melinda Kartana Letitia Jackson Sound: Ben Danaher John Hogan Brendan Jagoe-Banks Lighting: John Winchcombe Sean McSevich Video: Brendan Jagoe-Banks Tickets/Posters: Fee Chandler Fran Marrell Program: Caitlin Delane Fee Chandler Costumes: Tammi Miles Sherylee Tutt Costume Support: Sue-Ellen Phillips Michael Tutt Fflur Lambert Kaye Gallop Pauline Tutt Year 5 & 6 Parents Hair: Cathy Coutanche-Smith Kylie Helgeland Misty Hearne Monique Vollprecht Make Up: Alice Mouritz Caroline Rolfe Ann-Sophie Saint Michelle Hughes Vanessa Hodge Emma Buxcey Eliza Blackburn Tash Stewart MacKillop Students Misty Hearne Nadine Love Set Design: Chantal Baxter Belinda Needle Stage Dressing: Sasha Taylor-North Ali Martin

Supper: Caitlin Delane (C) Kylie Pes Annie Topham Bec Edmonds Louise De Chiera Tracey Barnard Misty Hearne Chelsea Torrese Eloise Jennings Fiona Duyvestein Merryl Finn Nadia Murphy Jodie Spencer OLC P&F

None of this could happen without the work and considerable expertise of Mrs Horrocks as the Director. It is a gift to be able to empower and support all students to perform at such a high level, with such confidence and enjoyment. Well done and thanks to Maureen and all other members of staff who have put in extensive extra work to help bring it all together. (More photos will be published in next week’s newsletter). Display of Previous Musicals We now have a canvas featuring a photograph from each of the seventeen musicals performed across the years. To help cover the cost of each canvas, we are seeking donations of $150 for from families within the school and any ex-families who might be interested in contributing. We will place a plaque recognising the family donation under the relevant canvas or under a canvas of their choice. Interested donors are asked to contact Fran. Please share this information with any families of past students you know who may be interested in this opportunity. My thanks to Mr Torrese (with support from Mrs Horrocks) for initiating and supervising this initiative to promote a point of difference our school has offered for many years. Thanks also to Mike Annert from Blue Wren Gallery and Framing for supplying each professional quality canvas and to Mr Hogan for displaying them so effectively. If you wish to purchase your own copy of one of these pictures, you can contact Mike on 9759 1100 or at bluewren21@westnet.com.au. Australian Primary Principals Association National Conference “Inspire and Engage in Visionary Leadership” The National Conference returns to Perth this year with Leaders from all school sectors from throughout Australia gathering to network and hear from world class speakers. The following quote from the conference convenors outlines this excellent opportunity for all leaders. “The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) National Conference travels to Perth to explore the theme of Visionary Leadership and showcase the best the profession has to offer. This is the premier event for primary school leaders who want to hear national and international presenters representing the global education profession. Delegates will experience visionary keynote sessions on the latest cutting edge research, plus a number of concurrent sessions aimed to take a deeper dive to address common challenges and provide knowledge sharing opportunities. This national event will extend engagement and professional networking and provide direct access to key service providers and innovative educational resources.” Given the quality and potential of this conference, CEWA are encouraging all Principals and Assistant Principals to attend this year. Given that we want to continue our already strongly established improvement agenda, Mr Torrese will be joining me at the conference from 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon through to Friday. We are excited to have this opportunity to grow in knowledge and skills to further develop our school. Mrs Meyer and Mrs Birch will be administrating the school in our absence. We are fortunate to have such experienced and professional leaders in our school to support our leadership and allow us to access very important leadership formation.

Staff on Long Service Leave Mrs Jackson will be taking some well earned long service leave next term. In wishing Letitia all the best for her break, I would like to acknowledge and appreciate all that she contributes to kindy and in many other ways across the school. Mrs Spencer will be replacing Mrs Jackson in Kindy. One of the recommendations of my recent Performance Review was to access some of my long service leave as renewal after a very challenging time of growth and increased accountability over the last year. I will be on leave for the first two weeks of next term and Mr Torrese has been appointed as Acting Principal in my absence. Mrs Meyer and Mrs Birch will be supporting Mr Torrese over this period of leadership. P&F Meeting – Thursday 20th September (9.10am) The next P&F Meeting is being held on Thursday 20th September at 9.00am in the staffroom. Everyone is encouraged to attend to support the important work of the P&F in many aspects of the school. Nut Allergy Friendly Policy A reminder that Our Lady of the Cape is a Nut Allergy Friendly School. Due to the increased number of students with nut related allergies, it has become necessary to have this policy in order to protect the welfare of these children who suffer a severe nut allergy. • We ask you to take care with the food that you pack in your child’s lunch box. There should be

no nuts or nut products. • Under no circumstances should children swap or share lunches. • If birthday cakes or other food items are brought to school for students, please ensure no nuts,

nut products or utensils contaminated with nut produce are used. • If your child has a nut allergy, please discuss this matter with your class teacher prior to the

commencement of school attendance. • Please ensure medication or EpiPen (if necessary) is supplied to the school with full operational

directions. Medication must be current. My thanks for the ongoing support we have from all families in helping to keep everyone safe. Access to Updated School policies We have recently updated a number of school policies and these are now available on the school website. God Bless, Des Wilkie, Principal

Congratulations to the following students for receiving a Merit Certificate Fynn Martain & Maximus McMaster - Green Room (PPB) Beau Williamson - Green Room (PPL) Esmerelda Boundy & Timothy Dwyer - Blue Room (Y2K) Rose Rawling & Ellie Richardson – Red Room (3D) Sian Roberts & Mahley Garcia – Red Room (3M) Jasper Torrese, Taylah Halloran & Lucas Sorgiovanni - Yellow Room Tilly Lambert, Rhys Antonio & Finn Richardson - Purple Room Nina Beers & Cammie Duffau - Silver Room

Learning Culture

Friendology Summit – URSTRONG

Two of our OLC teachers, Mrs King and Mrs Ricciardone, today have attended a Friendology Summit at Perth College, Mount Lawley. Dana Kerford, founder of URSTRONG and friendship expert conducted an engaging, insightful and practical day. Mrs King and Mrs Ricciardone are the latest of our teachers to be trained in the Friendology curriculum and will no doubt add to the superb “friendship expertise” that continues to grow throughout our classroom teachers and support staff. Learning Journeys - Monday Week 10, 17th September 3:30pm – 5:00pm

This year the Learning Journeys will have an “open class” approach for years PP-Year 6. The session will run from 3:30pm – 5:00pm in each classroom. Teachers will have examples of student learning on display, in work books and as interactive activities. This is a formal assessment scheduled event and is a great way to see your child’s progress and the way they learn in class.

Please avoid any detailed conversation with teachers about your child’s learning, however please feel free to arrange an appointment with the classroom teacher should you want further discussion. We hope to see you and your child at this year’s Learning Journeys, celebrating their year of learning. Year 3 Stop Motion Programming This Term the Years 3 have been integrating Science and Art to create stop motion animation movies. This semester we be learning about Media Arts and we will create a movie showing how we can use heat to start a fire.

Their task was: To work in a team to create a storyboard and movie that showcases the elements of movie making learned throughout the term.

The movie will need to tell the story of how heat can be created through friction to start a fire. Student were challenged to: * Clearly show the beginning, middle and end of the story. * Include at least two camera shots. * Include dialogue between the characters. * Show how they had considered characters, costume and props in your video Congratulations to the both Mr McSevich and Mrs Delane on a well-planned and engaging project of work. Mr Torrese, Assistant Principal School Faction Carnival Our School Faction Carnival was held over the last two weeks. Week one included the long and triple jumps, week two included throwing for distance and shot put. The final day was an exciting and fun filled race and relay day. The students had a wonderful time and displayed terrific manners and sportsmanship. I would sincerely like to thanks all the amazing parents that helped throughout the whole two weeks (some days really tested us with the weather!) Congratulations to our Champion & Runner up Boys/Girls 6 Year Old Boys: Champion: Brown Lawson Leeuwin

Runner Up: Brierty Harper Geographe 6 Year Old Girls: Champion: Lamanna Charli Meelup

Runner Up: Colombo-Smart Sofia Leeuwin 7 Year Old Boys: Champion: Archer Hudson Geographe

Runner Up: Gleeson Kai Leeuwin 7 Year Old Girls: Champion: Hughes Emerson Leeuwin

Runner Up: Williams Leila Leeuwin 8 Year Old Boys Champion: Bate Zayne Meelup

Runner Up: Bidesi Cooper Leeuwin 8 Year Old Girls Champion: Hutton Nina Meelup

Runners Up: Maslin Paige Leeuwin Rogan Madi Leeuwin

9 Year Old Boys Champion: Jennings-Hopkins Banjo Geographe Runner Up: Torrese Jasper Meelup

9 Year Old Girls Champion: Eastaugh Ruby Meelup Runner Up: Giglia Allira Geographe

10 Year Old Boys Champion: Giglia Brody Geographe Runner Up: Antonio Rhys Geographe

10 Year Old Girls Champion: Bidesi Isabella Leeuwin Runners Up: Hewson Zoe Leeuwin

Lambert Matilda Meelup 11 Year Old Boys Champion: Jennings-Hopkins Samson Geographe

Runner Up: Spencer Matthew Naturaliste 11 Year Old Girls Champion: Vernon Hannah Geographe

Runner Up: Currie Sienna Meelup

Mandy Sinclair Physical Education Co-ordinator

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CORNER MAKING JESUS REAL Over the past week we have been on the lookout for students demonstrating “Spirit of Jesus” moments. 43 students were nominated for the “Cape Crusader” award this week, and our winners were: Oscar Avery (Naturaliste), Ruby Eastaugh (Meelup), Coby Pes (Geographe) and Ben Maslin (Leeuwin). This week’s winner of the Mama Roo Caped Crusader; “Mama CC” was Keenan Rogan. These students this week won their award for looking out for others, and being thoughtful, compassionate and encouraging. These traits all help to make OLC the special place that it is. Congratulations to these students for Making Jesus Real in our School! God bless everyone and have a great last week of term. Mrs. Amie Meyer, OLC Religious Education Coordinator

Jungle Book DVDs/ Tickets – Don’t Miss Out! It’s not too late to get a ticket – tickets can be purchased at www.trybooking.com/xtlr or at the door at tonight’s performance.

Just a reminder that you can now order your DVDs online on the same page on the TryBooking page.

Hello everyone, Volunteer opportunities for "Canteen Term 4 Roster" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: www.volunteersignup.org/EW7PE To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you for supporting your school and children by volunteering!

Sara Drmota snmdrmota@westnet.com.au

LOST PROPERTY We have a pair of prescription glasses and a jacket left behind after the concert last. Also a prescription glass which had fallen out of some glasses has also been handed in. Please check the second hand uniform bin as it is overflowing with lost property – lunch boxes, water bottles, jumpers, etc. If not collected by the end of the term, they will be donated to Vinnies and the second hand uniform cupboard.

CRICKET 2018/19

Dunsborough Junior Cricket Club will be running three programs for junior cricket this summer.

Woolworths Junior Blasters

Junior Blasters is a super fun, safe, social and active program recommended for girls and boys aged 5 to 7(Age as at June 30 2018). The program teaches basic cricket skills through fun game based activities. The program will be run as an after school activity at Dunsborough Playing Fields. Each session will run for around 60 minutes. All equipment and uniforms (shirts and hats) provided.

Woolworths Master Blasters

Cricket program recommended for boys and girls aged seven to 10 who have basic cricket skills. The program is much shorter than traditional cricket, with a maximum of 90 minutes playing time. Games take place at Bovell Park in Busselton and Dunsborough Playing Fields. All equipment is supplied.

Junior Cricket

Dunsborough Junior Cricket Club will also run teams in the Busselton Margaret River Junior Cricket Association competition for girls and boys aged 10 and up who want to play organised games of cricket. Competitions are run for Under 11s and up. Under 11s play a modified format on a smaller ground. Games go for approximately 2 hours and are played on Saturday mornings.

For more information on all of the programs or to register go to Playcricket.com.au and search for Dunsborough Cricket Club or use your postcode to find us.

Please contact Mike on 0429000530 or email us at Dunsboroughcricketclub@gmail.com if you have any questions.