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  Welcome to Week 3! How fast did those first two weeks go?! The year threes have started the term strong with impressive growth in their PAT assessments. We are so proud of them all! Hat Off to Teachers: Next Friday is World Teachers Day, the theme being Hats Off To Teachers.   To celebrate the fantastic teachers we have at OLC, the P&F will be hosting a morning tea for the teachers. To join in the fun and celebrate the teachers, the students are asked to wear a fun hat to school. School Photo day: Fotomakers WA will visit Our Lady of the Cape Primary School on the 26th of October, 2023. All orders will need to be placed online. There is no option to pay with cash. Every student has received an information letter to take home. The information letter gives the students a unique access key for ordering online and clear instructions for ordering your photos. Note that all students from Y1 – Y6 should wear full formal uniforms on Thursday. This includes shorts for boys, shorts or summ

Good afternoon everyone, Kindy Buddies Sensory Day  - The students head down to Kindy each Thursday beforer recess to spend time with their Kindy buddies. The amazing Mrs Rechici has organised a sensory day for the children to enjoy...from all accounts it sounds like a wonderful time! If we can ask that you please send in an  OLD shirt for your child to wear  on Thursday as it is expected to be messy!! Our Character Strength of the Week... Social Intelligence... this is a big one to have a handle on in a busy classroom...when a person knows what makes other people tick, he or she is displaying social intelligence.  They’re aware of the motives and feelings of themselves and others, and how to fit into different social situations.  What's Happening This Week... Operation Christmas Shoebox  - Thank you to those families that have made their donations...if your child hasn't had a chance to bring their part in, can you please organise this with them for tomorrow as we will be putti

  Good afternoon everyone, I feel that all students are all working well as a group to be at their best and make sure that their words and actions contribute to a positive classroom environment.  This is particularly evident in our writing process and Follow Freddy investigation at the moment...you will see the results of their hard work on display at our Open Classroom event on  Wednesday 13th September ! Character Strength of the Week... WHAT IS SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE? This is a fantastic one to discuss this week as it is such a key skill...being aware of others and being mindful of our own behaviour goes a long way.  In class we talk a lot about time and place...knowing the right moment to crack that joke! When a person knows what makes other people tick, he or she is displaying social intelligence.  They’re aware of the motives and feelings of themselves and others, and how to fit into different social situations.  They can feel comfortable and say the right thing whether they’re in t

 Welcome to Term 3!! Yewwwww. Character Strength of the Week...Prudence. WHAT IS PRUDENCE? Prudence means being careful about your choices, stopping and thinking before acting. It is a strength of restraint.  When you are prudent, you are not taking unnecessary risks, and not saying or doing things that you might later regret.  If you are high in prudence, you are able to consider the long-term consequences of your actions.  Prudence is a form of practical reasoning, the ability to examine the potential consequences of your actions objectively, and to control yourself based on that examination. Prudence involves far-sighted planning as well as short-term, goal-directed planning. It is often referred to as cautious wisdom, practical wisdom, and practical reasoning. A couple of reminders to help the term start as smoothly as possible... Absentees: If you know that your family will still be away as we commence the term, can I please ask you to jump online to fill in an online absentee for

Hello everyone and welcome to week 9.  Can't believe that there is only 2 weeks left of school. Tminus 13 days until I head to Darwin. You little beauty. Our Character Strength of the Week...Perspective What Is Perspective? Perspective means the ability to see the bigger picture in life.  Perspective is about being able to see the forest as well as the trees, to avoid getting wrapped up in the small details when there are bigger issues to consider.  While listening to others, perspective helps you to think about life lessons, proper conduct, and what’s best for the situation being discussed. This ability to look as a whole, or to think in big terms, helps you to offer good advice.  This is one I can personally find challenging when I am caught up in the grind of life...small things feel super important and it can be hard to see the wood for the trees.  I am working on trying to broaden this perspective and I will often ask myself 'will this matter this much in 5 days/weeks/mont

Hello parents and welcome to week 8. I had the pleasure of meeting a football icon yesterday. The full back of the Sharks league team Reece. I also got a photo with David Mundy, apparently he was good at football too. First Reconciliation & Family Mass - A  massive  thank you to all of the Year 3 families that came to Mass on Saturday night...it was a lovely time and a wonderful way to celebrate our First Reconciliation candidates and spend time together in prayer and companionship. Our Character Strength of the Week...Perseverance: What is Perseverance... Perseverance is sticking with things. It means being hardworking and finishing what is started, despite challenges and obstacles that arise. Sometimes we must dig deep and muster the will to overcome thoughts of giving up.  Some great questions to discuss around the dinner table include: When things get tough, do you keep on trying?  Do you finish what you start?  Stationery ...it is that time of the term when many pencil cases a