5H OLC

  Operation Christmas Child Thank you all so much for the lovey contributions you have sent in for our shoe box gifts.  In Religion this week, the class have viewed clips of children in different parts of the world opening their shoe box; children who have never before received a present. It has been special to see the joy we are able to share with others who are less fortunate than ourselves. The class will be packing their shoe boxes this afternoon ready to send off. Can you please ensure that all donations and money are bought to school today! Mission Market Our annual Mission Markets are on this Thursday 24th September between recess and lunch.   Students are to bring a wallet or purse containing no more than $10 and a reusable bag to carry any purchases.  As well as having fun ourselves, we will be helping our Pre-Primary buddy class shop. The children will also be rostered on to help run the year 5 stall (Basketball Hoops).   Prizes for this are coming from our class fund

  This week’s blog is aimed at reminding you of some important upcoming dates: The Scholastic Book Fair When:   this Tuesday, September 15 th  and Wednesday September 16th  Where:       OLC hall (note the change of venue)  Times:      Before( 8 - 8.40 am)  and after school (2.40-4 pm) on both days.  The hall be open 20 minutes before school finishes each day for those parents who would like to browse without their children. The hall will also be open from 1.10 pm – 1.30 pm on each of these days for the children to come in , browse and buy.  If you are sending money to school with your child no more than $20 please.  With sustainability a high priority on our school improvement plan we have decide to limit the amount of ‘landfill’ sold, in the  way of novelty items often wrapped in plastic.   Posters, pencils, pens, and some erasers will still be available.   Scholastic give the school a generous commission which ca

  We hope everyone had a great Father's Day and hope our 5H Dads remember to cash in their vouchers!   Voucher payment is on our homework grid this week!   SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS Our photo day is this  Thursday the 10 th .   Please ensure your child is wearing their school jumper , boys in long pants and girls with white socks on this day .   Hair accessories must be in school colours only (teal green, white or black).   CRICKET CLINIC On Monday, at lunchtime representatives from the WACA hosted a CRICKET CLINIC down on the oval.  A few members of 5H enjoyed learning about this sport.   The session was aimed at promoting cricket for girls and upcoming sessions in the South West (see information below).   For more information contact Rachel Norma who is the South West contact on 0422 939 172.   WHEELIE, WALKIE, WASTE-FREE WEDNESD AY Don't forget that our Wheelie, Walkie, Waste -Free Wednesdays will continue each Wednesday for 2 more weeks, week 8 & week 9.