Our Lady of Mercy Primary School in Perth, Western Australia | Primary School

Our Lady of Mercy Primary School

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9207 7677

Address: 55 Hudson Avenue Girrawheen 6064 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.olom.wa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 NEWSLETTER | TERM 4 | WEEK 5 | 11 NOVEMBER 2020

25.01.2022 AUSLAN IN EMERGENCIES - Our Year 6 students have been learning First Aid and Emergency signs in Auslan lessons. The ability to sign to a deaf or hearing impaired patient and assist a doctor or a paramedic could potentially be lifesaving in an emergency situation. Awesome work Year 6!

24.01.2022 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Great Book Swap - Wed 2 Sep The Great Book Swap is happening this week on Wednesday 2 September. * Bring a gold coin to purchase a book * Parent helpers needed - please email the office: [email protected]

24.01.2022 Public SEEKING HELPERS P&F Athletics Carnival food stall - Thu 24 Sep Please put your name down if you can help for half an hour at the P&F food stall. Use the form below or email the office [email protected] ONLINE FORM: https://docs.google.com//1CKDoDLMeNcrWRHxCvyxAr840U9W/edit

24.01.2022 ABORIGINAL PERFORMANCE Bilya Kaatijin (which means Fresh Water Knowledge in Noongar) is the fourth and final story in Yirra Yaakins Kaatijin series for young people. We very much enjoyed this performance.

23.01.2022 NEWSLETTER | TERM 3 | WEEK 9 | 16 SEPTEMBER 2020

23.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK Always was, always will be, was the theme for this year’s NAIDOC week. Children have had the opportunity to be involved in traditional Aboriginal sports and games at lunch time, they have engaged in Aboriginal art activities and listened to Aboriginal stories. We were fortunate to have both Ashley Humes, a Miss Naidoc finalist and Katelan Stack, Miss Naidoc 2020 talk to our students.

21.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK - Always was, always will be, was the theme for this year’s NAIDOC week. Children have had the opportunity to be involved in traditional Aboriginal sports and games at lunch time, they have engaged in Aboriginal art activities and listened to Aboriginal stories. We were fortunate to have both Ashley Humes, a Miss Naidoc finalist and Katelan Stack, Miss Naidoc 2020 talk to our students.

20.01.2022 DADS - hope you enjoyed the special thoughts, artworks and craft works from the children yesterday.

20.01.2022 Hanging out with our friends / koorda (Noongar).

19.01.2022 Moorditj (Noongar: Awesome)! There is lots about OLOM that is moorditj (Noongar: awesome)! We have moorditj friends, teachers, facilities and opportunities here at school.

19.01.2022 Recycling - bring in old stationery If you have old or unwanted stationery at home, you can bring it in and place in the our recycling bins here at school.

18.01.2022 YEAR 1 ASSEMBLY Well done Year 1 on your wonderful assembly item: "Once upon a time". You all looked amazing and did an excellent job!

17.01.2022 REMEMBER to book for our FREE cyber safety parent workshop at school (light refreshments provided). Book on www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the event code nuzxt

17.01.2022 SEEKING HELPERS P&F Athletics Carnival food stall - Thu 24 Sep The P&F is seeking helpers to serve food and drinks to parents, staff and children at the Athletics Carnival. We need two parents for half-hour slots throughout the day and will ensure you are able to watch your childs events. Complete the form below if you can help.... Lunch time is busy and many hands will be needed! We will be based in the brand-new Hudson Park Community Hall. https://docs.google.com//1CKDoDLMeNcrWRHxCvyxAr840U9W/edit

17.01.2022 LAST CHANCE to book for FREE Cyber Safety workshop at school tomorrow evening - Tuesday 22 Sep 6.30 pm to 9 pm. Or just email the office if you would like to attend: [email protected] P&F providing light refreshments.

14.01.2022 Working together is an important part of our learning at OLOM.

14.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY - Our school community gathered at the eleventh hour hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to acknowledge those who lost their lives and the profound contribution of of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people who volunteered to enlist, standing side by side other Australians to answer the call of duty/

14.01.2022 We are OLOM moort! "Moort" is Noongar for family - we are OLOM moort! Our Transforming Lives officer, Melissa Billy-Rooney, is teaching us a Noongar word each week.

12.01.2022 NEWSLETTER | TERM 3 | WEEK 7 | 2 SEPTEMBER 2020

12.01.2022 Creating our colourful dreamcatchers!

11.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11 is a day to remember the service and sacrifice of our fallen men and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

11.01.2022 our OLOM teachers - so caring and dedicated!

11.01.2022 SCIENCE WEEK - The theme for Science Week was Deep Blue ... innovation of our oceans. Each class made a sea creature and the staff were treated to a special morning tea and a quiz.

10.01.2022 PURCHASE HATS FROM THE OFFICE Our Lady of Mercy Primary School has a No Hat No Play policy, and as we move into the warmer months it is essential that all students attend school with a hat for recess, lunch and all sport classes. The athletics carnival is next Thursday, 24 September at Hudson Park Oval. All students MUST attend with a hat. We now have hats available for purchase from the Admin Office for $10.50 each. Cash and Eftpos facilities are available.

10.01.2022 Thank you P&F for arranging the disco - we all had so much fun! Funds raised go towards purchasing resources for the school.

10.01.2022 KINDY - learning about the different medical instruments like a stethoscope helps us become familiar and comfortable with medical equipment and procedures.

09.01.2022 our art at OLOM.

08.01.2022 REMEMBER: Great Book Swap this Wed 2 Sep * Bring a gold coin to purchase a book * Parent helpers needed - please email the office: [email protected]

08.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK - Inspiring role models Melissa Billy-Rooney (Transforming Lives Engagement Officer) with Katelan Stack, Miss Naidoc 2020. We were also fortunate to have Ashley Humes, a Miss Naidoc finalist, join us. Both young ladies spoke of their passions and encouraged our children, especially our graduating Year 6 students to follow their dreams, to have a growth mindset and to believe that anything they put their hearts and minds to, is possible.

07.01.2022 BRING CRUNCHY VEGETABLES ON MONDAY On Monday 21 September we are taking part in the Great Veggie Crunch during crunch & sip. We will all be taking a big bite out of our vegetables at the same time, so see how loud we can crunch!

07.01.2022 REMEMBER: Its our disco on Friday evening - hope to see you there!

05.01.2022 Many skills to practice in Year 1 - we are so busy!

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the children on their First Eucharist Celebration. We thank Father Sam for the beautiful Mass.

04.01.2022 ENCHANTED TERM FOR YEAR 1 We have had an enchanted Term 3 in Year 1! We discovered a magic porridge pot which led us into writing our own narratives with magical characters and items. We delved into fairy-tale art pieces, one of which was creating our own dream catchers. We explored the wonders of God, focusing on the seven days of creation and met our new friend Olman, who shared Aboriginal stories, dances and items with us.

03.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY We celebrate Fathers Day and give thanks for all our dads, as well as those who take on the role of fathers in our lives. Fathers Day is a time to celebrate fathers and the many sacrifices they make for children and families, in ways both big and small. We also remember fathers who have passed or are absent; grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers and coaches. We think of you all today.

03.01.2022 ** BOOK NOW ONLINE ** For OLOMs FREE Cyber safety workshop for parents Use booking code: nuzxt OLOM is holding a FREE cyber safety parent night at the end of the term: Tuesday 22 September 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm.... Light refreshments will also be served - please book for the event so that we know numbers for catering. It is so important for our children to be safe while online and parents have an important role to play in teaching and monitoring appropriate online usage. https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?z=cN2dMg

01.01.2022 RECONCILIATION Congratulations to all the children who have undertaken the sacrament of Reconciliation. We are very proud of you all.

01.01.2022 KINDY - GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH MEDICAL As part of our Wellbeing learning, the Kindy children are becoming familiar and comfortable with medical equipment and procedures.

01.01.2022 Please keep YEAR 4 in your prayers this weekend as they celebrate their First Holy Communion.