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BEFORE WE BEGIN, OBVIOUSLY THIS LETTER SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT YESTERDAY HOWEVER THE ENTIRE SCHOOLZINE SYSTEM CRASHED SO WE WERE UNABLE TO GET IT TO YOU UNTIL NOW.
Dear Parents,
Well done one and all. We have managed to limp through another disrupted year together. I would like to thank the whole community for your commitment to OLOL in 2021.
May the Christ Child bless you and your family as you make room for the Saviour in your hearts. Have a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with God's richest blessings.
Thank you,
Francine
We ended up raising over $30,000.00 for the colour run and although 30% goes back to the organisation under whose auspices we held it, it means we still made just over $20,000.00. (The prizes that the children earned by their fundraising come from this 30%). Twenty thousand dollars is a great effort. MUCH more importantly however was the absolute delight of the students who participated.
Our primary goal was to have a most marvellous messy wonderful colour run together full of laughter and fun. Well we certainly got that!!!!
Thank you to everyone who drove this amazing day. A massive thank you to Jordana McNamara, Camille Tulloch, Adam Connelly, Alison March and Daniel Podbury. Then we have all the fabulous parents who came to help out in one of the multitudinous roles on the day. And as ever to our sensational and enthusiastic staff. A huge thank you to the very sporting Mr Mac ‘Slime’ Alister - I was blown away by how prophetic the slime posters that Miss Jackson made were. He looked just like that post - sliming. It was such a fun wonderful day and going on the number of requests I've received from students I suspect we will have to have a repeat performance next year.
As our carols evening had to be cancelled, Miss Archer and Mr Costa have filmed and put together this year's presentation. All the children had learnt their carol and rehearsed their readings and so it would have been a big shame not to be able to show you. God willing next year we can hold this special event in the church and really bring home the true meaning of Christmas.
Food for Friends is an initiative of the Toorak Ecumenical Movement and involves three Parishes, St Peter's and Our Lady of Lourdes, St John's Anglican Church and the Toorak Uniting Churches. Together these parishes provide non-perishable foods to those in need at Christmas.
This year, at our Christmas Dress-up Day, OLOL raised $175.90 for this very worthy cause.
Thank you to everyone for your contribution.
Vaccinations for Children - Letter from MACS for Parents
These measures include ventilation of indoor spaces, additional cleaning, regular use of hand sanitiser and the wearing of masks, alongside increasing vaccination rates in our community.
COVID-19 vaccines have been tested, and shown to be safe and effective in protecting against serious illness and reducing the likelihood of COVID-19 spreading. They are important to protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19, and to reduce disruption to your child’s education and out-of-school activities.
On 10 January 2022, children aged 5 to 11 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations.
These vaccinations will be available at participating general practices, pharmacies, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and state vaccination centres.
The vaccine is one-third of the adult dose and will be delivered over two separate appointments, expected to be eight weeks apart. The time between the two doses can be shortened in special circumstances, such as in an outbreak response or for international travel.
The commencement of the program on 10 January 2022 provides an opportunity for all children aged 5 to 11 to receive at least one vaccine dose before they return to school, and their second dose before the end of Term 1, 2022.
Archbishop of Melbourne, Peter A Comensoli, has said that ‘in our faith tradition, all the available vaccines in Australia are permissible to receive’. He has strongly encouraged the people of the Archdiocese of Melbourne to get vaccinated.
You are strongly encouraged to book your child or children in to receive their first vaccination before Term 1 begins.
Vaccination is not mandatory to attend school, but it is highly encouraged to keep all children and their families safe.
How to book an appointment
Bookings will be available later in December 2021.
You will be able to book a vaccine appointment at a participating general practice, pharmacy, community health service or state vaccination centre through the Vaccine Clinic Finder.
Victorian Coronavirus Hotline
The Victorian Government’s Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 can assist you with bookings at a general practice, pharmacy or state vaccination centre, and help with any questions you have about vaccination.
Support for students with disabilities or special requirements
There is extra support available for students with disability or special requirements to access COVID-19 vaccinations. The Association for Children with a Disability will hold a Facebook Live session for families of children with additional needs on Tuesday 11 January at 10.30 am. You can register online.
Parent and community webinars
Experts from the Royal Children’s Hospital will hold a Facebook Live session – ‘COVID-19 vaccinations for 5 to 11 year olds: Your questions answered’ on Thursday 16 December at 11.00 am. This Facebook page has further details about the session.
More information
Resources are available to help you and your child or children prepare for the vaccination:
- Needle phobia – The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC)
- Tips to help a child afraid of needles and stop it becoming a phobia – ABC Everyday
- The ABCs of COVID vaccines – Sesame Street.
The Victorian Government’s coronavirus website also has translated information about COVID-19 vaccines in multiple community languages.
To ensure the safest start to the 2022 school year for your child or children, I encourage you to help them get vaccinated before they return to school.
Term 1 Monday 31 January – Friday 8 April
Term 2 Tuesday 26 April – Friday 24 June
Term 3 Monday 11 July – Friday 16 September
Term 4 Monday 3 October – Friday 16 December
School Closure Dates
Friday 11th March
Friday 20th May
Monday 31st October
Friday 2nd December
We bid a sad farewell to many families this year. There are multiple reasons people move schools we wish you all well and thank you for your contribution to the community whilst you were with us! We have for many years now had little to no staff movement and when they do move on it's like a little OLOL death. This year we say goodbye to the beautiful Bhavika and the wonderful Miss Angelique Gabriel. We say goodbye and thank you to you both for your care and compassion during your stay at OLOL - you will be missed.
The uniform Shop will open on Friday 28th January 2022 from 2.00pm - 4.00pm for all of your last minute uniform needs.
In this newsletter, we are including information on local cricket programs and a very opportune Net Set GO program. This will be running on Wednesday after school for Year 2's and 3's next year and again many more details to follow. Net Set GO is Australia’s official netball starter program for girls and boys aged 5 – 10. It’s a chance to learn the netball basics and get outside and make some friends. For a lot of kids, this is the first time they’ll pick up a netball or chuck on a bib. It’s a learning experience and a lot of fun! So if your child is in Year 2 or 3 next year please keep Wednesday after school free for this exciting program.
Many students already play team sports and we are happy to use our newsletter to promote whatever sporting club your child belongs to. Much more on all of that next year but it's a good opportunity to keep your ears and eyes open now for the sport/s your child might like to participate in next year.
News from Toorak Prahran Cricket Club
TPCC is holding its annual TPCC Summer Cricket Camp. The following programs will be running:
a) 13 to 17 December 2021 - 9am to 12.30pm – 10 to 14 years (girls and boys) hardball cricket
b) 21 to 22 December 2021 – 9am to 12.30pm – 8 to 14 years (girls and boys) hardball cricket and Masterblaster
c) 20 December 2021 – 9am to 12pm – 8 to 16 years (girls only) hardball cricket and Masterblaster – this session is free to all girls who register
Masterblaster is suitable for kids with no cricket experience and there is no requirement to bring any cricket equipment or cricket clothing - - just shorts and tee shirt.
The camps are held at Orrong Park East Prahran and provide the opportunity for skill development through specialised sessions and matches in conjunction with providing all children with the opportunity to have fun playing cricket with friends during the school holidays.
TPCC welcomes players from the general public in any suburb as well as club members.
Please register through this link - https://www.trybooking.com/
If you have any questions regarding the camps please contact Jim Hallam 0414965442 or jendix@jendix.com.au
Kickstart Soccer December/January camps for girls and boys aged 4-12yrs
Kickstart is running its soccer camps in December and January (Fawkner Park) - please find out more information and register via this link: