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Hello from Sian, Skyla and Holly Kerr - Week 9 Learning Term 3

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Yey - we made it to the last week of Term 3. Well done to all the year 6 students, they have been working very hard over the past few weeks and have been acting like true school leaders. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Stellan, Marley (Year 4) and Ari on receiving their First Eucharist on Saturday night, it was a beautiful mass with Fr Israel and the boys did themselves and their families proud. Congratulations Ari. This blog has been expertly created by Sian, Skyla and Holly Kerr, and I am sure you will agree that they have done a wonderful job.  Kaya,  It’s been a very busy week for the year sixes? We have been working on our book week art, calendar art and our peace posters. ☮ Below are some of the examples of the completed work. We have been working on book week art for class novel 'Asters Good Right Things'. Above is Prada's completed book week picture. Don't forget your costume for book week next week? What are you going to dress up as?

Ellensbrook Homestead Excursion

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Dear Parents, RE: Ellensbrook Homestead Excursion – Tuesday 21st September As part of our ongoing journey to learn more about local Wadandi Culture and Country, we are delighted to let you know that we will be heading to Margaret River to visit Ellensbrook Homestead. This will also include a small section of the Cape-to-Cape Track (2km). Onsite we will learn about the dual rich history of the area including both Wadandi history and early settlement history, as well as the flora and fauna that is found in the area and its significance to the Six Seasons. Our itinerary will be approximately the follows: 10.15am – Departure from OLC 11.00am – Arrival at Ellensbrook Homestead and Acknowledgement of Country 11.00am – Morning Tea break 11.15am – Rotations including the following:                                                                     1.  Ellensbrook Homestead Tour                                                                     2. Story of Meekadarribee   

Hello from Nina and Myla - Week 8 Learning Term 3

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This blog has been expertly created by Myla Fursdon and Nina Hutton, and I am sure you will agree that they have done a wonderful job.  Kaya,  Wadandi boodja, wadan boonar moort Kaaditjin wongi, nitcha Wadandi noongar boodja. This week was a very busy week with a lot of important events. On Friday, Mrs Haines (our amazing dance teacher) ran our OLC’s got talent and she did an amazing job, and the show ran so smoothly. We also had our school photos on Thursday along with our graduation photo on Friday. Can you say CHEESE??? 🧀 Now we are in the season of Djilba, this is the start of the massive flowering explosion that happens in the Southwest. I can't wait, can you? 🥀 Did you know that Lara and Lilly starred in a horror film and managed to get in the final out of 29 people? They even got to walk the red carpet?  September & October Birthdays:  Dior Blackburn- 18th of September Noah Brice- 21st of September Skyla Boyes- 5th of Octobe Violet Mouritz- 7th of October Avalon Paters

You are Invited

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  Kaya,  The year 6 students would like to invite you to a night at the movies!  We would like to invite you and your child to come and watch the 2040 movie documentary at Our Lady of the Cape in the hall, after school on Wednesday 22nd September at 4pm.  In a world full of negativity about the current climate situation, add some inspiration and hope to both you and your child's mind. Where you find hope, you find change.  The documentary is only 90 minutes long and there will be some small speeches by the students before and after the documentary.  Be Inspired by an Australian Documentary that is full of hope! View the trailer below.  There will be a small gold coin donation to enter - $2 per person, all of this proceeds will be donated to the Numbat Association.  There will be refreshments available for purchase in the form of popcorn and juice.  If you would like to learn more about this documentary before attending, you will find the link to the website below: https://whatsyour

Hello from Skyla, Laura, Charlie and Jeremy - Week 6 and 7 Learning Term 3

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This blog has been expertly created by Skyla Boyes, Laura Jensen, Charlie McClenaughan and Jeremy Collis, and I am sure you will agree that they have done a wonderful job.  Kaya,  and welcome to our blog. At the end of week 6, the OLC students participated in the Our lady of the Cape Athletics Carnival. Congratulations to Leeuwin for winning the 2021 sport carnival award. Good job to all the other teams for trying their hardest.  Sit back and relax as we tell you about our week. Did you know that we are in the season of Djilba? Djilba is a great time to grow potatoes and radishes and camp in sheltered bays and waterways? Happy Father's Day to the Awesome Dads, Grandads & Uncles. We hope the students of 6H and 6R spoil you for the day and you enjoy your gift with a yummy BBQ! September & October Birthdays:  Dior Blackburn- 18th of September Noah Brice- 21st of September Skyla Boyes- 5th of Octobe Violet Mouritz- 7th of October Avalon Paterson- 10th of October Lily Rawling-1