This week signifies a milestone for our Year 12 students as they conclude their formal schooling at OLSCC and prepare for External Exams and life beyond school. We know that they have skills and tools for this next step and pray that they have the support and wisdom to use all they have learnt here at the College as they graduate from our College in just four weeks’ time. 

House Leaders  

This Friday at Whole College Assembly we will announce our final positions of House Leader for McAuley House Leader, Nolan House Leaders and Rice House Leader.  In 2024 we will move the House Leader application so that they occur after the Prefect application and announcement.   

2023 Awards Ceremony 

Our Prep – Year 12 Award Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 15 November at 9:15am in the MPC.  Students receiving awards have been notified through the Student and Parent Portal.  Whilst we do not announce before the day which awards students will be receiving it is important to us that students and their families are aware if they are receiving an award in advance. 

Mini Vinnies Christmas Hampers 

Christmas can be a tough time financially for many in our community and we would like to help where we can.  Our Year 5 students are currently in the planning stages of the Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal.  Keep an eye out for a letter which will come home in the next few weeks about donations we will be collecting to assist our local St Vincent de Paul Chapter.  If you know of a family that are in need of a hamper or assistance I can be contacted through the College office. 

Christmas Carols Thursday 30 November 6:00pm-8:00pm 

This year after feedback from families we have relocated our Christmas Carols to the Thursday evening in Week 9 of this term. Students will lead our community in an evening of Christmas Carols.  Battery powered candles and drinks will be available to purchase on the evening with funds raised going to Yes Arusha. All are welcome to join us to celebrate the end of the year and the Christmas season. 

College Uniform Requirements for upcoming events 

All students Prep to Year 12 will attend the College Awards Ceremony.  Prep students may wear normal sports uniform.  All Year 1-Year 12 students should wear formal uniform with ties (Year 5-12) to attend the College Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 15 November.  If this is a normal sports uniform day for your child you may substitute this for Thursday of this week (Week 7). 

Students in Year 11 will attend the Graduation Mass on Friday 17 November to support the Year 12 students.  Students should attend full formal uniform with ties. 

Christmas Carols – just wear your best Christmas shirt, both students and their families and join in the Christmas Cheer. 

Date Claimer Term 4 

Announcement of House Leaders (additional positions) – Friday 20 October  

Year 12 Last Official ‘school day’ – Friday 20 October 

Awards Ceremony Rehearsal – Tuesday 14 November in MPC 

Awards Ceremony – Wednesday 15 November 9:15am in MPC 

Year 12 Graduation Mass – Friday 17 November 10:00am at St Joseph’s Church  

College Christmas Carols – Thursday 30 November 6:00pm-8:00pm  

Mrs Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education