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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOLLove - Respect - Justice - Excellence
Extra-curricularTABLE OF CONTENTSwww.reallygreatsite.comWelcome MessageEarly ChildhoodLiteracy & NumeracySpecialist SubjectsReligious EducationContactEnrolment Process0102030406091011
WELCOME MESSAGE01FROM THE PRINCIPALLISA MCCLUEOur Lady of Good Counsel School in Karrinyup is a co-educational, single-streamCatholic school that caters for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. Ourschool provides a holistic, student-centred education that allows every child torealise their full potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our staff stayabreast of contemporary teaching & learning practices to ensure that we providestudents with an educational experience that will prepare them for success in thisrapidly changing and ever-evolving world.Parents are the most important educators in a child’s life, and as such, we seek toactively partner with our families in the educational journey. This strong sense offamily is at the heart of everything we do and ensures that everyone in the OLGCcommunity feels welcome, loved and cherished.As a community founded in Christ, we actively promote our school’s values of love,respect. excellence and justice. In fostering these values in our students, we hopeto develop responsible global citizens, who not only look inward to be their bestselves, but also look outward to the needs of others.“Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.” These wordsfrom St Catherine of Siena express my desire for each of our students. As wewalk with them from their earliest educational years, into adolescence, may theycome to know their deepest and truest selves in response to being known andloved by God.I look forward to meeting you.www.olgc.wa.edu.au
EARLY CHILDHOOD02EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISTSOur early childhood teachers have specialistqualifications that ensure they are at the forefront ofprovisioning high quality, play-based learningexperiences for our students. Classrooms areresourced to maximise learning opportunities in ourearliest learners. SKILL DEVELOPMENTOur outdoor and indoor environments have beencarefully constructed to optimise studentdevelopment. A range of activities that promotefine and gross motor competencies are integratedinto the learning program. LITERACY & NUMERACYStudents are provided with multiple play- basedopportunities to develop their literacy &numeracy skills, against research-based programsthat ensure they are provided with the essentialfoundations for reading & writing success.www.olgc.wa.edu.au
LITERACY & NUMERACY03Our Lady of Good Counsel School implements data-driven, high-quality literacy andnumeracy learning experiences for our students. Through the careful and consideredcollection of assessment information, teachers are able to effectively identify individualstudents learning needs and cater lessons specifically to each student. Regular, ongoing professional learning and discussion across the school ensures thatstudent learning is analysed and a continuum of learning is developed. Evidence basedprograms, that have proven success in improving and maximising literacy and numeracyoutcomes are implemented across the primary school. A range of literacy and numeracy support, intervention and extension options are availableto identified students.www.olgc.wa.edu.au
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS04JAPANESEStudents from Kindergarten to Year 6, engage inweekly Japanese language lessons with ourspecialist Language teacher. VISUAL ARTStudents from Kindergarten to Year 6 participatein weekly Visual Art lessons, where they developskills in both art response and creation. OurAnnual Art Exhibition provides an opportunity forstudents to showcase their artwork to familiesand the broader community. PHYSICAL EDUCATIONStudents from Pre-Kindy to Year 6 engage in aweekly Physical Education lesson, with our PESpecialist Teacher. A range of sports are offeredto students, with opportunities to participate inour school and interschool Athletics andSwimming programs. Weekly fitness sessions arealso delivered by our PE Specialist to students inPre-Primary to Year 6. www.olgc.wa.edu.au
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS05MUSICA general Music program exposes students fromKindergarten to Year 6 to the elements ofmaking and responding. Students are providedwith performance opportunities throughout theyear. LITERACY & NUMERACY INTERVENTION To ensure all students are catered for andprovided with equitable learning opportunities,the school utilises assessment data to identifyany student requiring additional support in tehareas of literacy and numeracy. Targetedindividual or small group intervention sessionsare provided by specially trained interventionteachers. GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION Identified students will be offered a place in ourschool's Gifted & Talented program, designed toprovide an opportunity to think collaborativelyand creatively, and extend students lateralthinking abilities. A range of externalcompetitions, such as Tournament of the Mindsand Write a Book in a Day, are also open toeligible students. www.olgc.wa.edu.au
EXTRA-CURRICULAR06RUNNING CLUBLed by our Physical Education Teacher, Running Club operates eachweek before school. The aim is to increase students fitness, runningform and participationin physical activity. Open to all year levels. SWIMMING LESSONS Swimming lessons are conducted on an annual basis for students inYears 1 to 4. There are opportunities for students to undertakecomnpetitive swimming in our in-house and interschool swimmingcarnivals. In conjunction with Surfing WA, Year 6 students undertake a series ofsurfing lessons at Trigg Beach. This well-loved program increasesstudents surf awareness and skill. www.olgc.wa.edu.auSURFING PROGRAM
EXTRA-CURRICULAR07CHESS CLUBOpen to students in Years 1 to 6, Chess Club teaches thefundamentals of the game of Chess. There are opportunities forstudents to engage in Chess Tournaments against neighbouringschools. TOURNAMENT OF MINDS An International program that provides students with the opportunityto solve authentic, open-ended challenges that foster creative,divergent thinking, whilst developing collaborative enterprise,excellence and teamwork. Students from Year 1 to Year 6 are invited to participate in our SchoolChoir. The Choir has a number of performance commitmentsthroughout the year, including at Sacraments, Family & School Massesand One Big Voice. www.olgc.wa.edu.auCHOIR
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION09At Our Lady of Good Counsel School, the Religious Education Programme aims to sharethe Catholic faith by promoting knowledge and understanding of the Gospel, and of howthose who follow Christ are called to live this Gospel.Our Religious Education programme is based on the Perth Archdiocesan ReligiousEducation Units set down by the Catholic Education Office. To further faith development,students participate in Christian life and are encouraged to be involved in Christian lifeand service where they can express their faith through the celebration of prayer, liturgysocial justice initiatives and the sacraments.Our Lady of Good Counsel School provides the opportunity for students to participate inParish Masses, and Class Masses. Whole School Masses are held on special days ofcommemoration.Sacramental PreparationThe proper preparation of children who are to receive the sacraments is essential to staff,parents and Parish. Children are prepared for the Sacrament of Penance in Year 3, theSacrament of Eucharist in Year 4 and for Sacrament of Confirmation in Year 6.ParishWe are linked to the Karrinyup/Innaloo Parish and have a close and active relationshipwith Parish Priest, Fr Bernard Lanarolle. Families are provided with opportunitiesthroughout the year, to attend a variety of Parish events and build their connection to theParish. www.olgc.wa.edu.au
ENROLMENT PROCESSwww.olgc.wa.edu.au101. APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT FORMPlease complete the Application for Enrolment form and submit tothe school with any necessrya documentation, in person or viaemail to admin@olgc.wa.edu.au 2.ENROLMENT INTERVIEW You will be contacted by our Enrolments Officer to arrange anenrolment interview with the school Principal. At least 1 parent /guardian and the enrolling child, must attend the interview. 5. ORIENTATION Prior to commencement, new students will be invited to attend anOrientation session. The purpose of this session is to enablestudents to familiarise themselves with their new classroom andteacher, and ease any uncertainties about their commencement. 3. ENROLMENT FEE Following a successful interview and subsequent offer of place atOur Lady of Good Counsel School, families will be required to pay aFamily Enrolment Fee to hold the position. 4. WELCOME PACK Families will receive a Welcome Pack that provides all thenecessary information for a successful transition into our schoolcommunity.
IMPORTANT CONTACTSwww.olgc.wa.edu.au11ADMINISTRATIONMrs Jenny Turner &Mrs Shannon Wilson08 6242 3400 FINANCE OFFICERMrs Marcia Pekinmarcia.pekin@cewa.edu.auKARRINYUP PARISHFr Bernard Lanarolle08 9446 1666OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL 117 Miles St Karrinyup WA 6018admin@olgc.wa.edu.au
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