Premiers Reading Challenge:
We are officially half way through the Premier's Reading Challenge! We are one of 36 schools who have elected our Kindergarten students to join the challenge this year. This year there is a record number of schools and students on board for the Premier's Reading Challenge. 157 schools and 29, 450 students! Remember, books that count towards your child's reading goal can be:* read by the student* read to the student* listened/watched through technology. Happy Reading! 
Upcoming Dates:
Friday 2nd August: Fiesta on Goderich planning meeting, 11:00am.
Friday 2nd August: Friday Sport, OLOM vs Longford at Longford, 1pm start.
Wednesday 7th August: K-6 Excursion to Devonport Gymnastics Centre.
Friday 9th August: OLOM vs Campbell Town at Campbell Town, 1pm start.
Dyslexia Mythbusters:
Fiesta on Goderich:
From the Principal:
Yes I have returned.
I had a lovely Term 2 break from school life all that it entails. I am excited to be back and to see how the children have grown whilst I was away. I look forward to sharing some travel snippets with you in next weeks newsletter.
Kind regards,
Mary Bennett
Student School Records:
We are currently in the process of auditing student records.
Could parents of children Baptised as Catholic please email their certificate through to the office.
Any child that is on a Visa, please send through updated information/Visa numbers. Also, if students have updated vaccination records, Asthma or Anaphylaxis plans these are required too.
Please email olom@catholic.tas.edu.au.
Term Dates 2025:
Parish Mass Times:
Acknowledgement of Country
NAIDOC Week:
Next week is NAIDOC Week. Today, as a community committed to 'keeping the fire burning', Our Lady Of Mercy school held our very special NAIDOC Week Sharing and Awards Assembly. We were privileged to be joined by local elder and knowledge sharer, Uncle Hank. We shared our learnings, prayed together, sang songs, gave thanks and listened to our elders' wisdom. It was another fantastic way to end Term 2, celebrating the continuation of the oldest living culture on this planet.
#NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud
Piano For Sale:
We have a piano that has sat in our hallway for a few years, and we would really like it to go to a good home. If you would like a piano, we are open to offers. You would need to organise your own removalist, as pianos are very heavy.
Lost Property:
There are a number of items in lost property. If you see something that is yours, please come in and collect it, otherwise they will be donated to charity.
School Attendance:
Attending school everyday matters!
Congratulations to all the students who have a very high attendance rate.
School Uniform:
As you may have seen, our new school beanies have arrived, and many students are proudly wearing them. They are available from the office for only $20. We also have the plain green polar fleece ones available for $5.
Please note: These are the only approved headwear with the winter uniform.
Fiesta on Goderich:
Holiday Activities and Local Sport:
Children's University Holiday Activities:
Enrolments:
Enrolments for Kindergarten are now open and are filling quickly. If you know someone who has a child born in 2020, please contact the school office for an enrolment pack. We now offer a 5-day Kindergarten at Our Lady of Mercy.
We also have spaces available in all other year levels.
Signage
As you may have noticed, we have some new school enrollment signs (1200mm x 900mm). If you have a property in the Meander Valley area on a main road for increased exposure, and would be willing to host a sign, could you please let the office know.
Assembly:
This week we had a whole school assembly where we celebrated those students who received class awards, cross country participation and learning and achievement in the classroom.
Students who have been making good choices and living out our school values were treated to morning tea with Paul and Michelle.
Mud Day Celebrations:
International Mud Day was celebrated on Monday with our K-2 classes. It is amazing the fun you can have playing and creating with mud!
St Brendan-Shaw College:
On Thursday, 27 June the grade 5/6 students went to St Brendan-Shaw College for a taster day.
We had a tour of the school and met up with past OLOM students who were happy to share their year seven experiences with us. The Grade 5/6 students participated in a woodwork class where the students created helicopters and cars. They also attended a Business Studies class where they learnt about the importance of supply and demand.
It was a wonderful experience for all grade 5 students to prepare them for secondary school. We greatly appreciate the support that St Brendan-Shaw gives us to allow our students to attend such an insightful day.
