OLGC is a member of the Peninsula Catholic Community of
Schools. The group is composed of Catholic systemic
primary and high schools. A range of initiatives is
being implemented to benefit the students and families
who are part of the group. Initiatives include:
Faith Community
Last year the network combined to provide welcome and hospitality to pilgrims visiting Sydney for World Youth Day. Our Year Six Cluster Mass is an annual celebration involving the community of schools. School leaders from each school meet on a regular basis to plan and develop the concept of Catholic Community.
Gifted and Talented Project
Identified children from Kindergarten to Year 4 participate in the ‘Come On Kids’ project. This is an online in school program culminating in the presentation of research and understandings to the teacher and a broader group. Work is assessed and included in reports. In 2010 we have created a partnership with Taronga Zoo and will use zoo visits to learn about Maths in a new program called Zoomatics.
Identified children in Years 5 and 6 from each of the community schools meet at St Rose Collaroy for a series of specialist teaching sessions to assist them in the completion of the Maths Challenge Project.
Children identified as gifted in Years 5 and 6 from the community of schools have the opportunity of attending a series of lessons at St Paul’s College Manly to work on Stage Four (Year Seven and Eight) work.
Faith Community
Last year the network combined to provide welcome and hospitality to pilgrims visiting Sydney for World Youth Day. Our Year Six Cluster Mass is an annual celebration involving the community of schools. School leaders from each school meet on a regular basis to plan and develop the concept of Catholic Community.
Gifted and Talented Project
Identified children from Kindergarten to Year 4 participate in the ‘Come On Kids’ project. This is an online in school program culminating in the presentation of research and understandings to the teacher and a broader group. Work is assessed and included in reports. In 2010 we have created a partnership with Taronga Zoo and will use zoo visits to learn about Maths in a new program called Zoomatics.
Identified children in Years 5 and 6 from each of the community schools meet at St Rose Collaroy for a series of specialist teaching sessions to assist them in the completion of the Maths Challenge Project.
Children identified as gifted in Years 5 and 6 from the community of schools have the opportunity of attending a series of lessons at St Paul’s College Manly to work on Stage Four (Year Seven and Eight) work.
Public Speaking
Year Five and Six children have the opportunity to compete in the Peninsula Catholic Schools Public Speaking competition with winners moving on to the Diocesan final.
Parents and Friends
The Peninsula Community of School Parents is represented on the Diocesan Parent Council. This group provides workshops for parents on relevant topics during the year at school venues after hours.
Sport
All community schools take part in combined sporting events.
Term One – Soccer skills and games sessions followed by the Robbie Slater Cup; Community of Schools Swimming Carnival
Term Two – Rugby League, Netball and Eagle Tag skills sessions and games followed by the Community of School Gala Day; Community of Schools Cross Country Carnival
Term Three – AFL, Cricket skills and game sessions followed by Community of Schools Cricket Gala Day; Community of Schools Athletics Carnival.
Music
Community Schools will be taking part in the Marana Festival at Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood. This is an annual event which celebrates the diverse musical talent of children in our schools.
Year Five and Six children have the opportunity to compete in the Peninsula Catholic Schools Public Speaking competition with winners moving on to the Diocesan final.
Parents and Friends
The Peninsula Community of School Parents is represented on the Diocesan Parent Council. This group provides workshops for parents on relevant topics during the year at school venues after hours.
Sport
All community schools take part in combined sporting events.
Term One – Soccer skills and games sessions followed by the Robbie Slater Cup; Community of Schools Swimming Carnival
Term Two – Rugby League, Netball and Eagle Tag skills sessions and games followed by the Community of School Gala Day; Community of Schools Cross Country Carnival
Term Three – AFL, Cricket skills and game sessions followed by Community of Schools Cricket Gala Day; Community of Schools Athletics Carnival.
Music
Community Schools will be taking part in the Marana Festival at Mater Maria Catholic College, Warriewood. This is an annual event which celebrates the diverse musical talent of children in our schools.
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