Term 1, Week 1
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2 FEBRUARY, 2021 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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We are Respectful
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We are Responsible
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We are Safe
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What's On?
Whole School PrayerTo edit, click on the text to start adding your own words.
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Forms to be completedCompass
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upComing Events
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Are you using compass?
As you are aware Catholic Education Tasmania has moved to a new student record system called Compass. The Compass Program allows us to communicate with families directly through the Compass Parent Portal. The Compass Parent Portal will become our main communication tool. We are slowly transitioning away from our current systems and will provide updates to families as we make changes to the way we communicate. Thank you to all our parents for your patience and understanding as we move to a new way of communicating with families.
Mrs Seagar's Reflection
Principal
"God gave me such a wonderful sense of His watchful presence."
- Mary MacKillop
Welcome back to the school year of 2021. All staff have enjoyed welcoming back the students and especially welcoming 15 new students and families to OLOL.
Research tells us that the class teacher has the biggest influence on students and their learning and we are exceptionally fortunate at OLOL to have a high standard of quality teachers. These teachers at OLOL not only love their vocation but also love the students, each and every one. Our Vision Statement: “At OLOL we are moved by the life and love of Jesus Christ and the Sisters of St Joseph to give of ourselves to ensure the flourishing of each member of our community” is reflected in the essence of everything we do as staff to serve our students, their parents and the community.
Jesus as our role model was himself highly educated. He spoke several languages; had exceptional emotional intelligence shown by his compassion and care for others and was also practical being able to apply himself to the everyday needs of those around him especially of children and the ordinary human being. Jesus gifted us the task of being physically present to live out the gospel values. A prayer of St Teresa of Avila (15thcentury) states this beautifully:
Jesus has no body now but mine.
He prays through me, works through me,
Looks through my eyes, speaks through my words,
Works through my hands, walks through my feet
And loves through my heart.
We all look forward to another wonderful year of learning and growing with the students and of continuing to build and strengthen our relationships with you: our community.
As a new initiative at OLOL, the School Leadership Team of myself, Stewart Farr, Eve Gratton and Belinda Downward will rotate newsletter reflections with you over each month.
God Bless,
Carol
Research tells us that the class teacher has the biggest influence on students and their learning and we are exceptionally fortunate at OLOL to have a high standard of quality teachers. These teachers at OLOL not only love their vocation but also love the students, each and every one. Our Vision Statement: “At OLOL we are moved by the life and love of Jesus Christ and the Sisters of St Joseph to give of ourselves to ensure the flourishing of each member of our community” is reflected in the essence of everything we do as staff to serve our students, their parents and the community.
Jesus as our role model was himself highly educated. He spoke several languages; had exceptional emotional intelligence shown by his compassion and care for others and was also practical being able to apply himself to the everyday needs of those around him especially of children and the ordinary human being. Jesus gifted us the task of being physically present to live out the gospel values. A prayer of St Teresa of Avila (15thcentury) states this beautifully:
Jesus has no body now but mine.
He prays through me, works through me,
Looks through my eyes, speaks through my words,
Works through my hands, walks through my feet
And loves through my heart.
We all look forward to another wonderful year of learning and growing with the students and of continuing to build and strengthen our relationships with you: our community.
As a new initiative at OLOL, the School Leadership Team of myself, Stewart Farr, Eve Gratton and Belinda Downward will rotate newsletter reflections with you over each month.
God Bless,
Carol
Mrs Carol Seagar
Principal
School news
Board Nominations
OLOL is looking for a number of parents in our community that would like to become Board members. We are looking for a range of skills and abilities to enhance our current Board members. OLOL really values the input of the Board to OLOL and would appreciate either self-nominations or nominations of those you consider would enhance our school leadership team. Please fill out a recommendation form and either drop/email this to the school office or directly to [email protected]
The School Board is a vital structure in supporting the operation of the school at a local level. In accordance with the Standard Terms of Reference for Boards of Archdiocesan Schools, the Church Trust Corporation delegates a range of functions for the Board. These include supporting the Principal across a range of governance issues such as strategic planning, local policy development and the preparation of the budget and capital works program of the school.
Click here to access the 'Recommendation for Archdiocesan School Board Appointment'
OLOL is looking for a number of parents in our community that would like to become Board members. We are looking for a range of skills and abilities to enhance our current Board members. OLOL really values the input of the Board to OLOL and would appreciate either self-nominations or nominations of those you consider would enhance our school leadership team. Please fill out a recommendation form and either drop/email this to the school office or directly to [email protected]
The School Board is a vital structure in supporting the operation of the school at a local level. In accordance with the Standard Terms of Reference for Boards of Archdiocesan Schools, the Church Trust Corporation delegates a range of functions for the Board. These include supporting the Principal across a range of governance issues such as strategic planning, local policy development and the preparation of the budget and capital works program of the school.
Click here to access the 'Recommendation for Archdiocesan School Board Appointment'
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OLOL School calendar
2021 Term Dates
TERM 1
Monday 1 February - Thursday 1 April
TERM 2
Monday 26 April - Friday 2 July
TERM 3
Monday 20 July - Friday 24 September
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
Monday 1 February - Thursday 1 April
TERM 2
Monday 26 April - Friday 2 July
TERM 3
Monday 20 July - Friday 24 September
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
