TERM 2, NO. 4
24 JUNE 2026

Our Lady of Lourdes catholic school

​We are Respectful

Whole School
​Prayer

Monday 29th June
(9:00am - 9:30am)
Parents and carers are welcome!
We are Responsible
We are Safe

upComing Events

Term 2​​​​
  • Tasmanian Premier's Challenge - Monday 22nd June - Sunday 30th August
  • Early Childhood Cross Country (Prep - Grade 2) - Thursday 25th June
  • Assembly (Grade 6) - Friday 26th June
  • Inter-school Chess Tournament - Monday 6th July
  • Parent Teacher Conversations - Thursday 9th July
  • Term 2 Ends - Friday 10th July
  • Student Free Day - Monday 27th July
  • Term 3 Commences - Tuesday 28th July
Our Sacramental students are taking a meaningful step toward Confirmation and First Communion as they celebrate their Welcome Rites and receive the Our Father. This moment is more than a ritual gesture. It is the Church placing into their hands the prayer Jesus taught, a prayer that shapes our identity as God’s children and reminds us who we are called to be.

This weekend’s Gospel invited us to trust that God is present in the ordinary rhythms of our lives and to notice the quiet ways the Spirit works in us. These themes sit beautifully alongside the journey our students are making. Confirmation strengthens the grace first given in Baptism and calls them to step forward with growing maturity as they prepare to be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. As a school community we walk with these young people as they learn to listen for the Spirit’s guidance.

I have recently read Ben Crowe’s Where the Light Gets In. His reflection on redefining success by noticing our “wins” has stayed with me. He reminds us that success is found in the small, human moments that show courage, effort or growth. For us as parents and educators, this perspective matters. A “win” might be a child who loses a sporting match but holds their head high, who takes responsibility when they have done something wrong, who tries again after a setback, chooses kindness when it is hard, shows honesty, or manages a tricky emotion. These moments rarely make a headline (or newsletter!), yet they are the ones that build resilience and a strong sense of self.

Learning is not linear and childhood is not a straight path. When we recognise the “wins” in our children’s days we help them feel seen and valued and we remind them that success grows from the inside out.

There have been lots of “wins” so far this year at Our Lady of Lourdes - some of my wins are when I receive a beautiful morning greeting from a student, a quick chat with a parent or when we can share a quiet moment with a staff member.

Together in faith,

​Emily.

School news

Late arrivals after 8:55am
Regular morning routines help us maintain accurate attendance records. If your child arrives after 8:55am, please ensure they are signed in at the office. Teachers complete the roll before heading out to Daily PE, which is when our school day begins. To keep our attendance accurate, please avoid dropping your child directly to Daily PE after this time and sign them in at the office before they join in the session.

Pizza Special Day (Wednesday 1st July)
Orders are now open on Qkr for our Pizza Special Day.
​Orders will close on Monday 9:30am 29th June (no late orders will be accepted).
Ham & Cheese Pizza      $7.00
Cheese Pizza                  $7.00
GF Ham & Cheese Pizza $8.00
GF Cheese Pizza.            $8.00
*There will be no other lunch orders on this day.

​Parent Teacher Conferences - Thursday 9th July
​Parent teacher meetings for Kinder to Grade 6 will be held on Thursday 9th July and bookings are now available via the Compass Parent Portal.
You will notice there is now an option to book appointments with our Specialist Teachers. If you only wish to meet with the class teacher, just select their name from the list.

Brixhibition
Congratulations to all our participants in the Brixhibition competition.
A special congratulations to our overall winner, Shiloh, whose amazing creation will be displayed at the Brixhibition event.
Well done to all entrants for your creativity, imagination, and effort. We were blown away by the incredible designs and ideas on display. What a creative bunch you are!

OLOL SRC Disco (Organised by our Student Representative Council)
Friendology
Our Lady of Lourdes is proud to be a URSTRONG school, supporting students to build healthy, respectful friendships through the Friendology framework. This evidence‑based approach helps children develop the confidence and language to navigate social situations with kindness and clarity.
We invite you to take a moment to read through the information provided and learn more about how we support positive relationships across our school community.
Language of Friendship: In this video, Dana Kerford (Friendship Expert & Founder of URSTRONG) will introduce you to URSTRONG’s simple framework for guiding children towards healthy friendships. Sit back and relax while Dana walks you through URSTRONG’s unique, kid-friendly language to teach friendship skills and conflict resolution!
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Little Treasures

Tasmanian Premier's Reading Challenge - 22 June - 30 August
The Premier's Reading Challenge commenced Monday. Reading logs and bookmarks have now been given out to students.
Every year, thousands of students across Tasmania participate in the Premier's Reading Challenge. The Challenge encourages personal goals over 10 weeks, embracing diverse formats, including recommended books.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a personal challenge – not a competition. What’s your best reading tally? Can you beat it? 
If you figure out what you love to read, reading will be easier – so try reading different things – fiction, non-fiction, blogs, comics, poetry, lyrics, essays, magazines, newspapers… it all counts in the PRC. 
​This is a challenge for all Tasmanian students. It doesn’t matter what your reading level is, everyone can take part.
​Reading is a skill we need for life.  All the reading you do in this challenge will help you at school and at home. ​

important reminders

​Prep - Grade 2 Cross Country
​Prep to Grade 2 students will be participating in their cross country on Thursday 25 June onsite at Our Lady of Lourdes grounds. See timetable below.

​Footprints of Our Lady of Lourdes - A Gathering
At Our Lady of Lourdes, we are shaped by those who walked the path before us.
We invite all past staff of Our Lady of Lourdes to join us for an afternoon of connection as we share stories, rekindle friendships and enjoy a tour and hospitality with our current staff on Monday 27 July from 1:00pm - 3:00pm - meeting at the main entrance via Stewart Street.
Please RSVP directly via the link below or phone the school on 6424 1744 to let us know if you are able to attend by Wednesday 8 July.
If you know of anyone who meets this description who may not be on social media, please let them know about this or encourage them to call our office. We look forward to reconnecting with you!
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​Updated Absence Notification Process
​We are updating our absence notification process to further align with Catholic Education Tasmania's attendance policy.
Parents can enter up to four days of absence directly into Compass.
For absences of five days or more, please email the school via [email protected] with an explanation for the extended absence, which will then be forwarded to the Principal.
We appreciate your continued support as we work together to keep our attendance processes clear and efficient.

Religious Education

Sports Update & Information

For further information regarding sporting events please visit the Website under the heading
​OLOL Sport

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Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil
  • 5:00pm St Mary's, Penguin
  • 5:00pm Our Lady of Lourdes Devonport
Sunday
  • 8:00am St Joseph, Port Sorell
  • 9:00am Sacred Heart, Ulverstone
  • 9:30am Our Lady of Lourdes, Devonport
  • 11:30am Holy Cross, Sheffield
  • 5:00pm St Patrick, Latrobe

POLICY IN FOCUS

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ADULT BEHAVIOUR POLICY (UPDATED)
PUROSE OF POLICY:
The aims of this policy are twofold:
  • To set out clear standards for the behaviour of adults when in a Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) workplace.
  • To support CET workers to establish and maintain strong and healthy relationships with other members of the CET community.​

OLOL School Calendar

Term Dates

2026

Term 2
Monday 4th May - Friday 10th July
(Student Free Day Monday 18th May)
Term 3
Tuesday 28th July - Friday 2nd October
(Student Free Day Monday 27th July)
Term 4
Tuesday 20th October - Thursday 17th December
(Student Free Day Monday 19th October)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is located on the traditional lands of the Punnilerpanner people of the North Nation. We acknowledge and deeply respect the Palawa people, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community, and all Elders past and present. We are committed to learning alongside our students and community in this place, and support the continued sharing of knowledge and culture