Term 4, Week 10 |
14 december, 2021 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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Whole School PrayerThursday 16th December
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Mrs seagar's Reflection
principal
Joy is a gift from God. It fills us from within.
Pope Francis (2013)
Pope Francis (2013)
Welcome everyone to Week 10!
The third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday and the pink candle is often called the “Shepard's Candle.” It is pink because rose is a liturgical colour for joy and is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that the faithful have reached the midpoint of Advent.
In reflecting on the past year, I witness daily at OLOL this spirit of eagerness. Eagerness to learn and to teach; eagerness to share and cooperate; eagerness to help others and to be compassionate and eagerness to always improve. Our Josephite Charism as shown by Compassion, Humility, Simplicity, Dignity, Justice and Trust in God is evident in all that we do – all of us within the educational community of OLOL. From this spirit of eagerness, engagement and willingness I also see the spirit of joy in our staff and students.
Joy is an emotion that’s acquired by the anticipation, acquisition or even the expectation of something great or wonderful. However Biblical joy is much more - it is a gift from God. Such joy is a religious sentiment, not emotional happiness. Along with gratitude, it is the heart’s response to God’s goodness. St Paul mentions some of the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness which are the results of having the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Joy stays, whilst happiness comes and goes. It is the joy of faith, of hope, of love - it is joy in God, in Christ, in holiness, in heaven. Our students are children of light reflecting spiritual joy so naturally, compared to we adults who find we have to seek this spiritual joy through conscious awareness of the awe and wonder of God around us.
Our beautiful school would not be complete without the active support of our parents, grandparents and friends of the school. Thank you all for your continued and ongoing involvement in the education of your children and of your positive interactions with all members of the OLOL community.
The third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday and the pink candle is often called the “Shepard's Candle.” It is pink because rose is a liturgical colour for joy and is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that the faithful have reached the midpoint of Advent.
In reflecting on the past year, I witness daily at OLOL this spirit of eagerness. Eagerness to learn and to teach; eagerness to share and cooperate; eagerness to help others and to be compassionate and eagerness to always improve. Our Josephite Charism as shown by Compassion, Humility, Simplicity, Dignity, Justice and Trust in God is evident in all that we do – all of us within the educational community of OLOL. From this spirit of eagerness, engagement and willingness I also see the spirit of joy in our staff and students.
Joy is an emotion that’s acquired by the anticipation, acquisition or even the expectation of something great or wonderful. However Biblical joy is much more - it is a gift from God. Such joy is a religious sentiment, not emotional happiness. Along with gratitude, it is the heart’s response to God’s goodness. St Paul mentions some of the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness which are the results of having the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Joy stays, whilst happiness comes and goes. It is the joy of faith, of hope, of love - it is joy in God, in Christ, in holiness, in heaven. Our students are children of light reflecting spiritual joy so naturally, compared to we adults who find we have to seek this spiritual joy through conscious awareness of the awe and wonder of God around us.
Our beautiful school would not be complete without the active support of our parents, grandparents and friends of the school. Thank you all for your continued and ongoing involvement in the education of your children and of your positive interactions with all members of the OLOL community.
From the OLOL Teaching Community to all parents, carers and friends of OLOL, we wish you all a very merry, safe and joyous Christmas.
God Bless
Carol
God Bless
Carol
RE NEWS
Sacramental Program
The Mersey Leven Catholic Parish has a family centred, parish based Sacramental Program which is supported by the three primary schools of Our Lady of Lourdes Devonport, Sacred Heart Ulverstone and St Patrick's Latrobe.
The Sacramental Program will start at the beginning of Term 1 2022, with an information night on the 15th of February at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Devonport commencing 7:00 pm.
Please come along to learn more about the program.
If you would like more information please contact the Mersey Leven Catholic Parish on 6424 2783 or via email [email protected]
The Mersey Leven Catholic Parish has a family centred, parish based Sacramental Program which is supported by the three primary schools of Our Lady of Lourdes Devonport, Sacred Heart Ulverstone and St Patrick's Latrobe.
The Sacramental Program will start at the beginning of Term 1 2022, with an information night on the 15th of February at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Devonport commencing 7:00 pm.
Please come along to learn more about the program.
If you would like more information please contact the Mersey Leven Catholic Parish on 6424 2783 or via email [email protected]
School news
COVID 19 Update
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Breakfast Club
There will be no Breakfast Club on Thursday 16th December - last day of term.
Thank you to all those parents who have made donations to Breakfast Club this year, it has been very much appreciated.
Class Finalisation for 2022
We are currently organising classes for 2022 and we are asking families who are not continuing their child's enrolment at OLOL, to contact the Office as soon as possible. The Terms and Conditions of Enrolment require 10 weeks notice.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Canteen
The last day of Canteen for 2021 will be Wednesday 15th December.
*Please note as stock runs out the menu will reduce.
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
2022 Book Packs
2022 Book Packs for Prep - Grade 6 are now available for purchase by families through Complete Stationery's exclusive Parent Book Pack Ordering Portal. This can be accessed via the school's website under Quick Links or the link below.
2022 Book Packs
Kinder 2023
We are now taking enrolments for Kinder 2023. Please complete enrolment forms which can be found on our website or collected from our office.
Collection of Children
Can parents please make contact with the school if there are people, relatives or friends that are not permitted to collect children or if they come on site is a concern for families.
Student Medical Plans for 2022
Could parents of students who are on Medical Plans in 2022, please have current plans signed by a doctor - ready to hand into school on their child's return.
There will be no Breakfast Club on Thursday 16th December - last day of term.
Thank you to all those parents who have made donations to Breakfast Club this year, it has been very much appreciated.
Class Finalisation for 2022
We are currently organising classes for 2022 and we are asking families who are not continuing their child's enrolment at OLOL, to contact the Office as soon as possible. The Terms and Conditions of Enrolment require 10 weeks notice.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Canteen
The last day of Canteen for 2021 will be Wednesday 15th December.
*Please note as stock runs out the menu will reduce.
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
2022 Book Packs
2022 Book Packs for Prep - Grade 6 are now available for purchase by families through Complete Stationery's exclusive Parent Book Pack Ordering Portal. This can be accessed via the school's website under Quick Links or the link below.
2022 Book Packs
Kinder 2023
We are now taking enrolments for Kinder 2023. Please complete enrolment forms which can be found on our website or collected from our office.
Collection of Children
Can parents please make contact with the school if there are people, relatives or friends that are not permitted to collect children or if they come on site is a concern for families.
Student Medical Plans for 2022
Could parents of students who are on Medical Plans in 2022, please have current plans signed by a doctor - ready to hand into school on their child's return.
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Policy in Focus
This week in our Policy in Focus section of the Newsletter we have attached our Child Safety Policy. This policy outlines the expectations, procedures and processes that we undertake to meet the CET child safety legislative obligations.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION TASMANIA CHILD SAFETY POLICY
OLOL School Calendar
2021 Term Dates
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
2022 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Thursday 3 February - Thursday 14 April
TERM 2
Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July
TERM 3
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
TERM 4
Monday 17 October - Thursday 15 December
