Term 3, Week 1

23 july 2024

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

​We are Respectful
We are Responsible
We are Safe
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.

What's On?

Whole School
​Prayer

Monday 29th July
(9:00 am - 9:15 am)
Primary (6B)
Parents and carers are welcome!

upComing Events

Term 2​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Term 3 Commences - Tuesday 23rd July
  • Assembly (6M sharing) - Friday 2nd August
  • Cross Country (Kinder - Grade 2) - Tuesday 6th August
  • Grade 2, 3 & 4 Swimming Program - Monday 12th August - Friday 16th August.
  • Children's Book Week Dress Up Day - Thursday 22nd August.​

Mrs seagar's Reflection

p​rincipal

We can all  work quietly doing our work for God
Mary Mackillop 1833
Welcome back to OLOL Term 3. It is always so refreshing and uplifting to see the return to school of our students; their zest for life is contagious and powerful.

Term 3 is where learning and wellbeing continue to be key focuses at our school.  Learning strengthens as we move students to complete their Grade level curriculum in the Australian Curriculum by the end of the year.  Our educators strive to ensure that all students learn well and by using  direct and explicit instruction with constant checking for understanding ensure daily retrieval of knowledge learnt; so that year on year they are building a strong knowledge base that enables them to then transfer their learning to many situations and to be articulate in knowing what they have learnt.

We have high expectations for all of our students and insist on having a high bar of learning in each classroom.  We know that students will lift to the level we provide them with our focused explicit and direct instruction teaching.  The staff spent yesterday ‘polishing their practices’ in the Science of Learning with a focus on Rosenshine's 17 Principles of Instruction  (2012), teaching writing and daily reviews in mathematics teaching. Below is a poster of the Rosenshine Principles that is applied in our learning & teaching every day.  Our Lady of Lourdes is progressing well in our School Strategic Plan for 2024: high levels of teaching and learning, very structured and accessible support for all community members and we continue daily to be the disciples of Jesus.
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​​Loving God, 
May the light of your presence direct our lives. Wherever we go this Term, we ask that your light – your love – will shine through us. Through the words we speak, and the things we do. May others hear and experience a bit more about You, through us this week.
We ask this through Christ the Lord.
 Amen

Jesus said, “You are like light for the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead they put it on the lamp stand where it gives light for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”
The Gospel of the Lord.

God’s light shines through our attitudes, our words, and our actions. 
We allow His light to shine through us when our actions reflect the nature of Jesus. 
  • He is love, so we must love others. 
  • He is compassion, so we must be compassionate. 
  • He is forgiveness, so we must possess hearts of forgiveness.
  • He is patience, so we must be patient. 
  • He is our hope, so we must be hopeful. 
  • Each day, we should aim to live our lives in the footsteps of Jesus and what better way to start afresh than at the beginning of a new Term.

God bless,

​Carol

You, our school parents have voted overwhelmingly (78.4%) to change the uniform to the Sports Uniform full time from 2025.  There were 255 replies to the survey over the last few weeks.  I thank you for your contributions and being able to hear and recognise your voice in this decision for the school.  It is indeed a change and a change in response to a need.

Alongside this change we will provide a skort for the girls, a new fleecy 1/2 zip polo and move towards black sports shoes and compulsory purchase of our school bag with logo. There will be a 2 year change over period to honour those families that currently have the formal uniform as well as honouring the current stock with Midford Clothing, which will be placed on sale shortly.

We will promote the Sports Uniform via a brochure from Midford, displays in the Admin Area and via FB, newsletter etc.

A strict policy will be implemented  to ensure that students are wearing this correct Sports Uniform, with notes going home if not in the nominated uniform.  When it is worn well it looks very smart.

Below is the final summary graph of the results from the parent survey:

School news

OLOL Cross Country (Kinder - Grade 2) - Tuesday 6th August
Cross Country Timetable: 
  • 12:15pm - Grade 2 Boys
  • 12:30pm - Grade 2 Girls
  • 12:45pm - Grade 1 Boys
  • 1:00pm   - Grade 1 Girls
  • 2:00pm   - Prep Boys
  • 2:10pm   - Prep Girls
  • 2:20pm   - Kinder Boys 
  • 2:30pm   - Kinder Girls ​
Spectators welcome to support our runners on school grounds along the Steele Street fence line.
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Children's Book Week Dress Up Day - Thursday 22nd August

End of Day Pick Up Time
Grade 1 - 6:     2:55pm
Kinder & Prep: 2:45pm (if parents are able to come) Staff will wait with children till 2:55pm.
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Student Pick up on Stewart Street
Any students who are picked up at the Stewart Street side of the school MUST NOT cross Stewart Street to be picked up.
Students must stay on the school side of the street and parents pick up from this side only.
It is not safe for our students to cross Stewart Street during school hours and especially at the end and beginning of the day.
There is no crossing on Stewart Street, and the Council will not provide one, so parents please drive up on the school side of Stewart Street to pick up your child. Alternatively, use the Pick-Up Zone on Steele Street.
We thank you in anticipation of your cooperation with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School.

Car Parks at OLOL
We have inquired with the Devonport City Council whether we can have more disabled carparks at Our Lady of Lourdes,  We put forward a case with the number of grandparents and parents with a disability, but have been informed that we have the correct ratio for the area and community we serve.  In light of this, can we ensure that only the correct use of disabled parks is adhered to and maybe staggering pick up times between 2:55 and 3:15 will assist with this congestion.

Personal Sport Equipment
​Our Lady of Lourdes provides lots of balls and sports' equipment for students to play with at lunchtimes.  We ask that students do not bring in their own sports equipment.
Only toys needed for classroom regulation may be brought to school.

Drop Off and Pick Up
In order to avoid congestion at the end of the day, please be reminded, that students are not to wait for collection at the main office.  
We would appreciate families accessing our school by the 2 main external entry/exit points, rather than the main office doors.
  • Main gates from Steele Street Carpark
  • Side gate near Parish Hall 
We thank you and your children for your cooperation.

Pick Up Zone
A reminder to families to drive around the block if Steele Street entrance to the school is full with parked cars from 2:50pm. Staff are on duty to 3:20 enabling pick at any time within 30 mins after school.

Morning Entry to Classes
A reminder to families, when entering the classrooms of a morning Prep - Grade 2 are to use the front blue sliding door and Grades 3 - 6 use the back oval doors.

Nut & Fish Aware School
OLOL is a Nut & Fish Aware School and encourage parents to refrain from using these products in school lunches.
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These foods can contain fish:​
  • Fried rice, spring rolls and paella with fish specifically.
  • ​Dishes that are often prepared with fish-based sauces, like oyster sauce.
  • Sushi.
  • Salad dressings.
  • Sauces, like steak and Worcestershire.
  • Seafood soups and broths.
  • Spreads like taramasalata​​ ​​

Breakfast Club
Breakfast club is held in the school canteen each school day from 8am until 8:40am.  
The first meal of the day is a chance to get the energy we need to learn, play and stay healthy. While most Australian children eat breakfast, skipping breakfast is still common.  Children who eat breakfast have better school attendance, better academic performance and improved wellbeing. Eating breakfast is associated with better dietary and physical activity behaviours.
Everyone is welcome to Breakfast Club.
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Picking up Children Early
Our Lady of Lourdes reminds parents to provide advance notice if you are picking up your child early. An email to [email protected] is the best communication method. Phone call is also an option. It allows for advance preparation if the office staff are given significant advance notice as organising students to leave class or specialist lessons can take some time.
​Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Playing in the Playground After School
It is our school expectation, that if parents choose to allow their children to play in our playground after school. It is their responsibility to supervise and support them to be Respectful, Responsible and Safe through direct behaviour support of their own child and modelling of appropriate adult behaviour.  Effectively, you are responsible for your child after you have collected them at the end of the day. Our school gates will continue to be locked at 3:30pm each day.  We do ask that you please ensure you have left our school grounds by then.

School Gates
​The school Steele Street gates are now locked from 3:30 pm each day.
If requiring any assistance after this time, please come to the Stewart Street school entrance and knock for assistance.

Technology News

Sports News & Rosters

Click here to access 'Sports News, Registrations and Rosters​​
Basketball
Soccer
​Netball​
​NW Futsal
​Local Futsal
Tennis
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Mersey Leven Catholic parish

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
sports Policy

RATIONAL
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is committed to the development of the whole person. This includes providing opportunities for students to be involved in and develop healthy lifestyle habits. Students are encouraged to participate in Team Sports for a variety of educational, personal and formative reasons.
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OLOL School Calendar

2024 Term Dates


2024 TERM DATES
TERM 2
Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July 
TERM 3
Tuesday 23 July - Friday 27 September
TERM 4
Tuesday 15 October - Wednesday 18 December

2025 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Friday 7th February - Thursday 10th April
 TERM 2
Monday 28th April - Friday 4th July
TERM 3
Tuesday 22nd July - Friday 26th September
TERM 4
Tuesday 14th October - Thursday 18th December