Term 1, Week 1 |
1 February, 2022 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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Mrs seagar's Reflection
principal
Let us pray that God will give us peace:
Almighty and merciful God,
Walk with us in our busy lives
And keep us free from anxieties and worries
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Almighty and merciful God,
Walk with us in our busy lives
And keep us free from anxieties and worries
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Welcome everyone to Week 1
Welcome to all parents, carers, students and staff to OLOL for 2022. I especially welcome our new students and their parents into our school community.
I know that we are experiencing very uncertain, confronting times that create worries and anxieties. There is a plethora of advice on how to manage one’s anxieties and many of us are fully aware of this and manage well. As we start this new year our children need the adults around them to show courage and optimism that we can deal with Covid and all the perceived obstacles. Our Children pick up all of our emotions very astutely and then often take these on themselves. We need to not just live with Covid but live well with Covid times.
So how do we do this? When reflecting over the recent Summer Break, and reading widely on managing anxiety I personally have found these strategies really do assist to develop an inner calmness. I am no expert but really want to share my thoughts in the hope that if we all actively practise these, and not just give them superficial adherence, then we may assist our own inner health. There is so much at the moment that we cannot control but we can:
Welcome to all parents, carers, students and staff to OLOL for 2022. I especially welcome our new students and their parents into our school community.
I know that we are experiencing very uncertain, confronting times that create worries and anxieties. There is a plethora of advice on how to manage one’s anxieties and many of us are fully aware of this and manage well. As we start this new year our children need the adults around them to show courage and optimism that we can deal with Covid and all the perceived obstacles. Our Children pick up all of our emotions very astutely and then often take these on themselves. We need to not just live with Covid but live well with Covid times.
So how do we do this? When reflecting over the recent Summer Break, and reading widely on managing anxiety I personally have found these strategies really do assist to develop an inner calmness. I am no expert but really want to share my thoughts in the hope that if we all actively practise these, and not just give them superficial adherence, then we may assist our own inner health. There is so much at the moment that we cannot control but we can:
• Live in the moment mindfully so we appreciate each moment, each day as it comes to us and what we experience.
• Practise gratitude for all that we have that we can be thankful for. Thank God for this.
• Know I can control my reactions, thoughts, behaviours and some circumstances in my life but there are many things I cannot control and be prepared to accept this.
• Support each other by listening and being present (without delving too deeply and going into the rabbit hole which can create more anxiety). Look out for each other and for all of us in our OLOL community.
• Exercise and or experience nature.
• Smile, which has many known health benefits.
• And most of all Trust in God (one of our school charisms) that God is with you and beside at all times. Ask and pray for the gift of his peace which is given willingly. God’s peace is a state that endures beyond the ups and downs of life, beyond emotions of joy and sorrow. At the deepest level, one knows that all is well, that everything is just right despite all appearances to the contrary.
• Practise gratitude for all that we have that we can be thankful for. Thank God for this.
• Know I can control my reactions, thoughts, behaviours and some circumstances in my life but there are many things I cannot control and be prepared to accept this.
• Support each other by listening and being present (without delving too deeply and going into the rabbit hole which can create more anxiety). Look out for each other and for all of us in our OLOL community.
• Exercise and or experience nature.
• Smile, which has many known health benefits.
• And most of all Trust in God (one of our school charisms) that God is with you and beside at all times. Ask and pray for the gift of his peace which is given willingly. God’s peace is a state that endures beyond the ups and downs of life, beyond emotions of joy and sorrow. At the deepest level, one knows that all is well, that everything is just right despite all appearances to the contrary.
Jesus said to his disciples:
“I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give.
It isn’t like the peace that the world can give.
So don’t be worried or afraid.”
It isn’t like the peace that the world can give.
So don’t be worried or afraid.”
John 14.27
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 mlcpsacraments@aohtas.org.au
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 mlcpsacraments@aohtas.org.au
School news
Week 1 Information
Further to the letter parents and carers received on Tuesday 25th January from Catholic Education Tasmania, click here to access outlines of further contextual arrangements for Our Lady of Lourdes, in our attempt to place in mitigation factors with the Omicron Variant of the Coronavirus, for the next 5 weeks. OLOL begins school on Thursday 3rd February.
- Specialist Lessons Commence Week 1 - please wear appropriate uniform.
- Canteen - first day of sales will be Tuesday 8th February
- School entrance open 8:30 am
- Office opens 8:30 am
- Breakfast Club - No Breakfast Club for first 5 weeks
Further to the letter parents and carers received on Tuesday 25th January from Catholic Education Tasmania, click here to access outlines of further contextual arrangements for Our Lady of Lourdes, in our attempt to place in mitigation factors with the Omicron Variant of the Coronavirus, for the next 5 weeks. OLOL begins school on Thursday 3rd February.
COVID 19 Update
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Note: persons with COVID-19 symptoms must isolate for a minimum of 7 days. If the person still has symptoms on day 7 then they must continue their isolation for a further 3 days.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU CHILD RETURNS A POSITIVE COVID—19 TEST.
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Note: persons with COVID-19 symptoms must isolate for a minimum of 7 days. If the person still has symptoms on day 7 then they must continue their isolation for a further 3 days.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU CHILD RETURNS A POSITIVE COVID—19 TEST.
Breakfast Club
There will be NO Breakfast Club for the first 5 weeks of Term 1.
Canteen
First day of Canteen for 2022 will be Tuesday 8th February.
There will be NO over the counter sales for the first 5 weeks of term 1. Snacks can be ordered online (no ice creams).
Before placing your first order, please update your child/children's class.
Pick up Zone Announcement
Students who present late to the drop-off zone will not be called for by the Office Admin Staff over the school speaker. Parents will need to park and wait for their children.
No calling for students to be called – parents will have to park and wait.
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
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
2022 Term Dates
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
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
