Term 4, Week 2 |
19 October, 2021 |
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Mr Farr's Reflection
DEPUTY Principal
Be calm and full of hope.
Saint Mary MacKillop
Saint Mary MacKillop
Well, it was a rather curious first week back for Term 4!
What started incredibly calmly, with a gentle excitement throughout the school with staff and students were eager to be back and ready for a busy but wonderful term, turned on its head by the time the weekend came around with news of a lockdown in the south of the state.
I imagine this news brought with it much anxiety and alarm, perhaps a touch of panic that our state could end up in the same position as Victoria and NSW have been in this year. I know the supermarkets were a reflection of this!
What better time to reflect upon and truly internalise the above words by Australia's Saint, Mary MacKillop. Be calm and full of hope. Be calm and take it as it comes. This doesn't mean be complacent in ensuring that you and your family are reasonably prepared for a worst case scenario lockdown, but if we dwell on the negatives the future may hold we will not be calm, we will be highly stressed, anxious parents whom our children will, unfortunately, take their emotional wellbeing cues from. Being calm and being positive leads us to the second part of Saint Mary's quote - be full of hope.
Hope is what helps us move through challenging and difficult times, it's what reminds us there is light when we are in the dark, that there is opportunity when we see defeat, and there is something better on the other side of hard times. Having hope is much more than simply saying or believing everything will be okay. If we are full of hope and have truly internalised what it is we are hoping for, then we will be active in working towards it. I hope I have a good day today, as such I am going to approach today with a positive attitude, look for opportunities to have a positive impact on others and smile (it goes a long way!). There are of course things that we are hopeful for that are out of our control; as in I hope the Crows win the Premiership next year! It would seem like I can't control or impact this at all, but if I truly wanted to see this happen I'd ensure I have a paid up membership and try and get along to a game or two, hence I'm actively trying to bring my hopes to life (with the way the Crows went this year we'd need a lot more than my paid membership!).
Being filled with hope, for Saint Mary MacKillop connects us to our Charism of 'Trust in God'. We place our hopes, our trust, in God to help us work to bring our hopes to life. I like to think that this is what Saint Mary MacKillop was referring to when she first uttered these words. Be calm and full of hope, because although things may be difficult at the moment, we can handle them by being prepared, informed, positive and having a little trust in God.
Enjoy your week,
Stu
What started incredibly calmly, with a gentle excitement throughout the school with staff and students were eager to be back and ready for a busy but wonderful term, turned on its head by the time the weekend came around with news of a lockdown in the south of the state.
I imagine this news brought with it much anxiety and alarm, perhaps a touch of panic that our state could end up in the same position as Victoria and NSW have been in this year. I know the supermarkets were a reflection of this!
What better time to reflect upon and truly internalise the above words by Australia's Saint, Mary MacKillop. Be calm and full of hope. Be calm and take it as it comes. This doesn't mean be complacent in ensuring that you and your family are reasonably prepared for a worst case scenario lockdown, but if we dwell on the negatives the future may hold we will not be calm, we will be highly stressed, anxious parents whom our children will, unfortunately, take their emotional wellbeing cues from. Being calm and being positive leads us to the second part of Saint Mary's quote - be full of hope.
Hope is what helps us move through challenging and difficult times, it's what reminds us there is light when we are in the dark, that there is opportunity when we see defeat, and there is something better on the other side of hard times. Having hope is much more than simply saying or believing everything will be okay. If we are full of hope and have truly internalised what it is we are hoping for, then we will be active in working towards it. I hope I have a good day today, as such I am going to approach today with a positive attitude, look for opportunities to have a positive impact on others and smile (it goes a long way!). There are of course things that we are hopeful for that are out of our control; as in I hope the Crows win the Premiership next year! It would seem like I can't control or impact this at all, but if I truly wanted to see this happen I'd ensure I have a paid up membership and try and get along to a game or two, hence I'm actively trying to bring my hopes to life (with the way the Crows went this year we'd need a lot more than my paid membership!).
Being filled with hope, for Saint Mary MacKillop connects us to our Charism of 'Trust in God'. We place our hopes, our trust, in God to help us work to bring our hopes to life. I like to think that this is what Saint Mary MacKillop was referring to when she first uttered these words. Be calm and full of hope, because although things may be difficult at the moment, we can handle them by being prepared, informed, positive and having a little trust in God.
Enjoy your week,
Stu
School news
Swimming - Term 4
The Grade 2 - 4 Swimming Program has commenced and the Prep & Grade 1 Water Awareness Program will commence in Week 3. Information has been sent out via the compass parent portal to all families. Please be aware that parents are not able to attend the Nixon Street Pool (Prep & Grade 1) due to Covid social distancing requirements.
Pink Day - Breast Cancer Awareness
This Friday 22 October we will be holding a fundraiser day for the McGrath Foundation. Children are encouraged to wear 'pink' and bring a gold coin donation. All monies raised will remain here on the North West Coast to support research and care for those diagnosed with cancer.
Class Structure 2022
As in previous years, if any parents have valid concerns for class allocation in 2022, please make a time to meet with Carol Seagar between Tuesday 12th October and Friday 5th November. Class allocation involves a variety of factors including balancing academic, social and emotional needs. Our staff are in the best position to objectively do this. We do appreciate working with you, the first educators of your child and you are welcome to meet and share any valid concerns with me as part of this process. We do state that this process does take us considerable time and discernment, therefore any parent requests received after 5th November will not be considered.
OLOL Athletics Carnival (Girdlestone Park East Devonport) - Tuesday 2nd November
The OLOL Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 2nd November at Girdlestone Park East Devonport for all students in Kinder - Grade 6.
This year's Athletics Carnival will follow the same format as last year. This means that parents will not be allowed to move around events with their child’s group. Viewing will be from the grand stand or around the boundary fence. Parents will not be allowed on the ground at any time.
Please see the map for entry and exit points and parking.
The Athletics Carnival is a Level One Event under the Tasmania Government Framework for COVID-19 Safe Events. This means that there will be:
Girdlestone Park is the access point for the COVID testing site. The only entry into Girdlestone Park for the Athletics Carnival is via the football ticket box gate. It will be a single entry for vehicles on the eastern side of the box and pedestrian access via the western gate. There is limited parking in the carpark. Please do not enter the COVID testing site unless you require testing. There is no parking at the East Devonport Recreation Centre.
Contract Tracing - All patrons will need to sign in using the Check in TAS App.
Hygiene Practices -
A program for the day and map will be available in next Tuesday 19th October’s newsletter.
The Grade 2 - 4 Swimming Program has commenced and the Prep & Grade 1 Water Awareness Program will commence in Week 3. Information has been sent out via the compass parent portal to all families. Please be aware that parents are not able to attend the Nixon Street Pool (Prep & Grade 1) due to Covid social distancing requirements.
Pink Day - Breast Cancer Awareness
This Friday 22 October we will be holding a fundraiser day for the McGrath Foundation. Children are encouraged to wear 'pink' and bring a gold coin donation. All monies raised will remain here on the North West Coast to support research and care for those diagnosed with cancer.
Class Structure 2022
As in previous years, if any parents have valid concerns for class allocation in 2022, please make a time to meet with Carol Seagar between Tuesday 12th October and Friday 5th November. Class allocation involves a variety of factors including balancing academic, social and emotional needs. Our staff are in the best position to objectively do this. We do appreciate working with you, the first educators of your child and you are welcome to meet and share any valid concerns with me as part of this process. We do state that this process does take us considerable time and discernment, therefore any parent requests received after 5th November will not be considered.
OLOL Athletics Carnival (Girdlestone Park East Devonport) - Tuesday 2nd November
The OLOL Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 2nd November at Girdlestone Park East Devonport for all students in Kinder - Grade 6.
This year's Athletics Carnival will follow the same format as last year. This means that parents will not be allowed to move around events with their child’s group. Viewing will be from the grand stand or around the boundary fence. Parents will not be allowed on the ground at any time.
Please see the map for entry and exit points and parking.
The Athletics Carnival is a Level One Event under the Tasmania Government Framework for COVID-19 Safe Events. This means that there will be:
- Maximum 2000 people
- One entry and exit point
- Contact Tracing
- Hygiene Practices
- Social Distancing - subject to density limits of 2 square metres of space per person
Girdlestone Park is the access point for the COVID testing site. The only entry into Girdlestone Park for the Athletics Carnival is via the football ticket box gate. It will be a single entry for vehicles on the eastern side of the box and pedestrian access via the western gate. There is limited parking in the carpark. Please do not enter the COVID testing site unless you require testing. There is no parking at the East Devonport Recreation Centre.
Contract Tracing - All patrons will need to sign in using the Check in TAS App.
Hygiene Practices -
- Stay at home if you are unwell and cover all coughs or sneezes.
- Sanitise hands on entry into Girdlestone Park.
A program for the day and map will be available in next Tuesday 19th October’s newsletter.
SBSC Orientation Day
The following dates are for the SBSC orientation day and the 2 additional/extra transition days also offered:
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.
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
*A reminder to parents that we change over to summer uniform Term 4 as per uniform policy.
Medical Students
If your Child suffers from Asthma, the Office requires Asthma Medical Plans that are signed and provided by a Doctor for 2021. Please provide to the Office if required. All other Medical plans need to be for the current year. Could current medical plans be bought into the office as soon as possible please.
The following dates are for the SBSC orientation day and the 2 additional/extra transition days also offered:
- Extra Transition Day 1: Thursday November 11th, 10.00am - 12.30pm
- Orientation Day: Tuesday November 30th, 8.40am - 3.00pm
- Extra Transition Day 2: Friday December 3rd, 1.00pm - 2.45pm (to invited students who have been identified as needing an extra day from two previous visits).
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.
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
*A reminder to parents that we change over to summer uniform Term 4 as per uniform policy.
Medical Students
If your Child suffers from Asthma, the Office requires Asthma Medical Plans that are signed and provided by a Doctor for 2021. Please provide to the Office if required. All other Medical plans need to be for the current year. Could current medical plans be bought into the office as soon as possible please.
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Policy in Focus
This week in our Policy in Focus section of the Newsletter we have attached our School Grievance Policy. This policy outlines the expectations, procedures and processes for making and handling complaints. Although the entire document is important, the section 'Information For Families - Parish Systemic Schools' on pages 5 - 9 is of particular importance / relevance for you as a parent in our community.
TAsmanian catholic education commission school grievance 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 - Friday 15 December
