Term 4, Week 3 |
26 October, 2021 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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Whole School PrayerMonday 8th November
Prep B leading Whole School Prayer will be shared via Facebook |
Forms to be completedCompass Portal
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upComing EventsTerm 4
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Mrs gratton's Reflection
student support coordinator
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
A.A. Milne
A.A. Milne
Welcome families to Week 3
A.A. Milne’s famous quote, spoken by fictional character Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh, urges children to step forward into new surroundings with confidence and a self-awareness of their inner strength, intelligence and resourcefulness.
The past week has seen many animated students returning from their swimming experiences. For many students, the source of this excitement comes simply from partaking in an activity with their peers that they enjoy and feel confident and comfortable doing for others; the emotion runs deeper. For some students, the commencement of the swimming program brings a multitude of emotions/feelings. For some, this experience involves them finding the courage to step outside of their comfort zone.
New learning itself is a hugely joyful and fulfilling experience, stimulating curiosity and new connections; yet to learn any skill, students need to explore and venture out into the unknown. Whilst unique for every individual, growth is, however, uncomfortable, so if we want our children to achieve growth, supporting them in becoming comfortable with feeling uncomfortable is vital.
As parents and educators, we have the opportunity to assist our children in finding their own balance between comfort and risk. By delving deeper into their resistance, we can support our young people in discovering what is at the centre of their discomfort and, in turn, foster in them the ability to determine their own needs and put in place effective strategies to meet them. Each and every time we support our children in experimenting with their comfort zones, their ability to listen inwardly, reflect consciously and choose intentionally how they will step out into the world is strengthened. This is an invaluable, life-long gift.
So thank you to those parents and educators supporting children in moving outside of their comfort zone. during our Prep-Grade 4 swimming program. Not only are our young people learning an essential life skill, many are also learning to move through the discomfort that occurs when we step outside of our comfort zone, move through the fear zone and then head towards the learning and growth zones. This is an invaluable life-long skill.
Kind regards,
Eve
A.A. Milne’s famous quote, spoken by fictional character Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh, urges children to step forward into new surroundings with confidence and a self-awareness of their inner strength, intelligence and resourcefulness.
The past week has seen many animated students returning from their swimming experiences. For many students, the source of this excitement comes simply from partaking in an activity with their peers that they enjoy and feel confident and comfortable doing for others; the emotion runs deeper. For some students, the commencement of the swimming program brings a multitude of emotions/feelings. For some, this experience involves them finding the courage to step outside of their comfort zone.
New learning itself is a hugely joyful and fulfilling experience, stimulating curiosity and new connections; yet to learn any skill, students need to explore and venture out into the unknown. Whilst unique for every individual, growth is, however, uncomfortable, so if we want our children to achieve growth, supporting them in becoming comfortable with feeling uncomfortable is vital.
As parents and educators, we have the opportunity to assist our children in finding their own balance between comfort and risk. By delving deeper into their resistance, we can support our young people in discovering what is at the centre of their discomfort and, in turn, foster in them the ability to determine their own needs and put in place effective strategies to meet them. Each and every time we support our children in experimenting with their comfort zones, their ability to listen inwardly, reflect consciously and choose intentionally how they will step out into the world is strengthened. This is an invaluable, life-long gift.
So thank you to those parents and educators supporting children in moving outside of their comfort zone. during our Prep-Grade 4 swimming program. Not only are our young people learning an essential life skill, many are also learning to move through the discomfort that occurs when we step outside of our comfort zone, move through the fear zone and then head towards the learning and growth zones. This is an invaluable life-long skill.
Kind regards,
Eve
School news
COVID 19 Update
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Swimming - Term 4
The Grade 2-4 Swimming Program and Prep & Grade 1 Water Awareness programs have commenced. 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.
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.
Athletics Carnival Sausage Sizzle
Sausages $2.00
Juice or water $1.50
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.
The Athletics Carnival program and map is now available.
Click here to access ground map
Click here to access program
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 below 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.
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Swimming - Term 4
The Grade 2-4 Swimming Program and Prep & Grade 1 Water Awareness programs have commenced. 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.
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.
Athletics Carnival Sausage Sizzle
Sausages $2.00
Juice or water $1.50
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.
The Athletics Carnival program and map is now available.
Click here to access ground map
Click here to access program
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 below 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.
Book Fair - Wednesday 17th November - Thursday 18th November
The Library is once again holding its annual book fair from Wednesday 17th November - Thursday 18th November.
In response to COVID practices we will be adapting usual Book Fair traditions and replace it with class by class preview sessions (compulsory hand washing before and after sessions) and Online Book Fair purchases only.
Unfortunately this year parents will not be able to attend the Book Fair. The library does not have adequate viewing room to meet with current COVID social distancing requirements. We also do not have the staffing available to ensure social distancing and contact tracing.
Class by Class Book Fair
- Students will preview the fair one class at a time, Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th November.
- Students complete wish lists during their class preview time and take them home.
- Parents will decide if and what they would like to purchase, pay online and note the receipt number on the wish list.
- Your child takes this wish list payment record back to school to collect book (or a reorder is placed if stock is sold).
More information will be sent home next week.
SBSC Orientation Day
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).
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.
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
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 Class Formation Policy. This policy outlines the expectations, procedures and processes that we undertake as we arrange classes for each year.
Our lady of lourdes class formation 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
