Term 1, Week 3 |
16 FEBRUARY, 2021 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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We are Respectful
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We are Responsible
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We are Safe
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What's On?
Whole School PrayerMonday 22nd February
1M Lead Whole School Prayer will be shared via Facebook |
Forms to be completedCompass Portal
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upComing Events
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Are you using compass?
As you are aware Catholic Education Tasmania has moved to a new student record system called Compass. The Compass Program allows us to communicate with families directly through the Compass Parent Portal. The Compass Parent Portal is now our main communication tool. All parents will need to download the Compass App and ensure they are able to login.
Thank you to those families who have already taken up the Compass App and are successfully engaging with it and our school.
Thank you to those families who have already taken up the Compass App and are successfully engaging with it and our school.
Mrs Gratton'S Reflection
Student support COORDINATOR
"You’re off to great places
Today is your day
Your mountain is waiting
So get on your way"
dr seuss
Welcome to Week 3.
The beginning of each new school year is a period of time during which children and families must adapt to new circumstances, expectations, people, environments and routines. The transition to a new learning environment usually brings changes to a child or young person’s relationships, physical and social environments and daily routines.
While heading back to school for a new year brings exciting experiences, bringing with them the opportunity for social and emotional learning, the experience is different for everyone, and some young people and their families require extra support. There are many ways that educators and families can support young people in making a positive transition to school, including identifying when support is required, and recognising how to access and offer support.
Please take the opportunity that Parent Teacher conversations offer on February 23rd, to come along and talk 1:1 with your child’s teacher/s. All children have different needs and we look forward to learning about how we can best support your child/children and your family.
As a part of our ongoing monitoring of the wellbeing of students at OLOL, during weeks 4 and 5, students in Grades 1-6 will all partake in Rumble’s Quest, a system-wide initiative. Rumble’s Quest is an online assessment of student’s social and emotional wellbeing. This is presented as an engaging computer game that allows children to respond to questions in a natural way.
If you wish to explore Rumble’s Quest further the following link/s may be of interest: Rumble’s Quest is an effective tool for assessment, program planning, and program evaluation. It helps child-serving organisations to:
Our wellbeing team at OLOL includes three counsellors with diverse experiences within the realm of counselling. Kate Warren, Cheree Waddle and Karlie Lawson, who is new to us this year. During the year Kate, Cheree and Karlie will respond to student need in a one-on-one capacity or small group setting. In addition to this, Jodi Clements our school Chaplin and Dayna Cutting our wellbeing teacher, will provide opportunities for students to access the following social/emotional supports in a small group setting:
As we walk in partnership to nurture all children in becoming confident, positive and caring individuals who possess a strong sense of self, place and inner calm, we welcome communication around your child’s wellbeing. Please engage in a conversation with your child’s teacher if you feel your child may benefit from a higher level of social/emotional support at any point during the year. Together we share an aspiration for all children to experience a feeling of being loved, respected and valued both now and into the future.
Kind Regards
Eve
The beginning of each new school year is a period of time during which children and families must adapt to new circumstances, expectations, people, environments and routines. The transition to a new learning environment usually brings changes to a child or young person’s relationships, physical and social environments and daily routines.
While heading back to school for a new year brings exciting experiences, bringing with them the opportunity for social and emotional learning, the experience is different for everyone, and some young people and their families require extra support. There are many ways that educators and families can support young people in making a positive transition to school, including identifying when support is required, and recognising how to access and offer support.
Please take the opportunity that Parent Teacher conversations offer on February 23rd, to come along and talk 1:1 with your child’s teacher/s. All children have different needs and we look forward to learning about how we can best support your child/children and your family.
As a part of our ongoing monitoring of the wellbeing of students at OLOL, during weeks 4 and 5, students in Grades 1-6 will all partake in Rumble’s Quest, a system-wide initiative. Rumble’s Quest is an online assessment of student’s social and emotional wellbeing. This is presented as an engaging computer game that allows children to respond to questions in a natural way.
If you wish to explore Rumble’s Quest further the following link/s may be of interest: Rumble’s Quest is an effective tool for assessment, program planning, and program evaluation. It helps child-serving organisations to:
- Understand children’s strengths
- Plan supportive action in response to identified opportunities for growth
- Review the effects of those actions once undertaken
Our wellbeing team at OLOL includes three counsellors with diverse experiences within the realm of counselling. Kate Warren, Cheree Waddle and Karlie Lawson, who is new to us this year. During the year Kate, Cheree and Karlie will respond to student need in a one-on-one capacity or small group setting. In addition to this, Jodi Clements our school Chaplin and Dayna Cutting our wellbeing teacher, will provide opportunities for students to access the following social/emotional supports in a small group setting:
- Peaceful Kids ‘Peaceful Kids’ is a Mindfulness and Positive Psychology based program aimed to lessen anxiety and stress and increase resilience in children from Prep to Year 12.
- CHICS (Choices, Hopes, Identity and Connections). CHIC is an 8-10 week program designed for girls. The program includes a variety of fun and challenging activities and related discussion through which participants explore issues including identity, self-worth, friendship, decision-making and goal setting.
- CHAPS (Choices, Hopes, Attitude and Perseverance). CHAPs is a seven week program designed for boys. CHAPs uses a variety of fun and challenging activities and related discussion through which participants explore issues including identity, self-worth, decision-making and goal setting. Each session uses a different work tool as a symbol to represent the issues addressed in the session.
- Rainbows- Support for students who have experienced grief, loss or other life crisis.
As we walk in partnership to nurture all children in becoming confident, positive and caring individuals who possess a strong sense of self, place and inner calm, we welcome communication around your child’s wellbeing. Please engage in a conversation with your child’s teacher if you feel your child may benefit from a higher level of social/emotional support at any point during the year. Together we share an aspiration for all children to experience a feeling of being loved, respected and valued both now and into the future.
Kind Regards
Eve
School news
Board Nominations
OLOL is looking for a number of parents in our community that would like to become Board members. We are looking for a range of skills and abilities to enhance our current Board members. OLOL really values the input of the Board to OLOL and would appreciate either self-nominations or nominations of those you consider would enhance our school leadership team. Please fill out a recommendation form and either drop/email this to the school office or directly to carol.seagar@catholic.tas.edu.au
The School Board is a vital structure in supporting the operation of the school at a local level. In accordance with the Standard Terms of Reference for Boards of Archdiocesan Schools, the Church Trust Corporation delegates a range of functions for the Board. These include supporting the Principal across a range of governance issues such as strategic planning, local policy development and the preparation of the budget and capital works program of the school.
Click here to access the 'Recommendation for Archdiocesan School Board Appointment'
Parent/Teacher Goal Setting
These meetings will place on Tuesday 23rd February. We encourage you to make an appointment on the evening set aside, so that we may work effectively as partners in your child's education. Appointments can be made via the Compass Parent Portal from 3:00 pm today, Tuesday 2nd February.
School Photos – Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th February
Students are to wear full summer uniform on both Wednesday and Thursday. If they have PE on one of those days they will need to do as best they can in their uniform. If your child is unwell they cannot come to have their photo taken as per COVID restrictions.
Photo Timetable
Wednesday – Prep, Kinder, Grade 1, Grade 2, Student Leaders and Family Photos.
Thursday – Grade 5 , Grade 3 , Grade 4, Grade 6 and Family Photos.
Parent Volunteers
Parents will able to volunteer in classes from Week 6 onward as long as they have organised it with their child's teacher at least a day beforehand, hold a current Working with Vulnerable Persons card and sign in with the Office.
Leadership Assembly - Friday 19th February
Parents welcomed this Friday 19th February at 2:00 pm to our Leadership Assembly on Top Cement. We have made the decision to hold this outside to enable parents to attend this special event. Could parents please sit in the seats provided and follow social distancing requirements.
Future Assemblies
Unfortunately, due to the size of our school gym and COVID social distancing restrictions we are not able to have parents at Assemblies. Assemblies will continue to be live streamed for families to watch.
Swimming Carnival (Grade 2–6) - Tuesday 9th March
The Swimming Carnival will be held at Splash Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Tuesday 9th March for Grade 2–6 only. Kinder–Grade 1 will have an opportunity to display their swimming skills in 4th Term after they have completed the Learn to Swim Program. Parents are welcome to attend the carnival but must follow the COVID 19 requirements and remain in the designated parent area whilst at Splash. More information on the Swimming Carnival will be available on the Compass Parent Portal in the coming weeks.
NW Catholic School Swimming Carnival - Thursday 18th March
There will be a NW Catholic School’s Swimming Carnival on Thursday 18th March for selected students in Year 3–6, at the Burnie Aquatic Centre. Parents will not be able to attend this event due to the venue's Covid 19 Management Plan.
Canteen
For new families who wish to use our canteen please go to school24.net.au and click on the Register button.
Our School Registration ID number is 25374963.
For existing members of school24, please ensure you update your child/children's classes before placing your first order.
Camp Lunch Box
Orders are now open for the Grade 5 & 6 Camp Lunch Boxes. Please order under EVENTS not the usual menu.
The Lunch Box costs $9.00 and consist of:
A sandwich, piece of fruit, yoghurt, a packet of peaz or corn chips, choc chip cookies and a frozen water or juice to keep the lunch cool.
All lunch boxes will be delivered to the classroom prior to leaving on the bus.
Orders will close Monday 1st March at 9:30 am. Late order will not be accepted.
Devonport Warriors Basketball - Winter Roster
Expression of Interest: Students in Grade 1-6 who wish to play basketball, Click to access Devonport Warriors online registration
Registration closes Tuesday 2nd March 2021. No late registration will be accepted. All other information concerning the commencement of the season can be found below in Sports News and Information.
Devonport Junior Soccer
Registrations are now open to all interest students from Grade K-6 wishing to play soccer for the season 2021. Registration closes Tuesday 2nd March. No late registrations will be accepted. Click to access - Soccer Online Registration
All other information concerning the commencement of the season can be found below in Sports News and Information.
Medical Students
If your Child has Medical issues, could current medical plans be bought into the office as soon as possible please.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
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KINDER B
KINDER M PREP P PREP M GREADE 1B GRADE 1M GRADE 2B GRADE 2M GRADE 3B GRADE 3M GRADE 4B GRADE 4M GRADE 5B GRADE 5M GRADE 6B GRADE 6M |
Axel Harmer
Jack Richey Jack Milbourne Daisy Hawkett Tayla Gleeson Connor Mitchell Lacey Fenton Charlie Walkem Chayse Damen Nate Costello Zeb Peters Stevie Vassiadis Braydee DiNunzio Kaleb Tippett Jordan Schnackenberg Makayla Hendricks |
For arriving to Kinder each day with a huge smile on his face.
For showing amazing courage when saying goodbye to mum. For being a kind, caring and helpful class member. For being an excellent helper. For listening well to feedback during Maths lessons. For an exceptional One Minute Reporter talk. For presenting her work beautifully. For great input during our Internet Safety Day discussion. For showing care and compassion towards his peers and adults. For making great decisions to support his friends. For listening attentively in class. For always displaying a positive, friendly attitude. For being a willing contributor to class discussions. For settling so beautifully into Grade 5. For his outstanding sketching on value. For employing a range of techniques in her expository writing. |
Congratulations to our Students of the Week for Week 2, Term 1.
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Community News |
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OLOL School Calendar
2021 Term Dates
TERM 1
Monday 1 February - Thursday 1 April
TERM 2
Monday 26 April - Friday 2 July
TERM 3
Monday 20 July - Friday 24 September
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
Monday 1 February - Thursday 1 April
TERM 2
Monday 26 April - Friday 2 July
TERM 3
Monday 20 July - Friday 24 September
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
