Term 2, Week 3

14 may 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 20th May
(9:00 am - 9:15 am)
Whole School(3M)
Parents and carers are welcome!

upComing Events

Term 2​
  • Walk to School Day - Wednesday 15th May
  • Grade 6 Excursion - Tuesday 21st May
  • Assembly (Grade 5B sharing) - Friday 24th May
  • OLOL Cross Country (Grade 3-6) - Thursday 30th May

Mrs gratton's Reflection

vice principal
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 The Sacraments are the manifestation of the Father’s tenderness and love towards each of us. 
Pope Francis
Dear Families,

This week the Parish-School Sacramental Program commenced for parents and students. This program is facilitated by Father Chatty and Mrs Catherine Dunn. Part of our teaching of Religious Education is to develop in students an understanding of the sacramental life of the Church. The Sacraments are a celebration of God's spirit in our lives and they empower us to live a life in ministry and service. They are grouped into three key areas; Sacraments of Initiation, Healing and Service. 

Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
Sacraments of Service: Marriage and Holy Orders.
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The seven sacraments of the Church are celebrated liturgically. The word ‘liturgy’ meaning ‘public work’, and not only show God’s love: they are love in visible and concrete form. We wish our students and their families, who this week, took steps to continue growing through their sacramental journey, all the very best.

If you have any questions regarding Parish life or our Catholic Faith Traditions please feel free to make contact with the school.


Warm regards
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Eve
Term 2 Strategic Plan Focus
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mother's Day Liturgy
At our recent Mother’s Day Liturgy Mrs Eloise Mackie composed the words and music to the song sung by our choir. The words reflect the simplicity and depth of love given by our Mother’s - they are truly a gift from God: given a grace to heal, care, nurture, console, teach all through LOVE.
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Verse 1:
When I’m feeling angry
When I’m feeling mad                    
I scream and shout and stomp about
And make everyone feel bad
But when I feel these feelings 
All I really need
Is a hug from you, 
My mother 
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Chorus:
Please hug me
And I’ll hug you
You make everything feel alright 
Please hug me
And I’ll hug you
Because the sunlight
Shines from your face
When you  smile, at me. 
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Verse 2:
When I’m feeling sad
And tears stream down my face
I feel embarrassed, 
I feel guilty
And sometimes feel ashamed
But when I feel these feelings
You’re patience gives me ease
I just want a hug from
My mother
Bridge:
All feelings are welcome here
In your arms I’m safe, forever 
All things are forgiven and healed
In my heart you’ll stay, forever 
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Verse 3:
When I’m feeling happy
When I’m really glad
When I’m excited
When I’m elated
When I am overjoyed
When I feel these feelings
All I really need
Is a hug from you, my mother ​
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School news

Recent Social Media Trend 
We have become aware of a recent rise in the social media trend of 'roasting'. This trend involves individuals asking to be insulted via a post or video of themselves on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube or Facebook, usually with the hashtag #roastme. This invites friends or strangers online to take turns making insulting comments. Please monitor your child's online activity accordingly. 
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​Move Well Eat Well - National Walk Safely to School Day
At OLOL we encourage all parents, carers and staff members to promote and encourage safe and regular walking as a normal part of every child’s day. Friday 10th May is National Walk Safely to School Day. To acknowledge this, at Our Lady of Lourdes we will be offering a ‘walking bus’ on Wednesday 15th May 2024. All students from Kinder to Grade 6 are invited to meet Staff outside Harris Scarfe in Fenton Way at 8:20am.  From here we will walk directly up Fenton Street and turn right into Stewart Street to be at school in time to commence the day.
Let’s see how many families can make an extra effort to walk to school this week.  Remember Part Way is OK!  Perhaps, park the car a little further from your usual parking area and walk part of the way to school with your children.
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Canteen - Pizza Special Day
Orders are now open for our Pizza Special - $7.00
Order this special under ''EVENTS'' not ''CANTEEN''.
Choice between:
  • Ham & Cheese, or
  • Cheese
PLEASE NOTE: If you require a GF Pizza, please add in comments (at checkout).
Orders will close on Monday 20th May at 9.30am.
Late orders will not be accepted.
There will be no other lunch orders available on this day.
If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to contact me (Linda) at: [email protected]u
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SBSC Enrolments
A reminder for Gr 6 parents to enrol at SBSC if they haven't done so yet as enrolments are filling fast.
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Kinder 2025 Enrolment Applications
Kindergarten Enrolment Applications for 2025 close on Friday 5th of July 2024.
Existing families with siblings born in 2020, please ensure that you have submitted an Enrolment Application to the office.
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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.

Fish Free School Zone & Nut Awareness
Can all parents be vigilant about enforcing our fish free school zone and nut awareness.
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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.
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Head Knocks at School
If your child presents to First Aid with a head knock, we will assess and treat with ice. If they appear fine your child will go back to class where they will be monitored by Staff. The office will send you an SMS so you are aware and able to check in with your child when they get home. If we are at all worried about your child we will phone you so they can be collected.

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

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Sports News & Rosters

Click here to access 'Sports News, Registrations and Rosters​​
Basketball
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​Netball​
​NW Futsal
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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