Term 3, Week 3

6 august 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 12th August
(9:00 am - 9:15 am)
Primary (5B)
Parents and carers are welcome!

upComing Events

Term 2​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Feast Day of Mary Mackillop - Thursday 8th August.
  • Grade 1 Foreshore Walk - Thursday 8th August.
  • Grade 6 Excursion SBSC - Friday 9th August.
  • Grade 2, 3 & 4 Swimming Program - Monday 12th August - Friday 16th August.
  • Assembly (5M) - Friday 16th August.
  • Children's Book Week Dress Up Day - Thursday 22nd August.
  • Father's Day Breakfast - Thursday 29th August.

Mrs gratton's Reflection

deputy p​rincipal

“Citius, Altius, Fortius - Communiter.” (Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together)
Dear Families,
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As we embark on this exciting period, many in our community will undoubtedly be captivated by the Olympic Games and soon-to-happen Paralympic Games in Paris. These games mark the culmination of years of dedication, and discipline for the competing athletes. While undoubtedly, our athletes are incredibly talented, the majority have had to work incredibly hard to reach their current level. Walking through our school, it’s heartening to see our students fully engaged with the Olympics, enthusiastically cheering on their favourite athletes. 


On the 20th of July 2021, the International Olympic Committee approved a change to the Olympic motto, acknowledging the unifying power of sport and the importance of solidarity. The new motto, “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together,” highlights the significance of coming together in our endeavours. This change aligns beautifully with our recent Gospel reading, which recounts the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with five loaves and two fishes. In this story, a young boy offers his food to Jesus, who then uses it to feed the crowd. This act of generosity and sharing one's gifts reflects the spirit of the updated Olympic motto.


This prompts us to reflect on how we can share our own talents and gifts with others. Just as that young boy did, and as the athletes do, let us consider how we can give of ourselves to benefit those around us.


Wishing you a positive week.


Kind regards,
Eve

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If you wish to explore and listen to our Australian Olympians and Paralympian's share their stories about well-being and engagement in sport, this is a wonderful resource: The stories behind our Australian Athletes.

School news

Children's Book Week Dress Up Day - Thursday 22nd August

​Father's Day Breakfast - Thursday 29th August
Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, father figures and significant others, you are invited to our Father’s Day Breakfast!
When: Thursday 29th August, 
Where:  In the McCarthy Centre. 
Time: 7.30 - 8.30am
The Rotary Club of Devonport South-East will be providing us with a delicious breakfast to be enjoyed with your children in the McCarthy Centre to celebrate the amazing contribution fathers, grandfathers and other father figures have in the lives of our students. 
We are excited to also have Bombshell Coffee and What the Froth Coffee providing hot drinks, free for Dads, grandad’s and significant others.
Breakfast Orders are now open under ‘EVENTS’ on School24.net.au NOT on ‘Compass’.
Egg & Bacon Roll - $6.00                GF Egg & Bacon Roll - $8.00 
Sausage in Bread - $3.50                GF Sausage in Bread - $4.50
Orange or Apple Juice Box - $2.50            
Nippy’s Chocolate or Strawberry Milk - $3.50
When placing your order:
  • Please place 1 ORDER ONLY per family, for everyone attending. 
  • Please place the order under the ELDEST CHILD'S NAME.
  • Upon arriving at the breakfast, please approach the appropriate desk (Kinder-2 or Grade 3-6) and collect your order form. 
  • Then approach the servery with your form and collect your breakfast!!
Orders will close Monday 26th August at 9.30am.
Strictly no late orders will be accepted!
We look forward to seeing you bright and early for our celebration for Father’s Day! 

End of Day Pick Up Time
Grade 1 - 6:     2:55pm
Kinder & Prep: 2:45pm (if parents are able to come) Staff will wait with children till 2:55pm.
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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.

Nut & Fish Aware School
OLOL is a Nut & Fish Aware School and encourage parents to refrain from using these products in school lunches.
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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.

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.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Sports News & Rosters

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Mersey Leven Catholic parish

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

2025 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Friday 7th February - Thursday 10th April
 TERM 2
Monday 28th April - Friday 4th July
TERM 3
Tuesday 22nd July - Friday 26th September
TERM 4
Tuesday 14th October - Thursday 18th December