Term 4, Week 4

5 November 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 11th November
(9:00 am - 9:15 am)
Primary (4M)
Parents and carers are welcome!

upComing Events

Term 4​
  • Grade 6 Camp (Blue Lagoon) - Wednesday 6th November - Friday 8th November
  • Kindergarten Orientation Session 2 - Friday 8th November
  • Grade 3 Hagley Excursion - Monday 11 November
  • Grandparents' Hour - Thursday 14th November (9:00am - 10.00am)
  • Assembly - Friday 15th November
  • Grade 5 Extended Day Excursion - Monday 25th November
  • Devonport Show Day Holiday - Friday 29th November​

Mrs gratton's Reflection

deputy principal

Camp is an opportunity to unplug, explore and grow. 
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Dear Families,

This week, our Grade 6 students set off on their eagerly awaited school camp - an experience that brings a unique blend of adventure, learning, and personal growth. For many, this camp marks a significant milestone, offering one of the last major experiences they’ll share together as primary students before stepping into the next chapter of high school.

Camp is a time for students to stretch their boundaries, both physically and mentally. Away from the usual routines, they’re encouraged to take on new challenges, step outside their comfort zones, and try activities that may be entirely new to them. These experiences help foster resilience, adaptability, and courage. Whether they’re scaling a climbing wall, navigating a high ropes course, or participating in group problem-solving activities, they’re learning the value of persistence, teamwork, and the power of a positive attitude.

It’s also an opportunity for students to build stronger bonds with each other and their educators. Through shared meals, evening reflections, and group activities, they connect in ways that might not be possible within the walls of the classroom. These moments often lead to lifelong memories and friendships that help create a deep sense of community—a feeling that will stay with them long after they leave our school.

For our teaching team, camp is a labour of love. Weeks of planning go into crafting an experience that’s not only enjoyable but also aligned with the learning and developmental goals we have for our students. We’re incredibly grateful for the commitment and care our staff show, ensuring every child feels supported and safe as they navigate the highs and challenges of the camp experience.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parents and carers for your support and trust. Allowing your children to venture out on camp, often for the first time, can be a big step. Your encouragement helps them grow in confidence and independence, setting a foundation for their future journeys.

When our Grade 6 students return, we look forward to hearing their stories - of bravery, of fun, and of self-discovery. We’re confident they’ll come back with a deeper sense of what it means to be part of a team, more confident in their abilities, and with memories they’ll cherish for years to come.

Thank you again to everyone who has made this week possible. Your support is invaluable.
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Warm regards,

Eve

Update of Enrolment Form/Terms of Enrolment

Religious Education

For human dignity to be honoured we need to follow God's commandment of 'love your neighbour as yourself'
'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these. Mark 12: 30 - 31

This is indeed a challenge and as I have  mentioned before, following Christ is not easy.  How do we love our neighbour?
We can of course be proactive in assistance when needed, checking - in, being generous with our time and energies.  However a further challenge is to reframe our thoughts about others, our inherent biases and our perceptions that can lead to incorrect chatter and even gossip.  This does no-one any good!  It is a poor reflection on the person behaving in this manner and does not dignify the other. We can only hold ourselves accountable and keep trying to ‘love our neighbour as yourself’.

Carol
Peace Prayer to St Francis of Assisi Lord 
Make me an instrument of your peace, 
Where there is hatred, let me sow love; 
Where there is injury, pardon; 
Where there is doubt, faith; 
Where there is despair, hope; 
Where there is darkness, light; 
Where there is sadness, joy; 
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; 
to be understood as to understand; 
to be loved as to love. 
For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; 
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

School news

Families Leaving OLOL 2025
Can all families (excluding 2024 Grade 6) please inform the School Office if they will be leaving OLOL at the end of this year or in 2025.
Under the enrolment form, signed by parents - 10 weeks notice is required.

Grandparents' Hour - Thursday 14th November 

Pick up Zone (Steele Street) Traffic Congestion
There has been a banking up of traffic in Steele Street around the Pick Up Zone causing ongoing problems with traffic flow. It would be appreciated if families could drive around the block if Steele Street entrance to the school is full with parked cars from 2:50pm. 

​School Uniform
Please ensure that your child has a spare uniform/change of clothes in their school bag, should they require a change throughout the day.
Due to the current building works we are unable to provide spare clothes to students. 

Building Works
Our Lady of Lourdes will be renovating and creating new offices in the Admin area and at the back of the library.    These offices will create space for counsellors, allied health professionals, finance and leadership; as well as reconfiguring the Main Office for better workflow and access to the First Aid Room.
These building works are planned for all of Term 4.
The impact for parents and students for Term 4 will be:
  • No access to the current Office Area - the temporary School Office will be in the Library, straight through the blue doors; from the last week of school until the end of Term 4 and the Summer Holidays.
  • The Library will be closed to students from the end of Week 8 to the beginning of Week 4 Term 4.
  • You will see visual fencing and barriers around the school being erected this term.
Please respect these and be guided by directions from staff if you are unsure.

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 Drop Off & Pick up on Stewart Street
Stewart Street is becoming very dangerous for our students. Several parents are doing U-Turns or driving in an unsafe manner to drop off or pick up. Please use the Roundabout at the end of the street to turn around.
  • Any students who are dropped off or picked up at the Stewart Street side of the school MUST NOT cross Stewart Street when they are dropped off or 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. 
  • Please be aware of signage during our renovations in Term 4, as there will be some changes.
 
We thank you in anticipation of your cooperation with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School.

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.

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 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