Term 4, Week 4 |
2 November, 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 |
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upComing EventsTerm 4
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Mrs Carol Seagar
Principal
The influence of a teacher extends beyond the classroom, well into the future.
Fr Sionil Jose
Fr Sionil Jose
Welcome families to Week 4.
As we acknowledged last week ‘World Teachers’ Day’, I wish to acknowledge that the work of a teacher today offers every child a rich, rewarding, and unique learning experience. The educational environment isn't confined to the classroom but, nowadays, extends into the home and the community and indeed around the world. Information isn't bound primarily in books; it's available everywhere in books, from teachers, from other adults and in bits and bytes.
Students aren't, in the 21st Century just consumers of facts but are also active creators of knowledge. Schools aren't just brick-and-mortar structures - they're centres of lifelong learning.
Teachers today have to consider these things: their transparent and professional relationship with students, colleagues, and the community; the tools and techniques they employ (always changing as the science of education evolves); their rights and responsibilities; the form and content of curriculum; what standards to set and how to assess whether they are being met; how to guide students through engaging learning opportunities; how to best teach each content area; how to assist students to engage in real-world problems and their possible solutions; their own preparation as teachers and their ongoing professional development; and the very structure of the schools in which they work. WOW you might well say. Teachers are adapting with agility to new 21st century practices that acknowledge both the art and science of learning.
As well as the above aspects of teaching, today teachers counsel students as they grow and mature: helping them integrate their social, emotional, and intellectual growth, so they can seek, understand, and use knowledge; to make better decisions in their personal lives and to value contributing to society.
And so teachers are explicit teachers of content, concepts, skills and behaviours as well as educational guides, facilitators and co-learners.
School is not only a place of academic learning, but of social learning as well. A teacher doesn't only teach. They also inspire and encourage their students to be their best version of themselves. And this can have a tremendous impact on how students interact with others now, and in the future.
To all teachers: THANKYOU.
As we acknowledged last week ‘World Teachers’ Day’, I wish to acknowledge that the work of a teacher today offers every child a rich, rewarding, and unique learning experience. The educational environment isn't confined to the classroom but, nowadays, extends into the home and the community and indeed around the world. Information isn't bound primarily in books; it's available everywhere in books, from teachers, from other adults and in bits and bytes.
Students aren't, in the 21st Century just consumers of facts but are also active creators of knowledge. Schools aren't just brick-and-mortar structures - they're centres of lifelong learning.
Teachers today have to consider these things: their transparent and professional relationship with students, colleagues, and the community; the tools and techniques they employ (always changing as the science of education evolves); their rights and responsibilities; the form and content of curriculum; what standards to set and how to assess whether they are being met; how to guide students through engaging learning opportunities; how to best teach each content area; how to assist students to engage in real-world problems and their possible solutions; their own preparation as teachers and their ongoing professional development; and the very structure of the schools in which they work. WOW you might well say. Teachers are adapting with agility to new 21st century practices that acknowledge both the art and science of learning.
As well as the above aspects of teaching, today teachers counsel students as they grow and mature: helping them integrate their social, emotional, and intellectual growth, so they can seek, understand, and use knowledge; to make better decisions in their personal lives and to value contributing to society.
And so teachers are explicit teachers of content, concepts, skills and behaviours as well as educational guides, facilitators and co-learners.
School is not only a place of academic learning, but of social learning as well. A teacher doesn't only teach. They also inspire and encourage their students to be their best version of themselves. And this can have a tremendous impact on how students interact with others now, and in the future.
To all teachers: THANKYOU.
RE NEWS
All Souls Day has its roots in the sixth century Benedictine tradition of praying to the dead. It was a way of recognising the human bonds which go beyond death. By the tenth century this feast was about praying for the dead, that they might know the merciful love of God.
The feast of All Souls, today, is not a feast of sadness, but one of great hope and confidence. It invites us to entrust our dead to God, because we know that they are really God’s dead. We know that if we have loved them, God has loved them more. They are in God’s care, and like a good shepherd God will lead them to peace.
Pope Francis in 2018 urged Christians to seek holiness not by accomplishing extraordinary things but by following the path of the Beatitudes without half measures in everyday life. In this regard, the Pope urged for an examination of conscience, whether we are on the side of heaven or of earth, whether we live for the Lord or for ourselves, for eternal happiness or for some gratification now. And this path to happiness as indicated by the day’s Gospel, the Pope said are the Beatitudes which is contrary to the way of the world.
The Gospel says blessed are the poor, while the world says blessed are the rich. The Gospel says blessed are the meek, while the world says blessed are the proud. The Gospel says blessed are the pure, while the world says blessed are the sly and pleasure seekers.
(https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-11/pope-francis-angelus-all-saints-day-holiness-beatitudes.html)
Mt 5:1-12
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them:
‘How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage.
Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted.
Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied.
Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them.
Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God.
Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God.
Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.’
The feast of All Souls, today, is not a feast of sadness, but one of great hope and confidence. It invites us to entrust our dead to God, because we know that they are really God’s dead. We know that if we have loved them, God has loved them more. They are in God’s care, and like a good shepherd God will lead them to peace.
Pope Francis in 2018 urged Christians to seek holiness not by accomplishing extraordinary things but by following the path of the Beatitudes without half measures in everyday life. In this regard, the Pope urged for an examination of conscience, whether we are on the side of heaven or of earth, whether we live for the Lord or for ourselves, for eternal happiness or for some gratification now. And this path to happiness as indicated by the day’s Gospel, the Pope said are the Beatitudes which is contrary to the way of the world.
The Gospel says blessed are the poor, while the world says blessed are the rich. The Gospel says blessed are the meek, while the world says blessed are the proud. The Gospel says blessed are the pure, while the world says blessed are the sly and pleasure seekers.
(https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-11/pope-francis-angelus-all-saints-day-holiness-beatitudes.html)
Mt 5:1-12
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them:
‘How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage.
Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted.
Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied.
Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them.
Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God.
Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God.
Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.’
School news
COVID 19 Update
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Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
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.
Class Finalisation for 2022
We are currently organising classes for 2022 and we are asking families who are not continuing their child's enrolment at OLOL, to contact the Office as soon as possible. The Terms and Conditions of Enrolment require 10 weeks notice.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
2021 Book Fair
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 Sessions
SBSC Orientation Day
The following dates are for the SBSC orientation day and the 2 additional/extra transition days also offered:
Uniform Shop hours
*The uniform Shop will be open Orientation Day (Tuesday 30th November) 8:00am - 1:00pm.
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
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.
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.
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.
Class Finalisation for 2022
We are currently organising classes for 2022 and we are asking families who are not continuing their child's enrolment at OLOL, to contact the Office as soon as possible. The Terms and Conditions of Enrolment require 10 weeks notice.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
2021 Book Fair
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 Sessions
- 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 their book (or a reorder is placed if stock is sold).
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).
Uniform Shop hours
*The uniform Shop will be open Orientation Day (Tuesday 30th November) 8:00am - 1:00pm.
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
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.
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
