Term 2, Week 4

21 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 27th May
(9:00 am - 9:15 am)
Primary (5M)
Parents and carers are welcome!

upComing Events

Term 2​
  • Grade 6 Excursion - Tuesday 21st May
  • Assembly (Grade 5B sharing) - Friday 24th May
  • Grade 3 Excursion (Tiagarra) - Monday 27th May
  • OLOL Cross Country (Grade 3-6) - Thursday 30th May

Miss wootton's Reflection

student support coordinator
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Dear Families
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As you know, over the past year and (almost a half!), a major focus for our staff here at Our Lady of Lourdes has been on the Science of Learning as part of the Insight Project. The Insight Project has been developed by Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) to use research based best practice teaching pedagogy in our classrooms. Our staff have participated in professional learning that has been facilitated by world renowned educational experts. The purpose of the Insight Project is to:
  • Empower all educators to help their students grow in knowledge, wisdom and service.
  • Deliver an exceptional education to every student in our care that prepares them for life and the life to come. 
  • Improve teaching practices to be aligned with research informed best practice. 

​You may have noticed the way we teach (pedagogy) and how our classroom environments are structured looks a bit different. This is to ensure that all children can access the explicit direct instruction from teachers. The pedagogy is also focussed on children being able to retrieve information and relates to research on cognitive load theory. Having programs such as InitaLit, Spelling Mastery and Shaping Minds is helping with this process.

A question to come from this is how do we know if our students are learning? A key part of this project is collecting data through the various programs. Further to this, teachers are regularly checking in with students to check for understanding as well as continually and consistently revisiting concepts, vocab and strategies.

Please enjoy these images of teaching in action, right here, in our classrooms! 

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.


Kind regards,
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Meg 
Term 2 Strategic Plan Focus
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Pentecost
This is my favourite image of Pentecost: a stained glass window and it is in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome.
This  precious window of Bohemian glass is divided into twelve sections as a tribute to the Twelve Apostles with a brilliant dove standing out against it. This dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, the soul of the Church which he never ceases to help and to guide. The flames represent the ‘tongues of fire and wind’ that descended on the apostles as they were filled with the Holy Spirit. The whole sculpture and glass image was created/designed by  Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1660.

Pentecost, the beginning and birthday of the Church, is an annual feast that closes out the Easter season 50 days after the resurrection is celebrated. The word Pentecost has its root in the Greek word that means five. 

This image to me shows the power of the Holy Spirit, the ever present spirit that is with us and can guide us as educator, intercessor, helper and comforter.  With the power of the Holy Spirit within us, we are called to share this love with others, especially those in need.  We are not called to retreat from the world but rather to become Spirit-bearers to and in the world.

Vene Sancte Spiritus - Come, Holy Spirit.

​Pastoral Letter - His Grace Archbishop Julian Porteous
​Please find attached an electronic copy of Pastoral Letter from His Grace Archbishop Julian Porteous.  Hard copies were distributed to families last week - we apologise if a copy did not make it home in your child's bag.

School news

Uniform Letter to the Community 2024
Parents, please read Uniform Letter to the Community 2024 posted today via Compass.

Canteen - Pizza Day
Due to the large amount of orders received for our Pizza Day on Wednesday, we will be splitting the lunches:
Kinder - Grade 2:  will receive their lunch orders at 1st Lunch
Grades 3 - 6:  will receive their lunch orders at 2nd Lunch
​Parents/Carers of Grades 3-6 students, please pack something extra for your child to eat at 1st lunch.

​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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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

Student of the week

Sports News & Rosters

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

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