Term 2, Week 5

28 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 3rd June
(9:00 am - 9:15 am)
ECE (1M)
Parents and carers are welcome!

upComing Events

Term 2​​​
  • OLOL Cross Country (Grade 3-6) - Thursday 30th May
  • NW Primary Cross Country (Grade 3-6) - Friday 7th June
  • Assembly (4B Sharing) - Friday 7th June
  • Public Holiday - Monday 10th June

Mrs seagar's Reflection

principal
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Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
Jesus’ command to “let the little children come to me” reveals several truths:
  • Children need to be blessed by the Lord. 
  • The Lord wants to bless children. 
  • Parents should be encouraged to bring their children to Jesus at an early age and teach them His ways. 
  • Jesus has regard for the weakest and most vulnerable among us.
  •  No matter how compassionate Jesus’ followers are, Jesus Himself is more compassionate still. 
  • Those who come to Christ must do so in childlike humility, faith and simplicity.

Celebrations:
Speaking of children in the above quote; I was with Grade 2 students  last week for a teaching session and asked them what was really good about Our Lady of Lourdes. Each student had a lot to contribute and the outstanding aspect of this discussion was the ability of all of these students to articulate clearly the strengths of OLOL and what they had learnt here in 3.5 years of education. From the mouths of our young students - such simplicity, honesty and love of life and of each other.
  • We know how to use our words to include others and how to express our desire to play on our own if we wish to.
  • We learn ‘good things’ every day.
  • We are kind and fair.
  • We look after each other.
  • We love our buddy class.
  • We also love our school canteen.
  • Book week is also fun and we know reading is the core of most learning.
  • We like our uniform.
  • We all know how to use our manners.
  • Our teachers are good.
  • We look forward to being Grade 6 Leaders.

From our Grade 1 students during a religious education lesson.
What were some of the actions of the first believers of Jesus? 
What did they do?
  •     They did the things that Jesus taught them to do. 
  •     Do God’s job so they get the Holy Spirit. 
  •     The power (Holy Spirit) came to them so they could help them. 
  •     They made meals for others. 
  •     They went to the Early Church. 
  •     The church got bigger and bigger.  
  •     They shared God’s miracles. 
  •     Jesus’ disciples, when Pentecost came it was a good day for them. 
  •     They learnt the teachings of Jesus. 
  •     They prayed to Jesus. 
  •     The disciples wanted to do what Jesus done. 
  •     The Holy Spirit came. 
  •     They worshipped Jesus in the temple. 
  •     They shared their meals at home. 
  •     Praised God. 
  •     They had a big meal. 
  •     The Spirit came for them. 
  •      The disciples performed miracles.
  •     They shared the good news everywhere. 
  •     They prayed in the temple and shared meals.
  •     The disciples wanted to be like Jesus. 

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God bless

Carol
‘National Reconciliation Week’s theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue. 

Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.   

The National Reconciliation Week 2024 artwork and design represent the momentum of the theme Now More Than Ever. The chevron, a universal symbol for pointing the way, signifies advancing as one as we look towards a reconciled future; and the vibrant artwork of Gubbi Gubbi artist Maggie Douglas encourages connecting with one another, understanding and continuing to move forward.’
sourced at: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

School news

Uniform Survey
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO ANSWER THIS 2 QUESTION SURVEY ABOUT THE POSSIBLE CHANGE TO OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM - LETTER WAS SENT OUT LAST WEEK.

​Canteen Pie Day - Wednesday 12th June
Orders are now open for our Pie Special Day.
Meat Pie - $5.00 
Curried Chicken Pie - $5.00
Tomato sauce will be supplied to the classroom at no extra cost.
*Please order this Special from EVENTS on school24.net.au  not on COMPASS.
PLEASE NOTE: If you require a GF MEAT PIE, please add in comments (at checkout). 
GF Curried Chicken Pie is NOT available.
Orders will close FRIDAY 7th JUNE at 9.30am.
Late orders will not be accepted.
*There will be no other lunch orders on this day.

​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

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Sports News & Rosters

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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