Term 1, Week 5 |
2 March, 2021 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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We are Respectful
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We are Responsible
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We are Safe
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What's On?
Whole School PrayerMonday 15th March
6M Lead Whole School Prayer will be shared via Facebook |
Forms to be completedCompass Portal
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upComing Events
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Are you using compass?
As you are aware Catholic Education Tasmania has moved to a new student record system called Compass. The Compass Program allows us to communicate with families directly through the Compass Parent Portal. The Compass Parent Portal is now our main communication tool. All parents will need to download the Compass App and ensure they are able to login.
Thank you to those families who have already taken up the Compass App and are successfully engaging with it and our school.
Thank you to those families who have already taken up the Compass App and are successfully engaging with it and our school.
Mrs seagar's Reflection
principal
Whether we search in earth, or sky, or sea, we are everywhere met by visions of the illimitable.
Julian Tenison Woods 1862
Welcome to Week 5.
The wonderful, exciting aspect of teaching is witnessing students learn – the moments when they have really understand a concept, process, fact, skill and they can articulate their learning back to others. This learning is crafted by the teacher who understands the science of learning (brain science): how the child learns and how to construct learning so that working memory, long term memory and attention span can optimise this learning.
It is now known that:
• The brain is a social organ that requires stimulation and connection to survive and thrive. That’s why teachers create positive social experiences in the classroom. Promoting social-emotional learning programs that decrease student conflict and creating positive social climates in the classroom are invaluable to learning.
• Both hemispheres need to be engaged in learning. In general, the left hemisphere has taken the lead on language processing, linear thinking and pro-social functioning while the right hemisphere specialises in visual-spatial processing, strong emotions, and private experience.
• The mind, brain, and body are interwoven. Physical activity exerts a stimulating influence on the entire brain that keeps it functioning at an optimal level. Exercise has been shown to stimulate the birth of new neurons in the hippocampus and to pump more oxygen through the brain, stimulating capillary growth and frontal-lobe plasticity.
• The brain has a short attention span and needs repetition through various means and multiple-channel processing for deeper learning to occur (not mindless repetition). Repetition involves the strengthening of connections between neurons. “What fires together wires together,” say neuroscientists, which is why repetition supports learning while the absence of repetition and exposure results in its decay.
• Curiosity, plays an important role too, as we are rewarded for curiosity by dopamine and opioids (feel-good chemicals in the brain), which are stimulated in the face of something new. Because our brains evolved to remain vigilant to a constantly changing environment, we learn better in brief intervals.
• Our brains evolved to learn through trial-and-error exploration. We are born to explore, and teachers use this strategy and those above, in daily teaching in order to build successful learning.
The work and potential of the human brain is an amazing feat and could be added to Julian’s quote above. The potential of our brains is endless, in fact illimitable.
Some facts sourced at: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/nine_things_educators_need_to_know_about_the_brain
God Bless
Carol
The wonderful, exciting aspect of teaching is witnessing students learn – the moments when they have really understand a concept, process, fact, skill and they can articulate their learning back to others. This learning is crafted by the teacher who understands the science of learning (brain science): how the child learns and how to construct learning so that working memory, long term memory and attention span can optimise this learning.
It is now known that:
• The brain is a social organ that requires stimulation and connection to survive and thrive. That’s why teachers create positive social experiences in the classroom. Promoting social-emotional learning programs that decrease student conflict and creating positive social climates in the classroom are invaluable to learning.
• Both hemispheres need to be engaged in learning. In general, the left hemisphere has taken the lead on language processing, linear thinking and pro-social functioning while the right hemisphere specialises in visual-spatial processing, strong emotions, and private experience.
• The mind, brain, and body are interwoven. Physical activity exerts a stimulating influence on the entire brain that keeps it functioning at an optimal level. Exercise has been shown to stimulate the birth of new neurons in the hippocampus and to pump more oxygen through the brain, stimulating capillary growth and frontal-lobe plasticity.
• The brain has a short attention span and needs repetition through various means and multiple-channel processing for deeper learning to occur (not mindless repetition). Repetition involves the strengthening of connections between neurons. “What fires together wires together,” say neuroscientists, which is why repetition supports learning while the absence of repetition and exposure results in its decay.
• Curiosity, plays an important role too, as we are rewarded for curiosity by dopamine and opioids (feel-good chemicals in the brain), which are stimulated in the face of something new. Because our brains evolved to remain vigilant to a constantly changing environment, we learn better in brief intervals.
• Our brains evolved to learn through trial-and-error exploration. We are born to explore, and teachers use this strategy and those above, in daily teaching in order to build successful learning.
The work and potential of the human brain is an amazing feat and could be added to Julian’s quote above. The potential of our brains is endless, in fact illimitable.
Some facts sourced at: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/nine_things_educators_need_to_know_about_the_brain
God Bless
Carol
School news
Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment Address Collection
The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment would like to advise you that a request has been made for your child’s school to provide residential address and other information as required under the Australian Education Regulation 2013.
Please complete this form by clicking on the link below by 9:00am Monday 8th March 2021.
Address Collection Form
Parents are asked to ensure that their information is correct by Monday 8th March 2021.
Click here to access letter from the Department in regards to information about the collection.
mapali 2021 - Friday 5th March
mapali 2021 Burnie Foreshore 5th March 6:45AM, Created and narrated by artist and cultural leader David mangenner Gough, mapali – ‘gathering’ – will celebrate our palawa creation story: how moinee, the great creator, made lutruwita/Tasmania.
Bookings are required if you wish to attend due to COVID restrictions. Click here to access booking site
Swimming Carnival Grade 2–6 - Tuesday 9th March
The Swimming Carnival will be held at Splash Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Tuesday 9th March for Grade 2-6 only. Kinder-Grade 1 will have an opportunity to display their swimming skills in 4th Term after they have completed the Learn to Swim Program.
Parents are welcome to attend the carnival but must follow the COVID-19 requirements and remain in the designated parent area whilst at Splash. More information on the Swimming Carnival will be available on the Compass Parent Portal in the coming week.
A reminder that consent forms are due by 9:00am Thursday 4th March.
NW Catholic School Swimming Carnival - Thursday 18th March
There will be a NW Catholic School’s Swimming Carnival on Thursday 18th March for selected students in Year 3–6, at the Burnie Aquatic Centre. Parents will not be able to attend this event due to the venues COVID-19 Management Plan.
Canteen
The Canteen will be CLOSED on Tuesday 9th March and Thursday 11th March. There will be no lunch orders on these days.
For new families who wish to use our canteen please go to school24.net.au and click on the Register button.
Our School Registration ID number is 25374963.
For existing members of school24, please ensure you update your child/children's classes before placing your first order.
Fencing Works at OLOL
OLOL will be completing the final part of our school fencing project in order to be able to ensure student safety. The black mesh fencing 2.3m high will continue around the basketball courts and between the school and the church. All entry to OLOL via Steele Street will be up the main pathway. These works are expected to take place in the First Term holidays.
Emergency Practice
In the coming weeks there will be a fire drill practice for staff and students. This is an unannounced drill to test our response to a potential emergency situation. The school will be locked for the duration of the fire drill. The practice will be as least disruptive to student learning as possible.
COVID-19 Update
Entering classrooms
Parents are welcome to come into the school in the mornings and at the end of the day to drop off and collect students. However, it is important to keep your visit brief and don’t stay longer than necessary.
Parents must adhere to the following hygiene, distancing and safety requirements:
Unwell students
Children should not be sent to school if they feel unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms including:
Children should only be returning to school once their cold/flu like symptoms have passed.
For further information go to:
https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/families-community/schools-and-childcare
School events
Unfortunately, due to the size of the church and school gym we are not able to have parents at Whole School Prayer or Assemblies. This is due to COVID social distancing requirements of adults in these spaces. Whole School Prayer and Assemblies will continue to be live streamed for families to watch.
Parent Volunteers
Parents will able to volunteer in classes from Week 6 onward as long as they have organised it with their child's teacher at least a day beforehand, hold a current Working with Vulnerable Persons card and sign in with the Office.
2021 Newsletter Format Feedback
Thank you to all those parents and families that provided feedback in regards to our Newsletter format and content. The feedback received was overwhelmingly positive - most respondents were pleased with the amount of content and the layout / format of the Newsletter. The biggest point of improvement was the Student of the Week section of the Newsletter, as when the Newsletter was being viewed on a mobile phone the Student of the Week section when somewhat 'haywire' and was difficult to read. We have attempted to rectify this issue with a new layout and presentation for the Student of the Week.
Change of hours for the Uniform Shop (3 weeks only)
Monday 15th March & Wednesday 17th March 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 19th March 8:30am - 10:00am
Monday 22nd March & Wednesday 24th March 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 26th March 8:30am - 10:00am
Monday 29th March 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 31st March 8:30am - 10:00am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Holiday Hours
Friday 23rd April 9:00am - 12:00pm
Back to School
Monday 26th April & Tuesday 27th April 8:00am - 10:00am
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 also, could current medical plans be bought into the office as soon as possible please.
The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment would like to advise you that a request has been made for your child’s school to provide residential address and other information as required under the Australian Education Regulation 2013.
Please complete this form by clicking on the link below by 9:00am Monday 8th March 2021.
Address Collection Form
Parents are asked to ensure that their information is correct by Monday 8th March 2021.
Click here to access letter from the Department in regards to information about the collection.
mapali 2021 - Friday 5th March
mapali 2021 Burnie Foreshore 5th March 6:45AM, Created and narrated by artist and cultural leader David mangenner Gough, mapali – ‘gathering’ – will celebrate our palawa creation story: how moinee, the great creator, made lutruwita/Tasmania.
Bookings are required if you wish to attend due to COVID restrictions. Click here to access booking site
Swimming Carnival Grade 2–6 - Tuesday 9th March
The Swimming Carnival will be held at Splash Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Tuesday 9th March for Grade 2-6 only. Kinder-Grade 1 will have an opportunity to display their swimming skills in 4th Term after they have completed the Learn to Swim Program.
Parents are welcome to attend the carnival but must follow the COVID-19 requirements and remain in the designated parent area whilst at Splash. More information on the Swimming Carnival will be available on the Compass Parent Portal in the coming week.
A reminder that consent forms are due by 9:00am Thursday 4th March.
NW Catholic School Swimming Carnival - Thursday 18th March
There will be a NW Catholic School’s Swimming Carnival on Thursday 18th March for selected students in Year 3–6, at the Burnie Aquatic Centre. Parents will not be able to attend this event due to the venues COVID-19 Management Plan.
Canteen
The Canteen will be CLOSED on Tuesday 9th March and Thursday 11th March. There will be no lunch orders on these days.
For new families who wish to use our canteen please go to school24.net.au and click on the Register button.
Our School Registration ID number is 25374963.
For existing members of school24, please ensure you update your child/children's classes before placing your first order.
Fencing Works at OLOL
OLOL will be completing the final part of our school fencing project in order to be able to ensure student safety. The black mesh fencing 2.3m high will continue around the basketball courts and between the school and the church. All entry to OLOL via Steele Street will be up the main pathway. These works are expected to take place in the First Term holidays.
Emergency Practice
In the coming weeks there will be a fire drill practice for staff and students. This is an unannounced drill to test our response to a potential emergency situation. The school will be locked for the duration of the fire drill. The practice will be as least disruptive to student learning as possible.
COVID-19 Update
Entering classrooms
Parents are welcome to come into the school in the mornings and at the end of the day to drop off and collect students. However, it is important to keep your visit brief and don’t stay longer than necessary.
Parents must adhere to the following hygiene, distancing and safety requirements:
- make sure you are well and have no cold or flu like symptoms
- sanitise hands
- maintain a 1.5 metre distance from other adults
- keep your visit brief
Unwell students
Children should not be sent to school if they feel unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms including:
- fever
- runny nose
- cough, sore/itchy throat or
- shortness of breath
Children should only be returning to school once their cold/flu like symptoms have passed.
For further information go to:
https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/families-community/schools-and-childcare
School events
Unfortunately, due to the size of the church and school gym we are not able to have parents at Whole School Prayer or Assemblies. This is due to COVID social distancing requirements of adults in these spaces. Whole School Prayer and Assemblies will continue to be live streamed for families to watch.
Parent Volunteers
Parents will able to volunteer in classes from Week 6 onward as long as they have organised it with their child's teacher at least a day beforehand, hold a current Working with Vulnerable Persons card and sign in with the Office.
2021 Newsletter Format Feedback
Thank you to all those parents and families that provided feedback in regards to our Newsletter format and content. The feedback received was overwhelmingly positive - most respondents were pleased with the amount of content and the layout / format of the Newsletter. The biggest point of improvement was the Student of the Week section of the Newsletter, as when the Newsletter was being viewed on a mobile phone the Student of the Week section when somewhat 'haywire' and was difficult to read. We have attempted to rectify this issue with a new layout and presentation for the Student of the Week.
Change of hours for the Uniform Shop (3 weeks only)
Monday 15th March & Wednesday 17th March 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 19th March 8:30am - 10:00am
Monday 22nd March & Wednesday 24th March 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 26th March 8:30am - 10:00am
Monday 29th March 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 31st March 8:30am - 10:00am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Holiday Hours
Friday 23rd April 9:00am - 12:00pm
Back to School
Monday 26th April & Tuesday 27th April 8:00am - 10:00am
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 also, could current medical plans be bought into the office as soon as possible please.
Carpark
Our Steele Street carpark is a privilege. There are not many school's in the centre of any city that have a carpark the size of ours. We are able to provide onsite parking for approximately 50 vehicles and a drop off / pick up zone within our carpark alone. We also have front of school 15min parking along Stewart Street and many other options to park and walk less than 500 metres to school. With the amount of parking that we have available, it is concerning that our carpark continues to be a source of frustration.
It is expected that at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School our students, staff, parents and community members uphold our three values of being Respectful, Responsible and Safe. These three values apply to our carpark and those that are using it, just as they do for any other area of our school.
Our carpark will be having some minor modifications made to it - changes to the curbing near the pedestrian crossing and removal of the garden bed and curbing at the driveway. Otherwise, how our carpark is now is how it will be for the foreseeable future. As such, all users, particularly drivers, need to learn to use it appropriately by being Respectful, Responsible and Safe.
In our Carpark . . .
We are Respectful
If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding our Carpark please direct them to myself - with the understanding that our Carpark will not be changing and it is up to each user to use it Respectfully, Responsibly and Safely.
Regards,
Mr Stewart Farr
Deputy Principal
It is expected that at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School our students, staff, parents and community members uphold our three values of being Respectful, Responsible and Safe. These three values apply to our carpark and those that are using it, just as they do for any other area of our school.
Our carpark will be having some minor modifications made to it - changes to the curbing near the pedestrian crossing and removal of the garden bed and curbing at the driveway. Otherwise, how our carpark is now is how it will be for the foreseeable future. As such, all users, particularly drivers, need to learn to use it appropriately by being Respectful, Responsible and Safe.
In our Carpark . . .
We are Respectful
- Follow the rules of the carpark -
- Do not go around other cars waiting at the driveway - we wouldn't do this in any other driveway entrance, why do it in our carpark?
- Do not park in the drop off zone
- Move forward in the drop off zone when it is clear to do so
- Follow the instructions of staff who are on duty in the Carpark
- Our staff do not deserve to be abused for ensuring the smooth running of our carpark - we wouldn't abuse them in front of our children in the classroom, so why do it in the carpark?
- Our Carpark is on a busy main road, if we do not follow normal road rules we could cause an accident
- Do not turn RIGHT into our carpark from the traffic lights - this is a normal road rule as there are double white lines in front of the driveway
- Turn LEFT only when exiting our carpark
- Drive slowly through our carpark - the speed limit sign says 5km/h
- Staff members are on duty in the carpark until 3:20 - if you arrive to pick your child up from 3:05 onward vehicles usually move through the carpark without having to wait at all
- If the carpark is full or there is a long queue of cars, drive around the block until the congestion calms down
- Utilise the 15min zone street parking on Stewart Street to collect your child and bypass the carpark altogether
- The main priority of our staff on duty is the safety of our children and all other users of our carpark
- We are not Police and shouldn't have to enforce standard road rules outside of our carpark due to the negligent and irresponsible behaviour of some of our community members
- All directions given to drivers by staff are done so to ensure the Safety of all those using our Carpark and the smooth flow of traffic - it is expected that these directions are followed
- Be patient - our carpark is what it is, we need to accept the limitations of its functionality
If you have any questions, concerns or comments regarding our Carpark please direct them to myself - with the understanding that our Carpark will not be changing and it is up to each user to use it Respectfully, Responsibly and Safely.
Regards,
Mr Stewart Farr
Deputy Principal
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OLOL School Calendar
2021 Term Dates
TERM 1
Monday 1 February - Thursday 1 April
TERM 2
Monday 26 April - Friday 2 July
TERM 3
Monday 20 July - Friday 24 September
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
Monday 1 February - Thursday 1 April
TERM 2
Monday 26 April - Friday 2 July
TERM 3
Monday 20 July - Friday 24 September
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
