Term 3, Week 5 |
17 august, 2021 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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Whole School PrayerMonday 23rd August
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Mrs seagar's Reflection
Principal
"Collaboration in the development of the whole person and of every human being is in fact a duty of all towards all, and must be shared by the four parts of the world: East and West, North and South; or, as we say today, by the different "worlds." If, on the contrary, people try to achieve it in only one part, or in only one world, they do so at the expense of the others; and, precisely because the others are ignored, their own development becomes exaggerated and misdirected."
John Paul II 1987
Welcome everyone to Week 5
Such wise words from John Paul II still apply 34 years after they were written.
Catholic Social Teaching which draws on Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience to address issues of social, economic and ecological justice is a vehicle to achieve the flourishing of all people. The Catholic Church has a history of social teaching that goes back centuries and still today it provides a compelling challenge to us all, for living responsibly and building a just society. Modern Catholic Social Teaching has evolved over time in response to the challenges of the day. It is the foundation of the mission and values of many Catholic Services.
The key principles of Catholic Social Teaching are:
• Preferential option for the poor
• Dignity of the human person
• Care for our common home
• Subsidiarity and participation
• The common good
• Solidarity
It is easy to see how we can apply these principles to all of our actions, decisions and interactions that we make personally, as a community, as a nation and as a world.
Last week on August 9 was International Day of Indigenous Peoples. As Catholic Social Teaching principles apply to all persons including indigenous persons worldwide we can see how these principles, if applied to all, would allow inclusion, participation and sharing of all social and economic benefits. There are over 476 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries across the world, accounting for 6.2 percent of the global population. Indigenous peoples are the holders of a vast diversity of unique cultures, traditions, languages and knowledge systems. They, as we know in Australia, have a special relationship with their lands and hold diverse concepts of development based on their own worldviews and priorities. It is beholden to us all to genuinely participate with and to form partnerships that foster equal opportunities and respect the rights, dignity and freedoms of all.
God Bless
Carol
Such wise words from John Paul II still apply 34 years after they were written.
Catholic Social Teaching which draws on Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience to address issues of social, economic and ecological justice is a vehicle to achieve the flourishing of all people. The Catholic Church has a history of social teaching that goes back centuries and still today it provides a compelling challenge to us all, for living responsibly and building a just society. Modern Catholic Social Teaching has evolved over time in response to the challenges of the day. It is the foundation of the mission and values of many Catholic Services.
The key principles of Catholic Social Teaching are:
• Preferential option for the poor
• Dignity of the human person
• Care for our common home
• Subsidiarity and participation
• The common good
• Solidarity
It is easy to see how we can apply these principles to all of our actions, decisions and interactions that we make personally, as a community, as a nation and as a world.
Last week on August 9 was International Day of Indigenous Peoples. As Catholic Social Teaching principles apply to all persons including indigenous persons worldwide we can see how these principles, if applied to all, would allow inclusion, participation and sharing of all social and economic benefits. There are over 476 million indigenous peoples living in 90 countries across the world, accounting for 6.2 percent of the global population. Indigenous peoples are the holders of a vast diversity of unique cultures, traditions, languages and knowledge systems. They, as we know in Australia, have a special relationship with their lands and hold diverse concepts of development based on their own worldviews and priorities. It is beholden to us all to genuinely participate with and to form partnerships that foster equal opportunities and respect the rights, dignity and freedoms of all.
God Bless
Carol
Flags at Our Lady of Lourdes
The School Captains wished to share with the community the meaning of our 3 flags of Australia now raised daily at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Australia has three official flags: the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red. It has three important parts:
The School Captains wished to share with the community the meaning of our 3 flags of Australia now raised daily at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Australia has three official flags: the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
The Australian National Flag is blue, white and red. It has three important parts:
- The flag of Great Britain, known as the Union Jack, is in the top left corner. The flag represents our history of British settlement.
- The Commonwealth Star is under the Union Jack. This star has seven points, one point for each of the six states and one for the territories.
- The Southern Cross, on the right, is a group of stars we see in the southern sky.
- The top half is black and represents the Aboriginal people of Australia.
- The bottom half is red and represents the earth and a spiritual relation to the land.
- The yellow circle represents the sun.
- The green stripes represent the land.
- The blue panel in the centre represents the sea.
- The black lines represent the Torres Strait Islander people.
- The white dancer’s headdress in the centre is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders.
- The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait.
- The colour white is a symbol of peace.
School news
Emergency practice
Within the next 2 weeks we will hold an unannounced emergency practice with staff & students, to test our response to a potential scenario that staff identify a threat warranting the school go into lockdown (opposite to evacuation).
Like for fire evacuation drills, we recognised the worth to test this process. We have plans in place to make this practice as least disruptive as possible. If you have queries you are welcome to call our Safety Officer Simon Natoli on 0400 105 476.
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.
2021 Tasmanian Schools Triathlon Challenge (Grades 3-6)
The Tasmanian Schools Triathlon will be held on Thursday 25th November. Students can enter in both individual or team events. Entry fee is $25.00 per student, parents will be invoiced by the school closer to the event. Entries close no later than 3:00pm Friday 27th August. Forms are available from Mrs Cook in the school library.
Spring Netball
There will be netball training for any interested Grade 2-6 students in the school gym each Monday 11:00 - 11:30am with Ebony Charlesworth. Students need to bring their sand shoes.
2021 Devonport Basketball Spring Primary School Roster
The Spring roster commences on Friday 3rd September for Grades 3-6 and Wednesday 8th September for Grades 1-2.
For further information on the upcoming rosters and to register, please go to:
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-tasmania/register/e4e966
Registration closes no later than Sunday 22nd August 2021.
Children's Book Week Dress Up Day - Wednesday 25th August
This year's 'Dress Up Day' will be Wednesday 25th August. Children are invited to come to school dressed as a story book character.
Father's Day Fun & Liturgy at OLOL - Monday 6th September
All dads and fatherly figures are invited to attend OLOL between 8:45 - 10:00 am. Play with your children on the courts and field with sports equipment and board games in the gym.
There will be a Father's Day Liturgy on the top cement at 9:30am - 9:45am.
Signing in with the Tas App is required and social distancing guidelines need to be observed.
Vinnies Winter Book Drive - Friday 10th September
Families are asked to donate second hand books for the Vinnies Winter Book Drive. Students can purchase books Friday 10th September and also wear their favourite winter jumper, beanie, scarf or gloves to school for a gold coin donation. All proceeds will support the Vinnies Winter Appeal.
Uniform Shop updated hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 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. Could current medical plans be bought into the office as soon as possible please.
Merseylink Bus Safety
Merseylink have designed a Bus Safety Brochure, which includes tips on bus safety, safety rules, riding the bus, exiting the bus and tips for parents to encourage and assist students becoming aware of the importance of safety while using their services. It is essential that children and parents understand the importance of safety both as a passenger on the bus and as a pedestrian around the bus.
Please click here to access brochure.
Within the next 2 weeks we will hold an unannounced emergency practice with staff & students, to test our response to a potential scenario that staff identify a threat warranting the school go into lockdown (opposite to evacuation).
Like for fire evacuation drills, we recognised the worth to test this process. We have plans in place to make this practice as least disruptive as possible. If you have queries you are welcome to call our Safety Officer Simon Natoli on 0400 105 476.
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.
2021 Tasmanian Schools Triathlon Challenge (Grades 3-6)
The Tasmanian Schools Triathlon will be held on Thursday 25th November. Students can enter in both individual or team events. Entry fee is $25.00 per student, parents will be invoiced by the school closer to the event. Entries close no later than 3:00pm Friday 27th August. Forms are available from Mrs Cook in the school library.
Spring Netball
There will be netball training for any interested Grade 2-6 students in the school gym each Monday 11:00 - 11:30am with Ebony Charlesworth. Students need to bring their sand shoes.
2021 Devonport Basketball Spring Primary School Roster
The Spring roster commences on Friday 3rd September for Grades 3-6 and Wednesday 8th September for Grades 1-2.
For further information on the upcoming rosters and to register, please go to:
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-tasmania/register/e4e966
Registration closes no later than Sunday 22nd August 2021.
Children's Book Week Dress Up Day - Wednesday 25th August
This year's 'Dress Up Day' will be Wednesday 25th August. Children are invited to come to school dressed as a story book character.
Father's Day Fun & Liturgy at OLOL - Monday 6th September
All dads and fatherly figures are invited to attend OLOL between 8:45 - 10:00 am. Play with your children on the courts and field with sports equipment and board games in the gym.
There will be a Father's Day Liturgy on the top cement at 9:30am - 9:45am.
Signing in with the Tas App is required and social distancing guidelines need to be observed.
Vinnies Winter Book Drive - Friday 10th September
Families are asked to donate second hand books for the Vinnies Winter Book Drive. Students can purchase books Friday 10th September and also wear their favourite winter jumper, beanie, scarf or gloves to school for a gold coin donation. All proceeds will support the Vinnies Winter Appeal.
Uniform Shop updated hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 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. Could current medical plans be bought into the office as soon as possible please.
Merseylink Bus Safety
Merseylink have designed a Bus Safety Brochure, which includes tips on bus safety, safety rules, riding the bus, exiting the bus and tips for parents to encourage and assist students becoming aware of the importance of safety while using their services. It is essential that children and parents understand the importance of safety both as a passenger on the bus and as a pedestrian around the bus.
Please click here to access brochure.
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2021 Term Dates
TERM 1
Monday 1 February - Thursday 1 April
TERM 2
Monday 26 April - Friday 2 July
TERM 3
Monday 19 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 19 July - Friday 24 September
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 December
