Term 1, Week 6 |
8 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 Downward's Reflection
Religious education coordinator
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
Welcome to Week 6.
Catholic Education is celebrating 200 years in Australia, marking the bicentenary of the first Catholic school established in Parramatta in October 1820. The theme is ‘Faith in the Future’. Faith is defined as "A belief in God or confidence / trust in a person or thing", according to dictionary.com.
It could be said that in order to have faith in the future we need to understand the past and our present situation.
Friday last week I attended mapali Dawn Gathering in Burnie which celebrated the palawa creation story of how moinee, made Tasmania. Singers, dancers, drummers, visual artists and community members joined together to teach others about the world’s oldest continuous living culture. I certainly felt a sense of something greater as the crowd was drawn into a physical and spiritual connection with country. The final part of mapali invited the crowd to take the message ‘stronger together’ into the future.
‘Faith in the future’ or faith for the future asks us to walk with those gone before us, whether it be those who established the first Catholic school in Australia or those who have cared for this land for thousands of years and to be stronger together in the future.
Our staff are inspired by all we have learnt from those gone before us, learning and working together, with faith in our students, who already are creating a brighter future.
Please find below the national song 'Faith in the Future' that we will be singing regularly throughout the year.
God bless,
Belinda
Catholic Education is celebrating 200 years in Australia, marking the bicentenary of the first Catholic school established in Parramatta in October 1820. The theme is ‘Faith in the Future’. Faith is defined as "A belief in God or confidence / trust in a person or thing", according to dictionary.com.
It could be said that in order to have faith in the future we need to understand the past and our present situation.
Friday last week I attended mapali Dawn Gathering in Burnie which celebrated the palawa creation story of how moinee, made Tasmania. Singers, dancers, drummers, visual artists and community members joined together to teach others about the world’s oldest continuous living culture. I certainly felt a sense of something greater as the crowd was drawn into a physical and spiritual connection with country. The final part of mapali invited the crowd to take the message ‘stronger together’ into the future.
‘Faith in the future’ or faith for the future asks us to walk with those gone before us, whether it be those who established the first Catholic school in Australia or those who have cared for this land for thousands of years and to be stronger together in the future.
Our staff are inspired by all we have learnt from those gone before us, learning and working together, with faith in our students, who already are creating a brighter future.
Please find below the national song 'Faith in the Future' that we will be singing regularly throughout the year.
God bless,
Belinda
School news
National Ride2School Day
We will be celebrating National Ride2School Day here at OLOL on Wednesday 17th March 2021. Students are welcome to bring their bikes, scooters and skateboards to school and ride, scoot or skate around the school grounds at first and second lunch. All students are welcome to ride during either lunch. Kinder students will ride, scoot or skate at their own time. Students who wish to participate, can wear their PE uniform and must wear a helmet.
Childhood Brain Development with Allison Davies: Parent Session
An invite to all OLOL Parents and Carers. If you wish to know more about the brain development of your child then join us on: March 25th in the OLOL Gym from 6:30pm – 8:30pm to hear nationally recognised Allison Davies present on neurodiversity. A brain that can function at its best is a brain less likely to experience anxiety, overwhelm and overload, and a brain less likely to sit in survival mode. A brain that can function at its best means a child who is less likely to instigate harmful, risky or detrimental behaviours.
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 - Friday 12th 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.
Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council - Nominations for the position of School/College Nominee
Nominations for the position of School/College Nominee to the TCSPC are being called. For more information click the link below.
Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parent Council
Kinder 2022
A reminder to existing families if they have children commencing in Kinder 2022, please fill out an enrolment form as soon as possible as places are filling quickly.
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 this week 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.
Uniform Shop
Soccer socks - $9:00
Some second hand soccer boots available
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.
We will be celebrating National Ride2School Day here at OLOL on Wednesday 17th March 2021. Students are welcome to bring their bikes, scooters and skateboards to school and ride, scoot or skate around the school grounds at first and second lunch. All students are welcome to ride during either lunch. Kinder students will ride, scoot or skate at their own time. Students who wish to participate, can wear their PE uniform and must wear a helmet.
Childhood Brain Development with Allison Davies: Parent Session
An invite to all OLOL Parents and Carers. If you wish to know more about the brain development of your child then join us on: March 25th in the OLOL Gym from 6:30pm – 8:30pm to hear nationally recognised Allison Davies present on neurodiversity. A brain that can function at its best is a brain less likely to experience anxiety, overwhelm and overload, and a brain less likely to sit in survival mode. A brain that can function at its best means a child who is less likely to instigate harmful, risky or detrimental behaviours.
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 - Friday 12th 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.
Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council - Nominations for the position of School/College Nominee
Nominations for the position of School/College Nominee to the TCSPC are being called. For more information click the link below.
Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parent Council
Kinder 2022
A reminder to existing families if they have children commencing in Kinder 2022, please fill out an enrolment form as soon as possible as places are filling quickly.
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 this week 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.
Uniform Shop
Soccer socks - $9:00
Some second hand soccer boots available
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.
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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
