Term 3, Week 6 |
30 august, 2022 |
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I’m not a stranger in the hands of the Maker
Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois
Welcome to Week 6 of Term 3.
We have been continuing our exploration of the parable of the Loving Father during our Early Years School Prayer and our Primary Years School Prayer.
The Parable itself is often referred to by several names: The Prodigal Son, The Lost Son, The Two Sons, The Loving Father, The Forgiving Father, in the Gospel of Luke, where it is found, it is referred to as Two Sons (Contemporary English Version). I like to refer to this parable as the parable of The Loving Father.
During our exploration of this parable during our school prayers, we have been focusing on how this story gives us an insight into God’s love. The Son who went away and spent his money on material possessions and ended up wanting to eat the food of the pigs, in the context of the parable, could not be further from God. But although this was the case, when he decided to return home and seek forgiveness, being willing to return as a servant, not as the father’s son, he was forgiven without question and welcomed back into the father’s house with a celebration. The son sought reconciliation with the father and it was welcomed.
Sometimes when we wrong another we can feel incredibly disconnected to them. We might feel like hope is lost and we could not possibly seek forgiveness or reconciliation. But, as the parable points out, we first need to find our way back together. When something is broken, be it a relationship or an object, the pieces need to be brought back together so they can begin to be mended. We often see this at school with our children. We first need to come together and have a conversation regarding what has happened and apologise for our actions - seek forgiveness and forgive. To seek forgiveness takes courage, humility and acceptance of our own faults. To forgive takes the same, but as we grow up, can become harder and harder! Our young children are quick to forgive and are ready to move on and be ‘friends again’ often without too much thought!
We explored a song in staff prayer last week, and I genuinely mean explored it as I thought it might be a good idea for me to sing it, so hence we explored not only the lyrics and music, but also the concepts of melody, key and pitch! The song is a great piece of music written by Daniel Lanois, but I prefer the performance by Dave Matthews and Time Reynolds Live at Radio City. It speaks to the story of the Loving Father, particularly in the first three verses where the narrator feels as far from ‘The Maker’ as possible, in fact a stranger in His eyes. Yet by the third verse he has come to realise that he is not, nor ever will be a stranger to ‘The Maker’.
Enjoy!
We have been continuing our exploration of the parable of the Loving Father during our Early Years School Prayer and our Primary Years School Prayer.
The Parable itself is often referred to by several names: The Prodigal Son, The Lost Son, The Two Sons, The Loving Father, The Forgiving Father, in the Gospel of Luke, where it is found, it is referred to as Two Sons (Contemporary English Version). I like to refer to this parable as the parable of The Loving Father.
During our exploration of this parable during our school prayers, we have been focusing on how this story gives us an insight into God’s love. The Son who went away and spent his money on material possessions and ended up wanting to eat the food of the pigs, in the context of the parable, could not be further from God. But although this was the case, when he decided to return home and seek forgiveness, being willing to return as a servant, not as the father’s son, he was forgiven without question and welcomed back into the father’s house with a celebration. The son sought reconciliation with the father and it was welcomed.
Sometimes when we wrong another we can feel incredibly disconnected to them. We might feel like hope is lost and we could not possibly seek forgiveness or reconciliation. But, as the parable points out, we first need to find our way back together. When something is broken, be it a relationship or an object, the pieces need to be brought back together so they can begin to be mended. We often see this at school with our children. We first need to come together and have a conversation regarding what has happened and apologise for our actions - seek forgiveness and forgive. To seek forgiveness takes courage, humility and acceptance of our own faults. To forgive takes the same, but as we grow up, can become harder and harder! Our young children are quick to forgive and are ready to move on and be ‘friends again’ often without too much thought!
We explored a song in staff prayer last week, and I genuinely mean explored it as I thought it might be a good idea for me to sing it, so hence we explored not only the lyrics and music, but also the concepts of melody, key and pitch! The song is a great piece of music written by Daniel Lanois, but I prefer the performance by Dave Matthews and Time Reynolds Live at Radio City. It speaks to the story of the Loving Father, particularly in the first three verses where the narrator feels as far from ‘The Maker’ as possible, in fact a stranger in His eyes. Yet by the third verse he has come to realise that he is not, nor ever will be a stranger to ‘The Maker’.
Enjoy!
The Maker
Oh, oh deep water
Black and cold like the night
I stand with arms wide open, I’ve run a twisted line
I’m a stranger in the eyes of the Maker
I could not see for the fog in my eyes
I could not feel for the fear in my life
But from across the great divide, in the distance I saw a light
Jean Baptiste, walking to me with the Maker
My body is bent and broken
By long and dangerous sleep
But I can’t work the fields of Abraham, and turn my head away
I’m not a stranger in the hands of the Maker
Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing there with broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords, there over east of Eden
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Oh, river rise from your sleep
Oh, river rise from your sleep
Oh, river rise from your sleep
Oh, oh deep water
Black and cold like the night
I stand with arms wide open, I’ve run a twisted line
I’m a stranger in the eyes of the Maker
I could not see for the fog in my eyes
I could not feel for the fear in my life
But from across the great divide, in the distance I saw a light
Jean Baptiste, walking to me with the Maker
My body is bent and broken
By long and dangerous sleep
But I can’t work the fields of Abraham, and turn my head away
I’m not a stranger in the hands of the Maker
Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing there with broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords, there over east of Eden
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Oh, river rise from your sleep
Oh, river rise from your sleep
Oh, river rise from your sleep
COVID-19 Update
COVID UPDATE - Term 3
Confirmed cases
Should a student or member of staff test positive for COVID-19 they must:
Close contacts
Household close contacts of a confirmed case are no longer required to isolate at home. For a
close contact to leave home they must:
Colds and flu
Students/staff with cold or flu symptoms are required to stay home and test for two consecutive days.
If the person has twice tested negative on successive days for COVID-19 and their symptoms are mild e.g. a runny nose, there is no coughing or sneezing and, if a student they have indicated when asked that they feel well, then the person is permitted at school /workplace.
The wearing of a face mask by an adult with mild symptoms is encouraged.
Number of Positive Covid Cases in the school is currently 1.
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
- The reinfection exclusion period has been reduced from 12 weeks to 28 days. People who have symptoms of COVID-19 within 28 days following their release from isolation do not need to test and isolate for 7 days.
- Face masks are no longer required to be worn in schools, early childhood centres or on public transport unless the person is a close contact. Primary School students do not need to wear a face mask.
- Students and staff may choose to wear a face mask whilst at school and will be supported in doing so.
Confirmed cases
Should a student or member of staff test positive for COVID-19 they must:
- Isolate for a minimum of 7 days, provided outside the 28-day reinfection exclusion period.
- Isolate for a further 3 days if they still have symptoms on day 7.
- If test positive using a rapid antigen test, register the result with Public Health using their online declaration form or phone the Public Health Hotline 1800 671 738.
- Notify household close contacts of the need to observe close contact requirements when
- leaving their homes.
- Notify the school of their positive test results.
Close contacts
Household close contacts of a confirmed case are no longer required to isolate at home. For a
close contact to leave home they must:
- Not be symptomatic (must remain at home if they are)
- Return a negative test each day before leaving home for the 7 days following their last contact with the confirmed case.
Colds and flu
Students/staff with cold or flu symptoms are required to stay home and test for two consecutive days.
If the person has twice tested negative on successive days for COVID-19 and their symptoms are mild e.g. a runny nose, there is no coughing or sneezing and, if a student they have indicated when asked that they feel well, then the person is permitted at school /workplace.
The wearing of a face mask by an adult with mild symptoms is encouraged.
Number of Positive Covid Cases in the school is currently 1.
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
RE NEWs
Our Lady of Lourdes
Fr Damien celebrated a children’s Mass with Grade 2 to pray for our Parents and Grandparents. In preparation for the Mass the children planted and germinated seeds in paper boxes made by Grade 5 and 6. Fr Damien talked about the children working with their hands to grow the seeds and to use their hands for God’s work. Fr Damien also focused on the children’s families and asked the children to reflect on their behaviour in their family, encouraging the children to use their hands to do good deeds in order to help their family to grow in the love of God.
Fr Damien celebrated a children’s Mass with Grade 2 to pray for our Parents and Grandparents. In preparation for the Mass the children planted and germinated seeds in paper boxes made by Grade 5 and 6. Fr Damien talked about the children working with their hands to grow the seeds and to use their hands for God’s work. Fr Damien also focused on the children’s families and asked the children to reflect on their behaviour in their family, encouraging the children to use their hands to do good deeds in order to help their family to grow in the love of God.
God, we hold these seeds in our hand.
We see smallness, weakness, insignificance.
You see potential, growth, significance.
Tiny seeds grow by your power into huge trees.
They provide food for the hungry and homes for the birds.
From the darkness of the earth springs forth your life, your harvest.
Your Kingdom is like a tiny seed.
When we look at your church, and our own lives,
we see smallness, weakness, insignificance.
You see potential, growth, significance.
Give us eyes of faith and willing hands to see your Kingdom grow in us.
May we feed the hungry with food and the bread of life,
welcome the homeless into your family,
and gather the harvest you love has provided.
In Christ's name and the power of the Spirit
we commit our lives to you again.
Amen.
We see smallness, weakness, insignificance.
You see potential, growth, significance.
Tiny seeds grow by your power into huge trees.
They provide food for the hungry and homes for the birds.
From the darkness of the earth springs forth your life, your harvest.
Your Kingdom is like a tiny seed.
When we look at your church, and our own lives,
we see smallness, weakness, insignificance.
You see potential, growth, significance.
Give us eyes of faith and willing hands to see your Kingdom grow in us.
May we feed the hungry with food and the bread of life,
welcome the homeless into your family,
and gather the harvest you love has provided.
In Christ's name and the power of the Spirit
we commit our lives to you again.
Amen.
School news
Principal Leave
Carol Seagar (Principal) will be away from school at the end of this week and all of next week. She is attending the National Catholic Education Conference as well as having 2 days either side of this as personal leave. Stu Farr will lead the school during this time, ably assisted by Eve Gratton and Gretchen Lane.
Assemblies
Parents are invited to attend all assemblies held on a fortnightly basis in the school gym, The McCarthy Centre. Below are the classes presenting for the rest of the term. OLOL also live streams these assemblies via our facebook page.
Assemblies Term 3 at 2:00pm
● Week 6 - Friday 2nd September 3B
● Week 8 - Friday 16th September 3M
● Week 10 - Friday 30th September 2B
Canteen Special Day - Wednesday 31st August
There will be no other lunch orders available on this day.
Father's Day Fun at OLOL
Carol Seagar (Principal) will be away from school at the end of this week and all of next week. She is attending the National Catholic Education Conference as well as having 2 days either side of this as personal leave. Stu Farr will lead the school during this time, ably assisted by Eve Gratton and Gretchen Lane.
Assemblies
Parents are invited to attend all assemblies held on a fortnightly basis in the school gym, The McCarthy Centre. Below are the classes presenting for the rest of the term. OLOL also live streams these assemblies via our facebook page.
Assemblies Term 3 at 2:00pm
● Week 6 - Friday 2nd September 3B
● Week 8 - Friday 16th September 3M
● Week 10 - Friday 30th September 2B
Canteen Special Day - Wednesday 31st August
There will be no other lunch orders available on this day.
Father's Day Fun at OLOL
School Photos - Monday 5th &Tuesday 6th September
Cut off date for ordering photos is Wednesday 31st August @ 4:00pm.
Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 1st September and Monday 5th September. Order forms are available at the Office.
*We can no longer accept uniforms for resale for parents. If you have any uniforms at the shop and would like them returned please let Mrs Arrowsmith know before the end of term.*
Donations of items will still be accepted.
Shop hours:
Monday & Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Order forms are available on the website or at the school office. Orders will be attended to in the afternoons and placed in class trays.
Book Week Fun
Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 1st September and Monday 5th September. Order forms are available at the Office.
*We can no longer accept uniforms for resale for parents. If you have any uniforms at the shop and would like them returned please let Mrs Arrowsmith know before the end of term.*
Donations of items will still be accepted.
Shop hours:
Monday & Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Order forms are available on the website or at the school office. Orders will be attended to in the afternoons and placed in class trays.
Book Week Fun
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
MOVE WELL EAT WELL
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Policy in Focus
This week in our Policy in Focus section we are sharing a new Catholic Education Commission Tasmania policy - Adult Behaviour Policy. This policy was approved by the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania on 12 April 2022, and came into effect 1 July 2022.
The purpose of this policy are two fold:
1. To set out clear standards of the behaviour of adults when in a CET workplace.
2. To support CET workers to establish and maintain strong and healthy relationships with other members of the CET community.
We encourage you to read through and explore the policy.
The purpose of this policy are two fold:
1. To set out clear standards of the behaviour of adults when in a CET workplace.
2. To support CET workers to establish and maintain strong and healthy relationships with other members of the CET community.
We encourage you to read through and explore the policy.
CECT Adult Behaviour Policy
OLOL School Calendar
Term Dates
2022 TERM DATES
TERM 3
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
TERM 4
Tuesday 18 October - Thursday 15 December
2023 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Friday 3 February - Thursday 6 April
(Easter Break - Friday 7 April - Tuesday 11 April)
TERM 2
Wednesday 26 April - Friday 7 July
TERM 3
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
TERM 4
Tuesday 18 October - Thursday 15 December
2023 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Friday 3 February - Thursday 6 April
(Easter Break - Friday 7 April - Tuesday 11 April)
TERM 2
Wednesday 26 April - Friday 7 July
