Term 1, Week 7 |
15 March, 2022 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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Mrs seagar's Reflection
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No act of virtue can be great if it is not followed by advantage for others. So, no matter how much time you spend fasting, no matter how much you sleep on a hard floor and eat ashes and sigh continually, if you do no good to others, you do nothing great.
John Chrysostom (349-407AD)
John Chrysostom (349-407AD)
Welcome everyone to Week 7.
Lent 2022
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic Primary School and as such we practise many religious traditions in order to help us strengthen our faith. These traditions, along with scripture and Church teachings are the framework on which our faith stands. From our participation in Ash Wednesday two weeks ago we are reminded that Lent is about prayer, fasting and almsgiving. And these 3 actions are not meant to be easy and are in fact testing for many of us.
However the good news is:
The traditional ‘giving up’ (penance) of things during Lent isn't about doing something for yourself to make you feel bad. It's about learning from Christ (prayer and reflection) to put all of our hopes and trust in His word and to love and serve our neighbour in whatever ways they need us (service). Pope Francis in 2015 expressed the idea that we should only give up something for Lent only if it demonstrates compassion and enriches others.
The list below reimagines what Lent could be for you.
Give up complaining and focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism and become an optimist
Give up harsh judgements and think kindly thoughts.
Give up worry and trust Divine Providence.
Give up discouragement and be full of hope.
Give up bitterness and turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred and return good for evil.
Give up negativism and be positive.
Give up anger and be more patient.
Give up pettiness and become mature.
Give up gloom and enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealously and pray for trust.
Give up gossiping and control your tongue.
This giving up doesn’t not need to be done on your own, God knows each of us well and consequently all of our faults. If we ask for assistance (prayer) God will help us in our endeavours.
If you also want to add actions for Lent, consider this list.
Things to give up for Lent:
All the very best for Lent.
Carol
Lent 2022
Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic Primary School and as such we practise many religious traditions in order to help us strengthen our faith. These traditions, along with scripture and Church teachings are the framework on which our faith stands. From our participation in Ash Wednesday two weeks ago we are reminded that Lent is about prayer, fasting and almsgiving. And these 3 actions are not meant to be easy and are in fact testing for many of us.
However the good news is:
The traditional ‘giving up’ (penance) of things during Lent isn't about doing something for yourself to make you feel bad. It's about learning from Christ (prayer and reflection) to put all of our hopes and trust in His word and to love and serve our neighbour in whatever ways they need us (service). Pope Francis in 2015 expressed the idea that we should only give up something for Lent only if it demonstrates compassion and enriches others.
The list below reimagines what Lent could be for you.
Give up complaining and focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism and become an optimist
Give up harsh judgements and think kindly thoughts.
Give up worry and trust Divine Providence.
Give up discouragement and be full of hope.
Give up bitterness and turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred and return good for evil.
Give up negativism and be positive.
Give up anger and be more patient.
Give up pettiness and become mature.
Give up gloom and enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealously and pray for trust.
Give up gossiping and control your tongue.
This giving up doesn’t not need to be done on your own, God knows each of us well and consequently all of our faults. If we ask for assistance (prayer) God will help us in our endeavours.
If you also want to add actions for Lent, consider this list.
Things to give up for Lent:
- The phrase, "I can't even."
- Rolling your eyes at your parents [or spouse or co-workers, for older folks].
- Not smiling at strangers.
- Trolling online.
- Being sarcastic.
- Swearing.
- Watch less TV.
- Give up fast food.
- Give away something every single day, be it time, money, or something you own.
- Volunteer once a week at a soup kitchen/ school/community event
- Give away some clothes to a charity or someone in need
- Use your weekends to babysit for free
- Make a list of 40 people who have touched your life and write one each day with a letter of appreciation
- Talk, play board games instead to TV or computer games
- Give to Caritas to help others be able to help themselves
- Cook together
- Early rising
- Random Acts of Kindness
All the very best for Lent.
Carol
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COVID-19 Update
This week we have had 28 positive COVID-19 test results in the school.
You must notify the school if your child tests positive to COVID-19. Please to this as soon as possible. Messages can be left on the school's answering machine after hours - you don't need to wait for the office to open.
Please include the date of your child's positive test result in the message. This allows us to communicate to families and staff in a timely manner and arrange for the classrooms to have an extra COVID clean.
OLOL is following all the requirements for managing these cases as advised by the Department of Health and Catholic Education Tasmania.
WSH – Covid Changes
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
You must notify the school if your child tests positive to COVID-19. Please to this as soon as possible. Messages can be left on the school's answering machine after hours - you don't need to wait for the office to open.
Please include the date of your child's positive test result in the message. This allows us to communicate to families and staff in a timely manner and arrange for the classrooms to have an extra COVID clean.
OLOL is following all the requirements for managing these cases as advised by the Department of Health and Catholic Education Tasmania.
WSH – Covid Changes
- If, within eight weeks following release from isolation, the person comes into contact with someone with COVID-19 and they are not immunocompromised or symptomatic, they will not need to isolate. This means that there is now an 8 week immunity for isolation and quarantine.
- Public Health expects staff and students to undertake rapid antigen testing as per Public Health’s outbreak management guidelines, however Public Health has advised this is not a prerequisite to be able to attend school.
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
RE NEWS
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Junior Joeys
The Junior Joeys is a leadership team who work in the school to uphold the charisms of our founders the Sisters of St Joseph. The Junior Joey’s raise awareness and money for those less fortunate in our community. Next week our Junior Joeys are travelling to MacKillop Hill Forth to learn more about the charisms of Mary MacKillop, Father Julian Tenison Woods and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. The day will be facilitated by Sr Carmel Jones, who has been a principal at the Josephite schools in Tasmania. The Celebration of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on the 6th April at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 7.00 p.m. Please keep the children in your prayers as they prepare. Sacramental Program Family Mass As part of our Sacramental Program this year, we are having a special Family Mass for all Sacramental Candidates on Sunday 3rd April at 4pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, followed by a sausage sizzle in the Parish Hall (beside Church). This is a great opportunity to get to know each other as we journey together through the sacraments. We will be asking for volunteers to read in Mass, if you or your child are interested please let Fr Steven know. We are looking forward to gathering together for Fun, Family, Friendship, Food and Faith! |
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Prayer for Ukraine We pray to you Lord Jesus, for the people of the Ukraine who are experiencing conflicts and deaths. Bless the leaders with wisdom, vision and perseverance needed to build together a world of justice and solidarity, and to break down walls of hostility and division. Second Week of Lent (Week beginning Monday 14th March) This week through Project Compassion we learn about Biru who lives in a rural village in India’s east. He lost mobility in one of his legs, after contracting polio as a child. Biru worked as a shepherd, looking after other people’s cattle, to support his wife and four daughters. Keeping up with the cattle was a challenge.Biru taught himself how to repair bicycles by watching other people, but he never dreamed of using those skills to start his own business. With your generous support, Biru was able to access an entrepreneurship and livelihoods training program, run by Caritas Australia’s partner, Caritas India. He gained the support and skills he needed to start his own bicycle repair business. Now, Biru earns enough money to support his family. Watch a short film about Biru’s story here. Please support Project Compassion: lent.caritas.org.au Dates to Remember Confirmation Faith Sharing Sessions:
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Compass Parent Guide
Compass have updated the parent experience via the Compass App, enhancing the usability and overall user experience of Compass.
School news
Breakfast Club
There will be NO Breakfast Club for Term 1.
Canteen
Due to unforeseen circumstances the canteen will be CLOSED until Wednesday 16th March. Apologies for any inconvenience.
There will be NO over the counter sales for the first 5 weeks of term 1. Snacks can be ordered online (no ice creams).
Before placing your first order, please update your child/children's class.
Kinder Enrolments
A reminder to families, new and existing, to fill out Kinder enrolments for next year (2023).
Pick up Zone Announcement
Students who present late to the drop-off zone will not be called for by the Office Admin Staff over the school speaker. Parents will need to park and wait for their children.
No calling for students to be called – parents will have to park and wait.
Uniform Shop
Soccer socks now available $9.00 a pair.
Excess stock to clear 3pk White Socks $8.00.
*Wanted for resale soccer/footy boots.
Hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Passenger Conduct Code for School Bus Services
The Department of State Growth is pleased to announce that the Passenger Conduct Code for School Bus Services is publicly available at: www.transport.tas.gov.au/student/code
It is important that all school communities are aware that travel on school bus services will be subject to the Code from the commencement of 2022 school year.
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.
Student Medical Plans for 2022
Could parents of students who are on Medical Plans in 2022, please have current plans signed by a doctor - ready to hand into school on their child's return.
There will be NO Breakfast Club for Term 1.
Canteen
Due to unforeseen circumstances the canteen will be CLOSED until Wednesday 16th March. Apologies for any inconvenience.
There will be NO over the counter sales for the first 5 weeks of term 1. Snacks can be ordered online (no ice creams).
Before placing your first order, please update your child/children's class.
Kinder Enrolments
A reminder to families, new and existing, to fill out Kinder enrolments for next year (2023).
Pick up Zone Announcement
Students who present late to the drop-off zone will not be called for by the Office Admin Staff over the school speaker. Parents will need to park and wait for their children.
No calling for students to be called – parents will have to park and wait.
Uniform Shop
Soccer socks now available $9.00 a pair.
Excess stock to clear 3pk White Socks $8.00.
*Wanted for resale soccer/footy boots.
Hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Passenger Conduct Code for School Bus Services
The Department of State Growth is pleased to announce that the Passenger Conduct Code for School Bus Services is publicly available at: www.transport.tas.gov.au/student/code
It is important that all school communities are aware that travel on school bus services will be subject to the Code from the commencement of 2022 school year.
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.
Student Medical Plans for 2022
Could parents of students who are on Medical Plans in 2022, please have current plans signed by a doctor - ready to hand into school on their child's return.
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Policy in Focus
This week in our Policy in Focus section of the Newsletter we have attached our Child Safety Policy. This policy outlines the expectations, procedures and processes that we undertake to meet the CET child safety legislative obligations.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION COMMISSION TASMANIA CHILD SAFETY POLICY
OLOL School Calendar
2022 Term Dates
2022 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Thursday 3 February - Thursday 14 April
TERM 2
Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July
TERM 3
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
TERM 4
Monday 17 October - Thursday 15 December
2022 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Thursday 3 February - Thursday 14 April
TERM 2
Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July
TERM 3
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
TERM 4
Monday 17 October - Thursday 15 December
