Term 2, Week 7

11 june 2024

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

​We are Respectful
We are Responsible
We are Safe
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is located on the traditional lands of the Punnilerpanner people of the North Nation. We acknowledge and deeply respect the Palawa people, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community, and all Elders past and present. We are committed to learning alongside our students and community in this place, and support the continued sharing of knowledge and culture.

What's On?

Whole School
​Prayer

Monday 17th June
(9:00 am - 9:15 am)
Primary (4M)
Parents and carers are welcome!

upComing Events

Term 2​​​​​
  • All Schools Cross Country (Grade 3-6) - Tuesday 18th June
  • Assembly (3B Sharing) - Friday 21st June
  • OLOL Cross Country (Kinder - Grade 2) - Wednesday 26th June
  • SBSC Taster Day (Grade 6) - Friday 28th June

Miss wootton's Reflection

Student support coordinator​

Working Together for Student Success
As we approach half way in the school year, it's the perfect time to emphasise the importance of home, school, and allied health professionals collaborating closely to create the best possible outcomes for our students. 

When families, teachers, counsellors, therapists and others work as a team, we can ensure our students receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Open communication and a shared commitment to the child's well-being are essential. 

Some of the benefits of this partnership approach include: 
  • Consistent strategies and expectations across settings reinforce learning
  • Sharing of important insights and observations from each member's unique perspective 
  • Ability to address the whole child's needs through coordinated services and accommodations 
  • United front providing reassurance and encouragement for the student 

In our school, we strive to work hand-in-hand with families as well as Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals involved in supporting our students. By operating as a cooperative team, we can ensure we are considering all factors and putting the right plan in place.

I encourage all families to stay engaged with your children's support team. If your child works with outside therapists or specialists, facilitate ongoing conversation so we can complement each other's efforts. 

Our student's futures are brightest when we pool our expertise and commitment. Together, we can empower every student to achieve their full potential.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead (stay dry!) 

Meg Wootton 
Our Lady of Lourdes Leadership Team
Carol Seagar, Eve Gratton and Meg Wootton place enormous importance on feedback from you as parents at Our Lady of Lourdes.  In honouring our partnership with you we encourage you to seek out meetings with Leadership or send in communication if you have any concerns about any aspect of the OLOL.

Religious Education

A few weeks ago I quoted: Mark 10:13-16. People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

Our core business as teachers is to teach students and although this is an obvious statement you may not realise that we as teachers also learn a lot from our students, especially the awe and wonder they possess for life. Awe and wonder are essential elements of worship, because they help awaken our soul to the fullness of God.  I wonder when we as adults last responded with awe and wonder to the beauty of God around us - physical, human and man-made.

When walking around the classes this is how students are responding to RE learning.

From Gr 6:  Ways that Christ is presented in the Mass
  •  In the priest, his vestments, the Bible and the Word, in the consecrated wine and bread, in the people gathered.
  • In the Holy Water.​
From Gr 1:  Where do you see signs of God’s love in the world?
  • In the rainbows
  • In sunsets
  • At the beach
  • In the mornings
It is just beautiful that our students see the wonders of God around them and they seem to especially favour the rainbow.
The rainbow that I have put in the sky will be my sign to you and to every living creature on earth. It will remind you that I will keep this promise forever. When I send clouds over the earth, and a rainbow appears in the sky, I will remember my promise to you and to all other living creatures. (Genesis 9:12-17).

From Grade 1:  When am I a Disciple?
  • When I help my friend.
  • When I help people.
  • When I help someone who is hurt.
  • When I am a good friend.
  • When I give money to someone in need.​
Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35.) 

School news

Uniform Survey
PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY ON THIS IMPORTANT DECISION. 168 PARENTS HAVE REPLIED AND FOR THE DECISION TO BE VALID WE NEED AT LEAST 80 % OF FAMILIES TO REPLY = 248 FAMILIES.

End of Day Pick Up Time
Grade 1 - 6:     2:55pm
Kinder & Prep: 2:45pm (if parents are able to come) Staff will wait with children till 2:55pm.
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Circle of Life (Family Life) Drop-in Sessions for Parents
Parents are welcome to meet Monique Hall who is leading our Family Life sessions next week, in the upstairs Planning Room.
Please come to the School Office and we will take you up.
SBSC Enrolments
A reminder for Gr 6 parents to enrol at SBSC if they haven't done so yet as enrolments are filling fast.
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Kinder 2025 Enrolment Applications
Kindergarten Enrolment Applications for 2025 close on Friday 5th of July 2024.
Existing families with siblings born in 2020, please ensure that you have submitted an Enrolment Application to the office.
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Student Pick up on Stewart Street
Any students who are picked up at the Stewart Street side of the school MUST NOT cross Stewart Street to be picked up.
Students must stay on the school side of the street and parents pick up from this side only.
It is not safe for our students to cross Stewart Street during school hours and especially at the end and beginning of the day.
There is no crossing on Stewart Street, and the Council will not provide one, so parents please drive up on the school side of Stewart Street to pick up your child. Alternatively, use the Pick-Up Zone on Steele Street.
We thank you in anticipation of your cooperation with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School.

Car Parks at OLOL
We have inquired with the Devonport City Council whether we can have more disabled carparks at Our Lady of Lourdes,  We put forward a case with the number of grandparents and parents with a disability, but have been informed that we have the correct ratio for the area and community we serve.  In light of this, can we ensure that only the correct use of disabled parks is adhered to and maybe staggering pick up times between 2:55 and 3:15 will assist with this congestion.

Personal Sport Equipment
​Our Lady of Lourdes provides lots of balls and sports' equipment for students to play with at lunchtimes.  We ask that students do not bring in their own sports equipment.
Only toys needed for classroom regulation may be brought to school.

Drop Off and Pick Up
In order to avoid congestion at the end of the day, please be reminded, that students are not to wait for collection at the main office.  
We would appreciate families accessing our school by the 2 main external entry/exit points, rather than the main office doors.
  • Main gates from Steele Street Carpark
  • Side gate near Parish Hall 
We thank you and your children for your cooperation.

Pick Up Zone
A reminder to families to drive around the block if Steele Street entrance to the school is full with parked cars from 2:50pm. Staff are on duty to 3:20 enabling pick at any time within 30 mins after school.

Morning Entry to Classes
A reminder to families, when entering the classrooms of a morning Prep - Grade 2 are to use the front blue sliding door and Grades 3 - 6 use the back oval doors.

Fish Free School Zone & Nut Awareness
Can all parents be vigilant about enforcing our fish free school zone and nut awareness.
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These foods can contain fish:​
  • Fried rice, spring rolls and paella with fish specifically.
  • ​Dishes that are often prepared with fish-based sauces, like oyster sauce.
  • Sushi.
  • Salad dressings.
  • Sauces, like steak and Worcestershire.
  • Seafood soups and broths.
  • Spreads like taramasalata​​ ​​

Breakfast Club
Breakfast club is held in the school canteen each school day from 8am until 8:40am.  
The first meal of the day is a chance to get the energy we need to learn, play and stay healthy. While most Australian children eat breakfast, skipping breakfast is still common.  Children who eat breakfast have better school attendance, better academic performance and improved wellbeing. Eating breakfast is associated with better dietary and physical activity behaviours.
Everyone is welcome to Breakfast Club.
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Picking up Children Early
Our Lady of Lourdes reminds parents to provide advance notice if you are picking up your child early. An email to [email protected] is the best communication method. Phone call is also an option. It allows for advance preparation if the office staff are given significant advance notice as organising students to leave class or specialist lessons can take some time.
​Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Playing in the Playground After School
It is our school expectation, that if parents choose to allow their children to play in our playground after school. It is their responsibility to supervise and support them to be Respectful, Responsible and Safe through direct behaviour support of their own child and modelling of appropriate adult behaviour.  Effectively, you are responsible for your child after you have collected them at the end of the day. Our school gates will continue to be locked at 3:30pm each day.  We do ask that you please ensure you have left our school grounds by then.
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Head Knocks at School
If your child presents to First Aid with a head knock, we will assess and treat with ice. If they appear fine your child will go back to class where they will be monitored by Staff. The office will send you an SMS so you are aware and able to check in with your child when they get home. If we are at all worried about your child we will phone you so they can be collected.

School Gates
​The school Steele Street gates are now locked from 3:30 pm each day.
If requiring any assistance after this time, please come to the Stewart Street school entrance and knock for assistance.

Technology News

Student of the week

Sports News & Rosters

Click here to access 'Sports News, Registrations and Rosters​​
Basketball
Soccer
​Netball​
​NW Futsal
​Local Futsal

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Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil
  • 5:00pm St Mary's, Penguin
  • 5:00pm Our Lady of Lourdes Devonport
Sunday
  • 8:00am St Joseph, Port Sorell
  • 9:00am Sacred Heart, Ulverstone
  • 9:30am Our Lady of Lourdes, Devonport
  • 11:30am Holy Cross, Sheffield
  • 5:00pm St Patrick, Latrobe

Policy in Focus

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
sports Policy

RATIONAL
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is committed to the development of the whole person. This includes providing opportunities for students to be involved in and develop healthy lifestyle habits. Students are encouraged to participate in Team Sports for a variety of educational, personal and formative reasons.
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OLOL School Calendar

2024 Term Dates


2024 TERM DATES
TERM 2
Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July 
TERM 3
Tuesday 23 July - Friday 27 September
TERM 4
Tuesday 15 October - Wednesday 18 December

2025 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Friday 7th February - Thursday 10th April
 TERM 2
Monday 28th April - Friday 4th July
TERM 3
Tuesday 22nd July - Friday 26th September
TERM 4
Tuesday 14th October - Thursday 18th December