Term 4, Week 7 |
29 November, 2022 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
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School Prayer School Prayer for Term 4 will alternate between Grade 3 - 6 Monday Week 1, and P - 2 Monday Week 2. On occasion there may be a liturgy or service that takes the place of the School Prayer. |
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Mrs gratton's Reflection
student support co-ordinator
Teach children values they should look for in others and strive to embody in their own relationships.
Alexandra Eidens
Alexandra Eidens
Welcome Everyone to Week 7.
As the term disappears before our very eyes, you may find yourself having an increased number of conversations with your child/children that centre around navigating their friendships. This could be due to a number of factors, including changes to normal school/home routines as we head into the Christmas season, preempting the transition into a new classroom with a different teacher/s and different classmates or simply the sheer exhaustion that the end of the school year brings with it.
There are endless resources available to parents when it comes to the topic of supporting children with friendship challenges; however I stumbled upon one I found particularly helpful not so long ago, written by the creators of The Big Life Journal, Alexandra and Scott Eidens.
Titled ‘How to Coach our Children through their Friendship Dramas/Challenges,’ this resource outlines the Dos and Don’t when it come to supporting children in becoming equipped with the tools and skills to successfully manage their friendships. The following outlines the Dos in order;
Do
Listen to your child without judgement and give your full attention.
Ask;
What happened?
What do you think the problem is?
And what did you mean when you said…?
Do
Ask open-end questions to learn more about the situation;
How did you feel when they said that?
What bothered you most about that situation?
If you could go back in time, what would you do/say differently?
Do
Show empathy.
Say;
That must have felt really hurtful when…
It must have been hard to stay in class after that happened.
Do
Ask;
What kind of help do they need from you?
How can I support you right now?
What do you need?
Say;
I’m always here if you need my help.
Do
Brainstorm together.
What are some options that you would be comfortable trying to manage/deal with?
How do you think others would react if you tried doing that?
What would you like to happen, and what do you think it would take to get there?
Do
Empower instead of catastrophising.
Say;
I know this is hard. I believe you can handle this in a positive way.
Being able to resolve conflicts is a skill. You can learn it and become good at it.
Talking regularly to your child/children about friendships is incredibly important. Audio stories, books, social media and personal experiences can be used as conversation starters to highlight what healthy friendships do and do not look like. We know that within a healthy friendship, individuals can be themselves, that good friends respect each other, and good friends show empathy.
Our school library is overflowing with friendship themed books, accessible by the link below.
OLOL Library - Friendship Reading List
As this is my final newsletter reflection for the year, I’d like to wish you all a truly special Christmas. It’s been a privilege sharing the journey that 2022 has been with you all.
Kind regards,
Eve
As the term disappears before our very eyes, you may find yourself having an increased number of conversations with your child/children that centre around navigating their friendships. This could be due to a number of factors, including changes to normal school/home routines as we head into the Christmas season, preempting the transition into a new classroom with a different teacher/s and different classmates or simply the sheer exhaustion that the end of the school year brings with it.
There are endless resources available to parents when it comes to the topic of supporting children with friendship challenges; however I stumbled upon one I found particularly helpful not so long ago, written by the creators of The Big Life Journal, Alexandra and Scott Eidens.
Titled ‘How to Coach our Children through their Friendship Dramas/Challenges,’ this resource outlines the Dos and Don’t when it come to supporting children in becoming equipped with the tools and skills to successfully manage their friendships. The following outlines the Dos in order;
Do
Listen to your child without judgement and give your full attention.
Ask;
What happened?
What do you think the problem is?
And what did you mean when you said…?
Do
Ask open-end questions to learn more about the situation;
How did you feel when they said that?
What bothered you most about that situation?
If you could go back in time, what would you do/say differently?
Do
Show empathy.
Say;
That must have felt really hurtful when…
It must have been hard to stay in class after that happened.
Do
Ask;
What kind of help do they need from you?
How can I support you right now?
What do you need?
Say;
I’m always here if you need my help.
Do
Brainstorm together.
What are some options that you would be comfortable trying to manage/deal with?
How do you think others would react if you tried doing that?
What would you like to happen, and what do you think it would take to get there?
Do
Empower instead of catastrophising.
Say;
I know this is hard. I believe you can handle this in a positive way.
Being able to resolve conflicts is a skill. You can learn it and become good at it.
Talking regularly to your child/children about friendships is incredibly important. Audio stories, books, social media and personal experiences can be used as conversation starters to highlight what healthy friendships do and do not look like. We know that within a healthy friendship, individuals can be themselves, that good friends respect each other, and good friends show empathy.
Our school library is overflowing with friendship themed books, accessible by the link below.
OLOL Library - Friendship Reading List
As this is my final newsletter reflection for the year, I’d like to wish you all a truly special Christmas. It’s been a privilege sharing the journey that 2022 has been with you all.
Kind regards,
Eve
COVID-19 Update
COVID Changes
Recently Public Health provided CET with the following advice:
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
Recently Public Health provided CET with the following advice:
- The level of illness experienced due to infection by one of the new sub variants of Omicron is no more severe than that for the BA5 variant (the term 2 & 3 dominant variant).
- Children are at a very low risk of being impacted by COVID infection.
- The predicted peak for the current increase in cases is expected to occur in the Xmas holidays (see graph below).
- The stay home if unwell has been shown to be the most effective control in a school environment.
- Schools should encourage persons who have visible symptoms of a respiratory illness to stay home and take a RAT.
- Positive RAT results should be registered with Public Health.
- Continue to supply RATs on request.
- Persons who are COVID positive but asymptomatic can attend schools.
- Mask wearing by adults is a personal choice. Mask wearing indoors for 7 days after testing positive for COVID is recommended. It is good practice for those who are immunocompromised to wear a mask in situations where they cannot socially distance.
- In pleasant weather, encourage the opening of windows.
- Public Health does not expect that the current settings for schools will change prior to the end of term 4.
- The measures set out in CET's COVID-19 Safety Plan V16 still apply.
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
RE NEWs
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
The St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal are in desperate need of items of food in particular special Christmas food items such as bon bons that would make a family’s Christmas Day special and different from an everyday meal. St Vincents would also like any donations of non-perishable food items to restock their pantry for the Christmas and holiday season. In order to support those in need we are collecting food for those who are not as fortunate as we are this Christmas season. Collection boxes are located in the school foyer.
The St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal are in desperate need of items of food in particular special Christmas food items such as bon bons that would make a family’s Christmas Day special and different from an everyday meal. St Vincents would also like any donations of non-perishable food items to restock their pantry for the Christmas and holiday season. In order to support those in need we are collecting food for those who are not as fortunate as we are this Christmas season. Collection boxes are located in the school foyer.
Advent Mass Volunteers Urgently Needed
Children and Families to attend an Advent Mass on the 3rd of December at the 6.00 p.m Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mass or 4th December at Sacred Heart Church at 9.30 a.m.
The children will be reading at the Mass and if there are enough children we will also be singing.
If your child and family is able to attend, would you please let your classroom teacher know as soon as possible.
Christmas Mass
Calling all Angels, Kings and Shepherds! If you would like to be in the annual Christmas play on the 24th December at 6:00pm Mass, please let your teachers know as soon as possible to secure your role!
Children and Families to attend an Advent Mass on the 3rd of December at the 6.00 p.m Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mass or 4th December at Sacred Heart Church at 9.30 a.m.
The children will be reading at the Mass and if there are enough children we will also be singing.
If your child and family is able to attend, would you please let your classroom teacher know as soon as possible.
Christmas Mass
Calling all Angels, Kings and Shepherds! If you would like to be in the annual Christmas play on the 24th December at 6:00pm Mass, please let your teachers know as soon as possible to secure your role!
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School news
Christmas Casual Clothes Day
Grade 6 - End of Year Celebrations
Graduation Mass - OLOL (Tuesday 13th December) - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Excursion - Splash Aquatic Centre (Wednesday 14th December) - 9:30am - 2:00pm
Whole School End of Year Assembly - OLOL (Thursday 15th December) - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Canteen
Last Day of Canteen - Wednesday 7th December
For both lunch orders and over the counter sales. Some menu items may become out of stock. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Special - Christmas Treats
Until the end of term there will be Christmas Treats available over the counter at 1st Lunch.
Festive Lime Spiders - $2.00
Chocolate Crackle Xmas Puddings - $1.00
Xmas Jelly - $1.00
Xmas Brownie - 50c
Specials available while stock last!
Schedule of Fees 2023 & Payment Arrangement Forms
Please find attached below Schedule of Fees 2023 & Payment Arrangement Form. We ask families to please read them carefully and note the following:
2023 School Book Pack Ordering
2023 School Book Packs for Prep to Grade 6 are now available for purchase by families through Complete Stationery's exclusive Parent Book Pack Order Portal link below:
Office Brands Booklist
Graduation Mass - OLOL (Tuesday 13th December) - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Excursion - Splash Aquatic Centre (Wednesday 14th December) - 9:30am - 2:00pm
Whole School End of Year Assembly - OLOL (Thursday 15th December) - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Canteen
Last Day of Canteen - Wednesday 7th December
For both lunch orders and over the counter sales. Some menu items may become out of stock. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Special - Christmas Treats
Until the end of term there will be Christmas Treats available over the counter at 1st Lunch.
Festive Lime Spiders - $2.00
Chocolate Crackle Xmas Puddings - $1.00
Xmas Jelly - $1.00
Xmas Brownie - 50c
Specials available while stock last!
Schedule of Fees 2023 & Payment Arrangement Forms
Please find attached below Schedule of Fees 2023 & Payment Arrangement Form. We ask families to please read them carefully and note the following:
- Fees for 2023 will be issued via email by the 31st January 2023.
- All Fees issued at this time will be payable within 30 days after issue, unless you have a payment arrangement in place. If you completed a Form in 2022, you do not need to complete it again.
- If you did not complete one in 2022 or would like a payment arrangement in 2023, please complete the Payment Arrangement Form attached and return to office no later than 30/11/2022.
- Payment Arrangements installments run from February to November each year. A breakdown of installment amounts will be automatically calculated on the Fee Invoice you will receive in January.
- For those families that were paying by Bank Direct Debit or Credit Card in 2022, these payments will not automatically recommence in 2023.
- Our preferred option is for families to schedule BPAY payments. Details will be available on the Fee Invoice you will receive in January.
- If you have children attending another Catholic School, please complete details on Schedule of Fees 2023 and return to office no later than 30/11/2022.
2023 School Book Pack Ordering
2023 School Book Packs for Prep to Grade 6 are now available for purchase by families through Complete Stationery's exclusive Parent Book Pack Order Portal link below:
Office Brands Booklist
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Uniform Shop
*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.
*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.
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Policy in Focus
In our Policy in Focus section we are sharing the Tasmanian Catholic Education Commission policy - Outdoor Play and Learning Policy. This policy was approved by the Tasmanian Catholic Education Commission on 24 July 2018, and came into effect 27 July 2018.
The purpose of this policy is to support the provision and use of play spaces within our schools and to encourage positive learning experiences outside of the classroom. The intent of the Policy is to ensure all parties are aware of their obligations in providing inspiring play spaces and rich outdoor learning experiences to enable students to grow and develop to their full potential in accordance with our Gospel values while ensuring the safest possible environment for those experiences. A key aim of the Policy is to reinvigorate play spaces as areas for learning and adventure with reasonable and appropriately identified, managed risk-taking whilst ensuring Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements are met.
We encourage you to read through and explore the policy.
The purpose of this policy is to support the provision and use of play spaces within our schools and to encourage positive learning experiences outside of the classroom. The intent of the Policy is to ensure all parties are aware of their obligations in providing inspiring play spaces and rich outdoor learning experiences to enable students to grow and develop to their full potential in accordance with our Gospel values while ensuring the safest possible environment for those experiences. A key aim of the Policy is to reinvigorate play spaces as areas for learning and adventure with reasonable and appropriately identified, managed risk-taking whilst ensuring Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements are met.
We encourage you to read through and explore the policy.
CECT Outdoor play and learning Policy
OLOL School Calendar
Term Dates
2022 TERM DATES
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
Tuesday 25th July - Friday 29th September
TERM 4
Tuesday 17th October - Thursday 14th December
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
Tuesday 25th July - Friday 29th September
TERM 4
Tuesday 17th October - Thursday 14th December
