Term 4, Week 8 |
30 November, 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 5th December
4M leading Whole School Prayer will be shared via Facebook |
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upComing EventsTerm 4
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Mr Farr's Reflection
Deputy principal
It's better to be prepared than to get ready.
Will Smith
Will Smith
Welcome everyone to Week 8!
This week was our first full week in our new classroom spaces, and it is most exciting!
Our move last week was a great success, albeit a tiring one! Our staff and students worked effectively together to ensure a smooth process of decanting classrooms, relocating furniture and then refilling into another space. This was no easy feat, however it is through all involved working together to achieve a positive outcome.
Our teaching staff had been preparing for 'The Big Move' for several weeks by taking resources home, boxing and bagging things up, discussing with their students where they would be moving to and what they need to take etc. On the day of our move our staff did a wonderful job of ensuring children were being Safe, Responsible and Respectful.
Was it without its hiccups? Of course not! Were there a few grizzles, tears and anxious, stressed humans about? Definitely! But we got through it, together.
Part of why this day ran so smoothly is due to the preparation that took place. We had a clear plan, a process, for what we were going to do and our staff and students were committed to following this plan.
It was very similar today, Orientation Day. The preparation that has taken place over the last several weeks to prepare for not only Orientation Day, but for 2022 has ensured that when today arrived it would come and go successfully. Our children have named up the friends that they would like to have in their class next year, teachers have worked tirelessly to create the most balanced classes they can, classes have discussed, and some have spent time in, their next year's classroom and met and looked at photos of their 2022 teachers. All this is to prepare our children for change. And I can say confidently, that today was a success!
Was it without its hiccups? Of course not! Were there a few grizzles, tears and anxious, stressed humans about? Definitely! But we got through it, together.
Your child may come home this afternoon and focus on a challenge or two from today, but if you have a longer conversation with them, I'm sure the positives will quickly outweigh any challenges that may have occurred.
Enjoy the week,
Stu
This week was our first full week in our new classroom spaces, and it is most exciting!
Our move last week was a great success, albeit a tiring one! Our staff and students worked effectively together to ensure a smooth process of decanting classrooms, relocating furniture and then refilling into another space. This was no easy feat, however it is through all involved working together to achieve a positive outcome.
Our teaching staff had been preparing for 'The Big Move' for several weeks by taking resources home, boxing and bagging things up, discussing with their students where they would be moving to and what they need to take etc. On the day of our move our staff did a wonderful job of ensuring children were being Safe, Responsible and Respectful.
Was it without its hiccups? Of course not! Were there a few grizzles, tears and anxious, stressed humans about? Definitely! But we got through it, together.
Part of why this day ran so smoothly is due to the preparation that took place. We had a clear plan, a process, for what we were going to do and our staff and students were committed to following this plan.
It was very similar today, Orientation Day. The preparation that has taken place over the last several weeks to prepare for not only Orientation Day, but for 2022 has ensured that when today arrived it would come and go successfully. Our children have named up the friends that they would like to have in their class next year, teachers have worked tirelessly to create the most balanced classes they can, classes have discussed, and some have spent time in, their next year's classroom and met and looked at photos of their 2022 teachers. All this is to prepare our children for change. And I can say confidently, that today was a success!
Was it without its hiccups? Of course not! Were there a few grizzles, tears and anxious, stressed humans about? Definitely! But we got through it, together.
Your child may come home this afternoon and focus on a challenge or two from today, but if you have a longer conversation with them, I'm sure the positives will quickly outweigh any challenges that may have occurred.
Enjoy the week,
Stu
RE NEWS
This week we begin our Advent Journey.
On Monday the first of the Advent Candles was lit – a purple one symbolising hope and waiting for the coming of Jesus. As the Prophet Isaiah (11:10) said: "the Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.”
This reflection on the first week of advent is both a challenge and an inspiration to us: “An Advent way of life exhorts us to ‘wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ’. This way of life is both simple and profound. It does not necessarily require unusual behaviour on our part, but it calls us to live the usual unusually well. It affects the everyday events of life; it directs the way we interact with people; it informs the attitudes that colour our judgments and motivations. It is as ordinary as the birth of a child; it is as extraordinary as the revelation of God.”
Dianne Bergant https://www.liturgyhelp.com/calendar/date/2021Nov28/0/RefDiBer
On Monday the first of the Advent Candles was lit – a purple one symbolising hope and waiting for the coming of Jesus. As the Prophet Isaiah (11:10) said: "the Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.”
This reflection on the first week of advent is both a challenge and an inspiration to us: “An Advent way of life exhorts us to ‘wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ’. This way of life is both simple and profound. It does not necessarily require unusual behaviour on our part, but it calls us to live the usual unusually well. It affects the everyday events of life; it directs the way we interact with people; it informs the attitudes that colour our judgments and motivations. It is as ordinary as the birth of a child; it is as extraordinary as the revelation of God.”
Dianne Bergant https://www.liturgyhelp.com/calendar/date/2021Nov28/0/RefDiBer
School news
COVID 19 Update
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Please click the above image to view the updates to our 'Keep On Top Of COVID' information page.
Sports Tops
Could all local basketball and triathlon tops be returned by Thursday 2nd December to Mrs Cook in the Library.
Class Finalisation for 2022
We are currently organising classes for 2022 and we are asking families who are not continuing their child's enrolment at OLOL, to contact the Office as soon as possible. The Terms and Conditions of Enrolment require 10 weeks notice.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
2021 Book Fair
Thank you to all students and parents for your support of our book fair. Funds raised will be used to purchase much needed books and literacy resources for the library. The student backorders have been placed and are expected to arrive within 2 weeks.
2022 Student Class Allocation Letters
After many weeks of discernment by teachers and leadership, classes for 2022 have been decided. In creating these classes the needs of all students have been considered. These needs include: academic, social and emotional, spiritual, physical and medical. I ask that you trust these final decisions and encourage your children to think positively about the class they are in for 2022. We have attempted to accomodate parent requests but at times in the complexity of meeting all students’ needs this was not possible. Be assured that your child will have the best possibility to learn, in the class assigned to them and we will continue to work in partnership with you in 2022. This year we will be communicating your child's 2022 Class via Compass. You will receive a generic email on Tuesday 30th November with the class group and teacher's name for 2022. There will be one email per child.
SBSC Orientation Day
The following dates are for the SBSC orientation day and the 2 additional/extra transition days also offered:
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
2022 Book Packs
2022 Book Packs for Prep - Grade 6 are now available for purchase by families through Complete Stationery's exclusive Parent Book Pack Ordering Portal. This can be accessed via the school's website under Quick Links or the link below.
2022 Book Packs
Kinder 2023
We are now taking enrolments for Kinder 2023. Please complete enrolment forms which can be found on our website or collected from our office.
MerseyLink - Bus Fare Increase
The Department of State Growth – Passenger Transport has advised that effective January 2022 the Student/Child cash fare will increase from $1.80 to $1.90. Students catching a dedicated school bus can purchase a sheet of 10 tickets for $15.20 which is a saving of 20 percent.
The Smartcard discounted fare will also increase from $1.44 to $1.52. Smartcards are only available to those students who travel on a public bus.
Some students are eligible for free travel using a Student Bus Pass. Students can check or renew their eligibility by visiting www.transport.tas.gov.au/student
Since 2017 the Tasmanian Government’s policy has been to increase the student fare by ten cents every second year, where an increase is supported by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
There has not been a student fare increase since 2019 because the fare increase scheduled for 2021 was deferred due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Merseylink, phone: 6427 7626.
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.
Could all local basketball and triathlon tops be returned by Thursday 2nd December to Mrs Cook in the Library.
Class Finalisation for 2022
We are currently organising classes for 2022 and we are asking families who are not continuing their child's enrolment at OLOL, to contact the Office as soon as possible. The Terms and Conditions of Enrolment require 10 weeks notice.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
2021 Book Fair
Thank you to all students and parents for your support of our book fair. Funds raised will be used to purchase much needed books and literacy resources for the library. The student backorders have been placed and are expected to arrive within 2 weeks.
2022 Student Class Allocation Letters
After many weeks of discernment by teachers and leadership, classes for 2022 have been decided. In creating these classes the needs of all students have been considered. These needs include: academic, social and emotional, spiritual, physical and medical. I ask that you trust these final decisions and encourage your children to think positively about the class they are in for 2022. We have attempted to accomodate parent requests but at times in the complexity of meeting all students’ needs this was not possible. Be assured that your child will have the best possibility to learn, in the class assigned to them and we will continue to work in partnership with you in 2022. This year we will be communicating your child's 2022 Class via Compass. You will receive a generic email on Tuesday 30th November with the class group and teacher's name for 2022. There will be one email per child.
SBSC Orientation Day
The following dates are for the SBSC orientation day and the 2 additional/extra transition days also offered:
- Extra Transition Day 1: Thursday November 11th, 10.00am - 12.30pm
- Orientation Day: Tuesday November 30th, 8.40am - 3.00pm
- Extra Transition Day 2: Friday December 3rd, 1.00pm - 2.45pm (to invited students who have been identified as needing an extra day from two previous visits).
Uniform Shop hours
Monday - Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am & 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
2022 Book Packs
2022 Book Packs for Prep - Grade 6 are now available for purchase by families through Complete Stationery's exclusive Parent Book Pack Ordering Portal. This can be accessed via the school's website under Quick Links or the link below.
2022 Book Packs
Kinder 2023
We are now taking enrolments for Kinder 2023. Please complete enrolment forms which can be found on our website or collected from our office.
MerseyLink - Bus Fare Increase
The Department of State Growth – Passenger Transport has advised that effective January 2022 the Student/Child cash fare will increase from $1.80 to $1.90. Students catching a dedicated school bus can purchase a sheet of 10 tickets for $15.20 which is a saving of 20 percent.
The Smartcard discounted fare will also increase from $1.44 to $1.52. Smartcards are only available to those students who travel on a public bus.
Some students are eligible for free travel using a Student Bus Pass. Students can check or renew their eligibility by visiting www.transport.tas.gov.au/student
Since 2017 the Tasmanian Government’s policy has been to increase the student fare by ten cents every second year, where an increase is supported by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
There has not been a student fare increase since 2019 because the fare increase scheduled for 2021 was deferred due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Merseylink, phone: 6427 7626.
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
2021 Term Dates
TERM 4
Monday 11 October - Thursday 16 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
