Term 2, Week 9 |
28 june, 2022 |
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Mrs gratton's Reflection
student support coordinator
To all those who’ve come from far and wide, We’re happy you’re safe, We’re happy you’re free, We’re happy you’re here.
Welcome everyone to Week 9,
Last week (19-25th of June) was National Refugee Week, a chance to pause and give consideration to what it means to be a refugee and asylum seeker, the challenges they face, but most importantly the contribution they have made to the fabric of Australia as a nation. This year’s theme is Healing.
Why does refugee week have a theme you may ask.
Each year’s Refugee Week theme has a number of important functions:
• It raises awareness of the issues affecting refugees and aims to highlight aspects of the refugee experience and help the broader community to understand what it is like to be a refugee.
• It helps to make Refugee Week a national celebration. The theme provides a focal point for events across Australia, uniting separate activities into a single nationwide celebration.
• It promotes harmony and togetherness, uniting individuals, communities and organisations from many different backgrounds behind a common cause – the reminder that, regardless of our differences, we all share a common humanity.
• It broadens the impact of Refugee Week. The theme provides a common, cohesive message which can be promoted across the country, helping to maximise the effectiveness of awareness-raising activities.
For further information, events and resources please visit The Refugee Council of Austrailia’s website.
This year’s theme of Healing encourages our nation to heal together and emerge a more fulfilled and connected society – the kind of community we aspire to here at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Kind regards,
Eve
Last week (19-25th of June) was National Refugee Week, a chance to pause and give consideration to what it means to be a refugee and asylum seeker, the challenges they face, but most importantly the contribution they have made to the fabric of Australia as a nation. This year’s theme is Healing.
Why does refugee week have a theme you may ask.
Each year’s Refugee Week theme has a number of important functions:
• It raises awareness of the issues affecting refugees and aims to highlight aspects of the refugee experience and help the broader community to understand what it is like to be a refugee.
• It helps to make Refugee Week a national celebration. The theme provides a focal point for events across Australia, uniting separate activities into a single nationwide celebration.
• It promotes harmony and togetherness, uniting individuals, communities and organisations from many different backgrounds behind a common cause – the reminder that, regardless of our differences, we all share a common humanity.
• It broadens the impact of Refugee Week. The theme provides a common, cohesive message which can be promoted across the country, helping to maximise the effectiveness of awareness-raising activities.
For further information, events and resources please visit The Refugee Council of Austrailia’s website.
This year’s theme of Healing encourages our nation to heal together and emerge a more fulfilled and connected society – the kind of community we aspire to here at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Kind regards,
Eve
God of compassion and solidarity,
you came among us through your Son Jesus
who became a refugee and had no place to call his own. Look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from war, danger, hunger and poverty. Bless those who work to bring them relief, comfort, safety and dignity.
Open our hearts and minds to recognise the love and care you have for refugees and asylum seekers throughout the world.
Give us compassion and courage to reach out to your daughters and sons so that we will commit ourselves to healing the pain, sorrow and anxiety of all those who suffer.
Guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice peace and harmony. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
you came among us through your Son Jesus
who became a refugee and had no place to call his own. Look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from war, danger, hunger and poverty. Bless those who work to bring them relief, comfort, safety and dignity.
Open our hearts and minds to recognise the love and care you have for refugees and asylum seekers throughout the world.
Give us compassion and courage to reach out to your daughters and sons so that we will commit ourselves to healing the pain, sorrow and anxiety of all those who suffer.
Guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice peace and harmony. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
COVID-19 Update
Term 2 COVID Changes
Close Contacts
Household close contacts of a confirmed case are no longer required to quarantine at home. For a close contact to leave home they must:
Colds & Flu
If symptoms are mild e.g. a runny nose, there is no coughing, sneezing or a green runny nose and the person has twice tested negative on successive days for COVID-19 and the person has indicated, if asked, that they feel well then the person is permitted at school.
Provision of RATs
The school will provide 1 RAT to students when requested due to the person being symptomatic.
The school will provide 5 RATs to primary students, when they notify the school of household close contact status. Parents will need to source the additional 2 RATS for the 7 days testing as a household close contact.
Free RAT Tests for Close Contacts
We will continue to follow COVID Safe Behaviours:
This week we have had 3 positive COVID-19 test results in the school.
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
- The school is no longer required to inform families of COVID-19 cases in their child/children’s class or grade. This means we will no longer be sending out Compass Posts for COVID- 19 cases in the school.
- The school will follow advice from Public Health on when to communicate to families in the case of an Outbreak.
- We will continue to provide families with a weekly COVID-19 update in the school newsletter.
Close Contacts
Household close contacts of a confirmed case are no longer required to quarantine 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.
- Wear a face mask in all indoor settings when outside the home. Primary students deemed to be a household close contact will not be required to wear a mask when at school.
- Notify the School of their close contact status.
- If they become symptomatic whilst at school to immediately return to their home.
Colds & Flu
If symptoms are mild e.g. a runny nose, there is no coughing, sneezing or a green runny nose and the person has twice tested negative on successive days for COVID-19 and the person has indicated, if asked, that they feel well then the person is permitted at school.
Provision of RATs
The school will provide 1 RAT to students when requested due to the person being symptomatic.
The school will provide 5 RATs to primary students, when they notify the school of household close contact status. Parents will need to source the additional 2 RATS for the 7 days testing as a household close contact.
Free RAT Tests for Close Contacts
- If you are a close contact you can register for 7 free RATS by completing this form https://forms.health.tas.gov.au/220306333551040
- If RATs are required for multiple members of a household, you can contact the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.
We will continue to follow COVID Safe Behaviours:
- Stay away if unwell & take a RAT/PCR Test.
- Wear a mask inside the school.
- Practice good hand hygiene, covering coughs & sneezes and remember to social distance.
- Daily cleaning of high touch surfaces.
- Exemption from testing for Covid 19; 12 weeks since person released from isolation for Covid 19.
- Exemption from close contact for Covid 19; 12 weeks since person released from isolation for Covid 19.
This week we have had 3 positive COVID-19 test results in the school.
Thank you for your support and co-operation.
RE NEWs
Congratulations Confirmation Candidates!
The Mersey Leven Parish Celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation during the weekend over 2 separate Masses with Archbishop Julian Porteous confirming 39 candidates.
The Sacrament of Confirmation confirms and deepens the Grace of God given to us in Baptism. The Holy Spirit is bestowed on us in confirmation which gives us the strength to make the right decisions and be strong in our convictions as Christians and ultimately to be closer to God.
The Archbishop spoke beautifully to the children at the Mass emphasising the story of Pentecost when the Apostles were given the strength of the Holy Spirit to go out and spread the Good News of Jesus. The Archbishop invokes the Holy Spirit through an ancient ritual of the Laying on of Hands, strengthening the children to be proud of their faith and to make the right decisions in their own life.
The Archbishop was impressed with the way the children conducted themselves through answering confidently and being prayerful and respectful. At the conclusion of the Mass Photos with the Archbishop were taken and supper was shared as a Parish. It was a great day!
The Mersey Leven Parish Celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation during the weekend over 2 separate Masses with Archbishop Julian Porteous confirming 39 candidates.
The Sacrament of Confirmation confirms and deepens the Grace of God given to us in Baptism. The Holy Spirit is bestowed on us in confirmation which gives us the strength to make the right decisions and be strong in our convictions as Christians and ultimately to be closer to God.
The Archbishop spoke beautifully to the children at the Mass emphasising the story of Pentecost when the Apostles were given the strength of the Holy Spirit to go out and spread the Good News of Jesus. The Archbishop invokes the Holy Spirit through an ancient ritual of the Laying on of Hands, strengthening the children to be proud of their faith and to make the right decisions in their own life.
The Archbishop was impressed with the way the children conducted themselves through answering confidently and being prayerful and respectful. At the conclusion of the Mass Photos with the Archbishop were taken and supper was shared as a Parish. It was a great day!
May the gifts of the
Holy Spirit
strengthen you,
Making you a witness
Of Christ’s love.
May you always live
Your faith with joy.
God’s blessings to you on your
Confirmation Day.
Holy Spirit
strengthen you,
Making you a witness
Of Christ’s love.
May you always live
Your faith with joy.
God’s blessings to you on your
Confirmation Day.
A special thanks goes out to the talented Leonie Watson-Peters and Gerry Peters for the music for the Mass, the music was prayerful and meaningful and helped to create a truly sacramental experience. We are fortunate to have such talented musicians who have given so generously of their time.
Also a big thank you to our Fr Steven Smith who has planned, organised, liaised, led and prayed to create the Sacramental Program. We are grateful for your expertise, wisdom and gentle guidance throughout the programs.
A big thank you also for the flowers at Our Lady of Lourdes Church which were beautifully arranged by the Sisters of the Lovers of the Holy Cross. The Sisters came up from New Norfolk just to arrange flowers and decorate the church for our Confirmation Children. The Sisters come from Vietnam and their congregation run orphanages in the country. Later in the year as a thank you to the Sisters and to put our faith into practise we will be fundraising for the Orphanage. Details to come.
Thank you to all of the families for their support of the children and the sacramental program. Your commitment to the faith journey of your children is a wonderful witness to your own faith and a great example to your children. Working together as partners (family, parish and school) in educating your children in their faith is an honour and a privilege and we look forward to continuing this partnership.
Also a big thank you to our Fr Steven Smith who has planned, organised, liaised, led and prayed to create the Sacramental Program. We are grateful for your expertise, wisdom and gentle guidance throughout the programs.
A big thank you also for the flowers at Our Lady of Lourdes Church which were beautifully arranged by the Sisters of the Lovers of the Holy Cross. The Sisters came up from New Norfolk just to arrange flowers and decorate the church for our Confirmation Children. The Sisters come from Vietnam and their congregation run orphanages in the country. Later in the year as a thank you to the Sisters and to put our faith into practise we will be fundraising for the Orphanage. Details to come.
Thank you to all of the families for their support of the children and the sacramental program. Your commitment to the faith journey of your children is a wonderful witness to your own faith and a great example to your children. Working together as partners (family, parish and school) in educating your children in their faith is an honour and a privilege and we look forward to continuing this partnership.
School news
Influenza A
The school has been notified of 2 positive Influenza A cases this week. Influenza A is highly contagious and is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes that contain the virus.
For more information please click on this link https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/flu-influenza/what-flu.
Face Masks
Face Masks are no longer compulsory for people over the age of 12 in school settings, unless you are a confirmed close contact. Students do not need to wear a face mask even if they are confirmed close contacts in a school setting.
Circle of Life
In weeks 9 and 10 of this term all classes, except Kinder will have lessons from Monique Hall, an employee of Catholic Education Tasmania who gives these lessons to all Catholic Primary Schools in Tasmania.
‘Circle of Life’ is a values-rich approach to Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) for Catholic Schools. ‘Circle of Life’ is aligned to the Archdiocese of Hobart guidelines Growing Towards Wholeness. With an emphasis on human dignity, ‘Circle of Life’ assists young people to grow in integrity.
‘Circle of Life’ supports parents as the primary educators of their children. The program partners parents, schools and parish communities in the formation of young people in the truth and meaning of our human sexuality. ‘Circle of Life’ explores God’s amazing plan for life, love, relationships, family and human sexuality.
The attached link Circle of Life is overview of the content and learning activities of the ‘Circle of Life’ relationships and sexuality education program that is endorsed for use in Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hobart.
The school has been notified of 2 positive Influenza A cases this week. Influenza A is highly contagious and is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes that contain the virus.
For more information please click on this link https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/flu-influenza/what-flu.
- If students are unwell they should only attend school if they have mild symptoms e.g bit of a runny nose.
- For any cold or flu-like symptoms the person must test negative on two successive days for COVID-19 and indicate, if asked, that they feel well to be permitted at school.
- They can not attend if they are coughing, sneezing or have a green runny nose.
Face Masks
Face Masks are no longer compulsory for people over the age of 12 in school settings, unless you are a confirmed close contact. Students do not need to wear a face mask even if they are confirmed close contacts in a school setting.
Circle of Life
In weeks 9 and 10 of this term all classes, except Kinder will have lessons from Monique Hall, an employee of Catholic Education Tasmania who gives these lessons to all Catholic Primary Schools in Tasmania.
‘Circle of Life’ is a values-rich approach to Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) for Catholic Schools. ‘Circle of Life’ is aligned to the Archdiocese of Hobart guidelines Growing Towards Wholeness. With an emphasis on human dignity, ‘Circle of Life’ assists young people to grow in integrity.
‘Circle of Life’ supports parents as the primary educators of their children. The program partners parents, schools and parish communities in the formation of young people in the truth and meaning of our human sexuality. ‘Circle of Life’ explores God’s amazing plan for life, love, relationships, family and human sexuality.
The attached link Circle of Life is overview of the content and learning activities of the ‘Circle of Life’ relationships and sexuality education program that is endorsed for use in Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hobart.
Gastro like Symptoms
We have a large number of students away with gastro-like symptoms. Please be aware that Covid-19 can also present as gastro-like symptoms.
Due to the ease in which Gastro is spread, we are implementing the following control measures. Students are required to stay at home until they have not had any symptoms for 48 hours.
Parent Teacher Evening Thursday 7th July
Parent Teacher Conferences are now open on the Compass Parent Portal for bookings on the afternoon/evening of Thursday 7th July. Parent Teachers Conferences will be face to face in your child/children's classrooms.
Entry into the school will be via the main blue entry doors.
Parents, please ensure you follow the COVID safe practices below.
· If you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not attend.
· Sanitise your hands using the sanitiser stations in the main entry of the school.
· Please remember to social distance
Attendance
Please remember to notify the school office if your child/children are not going to be at school. This can be done by either leaving a message on the school answering machine (6424 1744) or adding an attendance note to your child’s profile in Compass. Instructions on adding an attendance note in Compass are as follows. (attachments below):
Please make sure that you notify the school by 8.55am.
How to complete and Attendance note on Compass
Open the Compass App.
Open the Compass App.
Uniform Shop
Shop hours will change for 8 weeks commencing Monday 9th May through to Wednesday 29th June. New opening hours will be:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ONLY 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
From Monday 4th July, hours will be:
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.
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.
Shop hours will change for 8 weeks commencing Monday 9th May through to Wednesday 29th June. New opening hours will be:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ONLY 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
From Monday 4th July, hours will be:
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.
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.
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Policy in Focus
This week in our Policy in Focus section of the Newsletter we have attached our Pastoral Care Policy. Pastoral Care is the network of care, which exists in a school. Students, staff, parents, the parish, parish priest and the wider community all contribute to this care.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL PASTORAL CARE POLICY
OLOL School Calendar
2022 Term Dates
2022 TERM DATES
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 2
Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July
TERM 3
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
TERM 4
Monday 17 October - Thursday 15 December
