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Mrs Janice Moore / Ms Angela Gilbert / Mrs Sarah Jackman
Mr Garry Birch / Mr Chris Golightly
Dear Parents
This time five years ago, our school celebrated its’ 75th anniversary in style with a 1940’s themed dinner dance and a student art display. And yes, that means that our wonderful school turned 80 this year. What a tremendous achievement and it is only right that we take some time to reflect on the service and impact our great school has had on local community and the thousands of students who have passed through the school gates since 1940. It is hard to believe that amidst the horrors and atrocities of World War II, the Ursuline Sisters along with the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba managed to build and commence schooling for the children of the Newtown district.
Since 1940, the students who have attended OLOL have witnessed possibly the greatest period of change in history, not to mention the many wondrous achievements of humankind. Lourdes students would have prayed for a swift end to WWII and in 1945 their prayers were answered. And in 1969, students and their teachers would have gathered around in a classroom to watch, possibly on a grainy black and white television, definitely listened on the wireless, to see or hear Neil Armstrong’s famous quote…”One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” as he stepped onto the moon. A feat, just a few years earlier people thought was just science fiction. Since our school started, students and teachers have come together to witness greatness in 18 Olympic Games from London in 1948 to Rio in 2016 and next Tuesday as they have done every year along with the rest of the nation, cheer along to their 81st Melbourne Cup.
80 years is something special and we should celebrate the multitude of achievements and give thanks to what has been a wonderful institution of care and learning within the traditions of the Catholic faith. As most Catholic schools, we remain humble of what we have done and what we will continue to do. It is easy to show off but that is not part of our make-up. However, we do remain proud and will always continue to do what is best for all who are part of our community.
The 75th celebration was a gift that just keeps on giving…. we still have several OLOL 75th Anniversary Cookbooks available!
Traffic Management System
To alleviate the traffic congestion during the morning drop off and afternoon pick-up times, a traffic management system has been created. Yesterday, all families should have received a hard copy of the written instructions and a site map of the school precinct with the direction of travel highlighted. Remember…. left in, left out for both car parks. For your convenience, these documents are also attached to this newsletter.
The main issue I wish to reiterate, is our genuine request for parents utilizing either Stop, Drop, and Go zone, to delay your afternoon pick up time until after 3:00 p.m. The children are supervised every afternoon until 3:30 p.m. There is no need for parents to arrive at the Stop, Drop & Go zones prior to 3:00 p.m. This practice is the major contributing factor to traffic congestion in the afternoons.
As mentioned in my letter, we will closely monitor the flow of traffic over the next week. We really would appreciate that all parents and carers closely follow the new direction of travel when utilizing either the Church or main carparks. I would also greatly appreciate it if you could pass these instructions to grandparents or other people who may collect your children from school.
Not only will this system help create a more efficient traffic flow but most importantly a much safer environment for all members of the School and Parish community. I thank you in advance for your ongoing co-operation and patience.
End of Term Events
Even though we have endeavoured to conduct as many events as possible for the kids which were not able to be held earlier in the year due to the lockdown and COVID 19 restrictions, some of our traditional end of year activities will continue to entail restrictions of some sort. Please take the time to note the following changes.
- The Final Assembly will be held on Thursday 19th November at 2:00pm. Attendees for this event are limited to parents of Year 6 students and parents of Year 5 students receiving academic awards only.
- Prep Orientation morning will be held on Tuesday 24th November from 9:00 to 10:00am. Parents of 2021 Preppies are cordially invited to attend an information session in the hall during this time.
- Due to difficulty to keep the number of people down, we have had to limit the Christmas Concert to our Preppies only. This concert will be held on Monday 30th November at 2:00pm. in the hall. Unfortunately, our Year 1-4’s will not be involved in a Christmas Concert this year.
- Our annual Year 6 Graduation Mass will be held on Monday 1st December at 6:30pm. Due to the restrictions, this very special event will be held in the hall instead of the Church. Attendees are limited to two adults per Year 6 student.
- The Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 2nd December at the Glennie Pool. Unfortunately, no spectators are permitted at this event.
- Our End of Year Thanksgiving Mass will go ahead on the last day of term, Friday 4th December at 12:00pm. Unfortunately, attendance is restricted to students and staff only. Students can be collected from school following the conclusion of the Mass.
Cross Country Carnival
Fingers crossed for a window of fine weather on Friday so our cross-country carnival can go ahead. Lourdes should set up a contract with the Farmers’ Federation as every time we set an outdoor event…it rains!! Please take the time to read the information that has been in the last couple of newsletters. Spectators are welcome but must remain on the outside of the course at Newtown Park. No spectators are permitted inside the course or anywhere near the start/finish line where the students will be under their respective house shade tents. Good luck to all competitors!
Tuckshop
Due to the cross-country carnival, lunch orders only for Tuckshop this Friday. All students will need to bring their own morning tea.
2021 Classes
Over the next few weeks, we will be going through the process of creating class lists for the 2021 school year. The first stage is that the teachers of the current year level come together to commence a draft list. Consideration is given to a balance of girls and boys, a balance of learning styles, matching learning styles and requirements to teacher strengths and friendship groups. These draft lists are then provided to our learning support teacher to ensure a balance of learning styles and needs has been achieved. Ms. Murray and I then complete a final check before families are notified.
Report Cards
Semester Two report cards will be forwarded home on the second last day of Term, Thursday 3rd December. Please inform your child’s teacher if you are planning on heading away on holiday earlier than this date so a report card can be prepared earlier if possible. Alternatively, we can arrange for the report card to be collected from school at a letter date or posted to your home address.
World Teachers' Day
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our teaching staff a very happy World Teachers’ Day for this Friday. I believe it is the most important profession and without great teachers we would not have great leaders, nurses, tradespeople, doctors, scientists etc, and not to mention future great teachers! Teaching is a vocation with immense responsibility but one that tremendously fulfilling. Congratulations to all our OLOL teachers on the magnificent work they do each and every day.
Volunteers Morning Tea
Even though we have been limited this year in requiring voluntary assistance, many of our daily and weekly programs and services would not be possible without the wonderful assistance of parent volunteers. Whether it be in the tuckshop, classroom assistance with reading, gross motor programs, etc., your help is highly valued, and the children greatly benefit from your involvement. As a small gesture of appreciation, I extend an invitation to anyone who has volunteered their time here at school in one capacity or another to join with me at our annual Volunteers Morning Tea on Tuesday 10th November at 10:00am. in the hall.
School Fees
Just a reminder to ensure that you are fully up to date with the payment of this year’s school fees by the end of the term. Chasing outstanding fees owed at the end of the year is a very time consuming exercise and places the school at a financial disadvantage when attempting to carry our building and ground maintenance as well as affecting our ability to purchase much needed resources for 2021. Your co-operation and support in the timely payment of fees and levies is always greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading
Chris
Over the past newsletters I have written about our school motto and acronym ‘Lourdes Learners are CALLed to Think’ and what it means to Communicate, Act, Look, Listen and Think as both a Learner and a Global Citizen. I have included the latest artwork that you will soon see displayed around the school and in each classroom.
Teachers will use this poster in their classrooms as a guide for teaching students the traits of a learner and what it means to be a responsible global citizen. Teachers will use research and resources around Visible Learning and Visible Thinking to teach the traits of a learner. They will also use Catholic Social Teachings and the General Capabilities from the Australian Curriculum as resources to teach the traits of a global citizen and integrate within units of work across the different learning areas.
In short, Lourdes Learners are CALLed to Think as a Learner:
Communicate - share what they are learning and why
Act- participate, persist and be responsible for their own learning
Look - look for ways to be successful and improve their learning
Listen - listen to understand and consider feedback
Think - reflect on the learning and make connections
Lourdes Learners are also CALLed to Think as a Global Citizen:
Communicate - speak confidently when presenting ideas
Act- respect others and act upon injustice in the world
Look - look beyond personal interests to see things from different perspectives
Listen - be empathetic and recognise all people are shaped by their culture and experiences
Think- be a problem solver by evaluating and creating ideas
If you would like more information, please come and see me or send me an email.
Thanks for reading,
Miranda
Miranda Murray
Assistant Principal
miranda.murray@twb.catholic.edu.au
Faith & Religious Education News
During Week 2 and 3, 43 students at OLOL received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist. We thank Father Quinlan for officiating at each of the 4 ceremonies. We also thank the candidates and their parents for being so patient during the disruptions of Covid 19. We congratulate these children on becoming full members of our Catholic Faith. May the gifts of the Holy Spirit be with them always and the body of Jesus, which they can now receive at every Mass, sustain and support them during their life’s journey.
Thank You to all who dressed up in red last Thursday for Our Day for Daniel. The children learnt some very important messages about ways to keep themselves safe and we raised some money to donate to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to help them continue their good work.
November is the month of our Mini Vinnie Christmas Appeal – we will be collecting gift cards for our needy families at Christmas time. Gift Cards have been requested as an alternative to hampers - to make it safer for our St Vincent De Paul volunteers who sort and deliver to those in need. Please send your gift card donations to your child’s classroom. Gift cards can come from grocery stores, toy stores or pharmacies.
Unfortunately, due to Covid 19 restrictions regarding numbers of people gathering we are unable to hold our annual (2-4) Christmas Concert. Grades will be holding a prayer ceremony at individual times – please keep an eye out for dates, times and venues for your child’s grade.
Our End of Year Ceremony will be held in the hall on Friday 4th December at 12 noon for the students of the school.
Dates for Term 4 Diary
Tuesday 10th November – Volunteers Morning Tea
Thursday 19th November – Final Assembly led by Year 6 - 2pm
Monday 30th November – Christmas Play (Prep) 2 pm
Tuesday 1st December – Year 6 Graduation 6:30 pm - venue to be decided
Friday 4th December – End of Year Ceremony 12 noon
Have a great week.
Janice Moore
Assistant Principal Religious Educatin (APRE)
Prep
Welcome to Week 4. We hope you enjoy looking at our photos from Health and Wellbeing week.
Last week we had many visitors but a very consistent message was to ensure we get plenty of exercise, sleep and eat healthy foods.
On Friday we had a visit from Sergeant Ingrid Thurn and Detective Denny. They discussed the warning signs for when we feel unsafe. Some of these warning signs are goosebumps, butterflies in the tummy, sweaty palms, wobbling knees and tears.
Lots of things to remember but all very important.
We also enjoyed the great production of ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ at the Empire Theatre.
The Preps have settled well back into class routines. We have five weeks to go – lots of work to do so our routines and class behaviours are very important. We have begun our standardised testing. Lots of rest, routines and good food is required.
Preps are continuing to be Fairy Tale Detectives and have become great at asking the questions of Who, What, When, Where and Why.
In maths we are continuing number recognition to 20, the concept of sharing into equal groups and addition stories.
Please remember to keep checking satchels for notes that are going home for notes and information. Also, with the recent rain it is a good reminder to keep a named jumper in bags in case the weather turns suddenly.
We are looking forward to running our first Cross Country this Friday at Newtown Park. Please see the Sports section for more information.
Monday is dress up day for school Book Week. We will also participate in Reader’s Cup on this day.
Friday 6th November all Prep Detectives are invited to the Fairy Tale Banquet as a celebration for their Fairy Tale learnings. Please come dressed to school as your favourite Fairy Tale character and be ready to explain the character and story to your classmates.
Remember…. PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE. Read nightly for enjoyment as well as home readers. Keep up the great revision at home.
Liz and Melita
Year 1
Welcome to week 4 everybody!
Grade One started the week off being curious and exploring light and sound at our ‘Scientist for a Day’ Expo. It was a successful day and students fully engaged and participated well and looked fantastic dressed up as a Professor or Scientist. I’m sure all adults involved slept well that night!
In Maths this week we will be continue working on addition and subtraction understanding and knowledge of strategies to use. We commenced a new English unit this week which will involve information writing and learning about the facts of a topic but first, we will need to become more curious about an ‘egg’ that was sent to both grade one classes from Phillip Island! In Religion, we continue to learn more about the importance of Mary and why she is so special.
A big shout out to Sargent Thurn and Detective Denny who visited out classroom, during Personal Development Week. They talked to us about the importance of the 3R’s – Recognise, React, Report.
Well done to 1M for a wonderful prayer assembly last week, what super readers you all are! This week, 1B will have a turn leading prayer at 2.15pm in the Hall. All parents are welcome.
Jen and Ange
Year 2
It has been a busy couple of weeks and we are all enjoying watching our insects begin to go through metamorphosis. We have been learning about life cycles of living things, and how plants and animals grow and change throughout their lives.
In Hass we are studying the adventures of Angela Merici, and of her amazing faith in Jesus. In Health we are learning about how to be healthy. As part of our health unit, last Friday we enjoyed a visit from Sergeant Thurn. We learnt a lot about staying safe. She talked about having five people who you can trust to talk to if you are feeling unsafe or worried. She also talked about how our body has certain ways of telling us we are in danger, and to listen to and act upon those signs. In Maths we are focusing on problem solving using the FISH strategy and we are also exploring addition and subtraction strategies.
Don’t forget our Book Week dress up on the 2nd of November. Students can come dressed as a Curious Creature, show their wild side or come dressed as a book character. It will be a great day with Readers Cup in the morning and a performance in the afternoon. There are some fabulous competitions as well! Entries are due at the end of this month.
To help those families who are in need this Christmas we will be collecting some vouchers from grocery stores, pharmacies, toy stores or clothing stores. This will go to St Vincent De Paul to help bring some joy to a family in need. If you would like to help please send in a voucher and help someone who may be struggling.
For our dioramas please send in a shoe box with a lid if haven’t already done so.
Cross Country is this Friday and we will be wearing our team colours. Please send in a generous lunch and remember sun safety.
If you have any queries of questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
Dennielle, Allyson, Sarah, Aleisha and Megan
Year 3
Wow! What a busy few weeks we have already zoomed through! Our whole school testing has been completed and it is pleasing to see so many children have improved in their results – well done! Last week was Health and Well Being Week and we examined ways to keep our body safe and healthy, with the help of information from the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Last Tuesday, we all competed in our annual Ball Games Carnival - it was so pleasing to see everyone working as team to complete each of the ball games. Congratulations to Beetson for being the overall victors. This Friday (30th Oct), students have another opportunity to explore their athletic prowess at our Cross Country Carnival. Year 3 will be heading down about 9:30 am. Students are encouraged to wear their sun safe house colours, pack plenty of water and some light snacks for their time at the carnival. Unfortunately, spectators are only allowed on the outside of the course – not gathering where the children are marshalled. (puffers and epi-pens must come down with the child please.) In HASS, we have been enjoying learning about our neighbouring countries and will begin looking at climate and weather. In English, we are exploring procedure writing and we will be combining this with Science where we will create a box which will either insulate water by keeping it cool or conduct heat by heating up the water. In November, we start collecting gift vouchers to donate to our local St Vincent De Paul Chapter – please send in some gift cards from grocery stores, toy stores, clothing stores or pharmacies. This way our St Vincent De Paul volunteers and those in need can stay safe but also have a sweeter Christmas. Just a reminder that homework is always due on a Wednesday and some of the children are needing some tools topped up – especially glue sticks and HB or H lead pencils (2B, 3B etc are art pencils and too black for schoolwork). Please remember to bring your full water bottle and hat every day! Seen on a church noticeboard: God gave everyone patience. Wise people use it! Have a great week!
Angela, Annie, Damian and Janice
Year 4
What a blessing the rain has been! Each of the Year 4 classes were dodging storms last week while at Bike Safety. Fortunately, all have managed to participate in the outside riding. It has been a very enjoyable learning experience for the children. Next week children will refresh their skills before completing both a written and practical test. Last week classes also participated in Personal Development lessons and looked at a personal safety video compiled by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Both topics deal with issues worthy of reflection and discussion at home. Class topics this term are well underway; in English we are learning about persuasive arguments and in Science and Geography we are exploring the issues of sustainability and waste management while considering the properties of materials used in the production many goods. In Maths we are dealing with fractions and decimals, many areas of measurement, chance and data and consolidating our multiplication skills. Don’t forget that Book Week competitions close on 28th October and Reader’s Cup and Book Week Dress Up is on November 2nd. Let’s pray that this rainy weather continues but with of course, a break for the Cross Country on Friday.
Suzanne, Toni and Garry
Year 5
Week 4 is already upon us and the term is quickly slipping away. Thank you to all the parents who came to parent/teacher interviews, it was good to catch up with you all. Last week we commenced our Personal Development and Sexual Education lessons, the girls had the opportunity to speak to Mrs McKay and ask questions whilst the boys got to speak to Mr Franzmann and Mr Shoebridge. Camp isn’t too far away – students should have returned all notes and have a list of what they need to bring for our time away at Tallebudgera. If students require any medication, it will need a prescription label on it outlining the dosage and then placed in a ziplock bag with the student’s name on it. This medication will be handed to teachers before we get on the bus – so don’t pack it! Students are required to be at school by 6:45am on Wednesday 4th November for a 7:00am departure. Parents are required to utilise the stop, drop and go unless medication is being handed to teachers. We need to be here early to ensure that all bags are packed into the bus. Remember, a soft bag would be preferable to hard luggage. Students will be presenting their leadership speeches after we return from camp, a note will be sent home confirming the date and time. School captain speeches will be presented first then the students will split into house groups to present their sports captain speeches. Enjoy your the next two weeks.
Tim, Steve and Emily
Year 6
The weeks keep rolling on!
Whole School Testing produced some pleasing results across the board. Well done to the Year 6 cohort.
During Health and Well-Being Week we focused on personal development and child safety. It was great to see the students speak so openly, confidently and respectfully during the sessions. Those who missed the child safety session are encouraged to visit the Daniel Morcombe Foundation website.
The Ballgames Carnival was a roaring success. Mighty Beetson powered home with the spirit of Big Arty behind them to take the honours.
This Friday we head to Newtown Park for the School Cross Country. The students are very lucky to have the opportunity to participate. Following this at 2pm, Year 6 will be presenting their Science/Technology Renewable Energy models to the Year 5 classes and any interested Year 6 parents/guardians (as per last week’s class note).
The Book Week competition closes today. Readers Cup will be held on November 2nd. Students dress up for this event. The theme this year is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds.
NAIDOC WEEK (8-15 November 2020): Theme: Always Was, Always Will Be.
‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists.
NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 with Captain James Cook, or in 1606 with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations people.
NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country – a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000-plusyear history of this country - which is Australian history.
Graduation Ceremony: Tuesday 1December commencing at 6.30pm (Formal School uniform worn). Due to COVID restrictions, our graduation ceremony, presided over by Fr Quinlan, will be held in the school hall this year. Unfortunately, we have had to restrict numbers, so each student will only be allowed 2 adults in attendance.
Like last year, Year 6 has been invited to St Saviour’s to participate in a STEM Showcase and sport rotation on Thursday 12 November 2020 (Week 6). More information to follow.
Have a wonderful Week 4 and Week 5!
Larry and Kylie
German
This week we have been discussing types of transport, and next week we will be looking at the face and the body. We will also be going through the test the students did recently. I have been very pleased with the test results.
Christine Fisher
Mrs Tague will be back at the beginning of Week 6.
This week there is information on why some students find reading difficult.
Learning to read is complex
Reading is a complex process that draws upon many skills that need to be developed at the same time. Marilyn Adams (1990) compares the operation of the reading system to the operation of a car. Unlike drivers, though, readers also need to:
- Build the car (develop the mechanical systems for identifying words)
- Maintain the car (fuel it with print, fix up problems along the way, and make sure it runs smoothly)
- And, most importantly, drive the car (which requires us to be motivated, strategic, and mindful of the route we're taking)
Cars are built by assembling the parts separately and fastening them together. "In contrast, the parts of the reading system are not discrete. We cannot proceed by completing each individual sub-system and then fastening it to one another. Rather, the parts of the reading system must grow together. They must grow to one another and from one another."(Adams et al., 1990, pp.20-21).
The ultimate goal of reading is to make meaning from print, and a vehicle in good working order is required to help us reach that goal.
Kids who struggle usually have problems sounding out words
Difficulties in decoding and word recognition are at the core of most reading difficulties. Poor readers have difficulty understanding that sounds in words are linked to certain letters and letter patterns. This is called the "alphabetic principle."
The reason many poor readers don't attain the alphabetic principle is because they haven't developed phonemic awareness — being aware that words are made up of speech sounds, or phonemes (Lyon, 1997). When word recognition isn't automatic, reading isn't fluent, and comprehension suffers.
What happens before school matters a lot
What students know before they enter school is strongly related to how easily they learn to read in first grade. Three predictors of reading achievement that children learn before they get to school are:
- The ability to recognize and name letters of the alphabet
- General knowledge about print (understanding, for example, which is the front of the book and which is the back and how to turn the pages of a book)
- Awareness of phonemes (the sounds in words)
Reading aloud together builds these knowledge and skills. As a result, reading aloud with children is the single most important activity for parents and caregivers to do to prepare children to learn to read. (Adams, 1990).
Learning to read is closely tied to learning to talk and listen
Families and caregivers need to talk and listen to young children in order to help them learn a lot of the skills they will need for reading. When a child says ‘cook, cookie’ and her father says, "Would you like a cookie?" he is building her knowledge of vocabulary, sentence structure, syntax, and purposes for communication — all of which will help her become a reader in later years. When a caregiver sings rhymes and plays word games with the children she cares for, she is helping them recognize the sounds in words (phonemic awareness). Children with language, hearing, or speech problems need to be identified early so they can receive the help they need to prevent later reading difficulties.
Teaching kids to read is a team effort
Parents, teachers, caregivers, and members of the community must recognize the important role they can play in helping children learn to read. The research shows that what families do makes a difference, what teachers do makes a difference, and what community programs do makes a difference. It is a shared responsibility. (Information taken from Reading Rockets)
Happy Reading,
The Learning Hub Team
Upcoming Dates
Week |
Date |
Event |
Venue |
Who |
4 |
30/10/20 |
OLOL Cross Country |
Newtown Park |
Prep – Grade 6 |
8 |
27/11/20 TBC |
T-Ball Gala Day |
Kearney’s Spring |
Grade 4 |
9 |
02/12/20 |
OLOL Swimming Carnival |
Glennie |
Grade 3-6 |
OLOL Ball Games Carnival
Congratulations to BEETSON on their Ball Games win for 2020!
OLOL Cross Country Carnival
Friday 30th October – 8:30-1:00pm – Newtown Park
9:00-10:00 - Prep- Grade 2 Fun Run
- Students will walk to Newtown Park in Class Groups.
- Prep, Grade 1 and 2 students will run an extended lap of the oval (approximately 600m).
- The following ribbons and house points will be presented to students in Prep – Grade 2:
1st Place |
Blue Ribbon |
20 House Points |
2nd Place |
Red Ribbon |
12 House Points |
3rd Place |
Green Ribbon |
8 House Points |
4th Place |
Yellow Ribbon |
4 House Points |
5th Place onwards |
Navy Participation Ribbon |
1 House Point |
- Race Order: Grade 2 boys, Grade 2 Girls, Grade 1 Boys, Grade 1 Girls, Prep Boys & Prep Girls.
- After these races the P-2 students will return to school.
10:00 (approximate time only) - Grade 3-6 Competitive Cross-Country Event
- Students will walk to Newtown Park in class groups.
- Following the P-2 Fun Run, grade 3-6 students will participate in a competitive cross-country race.
- Students will need to nominate for this event. Only students that have completed the consent form will be allowed to run the full track. This will be sent home during the week.
- The events will take place at the following times –
- 10:00am – 8/9 Years boys (2012/2011) – 1km (1 lap)
- 10:15am – 8/9 Years girls (2012/2011) – 1km (1 lap)
- 10:30am - 10 Years boys (2010) – 2kms (2 laps)
- 10:45am - 10 Years girls (2010) – 2kms (2 laps)
- 11:00am - 11 Years boys (2009) – 3kms (3 laps)
- 11:15am - 11 Years girls (2009) – 3kms (3 laps)
- 11:30am - 12 Years boys (2008) – 3kms (3 laps)
- 11:45am - 12 Years girls (2008) – 3kms (3 laps)
- These are only approximate and subject to change:
- The following ribbons/medallions and house/individual points will be presented to students in 9-12 years:
1st Place |
Blue Ribbon & Medallion |
20 House & Individual Points |
2nd Place |
Red Ribbon & Medallion |
12 House & Individual Points |
3rd Place |
Green Ribbon & Medallion |
8 House & Individual Points |
4th Place |
Yellow Ribbon |
4 House & Individual Points |
5th Place onwards |
|
4 House & Individual Points |
- There will not be a school team selected from this event. West Zone Cross Country has been cancelled for 2020.
- As with Athletics and swimming, all students in grade 3 who are born in 2012 (8 years), have attended training and wish to run the competitive event, will participate in the 2011 or 9 year’s category. However, as they are not of appropriate age, they will not be eligible for age championship points. These students will be awarded a place ribbon and 4 participation points, regardless of finishing place. Please see me if you require further clarification on this.
- The course will be marked with markers and marshals will be stationed around the course.
- After the races, we will have presentations and return to school by 1:00pm.
Grade 3-6 Fun Run
- This event is open to ALL grade 3-6 students, regardless of whether they have already run the Competitive Cross-Country Race.
- The event will be 1 lap around the competitive cross-country course.
- All students will be encouraged to at least walk the track.
- All students who participate will receive one (1) point for their house.
In the Morning before coming to School
- Please apply sunscreen before coming to school and remind the children to apply more throughout the morning.
- Students are also required to bring their morning tea and lunch with them. Depending on time, we will eat morning tea and possibly lunch at the park.
- It is crucial that the children drink lots of water, so please make sure they have a water bottle.
- PUFFERS and EPI-PENS – please make sure your child has their own with them if required.
- Please make sure students have been to the toilet prior to arriving at school. While there are toilets available at the park, we would rather avoid using them where possible.
- Students will walk to Newtown Park in Class Groups.
Spectators
Due to COVID-19 restrictions no spectators will be permitted to congregate on the main oval, where the children will be assembled, or on the inside of the track boundary. Thank you for your support.
Volunteers
If you are able to help set up in the morning, we will be down at the park from 7:30am. Grade 6 students are asked to arrive at 7:30 to assist with setting up.
Cross Country Training
Who: |
Children in grade 3-6 ONLY Due to teacher/student ratios, children in grades P-2 are not permitted to attend. |
When: |
Monday & Wednesday Mornings – Starting Monday 12th October and Concluding on Wednesday 28th October. |
Time: |
7:30am Sharp |
Where: |
Rose Garden – Newtown Park |
What to Bring: |
Water Bottle, Hat & Asthma Puffers if required. Students are allowed to wear their sports uniform for the entire day. |
PLEASE NOTE – STUDENTS ARE TO BE DROPPED OFF AT THE PARK AT 7:30AM.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU WALK YOUR CHILDREN TO THE MEETING PLACE AND CHECK THEM IN WITH THE STAFF MEMBER PRESENT.
FOLLOWING TRAINING WE WILL WALK BACK TO SCHOOL AS A GROUP.
Zone, Regional & State Representatives
Congratulations to Ashley in Grade 5 on her selection in the South West Girls Cricket Team. Good luck at the State Titles!
Congratulations also to Claire and Addison in Grade 5 on their selection in the Darling Downs Aquathlon Team. They head to Hervey Bay for the State Titles. Good Luck Girls.
Book Week Winners 2020
The following books were announced last week as the 2020 Book Week Winners. We have many of the winning books and nominated titles available in the Library. Most are available to be borrowed now!
Book Week 2020
Book Week celebrations are planned for next week. Getting dressed up can be lots of fun. It can also be pretty daunting when you feel like you are lacking in the ‘crafty’ department. Every costume is special to the child who proudly wears it on the day. Remember – Book Week is about the books and encouraging a lifelong LOVE of reading. Focus on choosing a great book and do what you can (from a mum and librarian who bought costumes from Kmart).
Theme: Curious Creatures, Wild Minds…
Dress Up Day: 2nd November 2020
Readers Cup: 2nd November 2020
(Winning Teams will be announced at Assembly on November 5th)
Perform Education
On Monday 2nd November students in Year 2 – 6 will participate in “The Greatest Discovery” performance. This live show is sure to be a great way to spend the afternoon and end our Book Week Celebrations.
Book Fair is almost here and we are excited to invite you to purchase books for your family. Each book purchased provides EXTRA funds that we can spend on supplies and resources for the school. This year, due to COVID, things will be a little different. Please read carefully!
- Classes will walk through and complete their Wish Lists on November 4th.
- Students will bring home their Wishlist.
- Images of what is available will be uploaded onto the OLOL Memos Facebook Page on the afternoon of November 3rd.
- You can then pay for your order online and send in your child, with the competed form (you must fill in the purple for from Scholastic including Receipt Number or we cannot provide books) and we will give the order to your child.
We will also be offering a drop by Book Fair to purchase.
If you drop into Book Fair at the Lourdes Library please remember:
- Maximum of 10 people in Book Fair area of the Library at a time.
- Please be patient and assume that waiting times will be unavoidable.
- Ensure you sanitise your hands on the way in and only touch what is absolutely necessary.
- If you or your child are unwell please order online and Email through your completed Wish List and online payment receipt number to Leathart@twb.catholic.edu.au We will prepare your order for collection at a later date.
- If you pay online please send in the completed Wish List with your child, including online payment receipt number and we will fill the order.
Book Fair OPEN Dates and Times
Day / Date |
AM |
PM |
Thursday 5th November |
8 – 8:40am |
2:50 – 3:30pm |
Friday 6th November |
8 – 8:40am |
2:50 – 3:30pm |
Monday 9th November |
8 – 8:40am |
2:50 – 3:30pm |
Tuesday 10th November |
8 – 8:40am |
2:50 – 3:30pm |
The fair will be packed up and ready for collection on the afternoon of Tuesday November 10th. This will be the final chance to collect orders. If items are popular, we place a REORDER. As soon as they arrive they will be passed onto your child.
Book Week Competitions 2020
Please get involved and have a go at the Lourdes 2020 Book Week Competitions. Entries are due 28th October 2020. Thanks to all those students who have entered already. Winners will be announced at Assembly on November 5th.
Thanks for reading!
Danielle & Gael
To my dear young friends and your teachers.
I wish to thank you for the wonderful birthday celebration you gave me at Assembly last week and for your gifts. I greatly appreciate your friendship and I believe tis is the best school in the whole of the Toowoomba Diocese. You are a credit to your school and your families.
John Quinlan
Little Miracles Community Kindergarten
A trip down memory lane for Year 12 Graduates
The first ever students of Little Miracles Community Kindergarten recently got together for a reunion. Little Miracles opened in 2007 in response to the closure of the Kindy at Our Lady of Lourdes, Toowoomba. Father Quinlan and Paul Murphy had a vision for a new kindy to service the community. This vision was brought to life by a dedicated team of volunteer parents. 13 years later, the first students of the Kindy are set to graduate, so the staff of Little Miracles invited all the students back for a visit. The graduates had a great time reliving their Kindy years, looking at photos, talking about their memories, and checking out how the Kindy has changed.
Over the 13 years, Little Miracles Staff, Committee, and families have established a well-resourced Kindergarten with an outstanding reputation in the community. Families come from all over town and the surrounding areas to join the Little Miracles Community and take part in the exceeding educational program for children aged 3 – 5 years.
Little Miracles is grateful to the original families that put their trust in the Kindy back in 2007 and enrolled their children. Little Miracles wishes the graduating student all the best for their futures.