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29 Marda Way, Nollamara WA 6061
Tel: (08) 9413 5300
Web: www.ololnoll.wa.edu.au
VISION
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School seeks to offer excellence in education, enlivened by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ in a school community where the dignity of each person is valued.
Week 1 Term 2 - 2023
24th April
- Pupil Free Day
25th April
26th April
- First Day of Term 2.
- Swimming Lessons PP – Yr 6 start
- 10am ANZAC Ceremony
27th April
- Term 2 Commences for Pre Kindy
- Running Club
- Swimming Lessons PP – Yr 6.
28th April
- Swimming Lessons PP – Yr 6.
Week 2 Term 2
1st May
- Swimming Lessons PP – Yr 6.
2nd May
- Swimming Lessons PP – Yr 6.
3rd May
- Swimming Lessons PP – Yr 6.
4th May
- Running Club
- Swimming Lessons PP – Yr 6.
5th May
- Last Day of Swimming Lessons
Dear Parents, Friends and Students of Our Lady of Lourdes
Stations of the Cross: Holy Week is upon us as we prepare ourselves for the Risen Lord at Easter this coming Sunday. Students have had the opportunity to walk with Jesus on our Stations of the Cross pilgrimage throughout Week 10. Classes have beautifully portrayed each station with their own artwork, and these have been displayed throughout the school. It was wonderful to see Fr Stan, parishioners and parents join us for the pilgrimage on Tuesday morning. Thank you to Mr Gray for organising, our Year 6 students for leading the reflection and to the students for bringing these important moments of our faith to life for us.
Margy Reeler LSL: Margy Reeler, who takes care of all things finance at our school, is taking some well-deserved long service leave for the duration of Term 2. We welcome Mrs Margaret Stowowy to OLOL who will fill the Finance Officer position in Margy’s absence. Mrs Stowowy is currently the Finance Officer at Loreto Primary School in Nedlands and brings a wealth of experience. Mrs Stowowy will be at OLOL on Thursday and Fridays.
Emergency Procedures & Drills: It is an audit requirement for all schools to have emergency procedures in place for situations involving an evacuation or lockdown and to practise these during the school year. At OLOL, we have recently revised our emergency procedures since the capital building works and are ready to trial these to evaluate the changes. Therefore, please don’t be alarmed if your child comes home telling you that we had to evacuate or hide ‘out of sight’ in our classroom. These are only routine drills. They can be an opportune time to discuss at home why it is important to regularly practise these essential safety procedures.
Beginning of Term 2: A reminder to all families that Term 2 will commence for all students on Wednesday 26 April. Staff will be undertaking professional learning on Monday 24 April with ANZAC Day falling on the following day. We will be commemorating ANZAC Day with a service on Wednesday 26 April at 10am. All families are invited to attend.
A reminder also that swimming lessons commence on the first day back at school. Please check your child’s Seesaw for communication regarding swimming lessons.
Happy Easter & Holiday Period: If I don’t see you before the end of the week, I would like to wish every member of the OLOL family a blessed Easter and happy, safe holiday period.
May Christ’s glory and the promise of this joyous time of year,
bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear.
Happy Easter!
MJR – Spirit of Jesus ‘Shout Outs’: Here are a few ‘SOJ Shouts Outs’ from around the community this past fortnight:
- Kip (Year 1) kindly picking up all the bits and pieces left behind from the games in the library
- Mrs Vivante providing some breakfast for a student who had to arrive at school extra early last week
- Peony (Kindy) for being a role model to other Kindy students and assisting Mrs Quesnel in assisting her peers to do the right thing
- Mrs C, taking the role of courier, delivering our new teacher flipcharts for ‘Talk for Writing lessons to classrooms
- The outstanding OLOL staff who have worked tirelessly all term to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students to flourish
God Bless and stay classy OLOL
Steve Blake
Principal
Volunteers Needed
Mrs Vivante is looking for parent volunteers to assist with a daily Reading program for the MacqLit students starting in Term 2. Please contact Mrs Vivante at giuseppina.vivante@cewa.edu.au or phone the school office on 9413 5300 if you are interested in finding out more about how you can help our Year 3-6 students.
Free Dress Day
Tomorrow, Thursday 6th April is a Free Dress Day. We will be raising money for Project Compassion, so please have your child/children bring in a gold coin donation.
Soft Cuddly Toys Needed!
We have also had a request from Wheelchairs for Kids. For the first time in 25 years they have run out of soft, cuddly toys. Every Wheelchair that is made is sent with a soft toy. Ideally the toys would be less than 30cm in height and in good condition. If you are able to donate any of your preloved toys, please bring them in tomorrow. We would appreciate your help!
Thank you.
Stations of the Cross
We remember Jesus’ sacrifice and give thanks for what he brought to our world.
Wishing you a blessed Easter and a happy and safe holiday!
Term 2 Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons for our students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 start on Wednesday 26th April (Term 2, Week 1) and conclude on Friday 5th May. These lessons will take place at Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre, Inglewood.
Please make sure your child/children are equipped with bathers, towels, rash vests/t-shirt, goggles, thongs/slippers, and a warm jumper/hoodie so they can participate effectively in the lessons.
All items should be clearly labelled with students’ names. Students may come to school dressed in their sports uniforms for the duration of the lessons with their bathers and rash vests under their uniform.
Lesson times are as follows:
11.00am Year 3
11.45am Years 2 & 4
12.45pm Years 1 & 5
1.30pm Pre Primary & Year 6
Happy Birthday
5th April to 2nd May 2023
A very Happy Birthday to all our Students and Staff. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Jayson – James Duffin, Abigail Oyebayo, Cyprian Mumba, Simone Li, Sebastiano Iemma, Evan Joseph, Peter Palmer, Natalia Cichocki, Jovanna Nidhin and Mrs Baldock.
Term Dates
Term 1 break: Friday 7th April – Tuesday 25th April
Term 2
Students: Wednesday 26th April – Friday 30th June
Mid-Year break: Monday 3rd July – Sunday 16th July
Term 3
Students: Tuesday 18th July – Thursday 21st September
Term 3 break: Friday 22nd September – Sunday 8th October
Term 4
Students: Tuesday 10th October – Friday 8th December
Student Free Days and Public Holidays 2023
Friday 7th April – Good Friday
Term 2
Monday 24th April – Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 25th April – Anzac Day
Monday 5th June – WA Day
Tuesday 6th June – Pupil Free Day
Term 3
Monday 17th July – Pupil Free Day
Friday 22nd September – Pupil Free Day
Term 4
Monday 9th October – Pupil Free Day
OLOL Parish
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday Vigil – 6:00 pm
Sunday Mass – 9:00 am
WEEKDAY MASS:
Tuesday – 9:00 am
Wednesday – 9:00 am
Thursday – 9:00 am
Friday – 9:00 am
RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays – 5:30 pm
OLOL Parish- Holy Week Celebrations
Palm Sunday – 1st and 2nd April
Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm
Sunday – 9.00am
Holy Thursday – 6th April
Mass of the Last Supper at 7.30pm
Good Friday – 7th April
Stations of the Cross – 10.00am
Liturgy of Good Friday – 3.00pm
Easter – 8th and 9th April
Easter Vigil, Saturday 8th April – 7.00pm
Easter Sunday – 9th April – 9.00am
Easter Raffle and Guessing Game
The Easter Raffle and Guessing Game will be drawn tomorrow afternoon. Please make sure your raffle tickets are returned tomorrow morning.
Thank you.
The Munch Box
Parents, please note that OLOL is an ALLERGY AWARE SCHOOL. This means no nuts, peanut butter, nutella or bars/cakes containing nuts.
Please click on the following link for the revised Term 1 Menu:
Running Club
Don’t forget Running Club tomorrow morning. We will leave from the undercover area at 8:00 am sharp and walk to Woodchester Oval.
Martial Arts
Dau Pham (Parent to Asher Yr 6 and Jemima Yr 4) runs a small martial arts business called Ninjukai Taijutsu .
The format for classes include:
- Short meditation / Warm up / Short discussions on training
- Break up into their levels and train in their syllabus / group training exercises
- General group activities related to development of physical and mental awareness.
Class times: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5pm – 6pm
Monthly cost: $75 – works out to be less than $10 per lesson if coming to all classes.
Address: Unit 1 / 6-8 Sheen Place, Bayswater.
Age: From 6 Years of age
Please contact Dau on 0413 238 795 if you would like to enrol your child.
New members get first 2 weeks free.
Pro Football Training - April School Holiday Clinics
The clinics are ideal for children of all abilities aged 5 to 16, with children placed within their own age groups.
TUESDAY 11th TO FRIDAY 14th APRIL
Lords Sport & Recreation Centre, Subiaco -9.00am to 11.00am
Carine Open Space, Carine – 9.00am to 11.00am
GIRLS ONLY – Yokine Open Space, Dianella – 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Willetton Reserve, Apsley Road – 2.00 to 4.00pm
TUESDAY 18th to FRIDAY 21st APRIL
Lords Sport & Recreation Centre, Subiaco – 9.00 to 11.00am
Wesley College, South Perth – 9.00 to 11.00am
$149 per child
To register please contact info@profootballtraining.com.au or call Barry Wood (Parent to Hunter Yr 3) on 0407084589
Our Community
Our deepest sympathy to Lara Courtney (Pre Kindy) on the passing of her Grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Absentee Notes
Parents, please make sure your Absentee Notes are up to date by Thursday.
Thank you.
Ring Pulls
We are still collecting the ring pulls from soft drink cans. These are donated to Brother Ollie, who uses them to assist in making wheelchairs for children around the world affected by disease and landmines.
Please bring them to your class teacher.
Thank you
St Vincent de Paul Clothing Bin
We have a St Vincent de Paul clothing bin which is located near the Flinders St gate on the oval side of the school. You are able to donate all your unwanted good quality clothing, manchester, books, kitchenware (no glass items) and childrens’ toys that you no longer needed. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the front office.
Battery Recycling
Recycling batteries is good for the environment. It keeps them out of landfill, where heavy metals may leak into the ground when the battery casing corrodes, causing soil and water pollution. If batteries are incinerated with household waste, the heavy metals in them may cause air pollution.
Remember that you can recycle your household batteries at school. Please deposit batteries in the specially provided container in the front office.
We can all play our part to reduce landfill and help save the planet.
Marriage Enrichment Weekend
Looking for an Easter Gift for your spouse. Give yourselves time together at the end of the school holidays. Your wedding was one day in your life, but your marriage is forever. A Marriage Encounter Weekend can put the newness back into your relationship. Come and join us on either 22-23 April 2023 at Corpus Christi College, Bateman. (This is a Live-out weekend where couples go back to their own homes on Saturday evening) or 27-29 October 2023 at Salvatorian Spirituality Centre, Currambine (Live-in from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon).
Book online at www.wwme.org.au or contact Brendon & Valerie on 0493534865
2024 Aranmore Catholic College Scholarships
Aranmore Catholic College Scholarships for 2024 are now available.
Students entering Year 7 in 2024 who can demonstrate a high aptitude or potential for development in Academics, Music, Netball, or Rugby are encouraged to apply.
The Academic Scholarship closes on 18 May 2023 and all other scholarships close, 28 July 2023.
Please visit the College’s website at https://www.aranmore.wa.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships
for more information and to apply.
