Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Newsletter

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John

Just before the Jewish Passover Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and in the Temple he found people selling cattle and sheep and pigeons, and the money changers sitting at their counters there. Making a whip out of some cord, he drove them all out of the Temple, cattle and sheep as well, scattered the money changers’ coins, knocked their tables over and said to the pigeon-sellers, ‘Take all this out of here and stop turning my Father’s house into a market.’ Then his disciples remembered the words of scripture: Zeal for your house will devour me. The Jews intervened and said, ‘What sign can you show us to justify what you have done?’ Jesus answered, ‘Destroy this sanctuary, and in three days I will raise it up.’ The Jews replied, ‘It has taken forty-six years to build this sanctuary: are you going to raise it up in three days?’ But he was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body, and when Jesus rose from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the scripture and the words he had said.

During his stay in Jerusalem for the Passover many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he gave, but Jesus knew them all and did not trust himself to them; he never needed evidence about any man; he could tell what a man had in him.

Next week we celebrate Catholic Schools. Catholic Schools Week is a special time in the year when we celebrate and give thanks for Catholic Schools, especially our own school Our Lady of Lourdes.

It is a time to give thanks for the wonderful learning and teaching that takes place each day in every classroom.

This year’s theme is Celebrating 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia. 

We give thanks for all those – past, present and future – who value and appreciate the gift that it is.

Students will participate in a Liturgy on Tuesday Morning to celebrate and give thanks for our  Catholci Schools, especially Our Lady in Lourdes Primary School.

Please see 200 YEARS- FAITH IN THE FUTURE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA , PRAYER

Last week you would have received an email about Reading Eggs and Mathletics subscriptions for 2021.

If you would like to purchase one or both of these resources please make your payment through the QKR app (the same app used to purchase school uniforms).

Mathletics - $35

Reading Eggs - $25

The final date that a payment can be made is Monday 8th March, after this date the QKR app won't be able to process payments. 

Shortly after the 8th March, students who have purchased subscriptions will be given their login details to take home. Any questions, please contact Mrs Neylan.

This year photo day will take place on Monday 26th April, Week 2, Term 2.  All children are to wear full summer uniform on the day.

An email will be sent home closer to the date, with payment information. Please note there will be no envelopes sent home as payment is online only.  

Families should have received their 2021 School Fees - Instalment 1, if not received please email the school office as soon as possible. 

Flexible Payment Plan (Bpay or Bpoint) is offered with Instalment 1. 

Please set up your Flexible payment Plan immediately. Those families that do not accept a Flexible payment plan offer, instalment 1 is due by 17 March, 2021. 

Dianne Attard

Finance Secretary

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is now taking Kindergarten enrolments for 2022.

Please download the enrolment form  the school website www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au, complete the forms and return them to the school office with all the required documentation including originals.

Families will be  contacted to arrange an interview.

New families may have a tour of our school on:

• Tuesday 20th April, 10am

Please email the school office on: ololbhills.parra.catholic.edu.au advising us of your preferred session date.

Respect and Integrity - example's of showing  manners and good communication skills:

• Good listening
• Going on a message, excursion or greeting visitors to the school