Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Newsletter

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Shorter form)

The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him, in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest. Start off now, but remember, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Carry no purse, no haversack, no sandals. Salute no one on the road. Whatever house you go into, let your first words be, “Peace to this house!” And if a man of peace lives there, your peace will go and rest on him; if not, it will come back to you. Stay in the same house, taking what food and drink they have to offer, for the labourer deserves his wages; do not move from house to house. Whenever you go into a town where they make you welcome, eat what is set before you. Cure those in it who are sick, and say, “The kingdom of God is very near to you.”

Ref:Liturgyhelp.com

In today’s gospel Jesus sent his followers out with his message of good news. What was the good news that they brought to the people they met?

We are also followers of Jesus who are sent out with the good news. How can we be Jesus’ messengers this week?

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Our school will be starting the Peer Support Program in Term 3 Week 2 and will continue for 8 sessions. This program provides students with the opportunity and environment to develop the understanding, attitudes and skills they need to live a safe and healthy lifestyle. This program helps students realise their potential and contribute positively to society. It is an important program for building self-esteem in students, skilling them to cope with the challenges of day to day life.

The Year 6 students will have the opportunity to develop and practice skills such as decision making, assertiveness and leadership. They learn how to support each other to make safe and healthy life decisions. The module for this year is  Relationships- Keeping Friends, this module supports students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to cope more effectively with difficult and challenging experiences.

Instalment 2 school fees are now overdue. Please check that your account is paid. The due date was 2nd June, 2022. Those on a a flexible payment plan, please check that your scheduled payments are up to date to avoid breaking your arrangement offer. If you are having any difficulties, please contact the school office. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent skill-based assessment test of six competitions for primary and secondary school students.

This year we will be offering students from Year 3 to Year 6 the opportunity to sit the ICAS assessments. These are optional assessments that students can sit depending on their interest and ability.

To purchase one or more of these assessments, please see the payment details below. We will not be accepting any payment through the school, it is strictly through the ICAS Parent Payment Portal. Please see the closing dates indicated in the table below, these dates are set by ICAS and are not negotiable.

Parent Payment System

On Wednesday the 29th of June, 28 boys from Years 5 and 6 travelled to Jamison Park, Penrith to play in the Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day. 

All the boys played extremely well, showed wonderful sportsmanship in all their games and were great representatives for Our Lady of Lourdes. 

A big thank you to Mr Chevalier for coaching the Year 6 boys and also Mr T Fitzsimons and Mr J Fitzsimons for coaching the Year 5 and 6 combined team on the day. Thank you to Mrs Rawlings for her tireless work in organising the teams despite the difficulties faced due to the recent weather and lastly thank you to all the parents who came out to watch and cheer on the boys. 

Overall it was a great day for both teams and it was very pleasing to be able to see some amazing teamwork, support and enjoyment amongst the boys. 

Well Done :)