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Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a member of the Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) system in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School was established in Sunnybank in 1952 by Fr Brosnan and a committee of parishioners who helped build the first church and three room school. The Sisters of St Joseph, who administered the school, travelled from Moorooka by train until the Convent was built in March 1957. The first lay principal was appointed in 1983.

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School prides itself on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning. We are a co-educational school with a current enrolment of 480 students from Prep through to Year 7. Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology, extra curricular activity, and the benefits of being a high quality inclusive Catholic school. We offer our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values. We encourage students to develop a knowledge of other cultures, languages and environmental and social issues.

 

MAROON or BLUE DAY
Next Wednesday, 23 May, we will be holding our Maroon or Blue Day. That night the first Rugby League State of Origin will be held and we use this day as a day to support the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. On this day students may wear either Maroon or Blue to show their support for their team and bring a Gold coin donation to go towards the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Students do not have to wear football gear but can wear red/maroon or blue clothing on the day.

OLD GUITARS
Do you have an old guitar sitting at the back of a cupboard? Jon Sorohan (ex teacher of OLOL) is asking for the donation of old guitars. He is starting a guitar group at St Paul's School Woodridge and he desperately needs some instruments to get the ball rolling. You can contact Jon at St Paul's on 3208 2868.

P & F FUND RAISING B.B.Q.
Our thanks to the P&F and their band of volunteers. They are running a fundraising BBQ at Woolworths Calamvale Central (Compton Road) this Saturday. If you are at the shops between 11.00am till the mid afternoon please support this venture. Please contact the school if you would like to join the volunteers and help out on the day. If you are new to the school this is a great way to get to know some other parents in our community.

SPORTS GOODS DONATION
Our thanks also to the Rowles' family for their donation of sporting goods to the school. I am always grateful for the generosity of this community.

DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
Last Friday a group of enthusiastic students attended the District Cross Country Carnival at Algester. They all gave their best effort on the day and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship. Kate achieved first place in her race and will go on to compete at the Regional Cross Country. Well done to all of the students who participated on the day.

FITNESS TRAINING
 Every TUESDAY morning 7:45am – meet outside Office for Miss Kenyon.
 Wednesday 7:45 - 8:10 Sprints (Miss Burton)
 Thursday 1:00 - 1:40 Long Jump (Mr Galvin)
 Friday 7:45 - 8:10 Shot Put (Mr Brooks)

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN
Once again the Woolworths' Earn and Learn campaign is about to begin. This year it will run from 9 May to 1 July and they have organised things in a slightly different manner. Each time a customer spends $10 they will receive a sticker. They will also give them a sheet on which to adhere the sticker. Each sheet takes 30 stickers and when the sheet is full it can be placed in the green Woolworths box in our School Office. Once the campaign is concluded we will be notified of the number of points we have earned and can convert these into school learning materials. As with last year please support this campaign if you shop at Woolworths but please do not feel that you must go there to do your shopping.

DATE CLAIMER - AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST MORNING TEA FRIDAY 25 MAY
Our Lady of Lourdes School is hosting a morning tea on Friday 25 May to raise money for the Cancer Council. The fun will begin at 9:30am and will include a session of "Reading on the Green". Children will be asked to pay a gold coin to participate and will receive a cupcake or muffin for morning tea. Parents will also be invited to share in morning tea and will be asked to donate a gold coin or more. We will not be having a raffle this year - the focus will be on the shared reading activity as part of the National Year of Reading. More information about this will be sent home at a later date.

2012 SCHOOL GOALS:
Click here to download the 2012 School Goals for Our Lady of Lourdes School. Later in the year I will ask for parents to comment on how well we have achieved these goals and then we will issue a final report on those Achievements towards the end of 2012.

60th ANNIVERSARY MEMORABILIA
This year is the 60th Anniversary of the school and the Fete (26 August) is to be called the 60th Anniversary Fete. There will be a stall at the Fete displaying memorabilia. While the school has a collection of items I am looking for items that you may have at home that could be borrowed for the display. If you have any photos, former uniforms, school books, interesting stories I would love to hear about them. You can drop me a line on mbadke@bne.catholic.edu.au. I assure you that they will be treated gently and returned to you after the event.

P&F NEWS
Check out the P&F Section of the website for all the news

TRIVIA NIGHT  The annual "Trivia Night" will be held on Saturday 16 June in the Auditorium. Organise a table, pick a theme and come along for a great night out.

FAMILY PHOTOS 25 & 26 MAY - places still available.
 Framed Family Portraits - $10.00  -   All profits to OLOL
 No obligation to buy any photos
 Please send money and voucher to school office prior to an appointment being arranged.
 Extra vouchers available from school office.
 This is not limited to OLOL families
Any enquiries contact Simonna 0414 331 533.

FETE NEWS 
OLOL 60th Anniversary Celebration Fete Sunday 26 August 2012 9am-3pm
NEWS FLASH!  Find our Fete on Facebook! Check out www.facebook.com/ololfete for the latest news and updates on Our Lady of Lourdes 60th Anniversary Celebration Fete. Please like our page and spread the word!

The month of May has been dedicated to donations for SIDE SHOW ALLEY. The class who donates the most prizes by Thursday, 31 May will win a Pizza Party for their class on Tuesday 5 June. We are looking for all new donations appropriate as prizes for this stall. E.g. Handballs, small new toys, stationery, hair accessories, stickers, matchbox cars, notebooks, tattoos, wrapped lollies or chocolates, jewellery, party favours, nail polish or any other suggestions are more than welcome. For those unable to make it to the shops, we would gratefully accept money donations so that we can buy the prizes.

SCHOOL SHOP Open Wednesdays & Thursdays from 8.10am to 9.30am PRICE LIST HOW TO ORDER

Could all donations please specify which class you are from and be left in the school office. While all donations are greatly appreciated, please do not feel obligated. Any enquiries please contact Vanessa Rowe (0407 048 177) or Larissa Carroll (0405 845 835). Thank you so much for your generosity and helping make the activity component of the Fete a huge success. Please contact Andrea on OLOL_Fete@yahoo.com.au if you are able to help.

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