Co-Curricular

Various co-curricular programs have been introduced over recent years to meet the perceived needs of the pupils attending Our Lady of Lourdes.

A breakdown of these programs indicates the commitment of achieving the stated school aim:

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)

  • Buddy Program
  • Chess Club
  • Early Childhood Education Program (i.e. Prep Children)
  • IT Resources (class sets of iPads, laptops, desktop computers and a range of interactive in-class Robotics
    technologies)
  • Interschool Sport - (Year 5 and 6). Representing Our Lady of Lourdes in a variety of sports such as:
    • Rugby League, Football (Soccer), Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Softball, T-ball and Touch Football. Grade 4 also have the opportunity to develop skills in major games such as cricket, netball, soccer and rugby league. Gala sports days are organised for Year 4 students in Toowoomba Catholic Schools
  • Leadership Groups
  • Leadership Induction Day (Year 5)
  • Mini Vinnies Group
  • Occupational and Speech Therapy
  • Outdoor Education Programs
  • Readers Cup
  • Red Ball Tennis
  • School Swimming (Prep - Year 6)
  • Specialist STEM
  • Arts Showcase
  • Specialist Instrumental Music Lessons
  • Specialist Learning Assistance
  • Specialist LOTE Program (Italian)
  • Specialist Music and Drama
  • Specialist Physical Education
  • Speech Therapy
  • Tech Time

The Arts

Our Lady of Lourdes offers a wide range of artistic pursuits as part of the curriculum. A specialist teacher takes all classes for Music, Drama and Visual Arts on a weekly basis. Public speaking is a major focus throughout the year. Participation in the local Eisteddfod is encouraged and a musical concert is conducted annually.

  • Arts Showcase, annually
  • Year 5 & 6, Learn Ukulele and Percussions
  • Private Instrumental lessons are provided outside of school hours.

Sports

Involvement in sport is an important facet of the curriculum at Our Lady of Lourdes. All students participate in inter-house and interschool sporting
competitions. Over the years, Our Lady of Lourdes has earned a proud reputation for its sporting achievements, with our dedicated teachers taking the time to train various sport teams including athletics, netball, rugby league, touch football and cricket.

School swimming lessons are conducted each semester. These lessons are conducted at the Glennie indoor pool by fully qualified instructors.

The school has four sporting houses

  • Beetson (Red)
  • Goolagong (Green)
  • Fraser (Blue)
  • Bradman (Gold)