Faith & Religious Education News
It’s Spring!
Welcome to Spring – it is amazing to see the pop of colour appearing in the school garden. Mrs Broderick and her merry band of gardeners have been getting the school gardens ready for the Carnival of Flowers judging. We wish them all the best of luck in the competition.
APMI Retreat
Mrs Moore went to the Bunya Mountains for an APMI Retreat on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Week 7. The Retreat was led by Brother Damian Price, Tawana Carmody, our First Nations Education Leader and Paul Grealy, a member of the TCSO Mission and Identity Team. The APMI’s experienced guided prayer and meditation with the backdrop of the natural environment of the Bunya Mountains.
Our Lady of the Southern Cross Diocesan Mass
On Monday our Year 6 Captains represented OLOL at the Diocesan Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral. We thank the St Ursula’s College for providing us with a bus and driver to transport us to the Cathedral. Bishop Ken Howell celebrated the Mass on the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Southern Cross. Mary, the Mother of Jesus – is also called Our Lady of the Southern Cross - the Patron Saint of the Toowoomba Diocese.
Father’s Day Mass and Sausage Sizzle
Tomorrow, we celebrate our annual Father’s Day Mass. We thank all the Dads, Grandads, Pops and Pas who can come along to celebrate with us. We hope everyone – Guests, students and staff enjoy our Sausage Sizzle morning tea. We thank the many cooks and helpers who are coming along to cook and serve us. Cooking starts at 8:30 am - Mass at 10 am in OLOL Hall. We look forward to a wonderful community event!
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Our next gathering for the Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation is on Tuesday 9th September at 7 pm. A plan for the seating in the church will be emailed from the parish. The children will have a practise of the ceremony during school time on Monday 8th September and will be able to guide their chosen guests to their seats. We will have short final meeting at 3:30 pm in the church on Monday 8th September to check seating, certificates, and final questions. Candidates and their chosen guests are asked to be at the church on Tuesday 9th September by 6:40 pm. The children need to know their “Act of Contrition/Sorry” prayer. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the OLOL Parish (07 4634 1453 Monday – Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm) or email ourladyoflourdesparish@twb.catholic.org.au
Loving the Arts at Lourdes
Our “Loving the Arts at Lourdes” is a wonderful community event coming up on Friday 12th September starting at 5:30 pm– Mrs Simmons, Mrs Garcha, Mrs Rosier, the artists, and performers are working hard to share their work. We look forward to the OLOL School Choir singing our new School Song. We thank Mrs Rosier for writing and recording this song – her talent is awe-inspiring.
Crazy Sock Day
We have our Crazy Socks Coloured Clothes Day on Thursday 18th September. Wear your craziest socks, with your sun safe coloured clothes, suitable footwear, brimmed hat and bring along a gold coin for Catholic Mission. Also, remember to bring in a pair of new socks for our school donation to The Base Soup Kitchen. Socks can be sent in at any time. It is amazing the sense of dignity someone feels when they have a new pair of socks to wear. Please support both these initiatives to encourage our students to be thoughtful Global Citizens for our local and global communities.
Dates to remember
There is no assembly on Thursday 4/9/2025 due to the Father’s Day Mass at 10 am and Thursday 11/9/2025 due to school swimming commitments and Art Show Displays.
N.B. There is a Pupil Free Day on Friday 5/9/2025 – Teachers will be gathering for an In-service.
Prep to 2 will be celebrating their Early Years Day on Wednesday 17th September.
Year 3 will have their retreat at Newtown Park on Thursday 18 September. Year 3 students are asked to bring a towel to sit on, their hat and water bottle. We will be at Newtown park from 11:10 am to 1 pm.
Our End of Term Assembly is at 12 noon on Friday 19th September 2025 led by 5S.
Have a great week
Janice
Janice Moore
Assistant Principal Mission and Identity
(APMI)