Dear Families, 

I love this time of the term where we can reflect on all the wonderful opportunities our students have experienced. As mentioned previously, I am incredibly proud of our students' NAPLAN results, where as a school, we performed above state and Diocesan results. Our staff are very committed to all our Lourdes Learners, going above and beyond.  

Some highlights of the term include: 

• Interschool sport for Years 5 and 6 

• Pyjama Day  

• Catholic Education Week – Grandparents’ Day 

• Catholic Schools’ netball and touch football carnivals 

• Musician visit – Michael Mangan 

• Book Week 

• Swimming lessons 

• Father’s Day stall and Mass 

• Sacrament of Reconciliation 

• Loving the Arts @ Lourdes 

• Touch football gala day for Year 4 

• Celebrating the Early Years Day 

• Student retreats 

• Excursions  

Holiday Office Hours

The office hours during the holiday period are 9.00am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday. 

Term 4

Term 4 begins on Tuesday October 7, following the Kings Birthday public holiday. 

Celebrating the New Oval Space

We are having a colour run to celebrate the opening of our extended oval on October 10th - the first Friday of next term. Children will need a white t-shirt for this event. Further information will be sent home at the beginning of Term 4. 

Tennis Court Update

With thanks to the P&F, the tennis court repairs will be finalised over the holidays. The internal surface has been repaired, and the fencing will be completed during the break.  

Leave During Term 4

Our Lady of Lourdes was started by the Ursuline Order in 1952. I have been invited by the Ursuline sisters, to join a pilgrimage in Italy next term. I will be joining Principals and leaders from Ursuline schools across the world, walking in the footsteps of Angela Merici. I will be absent from October 13 for 3 weeks. During this time, Ms Miranda Murray will deputise. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to bringing my learnings back to Lourdes. 

I wish you all a wonderful holiday break with your children and look forward to seeing everyone return at the start of Term 4. 

Bridget

Ms Bridget Trenerry
Principal