Principal's Report
Dearest Our Lady of Lourdes Families,
As we reach the end of a very busy first term, I want to take a moment to thank you all for your support and resilience. This term has certainly not been without its challenges, with the unpredictable weather causing disruptions along the way. However, through it all, our students, staff, and families have shown great perseverance and adaptability. I feel proud to be a part of this amazing community, thank you all for making me feel so welcome.
Despite the hurdles, we have found moments of joy—none more exciting than seeing our Prep and Year 1 students finally able to enjoy their playground once again. After weeks of waiting, the sunshine this past week has allowed us to reopen the space, and the sheer delight on the children’s faces as they played in their own area for the first time this term was truly wonderful to witness.





Farewells
As we close out the term, we say a heartfelt farewell to Miss Lauren Larsen, who leaves us this week. We sincerely thank her for her dedication and the positive impact she has had on our students and school community. While we are currently in the process of recruiting her replacement, we are pleased to have Mrs Cheryl Kybus stepping in to teach 4B for the first four weeks of next term.
We also share in the joy of Mrs Barbara Ratton, who is preparing to welcome a new addition to her family. She will begin her maternity leave at the end of Week 1 next term, and we wish her, Johnny, Patrick, and Sammy all the very best as they eagerly await their newest family member. May God bless them and keep them in the palm of His hand during this special time.
We extend our gratitude and best wishes to both Miss Larsen and Mrs Ratton and look forward to welcoming Mrs Kybus (one of our regular relief staff) to our team next term.
Learning Breakfasts
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us over the past two weeks for our Learning Breakfasts. It was such a joy to see parents, carers, and students engaging in learning together and sharing special moments in the classroom. These mornings are a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the home-school partnership, and we are so grateful for the time you took to be part of them.
Building Update
There’s been plenty happening behind the scenes with our ongoing building works, and we’re excited about what’s to come. Over the holiday break, we’re hopeful that the grass will be laid and that work will begin on our new playground. If all goes to plan—and the weather is kind—we’re aiming for these areas to be ready for the children to enjoy by the end of Week 2 next term.
As many of you are aware, our school hall, the Mengon Centre, sustained significant damage during the major flooding event in Week 2 of this term. We have now received the scope of works and are waiting on final approval of a quote so that repairs can begin. At this stage, it is likely that the Mengon Centre will remain out of action until the end of Term 2.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these necessary improvements and repairs. We can’t wait to see the joy on the children’s faces as they explore their new play spaces soon!
As we head into the holiday break, I hope that all our families find time to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great term of learning and growth.
Wishing you all a safe and happy break.
Mrs Jo Desailly
Principal