School News
Catholic Education Week Mass
On Tuesday the 29th, our School Captains, Mr Gori and Mrs Desailly joined together with other diocesan schools to celebrate Catholic Education Week Mass, presided by Bishop Tim. It was a beautiful morning of celebration.
Spirit of Catholic Education Award Nominee - Mrs Kym Giliberto
Please see below the Kym's very deserving nomination:
Kym Giliberto embodies the Spirit of Catholic Education through her unwavering commitment to serving others with compassion, humility, and joy. As the school chaplain at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Kym plays a vital role in nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of our students, staff, and the wider community.
With tireless dedication, Kym leads the Mini Vinnies group, empowering students to live out the Gospel values through action. Whether organising outreach activities, promoting awareness of social justice issues, or encouraging prayerful reflection, Kym walks alongside our students, helping them grow into compassionate and active members of our faith community.
Kym also raises funds for the missions in a simple yet effective way, by making and selling frozen cups. What may seem like a small initiative has a significant impact in terms of the funds raised and the sense of shared purpose and stewardship it fosters among students.
Within the school, she checks in with children daily, providing a listening ear, words of encouragement, and quiet acts of kindness that often go unseen but are deeply felt. All of this is accomplished in partnership with the children of our school. Kym is deeply committed to involving students in every aspect of her ministry, modelling a faith that is active, inclusive, and grounded in service.
Kym Giliberto is a kind-hearted, thoughtful, and hardworking member of our staff who enriches our school community daily. Through her example, she builds our school's Catholic identity and inspires others to live with faith, hope, and love.
She is a faithful witness to the Spirit of Catholic Education, and we are proud to nominate her for this well-deserved recognition.
Under 8's and Prep Open Day
Under 8s Day & Prep Expo 
Students from Prep to Year 2 at Our Lady of Lourdes joined in the fun, along with our littlest learners from Playgroup, friends from Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centre, and many families from the wider community. It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces enjoying the magic of learning through play!
A big thank you to all the staff, families, and community members who helped make the day such a success! 
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
Ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families during drop off and pick-up times is our top priority. To help maintain a smooth and secure process, we kindly ask for your cooperation in following these important guidelines:
- Please use designated drop off and pick-up areas only
- Please do not exit your vehicles in the 'Quick Pick Up' area (which is temporarily out the front of the school) both before and after school.
- Pull forward to keep traffic flowing.
- Please wait your turn, do not pull in front of other cars.
- Do not block crossings or double park.
- Please refrain from being on your phone whilst waiting for your turn in the pick up line.
Pedestrian Safety:
- Always use designated crossings and follow the directions of staff and safety volunteers.
- Do not walk in between cars in the 'Quick Pick Up' area
- Hold your child’s hand when crossing the street.
Patience & Courtesy:
- Follow all speed limits and traffic signs.
- Be mindful of our staff and fellow parents—safety comes first!
Your cooperation helps keep our school community safe and ensures a smooth transition for all families. Thank you for your attention to these guidelines and helping us create a safe environment for our students.
Save the Date - Our lady of Lourdes Christmas Fair
100 Days of Prep!
On Monday the 4th August our Preppies celebrated 100 Grand Days of Prep.
Year 4 Italian
The Lourdes community is thrilled to welcome Signora Quabba back this term, her presence has been warmly celebrated by students and staff! 
