Dearest Our Lady of Lourdes Families, 

We have had a wonderful start to Term 4. Last Wednesday it was delightful to welcome back so many smiling faces and see how much our students have grown even in our two short week break. What a wonderful few weeks it has been at Our Lady of Lourdes! There has been a great sense of excitement and energy around the school as our students have taken part in a number of special events and learning opportunities.

Our Year 5 students recently enjoyed their much-anticipated leadership camp held at Echo Creek, where they challenged themselves, built new friendships, and developed confidence through a range of outdoor activities. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and teamwork shine throughout their time away. A big thank you to our Year 5 Teachers, Mrs Sheahan, Mrs Kym Giliberto, Regan Kernke, Ryan Sheahan, Vanessa Torrisi, Cassandra Venturato for giving of your time and your assistance in making the Year 5 Camp a memorable experience. 

This week also marked the beginning of our Prep 2026 Transition sessions. It was a joy to welcome our newest learners and their families into our classrooms for the first time. These sessions help our incoming Preps begin to feel comfortable and connected, and we look forward to continuing this journey with them over the coming weeks.

Our Year 6 students have also been busy showcasing their talents and knowledge through the Quest for Knowledge competition and the Frank Fraser Memorial Lecturette District Finals. A big congratulations to Cianne Lyons who was awarded the 2026 winner of the Frank Fraser Memorial Lecturette competition, with her speech titled “The Power of Positive Thinking”. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented Our Lady of Lourdes with confidence, skill, and sportsmanship.

Finally, we celebrated our first round of assembly awards for the term, recognising students who consistently demonstrate our school values and strive for excellence in their learning. Congratulations to all of our award recipients, your hard work and positive attitude do not go unnoticed.

We have many other exciting things coming up in the next few weeks including the Maraka Festival Float and Mardi Gras. If you are able to assist with the setting up of our float next Saturday morning, we would love your help. We will meet in the hall at 8am and will hopefully have everything ready by 12pm. Any little bit of time you can give would be greatly appreciated. 

It is through these shared experiences that we continue to see our students grow as learners, leaders, and members of our OLL community. Thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families who make these opportunities possible.

Have a wonderful week ahead, 

Jo Desailly, 

Principal