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Welcome to our first Prep 2024 Newsletter. From this point onwards, we will be using this method of communication as our primary source of information dissemination - so please keep your eyes open for these emails.
For those of you that don't know me I am Adrian McAlister and I have been appointed as the new OLOL school principal. I have been at OLOL for the past five years as the deputy and I am honoured to have been allowed to continue as the principal.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Our Lady of Lourdes as your preferred school to educate your child. We take great pride in our commitment to nurturing every child in our care and helping them realise their full potential.
If you need clarification on any of the items in this newsletter please just contact us.
Together, we can achieve great things.
Adrian McAlister
Parent Information Evening - Parents Only
Wednesday, 15th November 7.00pm - 8.30pm
This information evening is designed to take you through a whole lot of factors that will help you support your child for the beginning of school. We traditionally cover 'A day in the life of the school' along with elements of the curriculum like how to support your child with reading and early numeracy concepts.
You will also have the opportunity to hear from your children's teachers and other leadership staff as well as existing parents and our senior students. There is also time devoted to answering all those burning questions you might have.
It's a very full evening but you are well supported with handout sheets, links to great websites, and of course our very comprehensive webpage.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Orientation Days - Children Only
Thursday, 16th November 2023 :
9.15am - 10.45 am
Thursday, 23rd November 2023 :
9.15am - 10.45 am
Thursday, 30th November 2023 :
9.15am - 10.45 am
During these sessions, the students become familiar with the school environment, meet the beautiful Prep/One teaching team, get to play on and use 'big school' equipment, complete some fun tasks together and most excitingly get to meet their Senior Buddies from Year 5/6.
Children can wear casual clothing or, if you have already purchased the uniform, they are welcome to wear the OLOL uniform (this tends to happen more on the final orientation day).
Welcome Mass for Prep 2024 Families
Sunday, 3rd December 2023
11.15 am
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
631 High Street, Prahran East
Traditionally this is a beautiful opportunity for the whole school community to welcome our new families into our Catholic Community. We meet at a Mass that features the current Prep grade and then celebrate as a whole community with a morning tea in the parish hall.
The majority of our uniform is available for purchase from our uniform supplier, PSW. Their details are as follows :
Our Woollen School Jumper, OLOL Beanie and Art Smock are the only items which need to be purchased on campus at OLOL. For your convenience these items will be available to purchase on the Orientation mornings and also on Tuesday 30th January from 9.00am - 12.00pm (the day before school commences).