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Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School


7 Wynnstay Road

Prahran VIC3181

Tel: 03 9510 6688

Fax: 03 9510 6039

Email: principal@olprahraneast. catholic.edu.au

Website: www.olprahraneast. catholic.edu.au

Key Details

Type: Catholic

Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Early Learning: Yes

Learning Extension: Yes

International Students: Yes

Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary school is situated in a quiet tree lined street in the Armadale / Toorak area providing for the individual needs of the students from Preparatory to Grade 6. It is a school that prides itself on its caring family atmosphere based on the Catholic ethos. The children are encouraged to care for others by understanding that they as individuals are cared for and valued for their qualities. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is a community working together for the spiritual intellectual emotional physical moral and social development of our students. The focus of all efforts by members of this community is to make our school a safe place for learning. We believe that students learn best when they are: • Confident and secure and have high self-esteem• Acknowledged respected and valued for who they are• Develop deep relationships between those involved in the education process• Recognised and acknowledged for their individuality• Assisted to see connections between the known and the unknown• See a clear purpose for their learning• Interested and motivated• Provided with strategies and frameworks which enable them to become responsible for their own learning• Set appropriate tasks to their stage of development in order to facilitate further learning• Engaged in interaction in a variety of social contexts and groupings across the curriculum• Given scaffolds through examples and models• Challenged and encouraged to take risks• Engaged in reflection and valuation of own work• Experience success and are acknowledged for their efforts• Provided with a variety of teaching strategies based on the child’s learning styles

Religious Education

The Religious Education Program supports children to grow individually in relationship with God and to develop the skills Knowledge values and attitudes that enable them to take an active role in the faith community and the society that we prepare for them. Religious Education is concerned with the development of relationships asense of belonging and the teaching of Gospel values that are lived out in family friendships and the community.

Quality Education

The Curriculum Programs are based on beliefs and understandings best outlined by the following factors: • All children can achieve given sufficient time and support• Engaged learning time through small teacher groups• Structured teaching focused on the individual learning needs of students• High expectations of student achievement and early intervention• All teachers can teach to high standards given the right conditions and assistance• Solid teaching must be provided to set the foundation for all future learning and• Equip children with the necessary skills Knowledge understanding and attitudes to enable them to participate confidently in all aspects of their daily lives.

Inquiry Approach

Inquiry-based approach to curriculum provision provides opportunities for students to explore investigate experiment and gather information in meaningful contexts. Inquiry-based learning involves a strong emphasis on student centered ACTive learning and on the process of investigation. The prior knowledge and experiences of the students are the starting point for investigations and students are encouraged to actively participate in determining ways in which they gather and process new ideas.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

The use of technology is incorporated into all areas of the curriculum through the use of computers interactive Whiteboards and iPads. The students use these as tools to enhance their learning provide evidence of learning and to support their Rich Assessment Tasks.

Extra Curricula Activities

The school provides a number of activities that are available for the students choose to from: • Cross Schools Collaboration• Private Violin & Piano Classes• Chess Club• Chess Tournament hosting• Dance Classes• Swimming Squad• Our Lady of Lourdes Netball & Basketball Team• Mathematics Challenge• Active After School Sports Program• Out of School Care Program• Environmental Group• Christmas Carol singing in the community e. g. Kindergartens chomley House

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Enrolment procedure

• Open Days and Information Nights are held during the year• Submit Applications to School• Meeting with Fr Brendan Hayes (Parish Priest) & Mrs Margaret Carlei (Principal) to gather details about your child and family - June/July• “Letter of Offer”– July• Information Evening for Parents - November• Three Orientation Days – November

Enrolment Application Form (Occupation Categories Form) are available on the school website or may be posted out if requested.

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