Supporting Every Learner at Lourdes

At Our Lady of Lourdes, we are committed to nurturing confident, collaborative, resilient, and respectful students. Guided by our faith and our school values, we prioritise dignity, inclusivity, and positive relationships.

We are working towards fully embracing a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) approach, which aims for every student to receive the right level of support at the right time:

• Tier 1: High-quality teaching with the whole school or class, using strategies that engage all students, including the explicit teaching of values, behaviour, and curriculum content.
• Tier 2: Targeted small group support for students needing extra help with learning or behaviour.
• Tier 3: Individualised support tailored to specific student needs.

At Lourdes, we nurture all students to become thoughtful learners and compassionate global citizens through our saying ‘Lourdes Learners are CALLed to Think.’  We encourage students to:

Communicate Effectively

Students learn to express their ideas clearly, ask questions, and reflect on their learning. They are taught to communicate in diverse formats—spoken, written, digital—and to consider how their words impact others.

Actively Participate

We encourage students to take ownership of their learning by setting goals, seeking feedback, and persisting through challenges. Teachers model this by embracing their own learning journeys.

Look for Learning

Students are guided to identify learning goals, seek resources, and support peers. They learn to recognise what success looks like and how to achieve it.

Listen with Purpose

Listening is a key skill for learning and connection. Students learn to listen to understand, follow instructions, and value others’ perspectives—building empathy and communication skills.

Think Critically and Creatively

We foster curiosity and problem-solving. Students reflect on their progress, explore new ideas, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.

How Parents Can Support at Home

Parents play a vital role in reinforcing these values and learning habits. Here are a few ways you can help at home:

• Talk about learning: Ask your child what they’re learning and why it matters. Encourage them to explain their thinking and share their goals.
• Model positive communication: Show how to listen respectfully, ask thoughtful questions, and express ideas clearly.
• Celebrate effort and persistence: Praise your child for trying their best, especially when facing challenges.
• Encourage curiosity: Explore new ideas together - read, ask questions, and solve problems as a team.
• Promote empathy and respect: Discuss current events or everyday situations and encourage thoughtful, open, and respectful dialogue.
• Support routines: Help your child establish healthy habits for learning with structure and routines, including time for rest, reflection, and play, as well as practising and reinforcing learning with the homework provided by teachers.

Miranda

Miranda Murray
Assistant Principal