Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro is a systemic Catholic school within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 from the areas of Beresfield, Lenaghan, Millers Forest, Tarro, Thornton, Tomago, Woodberry and Williamtown. Our school community is warm and welcoming, with a strong focus on wellbeing and academic excellence. As a community we encourage each individual child to recognise their potential and strive to achieve more each day. At Our Lady of Lourdes, students can expect a high-quality differentiated education grounded in data driven, evidence-based teaching practice. In addition to an excellent education, students can participate in many extra-curricular activities and competitions beyond the classroom environment such as debating, public speaking, Science and Technology challenges, Spelling and Mathematics bees, sporting events, Diocesan creative arts opportunities and the Diocesan Virtual Academy.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What are the term dates?
    2024
    Term 1
    Tuesday, 30 January – Friday, 12 April

    Term 2
    Monday, 29 April – Friday, 05 July

    Term 3
    Monday, 22 July – Friday, 27 September

    Term 4
    Monday, 14 October – Friday, 20 December
  • Am I in the school zone?
    The enrolment catchment suburbs for our Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle are a defined geographic area from which a school enrols students from.
    The enrolment catchment suburbs in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be reviewed
  • Catchment suburbs for Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro
    Beresfield, Lenaghan, Millers Forest, Tarro, Thornton, Tomago, Woodberry, Williamtown

    Suburbs in bold are ‘shared suburbs’. Families who reside in shared suburbs may apply for enrolment at either school in their enrolment catchment area, subject to the normal enrolment processes and priorities.

    A commitment to Catholic Education when considering priority of enrolment for secondary education means enrolment at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro from Kindergarten or at least the commencement of Year 4 for priority enrolment at St Bede's Catholic College, Chisholm. Visit the Catholic Schools of Maitland-Newcastle website for more information.
  • How do I place a lunch order?
    We run a healthy canteen and it is generally open first lunch every day for students to buy snacks or items to supplement their packed lunches.
    Lunch orders are available on Wednesdays and Fridays.
    The school has an online ordering facility for ordering lunches. Please speak with reception for more information.
  • Do we have a second hand uniform shop?
    The P&F Committee runs a second-hand uniform shop where Items can be purchased for a minimal fee. Please speak with reception for more information.
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