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Our Father, who art in heaven,
We are talking to God, who is like a loving parent, and who lives in heaven.
Hallowed be thy name.
We are saying that God's name is very special and holy.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
We want the world to be as good and kind as heaven, and we want to do what God wants us to do.
Give us this day our daily bread.
We are asking God to give us what we need every day, like food and other things we need to live.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
We are asking God to forgive us when we do something wrong, and we promise to forgive others who do wrong to us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
We are asking God to help us make good choices and to keep us safe from harm and bad things.
Amen.
This means "I believe" or "I agree," and it's how we end our prayer.
Dear Parents and Carers
The reflection and prayer today is the Our Father with an explanation of what this prayer means for us. Teachers have been reflecting on this with their students. The history comes from Jesus sharing the prayer with his disciples. Jesus teaches us always to understand ourselves not only as individuals but as members of God's family and to pray accordingly. During these challenging times in our world, prayer can be an opportunity to reach out to others whilst also practising mindfulness and finding moments of peace. At Our Lady Star of the Sea, we begin the day with Prayer in a circle and incorporate a wellbeing check in and welcome. We know that Prayer can be an important practice for primary school-aged children, providing them with emotional support, teaching them gratitude and empathy, and helping them develop a moral framework. Whether practiced individually or as part of a group or family, prayer can contribute to a child’s overall well-being and personal growth.
Mission Fete: The Mission Fete provided us with more opportunity to pray before participating in our Social Justice Action. Central to our whole school “I am a Gift” liturgy on Friday, were the values of Gratitude, Empathy and Compassion.
We enjoyed a wonderful day!
The day began with a beautiful liturgy in the church, where we were reminded to reflect on the gifts we have that improve the lives of others: a smile, kindness, thoughtful words, inclusivity, generosity, to name a few. In class students completed an activity which highlighted the needs of the people we were raising money for and provided greater insight into how they may feel.
Steve McPherson and Kylie Leigh then cooked close to 700 sausages for lunch. What a huge effort and thank you so much! After lunch the fete began and it was a wonderful time for everyone. There were plenty of stalls and lots of fun for every age group. This year we were particularly pleased with how so many students enthusiastically helped run stalls. In total we raised $10,753.50. How amazing!!!
To our parents and carers, we thank you for your contributions to the day and preparing your children so well in life to love and care for others. You are all to be proud of your beautiful, kind and compassionate children.
This money will be divided in the following way:
Feed Geelong: $600
Vinnies Christmas Appeal: $1,653
Bulbula: $8,500
Please read the email from Sr Abeba in Bulbula, Ethiopia about the generosity of our school community. Thank you all so much!
Dear Marianne Caddy
How are you? I hope this letter will find you well with all your families?
I am writing this letter to say how much we grateful to work with you and all the support that I have received. So to shared with you we have stated the school and academic year it is nice to to see the children back at school. All together we have 1004 children and kindergarten children 284 and we provided food at tea break. So my dear your support it means allot for the poor and for us. To be honest with you to get donation at this time is very hard so we need your support. Thank you for all your kindness.
with love and prayer
Sr Abeba kidane
Congratulations also to our Mission Fete Raffle winners:
Ruby Kelsall-Ralph, Harper Lancaster, Kenley Dixon, Lilah Bennett, Jessica Counihan, Macy McCall, Jordan Wiltshire, Scarlett Tyers and Sylvie Hardwick.
Year 6 Music night: What a wonderful night we had being entertained by Year Six students. It is truly heartwarming to see them shine in this event as part of their graduation celebrations. Many thanks to the year 6 team who prepared them so well: Miss Emily, Mr Casey, Miss Caz, Miss Lis, Miss Rebecca, Jane and Shel. Thank you also to the teachers who supported backstage: Miss Marianne; Mr Anderson and Miss Helen.
WELCOME Fr Linh Pham: Last weekend, we welcomed Fr Linh Pham as our new Parish Priest. He came to visit the classes on Mission Fete day and has also celebrated Mass with our Year 4’s last Thursday. We look forward to getting to know him as our Parish Priest and friend and we pray that he will feel at home in our community and enjoy his role .
PFA AGM Monday 25 November: The annual general meeting for the PFA will be held at the covenant bar in the main street from 6.30pm- 7:30pm. All are welcome. We're excited about looking to the year ahead and how we can further engage you all in family friendly events for 2025. This will also be an opportunity to farewell our wonderful Deb Maud, who has volunteered at both PFA level and School Advisory Council level over the years of Caitlin and Josh's education. You may also know Deb from the second hand uniform shop sales. With a grateful heart for your endless, voluntary contributions Deb.
Wishing you all a peaceful fortnight ahead.
Kerryn
Just a reminder that School Fee accounts are to be finalised by 16 November 2024. Families paying by Direct Debit or other school based arrangements may ignore this reminder.
School Fee account invoices will be issued at the beginning of Term 1, 2025. Direct Debit is the school's preferred payment option. If you do not have a Direct Debit in place in 2024 please complete a Direct Debit form and return it to the school office by Friday 29 November. If you do have a Direct Debit arrangemnert in place a form weill only need to be completed if your bank or personal details have changed.
School fees and charges information has been sent to all families. Refer to the information to determine your 2025 amount to add to the Direct Debit form.
Email Sharon Lane slane@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.auif you require further information, or to return your 2025 Direct Debit form.
When: Tuesday 3 December
Arrive: 5.30pm for 5.45pm start
Finish : approximately 7.30pm
Where: Ocean Grove Park Pavillion, 70 Presidents Ave
Come and join us for a wonderful night as we celebrate our school community through music and dance, and enjoy the Prep rendition of the nativity story. See our students dance along to all we are grateful for in our lives, , as they present to you “Songs from the Heart.”.
Messages to Parents and Friends.
BYO Picnic rug, chairs, food and drinks. Please be mindful of rubbish, and take out what you bring in.
NO alcohol is permitted within this vicinity.
Note - there are no toilets in the park. Parents will be asked to escort their children to the toilets in the Coles carpark if needed during the evening.
- Please bring any medications your child needs eg. asthma puffers, epi-pens.
- Our students have worked hard to prepare their acts. We ask that you enjoy them respectfully, being mindful of talk and movement during performances.
- Students must sit with their class. No younger siblings are to sit in class areas please.
- Students are asked to eat before or after the concert, but not during. The concert duration will be approximately 90 mins. In warmer weather, students may be advised to have a water bottle on hand.
Parking At the Venue
Parking around the Ocean Grove Park area is quite limited. We are reminding families to be mindful of where you park, paying attention to private properties and their access. The St Peter's Church Hall on Draper street is private property and we ask that you please leave this area and its access clear for the church hall users.
If you have any further questions please contact your child's teacher.
School Concert 2024 PROGRAM
Thank you for your support.
Helen Stephensen
Before these items are given to charity, do they belong to you?
Blue glasses - Collette Dinnigan (kids)
Pink toned glasses - Ralph Lauren
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Secondhand Uniform Donations 
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For all spring cleaners, we are welcoming clean good condition secondhand uniforms from 11th - 25th November, in anticipation of our final end of year sale. We are low on summer items, all clean and good condition clothing welcome!
Donate: 11th - 25th November
What: Clean, good condition OLSOS uniforms
Where: School Office
Sale: 26th November 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Please also find the Facebook page
OLSOS Ocean Grove Recycled Uniforms and Marketplace
Term 4 2024
Thursday 21 November: Yr 5 Parish Mass/Year 1 MOPA Excursion
Friday 22 November: Yr 5BC assembly
Thursday 28 November: Yr 3 Parish Mass
Friday 29 November: Staff Professional Learning Day - Student Free Day
Staff Planning Day for 2025
Tuesday 3 December: School Concert 5:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday 4 December: Prep orientation
Thursday 5 December: Prep orientation
Tuesday 10 December: Whole school orientation/Prep orientation
Wednesday 11 December: Future leaders days 2025
Friday 6 December: Diversity Day 2pm assembly
Tuesday 10 December: Whole school orientation day 9.15am - 11am
Wednesday 12 December: Yr 6 end of year excursion
Friday 13 December: Yr 6EB assembly/End of year Mass
Monday 16 December: Whole school Beach Day (students are welcome to bring plastic shovels and buckets. Ensure they remember to bring sunscreen and hats).
Wednesday 18 December: Yr 6 Graduation Assembly/Last day of school Students finish at 1pm
Term1 2025
Tuesday 28 January: Staff return
Wednesday 29 January: Staff professional Learning day
Thursday 30 January: Students return
Please note: Please refer to the Parent Calendar for all dates
Term 1
Thursday 30 January: Students return - Friday 4 April
Easter: Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April 2025
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April - Friday 4 July
Term 3
Monday 21 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4
Monday 6 October - Wednesday 17 December 2.30 pm 2025
| Schoolzine App |
School app, used for sending reminders, notifications and for providing access to PAM, Parent Calendar, newsletters, School website. Additionally, you can find the newsletter and information, including the canteen menu.  |
| Staff email address | first initial and surname@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au |
| School newsletter |
Our main form of communication is the fortnightly newsletter, emailed on Tuesdays. Group emails from the school office will also be sent through the Schoolzine platform. |
| School website |
www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au Access to policies/procedures, school information and parent calendar. |
| Parent calendar | Link to calendar can be found on our website Home Page and school app. |
| PAM Parent access module | A platform for lodging student absences and gaining access to student digital school reports. Past years' reports are also stored on this platform.
Please click the link here: http://pam.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au . This will take you to the PAM login page. Your username is the email address you have provided to school. For new families please sign up now by clicking the link here: http://pam.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au This will take you to the PAM login page. Click on the 'Forgot Password?' link and follow the prompts. You will be asked to enter your email address, then you will need to access the link sent to your email address. You can then create a password and this, along with your email address will be your login to PAM. * Use the School App for a quick access to PAM |
| Permission notes |
 Operoo is an electronic version of permission forms and information for excursions, camps and parent/student meetings. It also provides you the opportunity to update medical information promptly while providing the school with instant access to the emergency information provided by you.
* Use the School App for a quick access to Operoo
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| Seesaw |
 Student digital learning journal and providing an additional means of reminders for the entire parent group.
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Ocean Grove School Facebook Page: Sharing of learning experiences and events hosted by the school. OLSOS Parents Ocean Grove Vic Parent Chatter Facebook: A platform for parent reminders and queries. OLSOS Ocean Grove Recycled Uniforms Families may post here to purchasing, sell or give away of school uniforms.
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| Canteen Online Ordering |
The canteen service is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays operated offsite by Kylie Taylor.
Ordering cut off time is 8.30am.
Fresh Salad boxes are available on Wednesdays only.
Sushi is for Fridays only, these MUST be pre ordered by Thursday. To cancel an order:
Before cut-off time (8.30am): Login to your account and select ACTIVE/CANCEL ORDERS. Locate your order and select CANCEL on the right-hand side of the order (you may need to scroll across to see the cancel link).
Orders are processed through www.quickcliq.com.au You can order up to 30 days in advance.
* Use the School App for a quick access to our canteen online ordering platform
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| Student Medical Forms |
Students who require ANY medication at school must have their medication stored at the office, accompanied by the relevant forms, as below. No medication will be dispensed without these being completed and up to date.
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| School Assembly |
School assemblies are held every Friday morning 9am in our school gym, known as Djila Tjarri. All welcome.
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