From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers
We continue to have an extremely busy term with rich learning experiences happening for all our students. We also thank you greatly for your support of the extras this term, particularly wear a touch of colour or dress up is suggested.
Last week was Science week and Bruce, Simon and Graham From The Men’s Shed for another year.
The students had a ball experimenting and learning from these wonderful role models who kindly volunteered their time, knowledge, wisdom and humour. We greatly appreciate these community connections and the relationship we have formed over time. The Mens Shed have supported many things for our community including the mud kitchens and the installation of the boat as well as Science in the Shed in past years.
Next Wednesday 30 August, the students will be celebrating our dad’s and significant males in our lives ahead of Father’s Day. I trust you will also plan something special with your family to celebrate your dad’s or a significant adult. In Scripture, St. Joseph is known as Jesus’ father and the husband of Mary. Matthew 1:19 states that Joseph was “a just man.” It has been mentioned he showed holiness through the ordinary events of daily life. St Joseph wasn’t a man who did miracles, or raised people from the dead; he was a humble servant of God who was considered worthy enough to be Jesus Christ’s father in the flesh. Joseph lived his life in fulfilment of his duty as a father and husband. He supported the holy family of Nazareth with the work of his hands. He knew their aspirations, their hardships and their hopes. We pray the prayer of gratitude above for all our dad’s and significant others as they make a positive difference to our lives. Please join us for a sausage sizzle, activity in the hub or with Kelly Club sports in the grounds. Feel free to come along anytime between 4.30pm -6pm.
Managing Big Emotions: Next week on Tuesday 29 August from 6.30 pm - 8pm we welcome Dane Barclay from Bellarine Psychology. His presentation is titled Managing Big Emotions. It is great to see so many people signed up via the Operoo communication. Please feel free to register and join what should be a very informative and practical session.
State Football Winners: Congratulations to the following Our Lady Star of the Sea boys who won the State finals. 480 teams across the state from Independent, Catholic and public sectors and we incredibly took out the big award. What was most impressive, alongside the skills shown, was the wonderful sportsmanship, humility, respect and teamwork. So very proud of these boys on many levels. Many thanks to Mr Scott, Miss Emily and Steve Cruischank for supporting this team to victory along with all the parents and other family members. Angus Montgomery,
First Eucharist: Congratulations to the following students who received the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time. Another beautiful, reverant celebration. Lyla Jackson, Eden Keen, Cleo Kelso, Liam Kirs Diaz, Xavier Hill, Hannah McCaffrey, Stevie McCoy, Grace Miller, Evie Monahan, Harrison Nicol, Ava Occhipinti, Jacinta Parton, Koko Piec, Liliana Preston, Jack Radley, Elizabeth Reynolds, Margaret Reynolds, Mia Rundle, Maya Steele, Lily Van Maasdyk, Rose Wilkin, William Wolfe.
Reminders: A reminder Book Week is this Friday with more fun and important learning, supporting engagement and a further love and appreciation of books and reading for the students.
Please advise in advance if you are going on a family holiday via an email to myself and the classsroom teacher as an agreed absent learning plan needs to be developed in line with Every Day Counts and our attendance policy.
If you know your child is not returning in 2024 please let me or the office know as soon as possible.
Even more joyous baby news: Congratulations to Sarah and Pat on the safe arrival of William Michael Kennedy born 17 August weighing 3.4kg and 51cm long. All are doing well.
Wishing you all a wonderful fortnight ahead.
Kerryn