Our Lady Star of the Sea Ocean Grove
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13-29 John Dory Drive
Ocean Grove VIC 3226
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Email: secretary@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 03 5255 4308

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome to week one of our final term for the 2024 school year. I hope you all managed to enjoy some Spring warmth and fun.

This term brings many opportunities and one of them being a focus on Mission. This year , aligning with our grateful hearts theme, we have a focus on  “I am a Gift” in our RE and Inquiry. This  links well to the Catholic Social Teaching of solidarity. Solidarity meaning, we should commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the good for all, to stand in solidarity with our one human family. The reflection today from Pope Francis, reinforces the strengths of each of us and to embrace the gift of life. 

By affirming that "I am a gift", individuals may feel more empowered to stand up against injustice. It can serve as a reminder that every person's effort and voice matter in the fight for social justice, encouraging active participation in creating positive change. In essence, "I am a gift!" in the context of social justice is a call to recognise one's own value and potential, to appreciate and support the diverse contributions of others, and to actively engage in efforts that promote fairness and equity for all.

This learning will culminate in our lead up to our Mission Fete day which is on Friday 8 November. More details in coming weeks.

Year 5 Camp: Well done to our Year 5 campers who returned from their camp today and were exemplary in all aspects of the camp, as they enjoyed the Melbourne experience. With a grateful heart for all the staff and parent volunteers who attended this camp also. 

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Principal for the Day: Congratulations and thank you to Jack Sheather who was our Principal for the Day last term. Jack you did a great job and we are proud of you. Thank you also to his trusted deputies Billy Chapman and Stella Duffield.

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Great News- Junior Land Care Project Grant:
We are excited to learn that we have been successful with our application for ‘Hands up for Biodiversity: appreciating nature through art; planting & building habitats; observing & caring.’ project.  We will receive $4994.05 for increasing biodiversity. Many thanks to Kellie Clark for her outstanding work in this space and submitting the application. One of the major goals is to include as many students/year levels in the different areas of the "Increasing Biodiversity" project as possible. This grant will enable our students to continue to learn how to support a cleaner, greener and thriving future for our community. We will keep you updated as the actions are implemented.
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MACSSIS Surveys: Many thanks to our 110 families who completed the surveys last term. We will share results when they come through later this term and also use this data to support decisions around our actions moving forward.

2025 St Ignatius College Captain: Congratulations to Bel Gee, past student and older sister to Bas Gee in Year 6, who has just been named as St Ignatius College captain for 2025. What an achievement. All the best to you Bel as you take on this very significant leadership position. What an achievement!

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New shade sails: We are excited to have new shade sails installed over the break! These shade sails provide much needed relief from the sun making our outdoor spaces more comfortable and safe for the students.

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Wishing you all a great start to the term.

Kerryn