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

Next week we will be heading into the Lenten season with Shrove Tuesday 4th March and Ash Wednesday 5th March. The Year of Jubilee and Lent both focus on renewal, forgiveness, and new beginnings. They encourage us to restore relationships, seek forgiveness and renew our faith. During Lent, we are called to pray, fast and give to those in need. In the spirit of Jubilee, prayer helps us reconnect with God and reflect on our lives, including praying for those in need, including those less fortunate.

Fasting during Lent invites us to let go of distractions and grudges, creating space for forgiveness and renewal. It also encourages us to donate saved resources to causes of hope, such as through Project Compassion. The theme this year being “Unite against poverty.” Almsgiving and service reflect the Jubilee’s emphasis on justice and community support, showing love through charity and acts of kindness.

Together, these practices inspire actions of hope and community solidarity, guiding us to live with mercy, justice, and love. 

At Our Lady Star of the Sea, during this Lenten Season, we will place a project compassion box on each prayer table and students can donate coins. We also have the Easter raffle, where we ask for donations of chocolate, Year 3-6, and packaging Year Prep-2. We will then provide raffle books to sell tickets for the raffle at $5 a book. All funds raised will go to Caritas who will distribute to those less fortunate. Teaching our children about giving to those less fortunate helps them develop empathy, compassion and a sense of gratitude. It nurtures a generous spirit and encourages them to contribute positively to their community and the world.

Here are two clips, one to explain the Jubilee Year more clearly and the second which leads straight to the Caritas Project Compassion website.

Please read your hub news regarding more details for Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday activities.

Chicken coop:

Our new chickens are enjoying their new home as are our students observing them. Many thanks to the Year 5's with heir organisation of this addition to the school.

Year 6 Student Leadership at Our Lady Star of the Sea: 

Giving all Year 6 students leadership roles fosters confidence, responsibility, and teamwork. It helps them develop communication and problem-solving skills while encouraging active participation in the school community. This inclusive approach empowers students, strengthens school culture, and prepares them for future leadership opportunities. Congratulations to the following Year 6 students and Year 2 House Leaders. We look forward to the positive contribution you will bring to Star of the Sea in 2025 and observing  you flourish in your roles.

School Leaders Term 1 Koko Piec, Maya Wurfel, Oliver Sparks, Polly Hardwick, Xavier Hill, Spencer Scott, Maple Campbell
School Leaders Term 2 Grace Miller, Eva Leonidou, Ava Fairway, Lily Van Mas Dyk, Macki J Harris, Mia Rundle, Samuel Fragapane 
School Leaders Term 3 Lily Robinson, Ivy Mitchell, Carter Perks, Vin Bonacci, Jack McLeish 
School Leader Term 4 Macy McCall, Gigi Broughton, Amelie Gay, Olivia Ellis, Mitchell Paganini, Dougie Flynn
Senior House Leaders - Boyd Reuben Sheridan, Jess Counihan, Harrison Nicol, Winni Crapp
Senior House Leaders - Malady Jack Radley, Tom Smithson, Molly Worland, Matilda Morgan 
Senior House Leaders - Mercy Harvey Stefanovski, Isla Briggs, Max Frazer, Ella Hamm
Senior House Leaders - Wathaurong Harry Miller, Scarlett Aquilina, Poppy Darburn, Maya Steele
Languages Leaders Rose Wilkins, Sammy Reynolds, Ava Fairway, Sutton-Jaye Grant
Media Leaders Patrick Vanderkley, Kealan Lester, Sam Rae, Liam Kirs Diaz, Xavier White
Visual Arts Leaders Oliver O'Brien, Maycee Kemp, Avah Fletcher, Maddie Stafford, Amelia Young, Maggie Reynolds, Olivia Burchell, Bess Reynolds, Mitchell Jarrod   
Performing Arts Leaders Amelie Simons, Astrid Mulcaire, Bonnie Brooks, Ivy McCluskey, Sammy Reynolds, Stevie Emond, Ella Gauld, Eden Keen, Rose Wilkin, Madelyn Warren, Lyla Jackson   
School Safety Leaders James Snowden, Jordan Leigh, Lachie Fay, Oliver Williams, Leroy Bright, Max Micallef 
Sustainability Leaders Kirby White, Louis Patena, Nash Lincoln, Archie Dean
Travel Smart Leaders Will Wolfe, Sam Due, George Davies, Flynn Allen, Billy Heenan, Max Johnson  
Social Justice/Respectful Relationships Leaders Riley Horner, Saffron Reid, Innes Pasque, Jack Said, Nina Butters
Fire Carrier Leaders Tom Annand, Xavier Butcher, Ella Toscano, Joseph McKinnon, Chelsey Hipik, Liliana Preston
Library Leaders Albie Hanna, Allegra Currie, Ava Occhipinti, Lenny Hinch, Sutton-Jaye Grant, Evie Monahan, Bella Flanders, Stevie McCoy  
Flag Bearer Leaders Harry Miller, Tom Smithson, Stevie Emond, Lily Robinson 
Year 2 House Leaders - Boyd Captain: Stella Knights, Co-Captain: Raff Bampfield
Year 2 House Leaders - Mercy Captain: Issac Hamm , Co-Captain: Ryder Reid
Year 2 House Leaders -  Malady Captain: Jack McDonald, Co-Captain: Winter Cunningham
Year 2 House Leaders - Wathaurong Captain: Sonny Ford, Co-Captain: Imogen Mullen

Uniform at Our Lady Star of the Sea: Please click here to view our  Uniform Policy. We often receive questions about school shoes. School shoes should be all black and we encourage leather. 

Black leather traditional school shoes, all black runner styled "school" shoes or boots. School Shoes Options The school is ok with all these options but the flat soled “skate” shoes such as converse and vans are excluded.

Socks remain a  problem and really affect the look of the uniform. They must be grey or white with no labels. Thank you for your respect and support in following our school uniform policy. 

Icy Poles this coming Wednesday 26 February (tomorrow): With another warm day this Wednesday, we will have $1 icypoles for sale. One icypole per child.

Wishing you a lovely fortnight ahead as we experience the change of season.

Kerryn