From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers
The prayer today is the St Francis of Assisi prayer. The words are particularly relevant during this time. We pray that we can all continue to play our part for the greater good and see our role as instruments of peace, hope, love, light and joy for others. All the while keeping faith, hope and love close to our hearts.
It is pleasing to feel a greater sense of hope each day with a reduction in COVID 19 cases and inching closer to the possibility of relaxing some of the regulations. You will be aware of the announcement today that it looks likely we will return to school in Term 4. Naturally we are looking forward to the return of all our students onsite as soon as possible.
As always is our message, please reach out if you are needing support in any way. We are here to support the health and well being of all in our community.
Onsite Supervision Form:
Here is a google form for the final 3 weeks of term to be filled in.
A reminder
On-site supervision in rural and regional Victoria is available to:
- Children whose parents cannot work from home
- Vulnerable children
- Any child with a disability
Onsite Learning Week 8 - 10 : https://forms.gle/ASExbMXBaV2N9U8y6
An update on Bulbula
Most of you will know that we support a community in Bulbula, Ethiopia, through our Mission Fete each year. Just as we are being affected by Covid 19, sadly, so too are this community. Please read Sr Abeba's message and remember them in your prayers. We thank Ms Marianne for reaching out to Sr Abeba to let her know they are in our thoughts and prayers.
Indonesian Day: What a wonderful response by students and families to the Indonesian activities shared on Friday. It was really heartwarming to see the photos that came back in from families and a really great celebration of engagement, connectedness and learning in our community.
New Build: We can officially announce Magellan Projects as our new builders. Contracts have been signed and they have commenced yesterday with beginning to set up the site. Below are some of the latest 3 D drawings.
Australian Teachers Magazine: Just letting you know that Our Lady Star of the Sea's sustainability curriculum featured in the August edition of Australian Teacher Magazine. Here is the link to the online story:
FIRST AID: The safety and wellbeing of all is an important aspect of our staff’s role at Our Lady Star of the Sea. All staff are currently undergoing our annual CPR training and a group are updating their Level 2 First Aid . We are completing online modules and having practical assessments in pairs as per the Covid regulations.
A call to prayer for all:
Light in the darkness: Taking time out for a suffering world (Monday 31 August)
On the eve of spring, the Victorian Council of Churches invites all Christians to unite in prayer for our world. As the last light of the last day of winter fades on Monday 31 August, all are encouraged to stand in their front garden, spend some time in silence and light a candle to remember all those who have lost their lives to the Coronavirus or to violence this year.
We wish you a wonderful fortnight ahead where you can enjoy the change of season as we enter Spring and a season of hope, new life and warmer weather.
Stay well.
Kerryn