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Our Lady Star of the Sea School Prayer
Dear God,
This is our school.
Let it be a place of love and hope as we come to learn and pray surrounded by people who care for us; friends, family, and teachers.
May our actions make each day brighter for someone whom we talk with, share our time with, experiencing new exciting things may we approach new challenges without fear, knowing others are there to guide and support us.
May all teachers lead by example and in their teaching take their students on a journey of discovery.
Let us remember our challenge to be like Jesus and his mother Mary and may we make Our Lady Star of the Sea school a place where people feel welcome.
We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Dear Parents and Carers
In this time of Lent and almsgiving, we would like to share this letter from Sr Abeba. As you are aware we raise money every year via the Mission fete for the Bulbula community and have done so for the last 14 years. Sr Abeba, is expressing with a grateful heart, her thanks for the blessings, we as a community, have bestowed and sharing the hardships her community of Bulbula endure at present and daily. This social justice action your children enact, aligns well with the MACS purpose ‘Forming lives of faith, hope and love in the light of Jesus Christ’ and vision ‘Every student is inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world’.
We continue to keep this community in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Marianne Caddy and Our Lady Star of the Sea
How are you? I hope this letter will find you well? I am writing this letter to say how much I am grateful to work with you and all the support that I have received. I can’t pass without thanking you from the bottom of my heart. Although as a person you taught me a lot in my life .You trust me so your trust helped me to be more committed in the responsibility which I am carrying in and helped me to be motivated. The confidence which I have now to be in the middle of the poor and share their suffering all because of you my dear, to be honest I have no words to express what I feel. Throughout the years of experience the poor also taught me a lot, especially the meaning of life. Life is a very important and great gift that human beings have. So to serve the poor who have no one to help them. So through the year we have had many struggles to overcome but each day we tried our best to minimize challenges and improve the quality of life of the poor here in Bulbul. Even though it seems that the poverty, the problems, the suffering, the crying of the poor, the hanger, refugees, displacement, war, and the wars result from the ring and it seems also increasing, So because of your generosity we able to be among and with the poor sharing their pain and suffering. The activities which we run, As a result of these your great generosity is reflected in the amount (683) of poor people that have been helped by your contributions. It is a great support and it brought a great change in the life of those who are used to their opportunity. As you may be aware from the media, the problem of the country is going on with civil war which is really hard to believe. this resulted in some groups of societies who have been more vulnerable than others are affected so we are trying to support these kind of people like children who are with disabilities, medical treatment, and after their treatment we encourage them to go to school , the sponsorship program provides school materials, school uniform and school fee for the children who are in need to go to school, elderly people who are waiting for help we support food treatment and clothe, mothers who have land got corn seed support, and kindergarten 280 children food every day at tea break. They wouldn’t have the chance to go to school without our support because their families are very poor and they can’t support their children to send them to school.
Your great support and kindness enabled children to attend school and receive a good education which is vital to a child’s development. Here in our area most of the youth dropped their school so we are providing them job opportunities to support themselves.
Opportunities, we face the continuing struggle of the increasing demand from young children, young mothers and the vulnerable for our help.
I would not have been able to realize this work and be present with the poor without your immense prayer.
With love and prayer
God Bless You,
Sr Abeba kidane Bulbula
Year 6 School Leaders: At Our Lady Star of the Sea, we value the importance of all students having an opportunity and a voice. We ensure this happens in our engaging curriculum in all year levels. In Year 6, we value the opportunity for every student to have the opportunity to be a school leader in some capacity and thus all learn to further their leadership skills before heading into secondary school. The power and benefits of this opportunity for these students to “take charge” and play an active part in improving things across the school cannot be underestimated. We have a variety of roles including action groups which enable student agency and positive contributions in making some beneficial change in their school and wider. We have recently been very impressed by our Year 6 students and Year 2 students who have worked really well and presented amazing speeches as part of their application to leadership roles. The best we have seen yet!
Below are the student leadership roles for 2024. We wish them all the best as they learn and grow as leaders and, with Grateful Hearts, excel in their roles.
Community Events: In the past week we have had Meet and Greets, a Working Bee and beginning of year barbecue. We thank all our families for engaging in one or all of these.
Special thanks to our Working Bee families. Casey Kilkenny, James Kilkenny, Darcie Kilkenny,Roy Kilkenny, Neill Brown, indiana Brown, Tracey Sama, Lynn Mills, Ryan Mills, Poppy Finnigan, jason garwood, Jenna Garwood, Chris Dickeson, Eli Dickeson, Nick Wright, John Wright, Jack McDonald, Genevieve Audley, Casey McDonald, Phoenix Brown, Beau Brown, Charity Bowen.
Research shows that children improve their learning outcomes by approximately 12 % when families engage with the school and show an interest in their child's education. We look forward to continuing to build our positive relationships with all families as the year continues. Please ensure you continue to engage with your classroom teacher or the school, as required, and know how we truly value our welcoming and “open door” culture.
Wishing you a wonderful fortnight ahead.
Kerryn
April Dee, Ashton Ramsay, Bas Gee, Gabe Stefankowski, Jed Burchell
Amara Gauld, Gracie Cook, Lucas de Zoete
Winni Ward, Noah Jennings
Quinn Garwood, Nikita Turner, Ace Dupe, Maddi Mifsud
Nate Wombell, Kaleb Marr, Lucas de Zoete, Luc Trinh, Connor Mckay, Caleb Horner
Keely Russell, Millie Harrington, Lilah Bennett, Lucy Gallagher, Byrdy Bakacs, Isla Bateup
Dantes Talaue, Gracie Cook, Noah White, Sophie Batters, Gus Morgan
Seb Sorace, Jett Piec, Daisy Bianco, Iyah Durling, Cruz Pascoe
Thomas Rattray-Wood, Oscar Paraskavas, Jethro Mansell, Travis Martinelli, Reeve Wellard
Willow Armistead, Queenie Patterson, Savannah Selig, Charlotte Collins, Maggie Wallace, Jacinta Parton, Willow Annand, Yousid Waleed, Will Baker, Ollie Paoeletti
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Zoe Hodges Chance Cruickshank Chace Garrard Harvey Mansell |
Hannah McCaffrey Flynn Rippon Buddy McGregor Claire Francis |
Max Bonacci Jaida Bapaume Ted Banks Ella Mifsud |
Gemma Quinn Freddy Dickenson Amara Gauld |
| Malady | Boyd | Mercy | Wathaurong |
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Ellie Smithson Sophie Reid Jeremiah Perkins Jack Muling
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Lulu Jeanes Mackenzie Hirsch Billy Counihan Reggie Crapp |
Isabella Swain Ava Bonacci Hamish Morrow Reuben Piazza Campbell Sorace |
Indi Keenan Zoe Edwards Charlie Greenwood Albie Dickinson |
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Bohdi Bennett Ryli McNamara Billy Levis Elke White Ahli James Maya Taverna |
Isla Jobling Harry Dooling Isaac Geerings Cleo Kelso Sophia Jankowski Patty McCartney Jasper Lindsay |
Lola Carr Evie Davis Mokey Bakacs Jordan Wiltshire Tully Strode Charlie Perkins Koby Binnion |
Eliza Wood Harrison Stubs Charlie Howson Isabella Van Der Heyden Oscar Falconer Nicholas Wright Josh Maud |
Travelsmart News
Schools Clean Up - Friday 1st March
This Friday 1st March, our students will be joining the nationwide effort to Clean Up!
Each hub will be allocated a specific area within the school grounds, around Shell Road Reserve, the tennis courts or our Church.
With all year levels currently studying Biological Sciences as their Inquiry unit, this whole school activity is a relevant, hands on action we are taking to learn about the impact of rubbish on our local environment, particularly on our animals, mini beasts and marine life, while playing an active role in caring for school grounds and our local community.
Nama saya Erika. Murid-murid boleh memanggil saya Bu Rika. Saya berasal dari Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Saya bisa berbicara dalam tiga bahasa, yaitu bahasa Inggris, bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Sunda.
Saya suka minum kopi hitam dan teh hijau. Selain itu, saya suka menari dan bertualang. Semoga saya bisa mengelilingi dunia!
Tahun ini, saya mulai bekerja di Sekolah Dasar Our Lady Star of the Sea. Saya sangat senang mendapatkan kesempatan ini.
Term ini, saya membantu para guru kelas 1, 2 dan 3 mengajar bahasa Indonesia. Saya berharap murid-murid suka belajar bahasa dan budaya Indonesia.
My name is Erika. Students may call me Bu Rika. I am from Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. I can speak three languages: English, Indonesian and Sundanese.
I like to drink black coffee and green tea. Other than that, I like dancing and exploring. I hope to travel around the world!
This year, I started working at Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School. I am very happy to have this opportunity.
This term, I am helping teachers in grades 1, 2 and 3 teach Indonesian. I hope that the students like learning Indonesian language and culture.
If you have a child due to start school in 2025 we ask that Applications for Enrolment are lodged before the end of Term 1. As applications are received by the school, you will be contacted to make a time for you and your Prep 2025 child to meet with Kerryn. To access forms and further information click here.
Families are asked to donate as follows
Year 3-6: Easter eggs
Prep - Year 2: Bags/ baskets
Please send tickets and eggs in no later than Tuesday 26 March
If tickets could be separated and folded upon return,
we would be forever grateful.
Let’s all do our best and try not using snap lock bags/plastic.
Raffle to be drawn the last day of term Thursday 28 March.
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
| 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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