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Dear God,
We come before You with hearts full of gratitude as our students celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We acknowledge those times when we have all made choices that were hurtful to ourselves and others. We seek Your forgiveness and ask for Your guidance to make better choices in the future.
Your love and mercy are always present, welcoming us back into Your embrace no matter how far we may have strayed. As we celebrate this Sacrament, we are reminded of Your infinite compassion, grace, and presence in our lives.
May this special time bring peace to our hearts, to our school community, and to the world. Help us to carry the spirit of reconciliation with us, spreading kindness, understanding, and harmony wherever we go.
In Your holy name, we pray.
Amen.
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope you are all travelling well as we enter Week 9 of the term and the Winter season. With the new season comes some new staff members. We welcome Beth Southall to the role of LSO for further support in Prep and Year 3. In Week 10, we welcome Jade Collier who is replacing our beautiful Miss Bryony who is heading off on maternity leave for her first baby. Miss Bryony is in her second year with us and has been a magnificent staff member who we all adore. The children will miss her greatly. We wish Miss Bryony all the best and look forward to hearing her baby news in a few weeks time.
Congratulations also to the Year 3 students this week who will be receiving their first sacrament since baptism, the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We wish them well and thank Fr Darien yet again, for being our wonderful Parish Priest and engaging so well with the staff and students during this time. Across the school our students have been learning about saying sorry and forgiveness. Teaching primary school-aged children the importance of saying sorry and forgiving aligns with Catholic values by promoting accountability, empathy, and reconciliation. It instills in them the virtues of humility and compassion, fostering a sense of responsibility for their actions and a willingness to seek forgiveness. By emphasising these values, we help children develop into morally and spiritually grounded individuals who contribute positively to their community and embody the teachings of our faith. Our Restorative Practices approach to behaviour management also supports these values and has the underlying principle of building positive relationships. You can read more about Restorative Practices at Our lady Star of the Sea in our Student Wellbeing Handbook
Reports and 3 Way Conversations: Teachers are completing written reports to parents, which provides an opportunity to acknowledge your child’s achievements for Semester One and proposed future learnings for Semester One.
The teachers’ written comments outline achievements that students have demonstrated with skills and tasks completed during Semester One. Students have been involved in learning, investigating and the presentation of information that supports the development of new understandings. Teachers have also included future learning suggestions for your child in areas where they need support to achieve their best. Teachers make comments on your child’s social development. This aspect of the report will enable you to gain an understanding of how your child relates to others at school and some of the social skills and work habits they are demonstrating.
Parents and Carers have been offered the opportunity to attend a Student, Parent, Teacher Conversation in person or virtually. Please book a time via Operoo if you have not already done so.
This is a great chance for your child to share aspects of their learning with you, for you to ask questions, find out how you can support your child’s learning and to establish a closer working relationship with their teacher. Before you attend the Student, Parent, Teacher Conversation talk to your child about their report and look through their reflection via Seesaw or Google Classroom. If you have a question, write it down and have it ready.
Reports will be released via PAM this coming Friday.
Version 2 Mathematics Curriculum: As communicated previously Mathematics Version 2 Reporting Update
Winner: Congratulations to Amara Gauld. An incredible achievement.
The Sustainability Through Your Own Lens Photography Competition
After Amara was shortlisted she was invited to attend the awards ceremony at the MCG where she was given the wonderful news that she had come first.
Title: Shine the Light ( see image below)
Description: We need to keep our planet healthy and clean for future generations. The sun comes up and sets every day. We have a responsibility to keep the planet liveable for all the creatures. This photo was taken from the point of view of a creature not a human and shows how the earth is important for everyone.
Camp Rest Days: Our Year 3-6 camps are coming up during Term 3 and you may be aware of the rest day following camp for Year 4-6 and the preparation day the day prior to camp for Year 3. This was introduced last year, in line with the new award for teachers. Teachers accrue Time in Lieu for outside school hours events and, for camps, we have again endeavoured to ensure this happens with the least disruption to our student's education. These rest days are on the parent calendar for each particular year level. Please note, if you have no way of caring for your child on the rest day or preparation day for Year 3, they are able to attend school and will be supported by another teacher or member of leadership for the day. Please email your class teacher letting them know your child will be attending school on the rest day.
McCluskey Baby Welcome: Congratulations to Miss Miranda, Michael, Ivy, Mason and Noah on the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter and baby sister Emmy Daisy. Please see Miranda's sharing of the joyful news below.
Best. Day. Ever.
On Friday June 7th at 1.21am we were blessed with the arrival of our darling baby #4
Emmy Daisy McCluskey
7 pounds 4 oz
51 cm long
Wishing you a fortnight ahead filled with spreading kindness, understanding and harmony.
Kerryn
You are able to access your child's report on Friday 14 June by 4pm via PAM (Parent Access Module login).
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. Once logged in, to access your child’s report, click on the ‘Assessment Reports’ tab on the left hand side and download the current report to view.
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.
CASEA is part of the Barwon Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and is going to be working with our school in Term 3 and 4 this year. CASEA is a free school program that supports young children’s social, emotional and behavioural development. The CASEA program can involve a number of different supports including a therapeutic parent and child group running in Term 4, short term individual support with parents and families and more. If you would like your child to be considered for the program please fill out ‘Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire’ (SDQ).
https://redcap.barwonhealth.org.au/redcap/surveys/?s=37TFFHD7HWNXM447
If you have any further questions regarding the program being offered or in completing the questionnaire, please contact: Natalie Skahill nskahill@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
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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