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Prayer for our Learning Support Officers
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the gift of education and for those who dedicate their lives to teaching. Today, we lift up to You our Learning Support Officers who work tirelessly alongside teachers to support and nurture students.
Bless them with patience, wisdom, and strength as they assist in the classroom. Grant them insight to understand the needs of each child, and the compassion to help guide them in their learning journey. May they feel appreciated for their hard work and dedication, and may their efforts be fruitful in the lives of the students they serve.
Lord, give them peace and joy in their work. May they be encouraged by the progress they witness, and may they continue to be a source of positivity and support for both students and teachers.
We ask that You protect them, keep them healthy, and sustain them with Your grace.
In Your holy name, we pray.
Amen.
Dear Parents and Carers
Last week we celebrated Teacher Aide Appreciation Week and acknowledged our Learning Support Officers in various ways. This week’s prayer is dedicated to our LSO’s. We recognised the incredible work of our LSO’s. These dedicated individuals play a vital role in our children's education, offering invaluable support to both students and teachers every day. Their patience, care, and hard work help create an environment where every student can thrive. From lending a helping hand in the classroom to providing extra encouragement to those who need it most, their efforts make a world of difference. Our Lady Star of the Sea commits to have in place what is going to best support each individual to flourish which includes having our LSO’s as a valued member of each hub. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and the positive impact they have on our school community. I am sure you join us in expressing our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
National Child Protection and R U OK Day Thursday 12 September: Last week was also Child Protection week. Child Protection Week is a national campaign held each year to raise awareness of child abuse prevention in our communities. In 2024, the overarching message, "Every child in every community needs a fair go," was complemented by the theme, "Every conversation matters."
Conversations are powerful tools in our school for keeping children and young people safe and well. These dialogues help us understand issues, craft solutions, value community knowledge, and build children's understanding and social connections. Continuing on from this theme of “Every Conversation Matters” we will be recognising R U OK? day this Thursday. It’s a little question that can have a big impact and as we know, can be the start of a conversation that may change a life, or simply three spoken words that show you care. This important annual initiative reminds us, across all levels of our learning community, that it’s vital we keep an eye out for each other.
As a school community with our students, we will be celebrating the day via a Circle Time and educating our children to be aware of the network of people around them. This will reinforce and help them understand the importance of “Every Conversation Matters” including asking the question R U OK and being a kind person by this simple action. As a staff we will also be checking in and showing signs of gratitude between staff.
Koby Binnion: All the best to Koby Binnion as he represents the state in MotorCross. Massive effort and we are very proud of you Koby.
School Disco:
A reminder this Friday is the school Disco.
Family tickets $10, individual $5. Please book via this flyer.
Entry: Please scan the QR code on your way into the school and enter the disco via the gate off the car park and head towards the Orange Hub door near the vegetable garden that leads to the hall.
At the end of the evening, parents can collect their children via the foyer door on the car park side. They will be seated ready for you.
Father’s Night:
What an amazing turmnout we had for our Father's and Significant other's night. Wonderful to see the love and joy on the faces of our students and their special male adult in their lives. Many thanks to mums and carers for cooking the yummy sausages. Another night of such great community spirit.
Prime Minister's Spelling Bee: Congratulations to the following Year level champions in this competition. Jasper Lindsay (Year 6), Max Frazer (Year 5), Jack McLeish (Year 5) and Zoe Frazer (Year 3). Special mention to Ollie Mullen (Year 4) who had the most correct.
Thank you Year 3 and Year 6 Camp: What fabulous students we took on camp. A credit to all you parents and carers and many thanks to the volunteers. It was wonderful to be part of this great experience with your respectful and grateful children.
With a grateful heart for our entire learning community, on the back of another joyous term with you and your children. I wish you all a wonderful upcoming Spring break.
Kerryn
Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct school uniform items, specifically the correct shoes and socks.
Over the next fortnight, depending on the weather, the children are able to wear either their winter or summer uniform however they must wear their school hat.
The Summer Uniform requirements are:
Summer Uniform
- Grey school shorts, short or long sleeved dark green polo with white embroidered school logo and white edge on collar, grey ankle length socks.
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- Green and white checked dress with Peter Pan collar, white socks.
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- Green school shorts, green long or short sleeve polo with embroidered school logo, white ankle length socks.
- Green windcheater or cardigan with embroidered school logo and white piping.
- School hat with school logo.
- Black traditional school shoes or boots. Black skate or sport shoes are not acceptable with the summer uniform.
- Green or white hair trims.
Term 1
Thursday 30 January: Students return - Friday 4 April
Easter: Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April 2025
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April - Friday 4 July
Term 3
Monday 21 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4
Monday 6 October - Wednesday 17 December 2.30 pm 2025
| 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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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
