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God of Love, Thank you for every teacher who notices a child’s special gift. Thank you for teachers who are listeners and gentle guides. Thank you our teachers who expect much and love enough to demand more. Thank you for the special teacher each one of us remembers.
God of Mercy, Sustain our teachers who give everything they have. Strengthen our teachers who assume the blame for so many problems beyond their control. Help exhausted teachers rest.
God of Strength, Encourage teachers to care and inspire them to nourish. Motivate teachers to keep on learning for the fun of it and to make learning enjoyable for children.
We wonder at teachers who know how to quiet a class or help students be empathetic. We admire teachers who enjoy the learning of each individual student.
Bless the people who are expected to accomplish these miracles and who know how to comfort children when miracles don’t happen.
Help and support teachers in their special calling, wherever they teach and whatever obstacles they must face. We pray these things in the name of our great teacher, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Dear Parents and Carers
On Friday 25 October, Australia celebrates World Teachers’ Day. We graciously thank all the teachers at Our Lady Star of the Sea for their dedication, passion, service and amazing care of our students. We wish them a fabulous week with their students and a special day Friday.
New playground: What an exciting start to the week. We are pleased to have opened our new playground in the passive play area. We are pleased with the result. It has blended in well with our natural environment and it gives our children an opportunity to continue to be active and enjoy the climbing elements to the structure. Thank you to you all and the Parent and Friends Association who have contributed approximately $9000 with the funds raised this year. As you are aware, we aim through the PFA, to ensure low cost, family friendly activities and appreciate that the profit that is made can contribute to something so worthwhile and enjoyed by our students.
Working Bee: Many thanks to the following families who were able to come along and support the Working Bee: Gen Audley, Casey McDonald, Jack and McDonald,Nick Burchell, Olivia Burchell, Pearse Faye, Brendan Briggs, Carrie Salta, Lincoln Salta, Ella Toscano, Julian Toscano, Karen Toscano, Zoe Toscano, James Dalton, Eddie Dalton, Maeve Pemberton, Lottie Pemberton, Jon Pemberton, Jade Pemberton, Harper Briscoe, Lani Briscoe, Martin Briscoe, Rio Lincoln, Nash Lincoln, Todd Lincoln, Stacey Lincoln, Poppy Finnigan, Bear Finnigan, Mike Finnigan, Katie Mulcahy, Gracie Mulcahy, Leah Cole, Jemma Geerings, Isaac Geerings.
An opportunity to positively contribute to the school whilst building further relationships and enjoying the community spirit.
Mission Fete: Mission Fete is fast approaching CLICK HERE to read important information you need to know about Mission Fete 2024 for your child (ren). This information is also available in the Hub News and supports you having your child ready for the day.
2018 Buddies Invited to Graduation Assembly: We would warmly like to invite the 2018 Year 6 cohort to attend the 2024 graduation of their buddies.It will be in the Djila Tjarri Gymnasium here at school on Wednesday 18 December at 9am. We may ask a couple of past students to share their memories and words of wisdom to the graduating cohort (please let me know if anyone is willing).Morning tea will be provided afterwards. If you could please pass on to any you may know and spread the word, it would be greatly appreciated. We are very much looking forward to celebrating this important milestone with current and past Year 6 buddies.
Wishing you all an enjoyable fortnight ahead.
Kerryn
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
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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