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Good Samaritan Prayer
God of love, may we always see the world through the eyes of the Good Samaritan and be filled with your deep compassion.
Help us to be merciful neighbours even when it is inconvenient, when we don’t have time, or when we have other responsibilities to attend to.
Grant us the insight to see the need in those around us, the wisdom to know how to respond, and the strength to do so willingly.
We pray for those we might cross the road to avoid - the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised. Those, who in many and various ways, have been stripped, beaten and left for dead.
We pray for all who call from us more than we feel we have to give. Open our eyes, that we might not cross the road from human need.
May our love of you and love of our neighbour call us to be people of peace and justice in the world. And may we, like the Good Samaritan, always ‘go and do likewise’.
Amen
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope you have managed to have a wonderful and restful long weekend. It is often said, once we come to the end of the Melbourne Cup long weekend school life is so full that it seems to be the end of the year in the blink of an eye. Let's all ensure that we take the opportunity to appreciate being in the moment with all the wonderful events that are still to come for the 2024 year and the continued learning that is taking place.
This week would be considered the most exciting week of the year for our students with Friday being our mission fete day. Below you can see some photos of the amazing prizes that are available through our raffle. You will also have access to what your children bring for their stalls. We cannot thank all our families enough for getting behind such a wonderful cause in our mission Fete as we make a difference to the lives of many.
This year our theme for Mission Fete has been “I am a Gift” and we have been looking at this Scripture and what it means for us, as part of our Religion and Social Justice this term across the school. Ask me what my gift is.
Peter 4:10 - 11
10 Each of you received a spiritual gift. God has shown you his grace in giving you different gifts. And you are like servants who are responsible for using God’s gifts. So be good servants and use your gifts to serve each other.
Research shows, involving primary school students in fundraising for the less fortunate promotes empathy, teamwork, and social awareness. It teaches them responsibility, financial skills, and problem-solving, while building confidence and leadership. This hands-on experience helps them feel a sense of purpose and pride, encouraging a lifelong commitment to community and compassion.We look forward to this meaningful event again for us all this coming Friday.
Many thanks to our wonderful Lib MacPherson for her continued very generous donation of gifts each year and to our wonderful staff who have kindly donated towards these incredible raffle prizes.
Mission Fete
Rotary awards
Rebecca Nancarrow and I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Junior Leadership Rotary Awards last week. We would just like to commend 14 of our Year 6 students who completed the program this year. The benefit of participating in this program and the development of the students through this experience is immense.The connections made with community and giving back to the community, the upskilling and perseverance it entails and the reflective shared experiences of these students was wonderful. We are very proud of Claire Francis, Winni Ward, Elke White, Lola Carr, Isla Bateup, Nicholas Wright, Gus Morgan, Max Bonacci, Freddy Dickinson, Daisy Bianco, Willow Armitstead, Isaac Geerings, Billy Levis and Keely Russell. A massive thank you to Lyndy Stagg and her team; Judy, Tony, Jenny and others from Rotary that supported our students. Below are photos of Winnie Ward and Nicholas Wright who presented on the night.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ocean Grove Rotary group for bringing this initiative to our students and mainly Lyndy, Tony and Judy. As stated above in regards to Mission Fete, the benefits of students having meaning and purpose while making a difference for others is so evident in this opportunity for the community rotary program and we strongly encourage all families of Year 6 students to take up the opportunity when it is your child's turn at the beginning of Year 6.
Safety Message: We have had further reports of students being unsafe on bikes travelling to and from school and a near miss with a car having to slam on their brakes. Please give your children a reminder about safe travel as we have done at assembly again last week.
Wishing you a purpose filled and meaningful fortnight ahead.
Kerryn
When: Tuesday 3 December
Arrive: 5.30pm for 5.45pm start
Finish : approximately 7.30pm
Where: Ocean Grove Park Pavillion, 70 Presidents Ave
2024 has been our year of Gratitude. We have reflected, with grateful hearts, on all that our students and families bring to our community. Our hearts are full as we give thanks for each other, every day.
In recognition of this, our theme for our concert this year is “Songs From the Heart”. The songs chosen will tell stories of all we are grateful for.
Click here to access the costume requirements as requested by class teachers. If you have any questions, please feel free to see your class teacher.
Parking: Families are asked to refrain from parking in the St Peter's Church carpark in Draper Street. This is not available to the public on the concert night.
Families have received the 2025 Fee Information. Please refer to the information in preparation of your payments, including Direct Debit, which is the school's preferred method of payment.
2025 school fees and levies will be invoiced to families in February 2025. The first Direct Debit payment will be on 16 February 2025. If you do not have a Direct Debit arrangement and will be setting one up for 2025 please use the form included in the Fee Information attached.
The one off payment through the Victorian Government's School Saving Bonus is available to eligible families.
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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