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May the love and joy that filled the hearts of the early
Christian community also fill our hearts.
May we go forth today showing that we belong to a
community which values justice and compassion and puts
love into action by the way that we act towards others and
our world, making it a better place because of us.
Amen.
Dear Parents,
As a staff we had another wonderful Professional Learning opportunity today with a Berry Street facilitator. The focus for today’s session was the importance of positive relationships with all in our learning community and most importantly our students. Teacher capacity was built through wonderful professional learning strategies that can be translated straight into classroom practice for the benefit of all children
Much time and effort is given to promoting and engaging Our Lady Star of the Sea learning community to be respectful and caring. There may be times when individuals in our learning community do not feel this is their experience. Relationships may need to be restored, bringing about a sense of remorse and restorative action on the part of the offender and forgiveness by the victim. At Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Restorative Practices is the strategy used, which seeks to repair relationships that have been damaged, including those damaged through harassment and bullying. Restorative Practices Strategies include Circle Time, Affective Questioning, Restorative Circles and Conflict Resolution. Restorative Practices gives the school a unified and consistent approach to the management of children's behaviour and aims to develop responsible self-discipline and self- regulation amongst students. The responsibility for the effective implementation of Restorative Practices is shared between the school and the home and, communication and support between staff and parents is essential with success.
As a leader of our learning community, it is heart warming when we receive feedback that we have shown care for a child, are being faithful to our vision and living the Gospel values in all relationships within our community. It is extremely important that we have a culture of empathy in our setting and this is visible in many ways. I am acutely aware of my responsibilities as to the duty of care for all children in our care, as are the staff of Our Lady Star of the Sea School. Please be assured that, at any time, when you are aware of incidents that need to be addressed, you can approach your child's teacher, or if more appropriate please make an appointment with the Deputy Principal and Student Wellbeing Leader, Paul Anderson, or myself.
Together as responsible adults caring for our children we can live out Jesus’ message that “all members may be concerned for one another.” (Corinthians 12: 25-27)
First Eucharist:
Congratulations to the Following Year 4’s who celebrated their First Eucharist on Sunday.
Eva Azzopardi, Bailey Butters, Hamish Connell, Xavier Dean, Harry Farrell, Isabelle Hachem, William Liston, Mason McKnight, Lillian O’Brien, Charlie Prout, Grace Van Maasdyk, Spencer Wood, Noah Brooks, Harvey Connolly, Leon Connolly, Maci Dean, Toby Duckett, Joshua Geracitano, Amelia Geracitano, Finn Hughes, Blayke Mifsud, Emily Neicho, Izak Peace, Cecilia Standon and Chloe Welland.
In the homily today we were reminded of the importance of sharing in the Eucharist which is derived from the greek word meaning “giving thanks.” I recall vividly my First Eucharist as a significant day in my faith journey, where my family celebrated with me and I felt a deeper connection to God. It was indeed a day of feeling much gratefulness and deepening my spirituality and faith, within a loving, family context.
Thank you to the teachers for their work in preparing the students for this special sacrament. The next date for First Eucharist is Sunday 11 August at 11 am.
Father’s Night:
Each year we have a wonderful celebration of our dad’s or significant others. We look forward to seeing our Dads and Significant Others on Wednesday 28 August from 5pm. Please respond via Care Monkey when it becomes available.
3 /4 Camp:
We have seen our Year 3 /4’s have another successful camp. Many thanks to the Parents and teachers who volunteered on camp.
The School Day
Arrival and Dismissal Times
Students travelling by car, bike, scooter or walking to school are to arrive at school in the morning any time from 8.30am. Students arriving before 8.50am are to put their bags in their bag boxes and then go outside to play until 8.50am when the music will play to indicate it is time to come inside. At 9am a bell sounds and classes commence. The school day ends at 3.30 pm.
- 180 children + 10 keen siblings
- over 25 parent helpers throughout the day
- 190 plants planted
- amazing support by Sophie Small from Bellarine Landcare Group and Felicity Thyer from Bellarine Catchment Network
- support (donations) from Kerrs Hire, Danly Garden Supplies, COGG Botanical Gardens Nursery, Bellarine Landcare Nursery, Conservation Volunteers Australia
Thank you to all involved.
Berkat (Blessings) for the fortnight ahead
Kerryn
Term 3 fee statements have been emailed. Please check your statements.
BOOK WEEK
Reading is a secret power! This is the theme for this year’s Book Week celebration. Reading gives us the power to be transported to other worlds, to go on unimaginable adventures and to be whomever we want to be.
Come dressed as your favourite book character or super hero, with a costume parade to celebrate the conclusion of Book Week.
This will take place in week 6 of this term on Friday 23 August beginning with an assembly led by Year 5LG and will include a whole school parade, weather permitting.
We will continue the celebrations with a variety of classroom activities based on this theme throughout the day.
As part of the day, we ask each student to bring a book in good condition that they can then swap in return as part of our Book Swap. Books they no longer read or need can be swapped, with a gold coin donation, for a new one (or more) . Books are being collected within the hubs by the Book Swap Team in 6GO/HS. The gold coin will go to raise money for The Indiginous Literacy Foundation. Read more here.
On Wednesday 28 August, Father's or Significant Males are invited to come to the school between 5pm and 6.30pm to play games, meet other dads or special friends. Sausages and drinks will be for sale for $3 per person.
School registered volunteers are required to help before the event, from 3pm to prepare and begin the barbecue, as well as during the evening from 5pm to help Kerrie in the canteen. If you are able to assist please email Matt Eales meales@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
Term 4 2020
Friday 16 October: Respectful Relationships "Gratitude Day"
Monday 19 October: Book Week Dress Up Day
Thursday 22 October: Footy colours casual clothes day and Gold Coin donation for Cherished Pets Ocean Grove.
Friday 23 October: AFL Grand Final Public Holiday, school closed
Sunday 25 October: School working bee 10am - 12pm - Purple Hub TBC
Tuesday 3 November: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday, school Closed
Friday 6 November: Mission Fete Day
Monday 9 November: School Photo Day Individual and Class Photos
Tuesday 10 November: School Photo Day Family Portraits
Monday 23 November - Tuesday 24 November: Year 6 Camp Wyuna
Tuesday 24 November: Prep 2021 Parent Information Session 6 - 7pm TBC
Thursday 26 November: Prep 2021 Parent Information Session 6 - 7pm TBC
Friday 27 November: Staff 2021 Planning Day, student free day
Monday 30 November: Year 3 Camp Wyuna
Tuesday 1 December: Year 4 Camp Wyuna
Wednesday 2 December: Year 5 Camp Wyuna
Wednesday 2 December: Prep 2021 Orientation Day 9.30am - 11am TBC
Tuesday 8 December: Prep 2021 Orientation Day 9.30am - 11am TBC
Thursday 17 December: End of Term 4
Please note: Please refer to the Parent Calendar for all dates
Kelly Sports - After School Sports Program Prep - Year 4
Kelly Sports - Multi Sport Mania Program. Join up with your friends and develop skills in a fun, safe and exciting sporting environment.
Click here for more information.
Code Camp After School Program - Year 2 - Year 6
Learn to code this term with Code Camp After School
Click here for more information.
Chess For Kids Program - Friday Lunchtimes
Where: TBA
When: Friday lunchtime
Cost: $105 per term ($95 for siblings)
Benefits: Strategic thinking, improved self esteem, attention span in class and analytical skills.
In order to establish the round robin tournament students must be registered by Friday 2nd August.
BOOK ONLINE @ www.chessforkids.com.au
Phil 0421 901 530 admin@chessforkids.com.au
