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- Father's and Significant Others Night
- PFA News: Drive In - Volunteers needed
- Book Week
- Book Swap for Indigenous Literacy Foundation
- School hat
- Term 4 Code Camp After School Program - Year 2 - Year 6
- Reminders
- Upcoming Important Dates on the Parent Calendar
- Term 4 Kelly Sports - After School Sports Program Prep - Year 4
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Prayer
Loving God, may we always be grateful for our fathers and express our gratitude to them for all that they are to us.
May they give us strength when we waver, may they support us when we fall and may they call us back when we turn away from the good path.
We ask this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen
Please keep Richard Stubs and family in your prayers.
Please keep Anne Gallo and her daughter Rebecca in your prayers.
Dear Parents,
We have continued to have an extremely busy term with many wonderful extra-curricula activities happening for our students. Some recent ones include Indonesian Day, Prep Grandparents day, Book Week, Professor Bunsen Burner, Year 3 swimming, Respectful Relationships student forum, Kids Teaching Kids sustainability focus, Chess club, Kelly Sport and the Indigenous Literacy Book Swap to name a few. The character strength of zest is evident throughout the learning community and particularly noted at Friday’s 5 LG assembly via the Book Week parade. Thank you to all the families and efforts you made with the wonderful costumes.
With a sense of gratitude, we also thank you, as parents and carers, for your support and involvement with the extra- curricula activities you have supported over recent weeks.
BYOD Program:
Thank you to the Year 2-5 parents who took the time to complete the short survey sent out last week regarding the proposal to introduce a Mobile Device Management (MDM) tool to assist in the management of our school BYOD iPad program. This 2 question survey is still available to complete.
We are constantly looking at ways to enhance this program and ensure it is as successful as possible in providing authentic and effective learning opportunities for students through innovative teaching and learning experiences. Please be assured the parent voice is appreciated, listened to and considered when making decisions moving forward.
We understand that at times student use of an iPad in the home can present some families with challenges and we want to work with you to help alleviate these pressures. We also are listening to some concerns relating to the introductory age of our program.
In considering all feedback we still feel from an educational perspective, that Year 3 is an appropriate age to begin to introduce the iPad as an added learning resource. It is a good age to embed safe practises in using the device and working in online spaces, with parents being able to set expectations in partnership with the school and manage the use from this age. Students also start to build skills and understanding of technology as a powerful tool in the learning process that will be ubiquitous in their future educational lives.
These are our 'Why' statements about implementation of a BYOD program.
* Better engage students in their learning
* Enhance their learning in ways that were previously not possible
* Develop skills crucial to life now and beyond school
* Personalise learning to better meet individual needs
* Differentiate instruction
* Digitally enhanced monitoring, assessment and feedback
Please note iPads are neither a substitute nor a replacement for the techniques and processes we are already using. They are a learning tool and parents can reinforce this with their children at home. We would also like to reiterate that we are here to support families having difficulty managing at home by keeping the devices at school for you as required and showing you how to restrict the settings. We acknowledge that working in partnership with you also means we use the shared language of the importance of having a balance of "green time versus "screen time".
In order to further support Year 3 students in 2020 and listening to the feedback on the surveys from the current Year 2 families, we are looking to introduce JAMF (mobile management device) for Year 3 only and are offering an information session on Tuesday 10 September at 6:30pm to explain this more clearly. For parents from other year levels who expressed they would like JAMF, that at this point it will be rolled out as a trial for Year 3 with a possibility of expanding in the future. In the meantime we are happy to support you with adding restrictions and invite you to make a time with Andrew Rayson.
Therefore in moving forward we will trial JAMF at the Year 3 level, ensuring a high level of support for students and families with their new devices.
Father’s Day Celebrations: Along with our Father’s and significant others night we are also inviting families to Mass on Sunday 1 September at 9 am , where all fathers will be acknowledged. It will also be Children's Liturgy and a sausage will be on offer at the end of mass. We hope to see some families there.
Working Bee:
A huge thank you to the following students and parents who supported our last Working Bee led beautifully by Mark Monahan. Working Bees are opportunities to contribute in a positive way to our learning community, model to our children the importance of volunteering and also meet new people. We were able to complete a few important jobs and look forward to seeing more families at our next one in Term 4. Thank you again to the following parents and students: Angus Carr, Jane Carr, Damon Carr, Georgia Maier, Nicole Maier, Todd Wombwell, Nate Wombwell, Henry Wynn, Arthur Wynn, Clancy Wynn, Nick Wynn, Mark Monahan, Xavier Monahan, Connie Smith, Grace Azzopardi, Jay Azzopardi, Sue Constable and Charlie Coles.
Instagram: You may have noticed an Our Lady Star of the Sea Instagram account has been created. The purpose of this is to create another avenue to easily engage with the parent community who are using this platform and also encourage more volunteers to get on board with events. This platform is used in the wider community and encourages more people to support our events if they are alerted to it.
Here is our Social Media Policy.
CEMSIS Surveys 2- 20 September: By the end of the week each family will receive an email with a PIN. We invite you to participate in the CEMSIS – Catholic Education Melbourne School Improvement Survey which is a comprehensive collection of data from students, staff and families. We believe it is timely and will provide a rich source of information that will further enhance our strategic directions and implementation of our annual improvement actions. The survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance.
School Photos:
I trust you have all received your photos. Just letting you know in 2020 we will be going with a new provider for school photos. This provider will be Arthur Reed Photos. More details to come in time about the process for ordering.
Berkat for the fortnight ahead
Kerryn
JUNIOR LORD MAYOR OF MELBOURNE COMPETITION
Scarlett Sadler was chosen as one of seven finalists to travel to the Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday 21 August. Scarlett was interviewed as part of her nomination and required to speak about personal ideas relating to our wonderful capital city of Melbourne. Although not winning the major honour, Scarlett represented our school with confidence and distinction.
As a result 45 of her classmates have been invited to share in the festivities to honour and celebrate Melbourne’s 184th Anniversary at Enterprize Park Southbank on Friday 30th August.
On Wednesday l went to the Melbourne Town Hall because l was selected as one of six finalists to become Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne. There were six judges including the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp. She asked me the first question about what l was so passionate about. I said l was passionate about the environment and that we could do something about the recycling crisis that is affecting our country. And in my application l said there should be more street lights on bike paths. At first l felt very nervous and when l stood up l felt even more nervous but when it was over l calmed down and l felt better. I learnt a lot from this experience and it helped me build my confidence levels.
Unfortunately l wasn't selected as the Junior Lord Mayor but Sophie, who was selected really deserved the role and l was happy for her. By Scarlett Sadler
Wellbeing is about balance in all aspects in life
It encompasses the health of the whole person – physical, mental, social and emotional. A person’s wellbeing can change moment to moment, day to day, month to month and year to year. It can be influenced by what’s happening in a specific moment and the actions that people take.
As with positive mental health, wellbeing is most likely to flourish in a supportive and inclusive environment – a safe place where diversity is acknowledged, respected and seen as adding to the vibrancy and strength of the entire community.
Research by Professor Martin Seligman, into the factors that allow humans to fully flourish, suggests that wellbeing is cultivated by the presence in our lives of positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment.
Other researchers also believe that the cultivation of your Health by eating well, moving regularly, and sleeping deeply is one of the hygiene factors of wellbeing.
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STRATEGIES TO INCREASE WELLBEING - Positive Emotion |
Funny things: At school pickup or before dinner, take it in turns to state something that made you laugh that day, or something that you have found funny in the past (a joke or funny story).
This is using savouring - deliberate conscious attention to the experience of pleasure, allowing us to experience the pleasure again and setting the tone for the rest of the afternoon/meal with open minds as a result of the positive emotions produced. (Source: projectthrive.com.au)
Paul Anderson
Student Wellbeing Leader
Families will receive an email inviting them to complete the CEMSIS Family survey next Monday, September 2nd. The email will include the the survey link and a personalised pin.
This survey is your opportunity to not only let us know what is good about Our Lady Star of the Sea, but also, how our school can be improved.
If you have any questions regarding the CEMSIS Family Survey, please contact the School Office or email me at panderson@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
Paul Anderson
Our Lady Star of the Sea
CEMSIS Coordinator
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
As we get closer to our movie night, we are looking for volunteers to help out. If you can help set up during the day or with some of the fair stalls during the evening that would be great. Please see the linked google sheet with the roster. If you are unable to access it to fill it in please email Alanna on alannajb@iprimus.com.au and I can update it.
Congratulations to Evie Monahan, Bodhi Bennett, Lenny Cole, Khai Trinh, Hudson Stephenson, Jerry Kelly and Emily Soppitt who were Book Week 2019 winners
Students will need to wear their school hat from Monday 2 September.
Please ensure your child’s hat is in good condition and named. Hats are available to purchase from Bellarine Uniforms, Moorabool Street, Geelong.
Bellarine Uniforms
162 Moorabool Street
Ph: 5221 9199
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
Daffodil day 2019
Hi everyone,
My name is Isaac Naus and I am in Year 6.
Some of you may have seen a video on facebook of my Mum and Dad talking about when my Dad had cancer. If you haven’t seen it, there will be a link to it in the newsletter.
My Dad is well now thanks to the great research done by the Cancer Council. However, I would like to raise money for the Cancer Council.I would like to help them find a cure, which is why I am asking you to help me, by donating to Cancer Council.
You can do this by buying a Daffodil pen or badge at the start of recess on the silver tables in passive play, if you wish to bring money this week.
You can buy pens and badges for $1 each.
Thank you for supporting me as I help in finding a cure for cancer.
Positive Education for Parents
