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Prayer
Lord make me an instrument of your peace
Where there is hatred let me sow love
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope
Where there is darkness, light
And where there is sadness, joy (St Francis of Assissi)
Amen
Please keep the Stubs family in your thoughts and prayers on the extremely sad passing of Richard, husband to Helen and father to Maddy, Samuel and Harry. The support, compassion and love shown by the Star of the Sea community has been greatly appreciated.
Dear Parents,
Welcome back after what I hope was a restful and enjoyable break. I’m sure your children are feeling refreshed and are ready to embrace the many learning opportunities this term will bring.
Previously, I have shared the 8 Characteristics of Learners in Catholic School Communities from the Horizons of Hope document which is an Education Framework for the Archdiocese of Melbourne. I draw your attention to one of these characteristics which is "to make a difference in the world.”
At Our Lady Star of the Sea, with our catholic values at the core, we endeavour in our everyday words and actions to be making a difference in the world and, indeed, in our learning community, where we reach out to others in times of need. This is evident in many ways and most evident in the wonderful efforts of our Care and Concern group. Many thanks to those who have prepared meals for families in our community experiencing difficult times. Another example where it is gratefully appreciated is our mowing team who were here again yesterday volunteering their time to support the grounds being ready for the students today. We are extremely grateful.
There are two significant days your children will be celebrating this term that further bring this characteristic to life.
The first day is this Friday which is our Respect Day. The theme this year is “Connecting our Community.” With our scripture reference at the forefront, Ï have come that you may have life and have it to the full." (Jn10:10).
We all know the importance of positive relationships and people needing people in their lives, who show care and support towards them. The phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ is very powerful as we all come together in so many ways to ensure all are loved and have the opportunity to flourish. As we journey with you and your children through their primary school years, we continue to reach out and create opportunities to build on our positive, respectful relationships and support and care for one another. If you are able, please come along on Friday and be part of this great day. Details of the day are outlined below. You may choose to come to one part if you are time poor but we would love to see as many of our community as possible taking part in this day.
Our second day is Mission Fete day on Friday 8 November. In our lives we have so much to be grateful for and this day enables us to reach out to those who do not have as much as we do. In the past, with one of our students having a connection to the Bulbula community in Ethiopia, we have established a positive, ongoing relationship. Money raised over previous years saw us purchasing a cow, buying a prosthetic leg and last year sending 7 children to school who would have otherwise not had the opportunity. This year Sr Abeba has requested, with much gratitude, that we again focus on Education as their priority in the community. After all, Learning brings Hope.
Please read her letter below.
Dearest Marianne
Thank u very much for your email I am so happy to here from u thank you for all support what you are doing and what you did at this time it is a time of taking new children for school .the place we have in our school is only one class for 65 children you know how many children for kindergarten came to our school 400 children imagine .the reason is the only school in this area is our school. I am sharing this honestly all people in our compound for two days shouted say open more classes where will go for our children we will not go with out registered our children to home . it painful when u see children who are longing for school so all the sisters were really worried so my dearest we need big support to have more classes for the poor children who are no chances to go to school as we all know that to reduce poverty is main way is education so as much as you can help us to add for more classes in bulbula in our school compound please about the money have received I will send you details soon sorry for that and thank you for all your support with prayer
sr abeba kidane
Drive in Movie: Many thanks to all involved in the Drive In movie night. What a wonderful community event that would not happen for our children without the dedication and commitment of our PFA and parents who volunteered. Special mention to Kate Every and Alanna Mills for the many hours you put in to see this to fruition. This is their last year of running the event and over time they have made many respectful, community connections. Kate recently shared with me that over the years, they have hired the dunk tank 6 times from a lovely man who comes from Ballarat every time. He is a real gentleman and he always says he loves coming to our event. Another community connection is Joan, who was thanked with flowers for allowing the use of the site for the Drive In. With emotion, she told Kate she watches from her kitchen window the transformation over the day. In two years time we will hopefully run the Drive In Movie again and will need many volunteers to support the continuation of this wonderful event. Thank you so much again to all who worked so hard and gave their time.
Principal of the day
Congratulations to Clara Cass who was an awesome Principal for the day.
2020 enrolments: Looking towards next year and beginning to plan class structures and staffing for 2020, may I please ask if you are not returning in 2020 that you let us know as soon as you are able.
Warm wishes for the fortnight ahead
Kerryn
This year Our Lady Star of the Sea will be holding our annual Respectful Relationships Day as part of Barwon Month of Action against Domestic Violence. This day will be held this Friday 11 October. The focus of the day will be Connecting Our Community, Make A Connection to Someone New!
Parents are invited to attend a cuppa and a chat in the staff room after assembly. This session will focus on making connections across our school community. Come along and meet someone new.
Students will participate in a Circle Time and consider what they value most about friendship and ways that they can connect with new people to create new relationships. After recess, parents are invited to watch their students participate in our annual Tabloid Sport Respect Games. House points will be awarded to teams who demonstrate the best team spirit, cooperation and inclusiveness.
Students will need to wear their sports uniform on this day as they will participate in House colours.
Please refer to the timetable below.
9:00am - Assembly 3LM
9:45am - Parents are invited to attend a cuppa and a chat in the staff room after assembly.
9:45- 10:45am: In class Circle Time for students
11am - 11:30am: Recess
11:30-1:00pm: Tabloid Sports RESPECT GAMES
1:00 - 2:00pm:Lunch
2:00pm: "Community Pages" activities in Hubs
Connecting Our Community - Family Homework Activity
Families are invited to reflect with their children about the things they most value about being connected to others through a community of friendship. You are invited to decorate a leaf or leaves with a word that helps to capture what you or your children value most about community. For Example: uniqueness, talents, memories, trust, laughter, cooperation, forgiveness, teamwork etc. Your child’s leaf will then be added to our whole school Connecting Our Community Display in the school administration foyer. Individual leaves can be returned to your class teacher or placed in the foyer collection box to be added to the display throughout this week.
Your child will be bringing home a leaf tonight as part of this week’s homework.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Please ensure that you 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.
OR
- Green and white checked dress with Peter Pan collar, white socks.
OR
- Green school shorts, white long or short sleeve polo with white embroidered school logo, white ankle length socks.
- Green windcheater or cardigan with white embroidered school logo and white piping.
- School hat with school logo.
- Black traditional heeled school shoes or boots. Black Skate or sport shoes are not acceptable with the summer uniform.
Green or white hair trims.
Wanted : Recipes!!
Your recipes and names will be published in our amazing recipe book – don’t miss out! Thank you to those who have already submitted recipes. Once collated, the book will be available to purchase in time for Christmas (there are already people putting orders in)!
Please submit one favourite recipe per student plus a family favourite and email to: leahcolgee@gmail.com
PFA - Trivia Night Fundraiser
Walk to School Month starts today!
Walk to school – whatever the weather. Walking to school is a great way to start the day and is good for the environment too. Get to know your neighbourhood and become connected too. Our Lady Star of the Sea are registered for this month long initiative and will be counting the Active Travellers to and from school.
TravelSmart Student Leaders
2019 Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN is available for collection from the school office.
You will need the Yr 5 Naplan results for your secondary enrolment application.
Keep the Date Free. A Day with Maria Forde, Sunday 13th October
We will welcome Maria Forde to help us celebrate the 9am Mass in Ocean Grove, followed straight afterwards by presentations at Our Lady Star of the Sea School, wrapping up our day by 3pm. Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided.
An Irish Australian, Maria will be known to many of you, regularly appearing at festivals, including the Celtic Festival in Portarlington. Maria is well known in the Catholic community, giving retreats & sacramental presentations, as her website attests. If you would like to be enriched in your understanding of our Catholic story, you are invited to join in this day as Maria uses the gift of music and a wealth of experience gained in the area of liturgy to both engage and inspire us.
Any enquires, and for catering purposes if you intend coming, please contact Kerin Fox: 0407 519 585, or foxeskb@gmail.com.
The City of Greater Geelong’s Construction Unit will be undertaking works to upgrade stormwater drainage in the car park and access road adjacent to the Boorai Centre. These works have begun and are expected to take up to eight (8) weeks to complete, weather permitting.
To help ensure safety there will be no access to the worksite while works are underway. Fencing, traffic controllers and signage will be in place for the duration of the works to assist drivers and pedestrians.
If you have any further queries regarding the construction of this project, please contact me on 5272 4488
Regards,
Colin Millard
Senior Project Engineer
Construction Unit
City of Greater Geelong
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
Term 1
Tuesday 28 January: Staff Return
Wednesday 29 January - Friday 27 March
* Easter: Friday 10 April - Monday 13 April
Term 2
Tuesday 14 April - Friday 26 June
Term 3
Monday 13 July - Friday 18 September
Term 4
Monday 5 October - Thursday 17 December
Regional Parenting Service Term 4 Parenting Calendar
Regional Parenting Service - Dr Justin Coulson 'Help Your Adolescent Thrive'
