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Please ensure that your 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, green long or short sleeve polo with embroidered school logo, white ankle length socks.
- Green windcheater or cardigan with embroidered school logo and white piping.
- School hat with school logo.
- Black traditional school shoes or boots. Black skate or sport shoes are not acceptable with the summer uniform.
- Green or white hair trims.
Dear God,
We believe that every person is created in your image and this makes us all very special. May we always work to end poverty and make things fair so all people can live a full and beautiful life.
Lord hear us.
May we always help other people who do not have what they need such as food, clean water and a home. Help us see what causes people to live in poverty and what we can do to make a difference.
Lord hear us.
May all people have a say in the decisions that impact their own lives. You have given us many talents. May we use these to create a just and peaceful world where no one lives in poverty.
Lord hear us.
Help us see each other as members of one global human family, all equal in your eyes. May we recognise the responsibilities we have to each other, and always help each other be the best they can be.
Lord hear us.
We pray for all people in the world impacted by COVID-19 and may we all help to support and care for those suffering in our everyday actions and by playing our responsible part in society.
Lord Hear Us
(Thankyou to Year 6 MC for sharing these prayers).
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to Term 3.
I trust you had an enjoyable holiday. It is wonderful to have our happy, enthusiastic students back, refreshed and ready for a great term of learning. As stated in a letter to you last week, we continue to abide by the COVID 19 regulations and guidelines from last term, particularly in regards to drop off and pick up, social distancing, minimising access onsite and hand hygiene.
Whilst we are aware of COVID cases reported in the area we have received no further health advice in regard to our setting. If this was to occur we are very well supported with a communication pack and steps to follow. We continue to ensure we are adhering to all health advice for our context as the health and safety of all in our community is paramount.
Your children may also have mentioned that we are trialling, for this point in time, year levels playing in designated areas of the school grounds to reduce mingling across year levels in the playground. We are ensuring that the year levels can rotate around these play areas on alternate days. This is in place for this week initially.
Communication: Last week, a letter was sent via our whole school group email to all families about our return this week. I am aware that one family did not receive it. This is something that has happened for families in the past even after checking your SPAM or junk mail. It appears our system, which says all have been sent on our end, may experience a glitch every now and then. Email is our preferred method when communicating letters to the whole school. Therefore we are considering sending our group emails out through schoolzine if this continues to be an issue. We will notify you if we change our avenue for sending whole school emails out. We also ask you to download the SZApp to receive brief notifications. Clear and timely communication is very important as a service from us to you and we will continue to monitor.
Year 4 /5 and Year 2 Swimming Program: The Year 4 /5 five day swimming program which is due to begin next week, 20 July has been cancelled. We will look at rescheduling later in the year.
The Year 2 five day swimming program which is due to begin 27 -31 July has also been cancelled. We will look at rescheduling later in the year.
We are still waiting to make a decision about the Year 1 swimming program which is not until August and we will keep you updated.
Year 3/4 Camp: Year 3/4 camp to Sovereign Hill in Term 3 has been cancelled. We are looking at rescheduling for Term 4.
Year 5/6 Camp reminder: Year 5 and 6 will not go to Melbourne this year but somewhere more local in Term 4. When we know, we will confirm these details.
Assembly: As per last term, we are still continuing to live stream our assemblies via Google Meet to all classes. We are also sending the link home via whole school group email on Friday for those families wishing to view, particularly if your child's class is on assembly. This week assembly is being presented by Year 6 LG and next week Year 3 BC. This week also keep an eye out for the Year 6 Term 3 School Leaders who will receive their badges.
Victorian Sustainability Awards: At the end of last term we received our sustainability award trophies which are beautifully made out of recycled soft plastic. We thank Kelvin Agg from Replas who made them and also educated our students on the importance of recycling soft plastics and the products that can be made from this recycling.
New Building: We are about to embark on our new build with a start date in the first week of August. This is a very exciting venture and the time frame is looking to have the building completed by the middle of 2021. Students had begun getting involved last term with engaging mathematical activities working with the plans of the new build. We will continue to provide engaging learning activities for our students which are connected to the new building.
Student Free Day cancelled: As communicated last term, a reminder that our planned student free day for Berry Street training on Friday 24 July has been cancelled. Therefore, school is open for students on this day.
Wishing you all good health for the fortnight ahead.
Kerryn
Hot Dog Days
Hot dog and fruit box drink - $5
Wednesday 14 Dec - Prep & Grade 1
Thursday 15 Dec - Grade 4, 5 & 6.
$5.00 hot dog & juice box or $3.00 hot dog no drink.
Order online via schools24
CareMonkey is rebranding to ‘Operoo’
This is a quick note to inform you that Our Lady Star of the Sea digital forms and school operations platform provider, CareMonkey, will be rebranding as ‘Operoo’: School processes, without the paperwork.
Operoo’s mission is to help schools eliminate operational inefficiencies so that every dollar and every minute possible can be spent on a students’ education.
The name change will occur the week beginning Monday 3 August. How you use the service, as well as the ownership and operation of the company, will remain unchanged.
You can continue using the system, and its mobile application, as usual. Just be aware that, after Monday 3 August, emails and notifications sent from the system will start appearing under the new name ‘Operoo’. You will also be automatically diverted to the new Operoo website if you go to the old CareMonkey website.
Please install the School App. It is an important communication tool for us.
How do I install SZapp on my device?
1. On your device, open the App Store.
2. Search the App Store for SZapp.
3. Download and install SZapp.
1. On your device, open the Play Store.
2. Search the App Store for SZapp.
3. Download and install SZapp.
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
We hope you and your loved ones are well and keeping safe.
Please find attached this week’s bulletin and prayers.
The Living Word Sunday 12 July Prayers
As always you are warmly welcome to join us online for our live streaming Mass at 11:00am on Sunday:
https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Trinity-Queenscliff-105514061120399/ … or you can watch later as you wish.
FROM THE UPDATED GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL AREAS NOT UNDER STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS:
As of 11.59pm 08 July 2020, the following directives are given for places of worship, ceremonies and Prayer Groups:
It is important to note that:
- serious caution and precautionary measures are recommended for all areas of Victoria at this time.
- what is made available will be at the discretion of the Parish Priest or Administrator who will best be able to determine the capabilities of each individual Parish to meet the required conditions and pastoral needs of their people.
In consultation with members of our Parish Pastoral Council and leaders from our 3 Mass centres, and given advice received today that there are active cases of COVID-19 infection in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and Belmont, it is with regret that we have decided not to proceed with re-starting our Saturday Vigil Mass at Holy Family Barwon Heads this weekend.
This is a difficult decision to make, but in doing this we are exercising the ‘serious caution’ mentioned above.
We have been asked by Archbishop Peter to maintain livestreaming of Mass. ‘This has been an important point of contact and spiritual resource for people, and will continue to assist the housebound, vulnerable and those who do not feel comfortable in returning to public spaces at the current time.’
With every blessing,
Daniella, Deb, and Fr Darien
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish
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