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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; Where there is sadness, joy;
Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
(Prayer of St Francis of Assisi)
Dear Parents and Carers
The prayer today is the St Francis of Assisi prayer. The words are particularly relevant during this time. We pray that we can all continue to play our part for the greater good and see our role as instruments of peace, hope, love, light and joy for others. All the while keeping faith, hope and love close to our hearts.
It is pleasing to feel a greater sense of hope each day with a reduction in COVID 19 cases and inching closer to the possibility of relaxing some of the regulations. You will be aware of the announcement today that it looks likely we will return to school in Term 4. Naturally we are looking forward to the return of all our students onsite as soon as possible.
As always is our message, please reach out if you are needing support in any way. We are here to support the health and well being of all in our community.
Onsite Supervision Form:
Here is a google form for the final 3 weeks of term to be filled in.
A reminder
On-site supervision in rural and regional Victoria is available to:
- Children whose parents cannot work from home
- Vulnerable children
- Any child with a disability
Onsite Learning Week 8 - 10 : https://forms.gle/ASExbMXBaV2N9U8y6
An update on Bulbula
Most of you will know that we support a community in Bulbula, Ethiopia, through our Mission Fete each year. Just as we are being affected by Covid 19, sadly, so too are this community. Please read Sr Abeba's message and remember them in your prayers. We thank Ms Marianne for reaching out to Sr Abeba to let her know they are in our thoughts and prayers.
Indonesian Day: What a wonderful response by students and families to the Indonesian activities shared on Friday. It was really heartwarming to see the photos that came back in from families and a really great celebration of engagement, connectedness and learning in our community.
New Build: We can officially announce Magellan Projects as our new builders. Contracts have been signed and they have commenced yesterday with beginning to set up the site. Below are some of the latest 3 D drawings.
Australian Teachers Magazine: Just letting you know that Our Lady Star of the Sea's sustainability curriculum featured in the August edition of Australian Teacher Magazine. Here is the link to the online story:
FIRST AID: The safety and wellbeing of all is an important aspect of our staff’s role at Our Lady Star of the Sea. All staff are currently undergoing our annual CPR training and a group are updating their Level 2 First Aid . We are completing online modules and having practical assessments in pairs as per the Covid regulations.
A call to prayer for all:
Light in the darkness: Taking time out for a suffering world (Monday 31 August)
On the eve of spring, the Victorian Council of Churches invites all Christians to unite in prayer for our world. As the last light of the last day of winter fades on Monday 31 August, all are encouraged to stand in their front garden, spend some time in silence and light a candle to remember all those who have lost their lives to the Coronavirus or to violence this year.
We wish you a wonderful fortnight ahead where you can enjoy the change of season as we enter Spring and a season of hope, new life and warmer weather.
Stay well.
Kerryn
As we transition from winter to spring we are aware of the importance of appropriate sun protection measures to minimise skin and eye damage and the risk of skin cancer.
Students who are currently attending school for Onsite Learning will need to start wearing their school hats for outdoor activities (including recess and lunch) from next Monday, August 31st. This will apply to all students when they return as restrictions are eased.
As the weather warms up and the UV radiation levels increase parents and carers are asked ensure that their child has their own SPF 30 plus or higher broadspectrum, water resistant sunscreen. In the absence of a student providing their own SPF 30 plus or higher broadspectrum, water resistant sunscreen, staff members will offer a school purchase product to the student. Sunscreen should be applied at least 20 minutes (where possible) before going outdoors and reapplied every two hours or more frequently if sweating or swimming.
Strategies are in place at Our Lady Star of the Sea to remind students to apply sunscreen before going outdoors.
More information on Sunsmart or UV ratings can be found at: http://www.sunsmart.com.au/.
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
We hope you and your loved ones are well and keeping safe.
Please find attached this week’s bulletin. As always you are warmly welcome to join us online for our live streaming
Mass at 11:00am on Sunday: https://holytrinityqueenscliff.org.au/mass-times/live-streamed-masses-videos/ and click on the YouTube Channel button.
… or you can watch later as you wish. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our channel.
With every blessing,
Daniella, Deb, and Fr Darien
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
All orders must be placed at Bellarine Uniforms no later than
Friday 4 September 2020.
For more information please call Bellarine Uniforms.
Bellarine Uniforms
will open for the following hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2.00pm- 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm
Online and email orders also welcome.
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
Staff Return: Wednesday 27 January
Term 1 Students return: Thursday 28 January - Thursday 1 April
Easter - Friday 2 April - Monday 5 April
Term 2 Monday 19 April - Friday 25 June
Term 3 Monday 12 July - Friday 17 September
Term 4 Monday 4 October - Thursday 16 December
