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- 2021 Term Dates
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Our Lady Star of the Sea School Prayer
Dear God,
This is our school.
Let it be a place of love and hope as we come to learn and pray surrounded by people who care for us; friends, family, teachers.
May our actions make each day brighter for someone whom we talk with, share our time within experiencing new exciting things may we approach new challenges without fear, knowing others are there to guide and support us.
May all teachers lead with example and in their teaching take their students on a journey of discovery.
Let us remember our challenge to be like Jesus and his mother Mary and may we make Our Lady Star of the Sea school a place where people feel welcome.
We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Please keep Lillian, Briony, Alfie and Peter Peplow in your thoughts and prayers on the extremely sad passing of their beloved Mother and wife, Jess. Gone too early. Rest in Peace.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to the 2021 school year. I trust you and your families have had a wonderful break.
We welcome the Preps and all new families to our learning community and look forward to having a successful year where all students flourish and we continue to be faithful to our wonderful vision.
Inspired by Mary and guided by our faith in her Son, Jesus, Our Lady Star of the Sea school aspire to be a respectful, nurturing and engaging learning community.
“I have come so that you may have life and have it to the full”.
John 10:10
The new Prep students we warmly welcome are: Mabel Abbott, Walter Alexander, Archer Allbutt, Leo Baldwinson, Charlise Bapaume, Heidi Birrell, Grace Burchell, Peggy Butters, Angus Carter, Grace Casamento, Hugo Cass, Ava Chambeyron, Angelos Christou, Charlie Coffetti, Damon Curnow, Maggie Davis, Ned Due, Tex Duggan, Charles Dyer, Maya Fairway, Amelia Fay, Mason Ford, Lucy Francis, Zoe Frazer, Isla Furness, Ned Hall, Liam Hamm, Sylvie Hardwick, Max Hernan, Oscar Hill, Augustus Hinch, Sadie Jackson, Ruby Kelsall-Ralph, Elsie Kelso, Isabel Kerr, Levi Knights, Anthia Kostikidis, Flynn Lacy, Jack Laidler, Shelby Lehmann, Peyton Lewis, Harriet Lucas, Maya Mackay, Sashreek Maturi, Ines McCaffrey, Evelyn McKay, Oliver McLeish, Wes McNamara, Jed McNamara, Oliver McQuitty, Henry Micallef, Oscar Miller, Jack Miller, Jacob Mills, Oliver Moody, Maddock Nicol, Patrick O'Neill, Millie Packwood, Edward Partridge, Maeve Pemberton, Lennox Perkins, Ivy Piwonski, Van Place, Blair Quinn, Ava Radley, Oliver Rattray-Wood, Emanuella Robins, Amble Ryan, Tilly Said, Maya Searl, Isabelle Sinnott, Tex Spencer, Henry Spolding, Elsie Steele, Eadie Stevens, Molly Thompson, Zoe Toscano, Frankie Travers, Patrick Turner, Lucy Vanderkley, Daisy Warlond, Isabella Wettenhall, Stevie White, Patrick Williams, Lulu Winter, Adelaide Wood, Cooper Wood, Mackenzie Worland
The new students from Year 1- Year 6 we also warmly welcome are: Kirby White, Billi Janezic, Charli Janezic, Ailani Songsaeng, Tiger Reid, Saffron Reid, Max Schomacker, James McIntyre, Wade Modola, Lewis Modola, Thomas Rattray-Wood, Matthew Lohmann, Ryli McNamara, Oliver Perkins, Samuel Perkins, Emma Robinson, Lily Robinson, George Davies, Chloe Davies
Working bee
A huge thankyou to the following families who came along and helped clean up our grounds for the beginning of the school year: Mark Monahan, Xavier Monahan, Evie Monahan, Kellie Clark, Keith Clark, Lilly Clark, Kylie Morgan, Matilda Morgan, Craig Harry, Max Harry, Brent Dean, Xavier Dean, Liam Dean, Archie Dean, Tara Jarvis Scott, Peter Scott, Erin Scott, Carly Norquay, Lewis Due, Sam Due, Ned Due, Jackie Montgomery, Gus Montgomery. The school looks terrific and ready to welcome all students.
Communication:
As we begin the school year it is important to note that the newsletter is a very important form of communication from the school in keeping you, and all parents, informed as to events, news and educational aspects relevant to you, your children and Our Lady Star of the Sea Learning Community. Therefore, you should find all you need to know about current events and activities for your child within this newsletter and specifically in Hub news. For those new to the school you simply click on the colour of your child’s hub for hub news and find all the current information you need to know within that document. You will also see the email addresses of the teachers in your Hub News this week and in the body of this newsletter. Prep is Green Hub, Year One is Red Hub 1, Year 2 is Yellow Hub 2, Year 3 is Red Hub 3, Year 4 is Blue Hub, Year 5 is Purple Hub, Year 6 is Orange Hub. The newsletter is sent out every fortnight in odd weeks on a Tuesday.
COVID Updates:
Please refer to the letter emailed last week with our COVID Practices for the beginning of the year. If you did not receive this communication please email secretary@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au to ensure you receive all correspondence. Click here to view the 2021 beginning of the year letter. Please also note that there will be more communication to come over the next week in regards to parents coming onsite for classroom help and events and how we will manage numbers.
Meet and Greets:
Meet and Greets will be held in week 3 and Week 4 of this term. Please make a time when invited via Operoo to meet with your child’s teacher. This is a great opportunity to begin to build relationships and for you to meet your child’s teacher face to face, sharing what you would like the teacher to know about your child.
Change of Governance January 1 2021- a letter from the Archbishop:
Archbishop Peter Comensoli has written to our school community with a reflection on the year that has passed, and an introduction to Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) and its role in governing and operating schools.
Central to the Archbishop’s reflection is our collaboration with parents over the last year and he looks forward to the continuation of this through the School Advisory Councils, which will establish MACS as a truly collaborative organisation.
Warmest wishes for the fortnight ahead
Kerryn
Every day counts
Going to school every day is the single most important part of your child’s education. Students learn new things at school every day – missing school puts them behind. If for any reason your child must miss school, there are things you can do with your school to ensure they don’t fall behind:
- Speak with your classroom teacher and find out what work your child needs to do to keep up.
- Develop an absence learning plan with your teacher and ensure your child completes the plan.
Extended Absence
Please be reminded that parents are to request permission from the principal if your child will be absent for an extended period of time, such as a family holiday. To make a request please email principal@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
It is an expectation that children dress in the approved school uniform. Regular uniform including correct socks and shoes is to be worn on days that are not sports days.
Please ensure that your child’s school hat is in good condition.
Recycled uniform pieces can be sourced and sold through our OLSOS Recycled Uniforms Facebook page. New uniform items can be purchased from Bellarine Uniform Shop, 162 Moorabool St, Geelong.
All student medication is kept at the school office. If your child requires a short term dosage of medication or has an ongoing condition requiring regular medication please complete a Medication Request Form which is available to be downloaded from the school website, or from the school office. The form and medication, in its original packaging is required to be left at the office.
Please install the School App. It is an important communication tool for us.
Do you have the App?
Our Lady Star of the Sea use the Schoolzine App, on which you can view the newsletter, calendar and receive notifications such as "Today's assembly will be in the hubs".
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.
LENT 2021 WITH THE CATHOLIC GUY
Be inspired, Be refreshed, Be renewed!
Come on a 40 day journey with me and I know this will be a powerful and prayerful Lenten journey together. Receive a short inspiring video each day during Lent. This program is FREE and you can sign up here: https://BruceDownes.org/Lent
Call 1300 734 880 for more information.
Principal: Kerryn Sells
Deputy Principal/Student Wellbeing Leader: Paul Anderson
Administration Staff: Sharon Lane, Kathleen Ingles and Bernadette Giblin
Technologies Leader: Andrew Rayson
Learning Diversity Leader:Kristen Leonard
Physical Education: Bree Zivic / Andrew Gibson
Music and Drama: Helen Stephensen
Music and Drama / Environmental Science/Sustainability: Sue Constable
Prep - Red Hub 1
Michelle Richards, Georgia Cowling, Nicole Maier, Clare Toomey. LST Kylene Gray
Year 1 - Red Hub 1
Alison Healy, Maddy Fenton, Alice McNamara LST Marnie Hallam
Year 2 - Yellow Hub
Jacinta Ryan, Blair Vredenbregt, Christine Lourie, Bonnie Evers. LST Natalie Skahill
Year 3 - Red Hub 3
Michael Coldwell, Melissa Garvey, Lib MacPherson/ Maree Croft. LST Sara De Jong
Year 4 - Blue Hub and then move to Purple Hub
Carly O'Neil, Ashlee Guiffrida, Matt Eales LST Bree Russell
Year 5 - Purple Hub and then one class will move to Orange Hub
Lizzie Conquit, Corey Gallagher, Lisa Grigg, Sharon Chirgwin LST Marianne Caddy/ Rachael Thomas (Fri)
Year 6 - Purple Hub and then move to Orange Hub
Brendan Casey, Trish French/ Andrew Gibson(Fri) , Rebecca Nancarrow
Parents/Carers are invited to volunteer to be included on the canteen roster. Volunteers are asked to help Wednesday, Thursday or Fridays just before and during lunchtime for approximately 2 hours. To be on the roster please text Kerry on 0414 926 144.
If you haven't already registered as a school volunteer and you would like to volunteer in the school canteen, log on to Operoo and complete the Engaging Volunteers at Our Lady Star of the Sea School form. You will also need a current WWCC (Working with Childen Check). You can apply for a WWCC at www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
Thank you for your support.
Kerry Street, Canteen Manager
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
- $150 for primary school students
HOW TO APPLY
New applicants should Click here for CSEF Application Form or contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form.
If you applied for CSEF last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:
- new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.
- changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about CSEF visit:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx
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
Geelong Sports Hub - Junior Team Entries are now open and close soon!
The South Geelong Netball Association playing at Geelong Sports Hub’s indoor facility focus on participation, development and encouragement during their junior competitions and pathway programs.
Competitions:
Monday Grade 3/4, Monday Grade 5/6, Thursday Prep-Grade2, Saturday NetSetGo
Saturday Junior Development, Saturday 9&Under, Saturday 11&Under, Saturday 13&Under, Saturday 17/15 & Under
Team Entry Fee: $25 (subsidised due to last season) Weekly Game Fee: $50 per team per week (cashless options only)
All player require current 2021 Netball Victoria Membership (VNA)
New Teams Enter Here: https://sportfix.net/registration/availableEvents.aspx?sportFixId=65afa7ec-dd32-4207-b3fa-bcd651880536
Any further questions please email info@geelongsportshub.com.au
Lions Club of Corio Norlane - Computers for students
We have been supporting students and families for about 7 years. We again have Desktop computers and Laptops on offer for students and families who are struggling to make ends meet. These computer systems come with Windows 10 and Office suite. Please contact Richard Walter coriolions@gmail.com if you could benefit from this.