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God our loving Father,
You are the source of life and of all gifts.
We thank you for the wonderful gift of our grandparents and the elderly.
You have given them to us to be our guide as they share with us the wealth of their experiences and the wisdom that they have gained through the years.
Bless them for all the love and care they have shared with us.
For all who have died; we remember especially grandparents and all those we loved, may they be at peace with God.
For grandparents and elderly who are raising children or are regular caregivers and babysitters; we thank them for their selfless love and commitment.
Most of all, we ask that we be led by our grandparents and elderly, as they develop their gifts of wisdom, patience, love and kindness in their everyday lives. May we learn how to welcome and invite our families to grow.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
Dear Parents and Carers
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome you back tomorrow to onsite learning. The current guidelines for returning are yet to come in and I will forward an update once they are available, which may not be until tomorrow. For now we ask you continue to use the “kiss and drop approach,” ensure mask wearing inside and outside, scanning QR codes and sanitising, should you need to access the building for essential reasons. If you do need to access the classroom spaces particularly because of anxiety in your child and concerns about their wellbeing, please email your classroom teacher regarding your worries prior. Click here also for a CoronaVirus document with supportive strategies around Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Managing Big Feelings.
New Guidelines for returning: As stated, we are yet to receive our updated guidelines and this could be later tonight. When I receive them I will work through the information and send you an update tomorrow.
In regards to Tree Planting day tomorrow, it will go ahead for Year Prep- Year 6. The few parents who volunteered for this will remain outdoors, wear your masks and ensure distancing. Your teacher will be in contact.
The School Disco on Friday night will be confirmed tomorrow if it can go ahead.
First Eucharist Year 4: We are still awaiting to hear if this can go ahead on Sunday. We will let you know as soon as it is confirmed.
On behalf of all the staff, we cannot thank you enough for your great support of your child's continued learning over the last 10 days.
World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: On January 31, 2021, Pope Francis announced a new celebration in honour of all grandparents and the elderly, who are so important to our communities and our Church. This new World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday in July. This year it was Sunday 25 July.
The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this inaugural commemoration is “I am with you always” (Mt 28:20).
This Celebration Day coincides with the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary's parents and Jesus' grandparents, Sts. Joachim and Anne. Today’s Prayer reflects this special day. Click here for Pope Francis’ message. Our students have participated in a class prayer and action to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly in support of this day.
Outdoor areas and grounds improvements:
Over the holidays and while we have been remote learning, we have continued to improve our grounds and here are some photos of additional seating, outdoor learning spaces and even a half court area in the junior playground awaiting the basketball ring to be installed. The barbecue enclosure and outdoor classroom continue to progress.
First Aid: All of our staff are currently completing their CPR training modules and Level 2 First Aid accreditation. It is extremely important to us that we are trained in First Aid to ensure we prioritise the care, safety and welfare of our students. Please click here for our First Aid Guidelines.
Camps: Sincerest thanks to all our staff, parents and students, Year 3 -6 , involved in our recent camps. It was both amazing and wonderful to get all our camps in during Week 1 of the term and to see our students have not only the opportunity this year but also an amazing time. We know how beneficial these camps are to the spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual development of all our students. So proud and grateful to all involved for enabling this to happen.
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS): 30 August – 17 September 2021: MACSIS is the largest, evidence-based, valid and reliable tool to gather perception data from all members of your school communities. Please be aware that these surveys will be shared shortly and more information will come in the next newsletter. The information gathered from these short surveys are so critical and valuable to inform our School Improvement Plan and further actions in our Annual Action Plan.
Warmest wishes to you all for the fortnight ahead
Kerryn
Year 6 2025 jumpers and polo tops are now available for ordering at Bellarine Uniforms.
To place an order, please click the following link:
https://www.noone.com.au/school/lady-star-sea/shop Filter by Year/Category/ Click on Grade 6 2025
Please note that all orders must be submitted to Bellarine Uniforms no later than Friday 13 September 2024.
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 that you and your loved ones are keeping safe and well during this extended lockdown.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE WAITING ON RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS CONFIRMATION FOR THIS WEEKEND
There will be no public Masses this weekend, and our churches will be closed.
Information about live-streamed and televised Masses is in the Bulletin.
Please remember to visit our website for the latest news and resources for prayer and reflection:
www.holytrinityqueenscliff.org.au
The parish office is closed under working from home rules. Emails will be checked regularly – this is the best way to contact us during lockdown.
Blessings and Warm Regards,
Daniella, Catherine and Fr Darien
Quality Initial Teacher Education Review survey
The Australian Government’s Quality Initial Teacher Education Review is collecting feedback on why people may or may not be interested in teaching, and how to attract and select teaching students, encourage initial teacher education (ITE) course completion and prepare ITE students for the classroom.
There are two surveys, with both open until 28 July 2021:
- survey for current school students aged 15 years and over
- survey for anyone else interested in sharing their views and ideas, such as teachers, ITE students, teacher educators and mid-career professionals who might consider changing to a career in teaching.