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NEWSLETTER Monday March 21, Term 1 Week 9
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, John Dory Drive Ocean Grove. Phone # 5255 4308
Our school office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
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2016 DATES March
Tuesday 22 2pm Year 6 Community Service
Thursday 24 2pm Easter Egg raffle drawn
2.30pm dismissal-conclusion to Term 1
April
Monday 11 Term 2 begins
Wednesday 13 School Athletic Sports Day at Landy Field
7pm School Education Board
Saturday 16 6pm Sacrament of First Eucharist Barwon
Heads students
Sunday 17 9am Sacrament of First Eucharist OG
2pm Parents and Friends Golf Day
Monday 18 7.30pm Parents and Friends meeting
Thursday 21 7pm Prep Parent Night Out
Sunday 24 9am Sacrament of First Eucharist OG
May
Sunday 1 9am Sacrament of First Eucharist OG
Friday 6 Term 2 Family Fee instalment due
Sunday 8 9am Sacrament of First Eucharist OG
Wednesday 11 7pm School Education Board
Sunday 15 11am Parish Mass and picnic
Tuesday 17 9.30-11am Open Morning for Prep 2017
7-8pm Prep 2017 Information evening
Tuesday 24 7pm Sacrament of Confirmation
Information evening
June
Sunday 5 11am Sacrament of Confirmation
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MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS
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Prayer Lord Jesus, We remember your death and suffering. May we come to understand the gift which you give us and make new through your suffering and death. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Dear Parents, The Year 3/4 children's Hallelujah presentation at assembly on Friday was a wonderful reminder to us of Holy Week and our Easter story.
During Holy Week and Easter the Church recalls the final days of the life and eventual death of Jesus, his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, his last supper with the disciples, his crucifixion and his resurrection from the dead. The resurrection of Jesus is the central truth of Christian faith and handed on initially through oral tradition and in turn the written tradition through the Gospels.
What meaning does Jesus’ resurrection and death have for us today? Perhaps it is an individual response, importantly a faith response. In seeking an understanding and response I quote Pope, Francis from a letter written in the Year of Mercy where he writes “the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus gives meaning to pain and loneliness”. In reflecting on the death and resurrection of Jesus and an understanding of a meaning for pain and loneliness a response in faith is one of hope, a hope that acknowledges and looks forward to renewed life.
May we be Easter people full of hope. “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter People and Hallelujah is our song” St. John Paul 11 God bless you. Rhonda J Boyd, Principal
Enhancing Catholic School Identity Survey (ECSI) Please complete 2016 the ECSI survey before Friday 13 May. The survey is only available through the project website. Please click here for the ‘Instructions for Adults Completing Surveys’. Your responses to this survey are anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Everyone's Good at Something! Supporting Kids' Confidence:
Last week on our closure day all staff completed a Gallup survey on the Clifton Strengths finder, did some strengths based learning and learnt how to
can apply character strengths and build on teams. We were also able to reflect on our 5 top strengths. The importance and benefits of doing this with children is also great. As parents there is a free survey you can access with your child which highlights their strong values. It is called the “Values in Action” survey and will identify Character Strengths such as love, hope and honesty. This is a great way to build self esteem in our children. You can create a book with the strengths at the top, and then with your child add examples of times when they use these strengths like a diary. Click here to access the KidsMatter article which offers parents some strategies on how you can help your child have confident and optimistic thinking and to deal well with disappointment.
Kerryn Sells, Student Wellbeing Leader
RECONCILIATION Last week there were 2 celebrations of Reconciliation. Congratulations to the following students who celebrated their Reconciliation last Tuesday. Will Cunningham, Owen Finch, Gus McCartney, Oliver Connell, Emmerson Hynson, Xavier Wallace, Lucy Keen, Noah Collins, Holly Bryan, Alex Light, Violet Wardley, Olivia Light, Cody Strahan, Lachlan Harrington, Ben Harrington, Max McGuane, Liam Seddon, Isobel Garner, Max Connell, Tilly Hughes, Harper James. Congratulations to the following students who celebrated their Reconciliation last Wednesday. Lucas Anderson, Monique Fox, Eve Farrell, Poppy Hart, Matilda Hayes, Claudia Soppitt, Liam Robertson, Emily Soppitt, Ella Zaicz, Will Casey, Lucas Kelly, Nicola Rivo-George, Willow Smith, Trey Boreham, Tommy Walsh, Jez Johnstone, Olivia Holmes, Luke O’Brien, Jensen Hammond, Benjamin Oaten, Amelia Stanic, Thomas Snowden, Oliver Terhorst, Ned Badrock, Riley Cooper, Macy Duckett, Angus Sargeant, Ashlyn Peace, Ghe Ghe Goette, Ben Teese.
NEWSLETTER Monday March 21, Term 1 Week 9
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, John Dory Drive Ocean Grove. Phone # 5255 4308
Our school office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
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GARDEN HELPERS NEEDED Tomorrow, Tuesday 22 March, Matt Hart, dad of Poppy, will be working with some students to plant out a garden area around our new hardcourt area. Matt would appreciate any parent helpers from 2pm onward. Many hands make light work. Please bring some gardening gloves and small tools.
WORKING BEE Sunday 10 April. Parents are asked to attend on this day from 10am-12pm. Gardening and general tidying up will be completed so please bring gloves and gardening tools.
CARE and CONCERN The Care and Concern volunteers are currently assisting some families who are in situations, both long and short term, that require support. Meals are being provided to these families. If you are able to provide a meal for a family this week please contact the school office. If you are able to provide some assistance over the school holidays please email Erin Hamilton, Care and Concern Coordinator: [email protected] Your assistance is greatly appreciated as we come to the end of first term, into the busy Easter period.
ANZAC DAY MARCH Mon 25 April On Monday 25 April Our Lady Star of the Sea has been invited to take part in the 2016 Anzac Day Parade and Memorial Service in Ocean Grove. 2016 is the Centenary Year of Formation of the RSL. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the
Battle of Long Tan in South Vietnam and the RSL will honour Vietnam Veterans as they lead the march in all states. We will be marching behind the main body of veterans. If your child will be participating in the march please enter their names on www.schoolinterviews.com.au, using Parent Code 78kxf. Participants are asked to assemble near the entrance to Coles supermarket in The Terrace at 9.30am. A worthwhile link to view is https://www.youtube.com/embed/NfFFzFiiVYM?rel=0 . Kerryn Sells, Deputy Principal
SOCIAL JUSTICE from the STUDENTS Little Hearts, Cambodia My sister Estelle Fanning and I will be travelling to Cambodia to visit friends and travel around to see the temples and meet the people during these school holidays. In particular, we will be visiting the Little Hearts Orphanage in Phnom Penh. The Little Hearts Orphanage is the home to many Cambodian children who do not have parents, and do not have their own home to live in. This is a good opportunity for us all to make a little difference. If anyone is willing to donate any money for the Little Hearts Orphanage, on behalf of Our Lady Star of the Sea, we would love to help them even a little. We will share our stories with you when we return in Term 2. Please deposit donations to the school bank account. BSB 083 347, Account number 657743482. Please state the reference of Little Hearts with your donation. Donations will be accepted until Thursday 24 March. Thank you, Hamish Fanning
World’s Greatest Shave I have had my hair dyed as part of The World’s Greatest Shave. I aimed to raise $400. Currently I am at $1722. Although my journey for Pa is over I hope this money raised can go towards helping other people’s loved ones who may have had cancer. Thank you to Ms Boyd, Miss Marianne, Suzanne at Utopia Hairdressing for colouring my hair and Wallington Equestrian Centre, who donated the Raffle Voucher. Thank you also to Mary and Lucy Davies for helping with selling raffle tickets. Everyone has been amazing, thank you. Eliza Ansell
NEW HARD COURT Mr Rayson organised a great introduction to the new hard
court area for these Year 3/4 students.
FESTIVAL of the SEA
Last Saturday night, 38 of our Year 5/6 students performed "Puppets After Dark" at the annual Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea. The 7 shadow puppet plays, created by the students, delivered special messages to the audience about caring for each other and the environment. We are proud to say the event was a huge success, and we are very grateful to the many parents, grandparents, siblings and friends that came to support the students. The word from the Festival committee is that it was 'a highlight of the festival'. Well done to all. Helen Stephensen & Trish French
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK Year 6 Term 1 Student Leaders attended the Catholic Education Week Mass for Schools at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne last Thursday. Ms Boyd and Michale davies, dad of Lucy, joined the group.
NEWSLETTER Monday March 21, Term 1 Week 9
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, John Dory Drive Ocean Grove. Phone # 5255 4308
Our school office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
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PEER SUPPORT REFLECTIONS Ealier this term Year 6 students facilitated Peer Support Sessions for students in other year levels. Nick and Alyssa provide some reflections from these sessions: Nick says: “I would rate myself a 7/10 because I am helpful and a good leader, but I can let people do what they want.” Alyssa says: “The thing that made me successful was my organisation. If I hadn’t had enough time to plan my sessions they would be a disaster.” Nick says: “My challenges were rememnbering everyone’s names and getting them to do what they are told.” Alyssa says: “My challenges were getting kid’s attention and being organised.” Nick says: “My favorite things were origani, name tags and games. Alyssa says: “My favorite things were being in charge, being a role model and seeing smiles on kids faces.”
CLASS NEWS GREEN HUB Parent Helpers in Green Hub A huge thank you to all the parents who have been able to assist with Star Learning and PMP this term. We would still love more helpers next term for our Star Learning Sessions on Wednesday mornings from 9-11 and after recess, from 11:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you are available, please fill in the helper timetable in the Green Hub foyer. Please remember that a Working with Children Check is required. Buddies The Preps will prepare a card and small gift for their buddies this week. Please do not send extra eggs for your child's buddy. Assembly The Preps are learning to read and write but most importantly work out Miss Alison's pictures. We shared this concept map at Assembly last week. It summarizes many of the fantastic chicken facts we shared during talk time this term. A big thank you to Arthur, Sibella and Willem who shared their knowledge with the rest of the school. The Preps have been busy learning how chickens grow, chicken facts, about new life, numbers, letters, art and about how school works this term. There have been tired eyes after lunch, “what else can I learn” faces and “I just need a rest” emotions. Term one has flown by and so much learning has taken place. We are looking forward to exploring, discovering and learning even more in Term two. Alison, Nicole, Kylene, Judi
RED HUB Year 1/2 Holy Week Activities Each day of this week, Red Hub will be having a group prayer time, reflecting upon the 4 days of Holy Week. In order to have the students identify with the sharing of a meal together on Holy Thursday, and to celebrate our term together, we will be sharing some red cordial and hot chips at a shared lunch on Thursday. Children will still need to bring their own lunches as they will not be receiving a meal, it is purely just a gesture of a special meal together on Holy Thursday. Wishing you all a happy and safe Easter holiday! Red Hub Rap, performed at last Friday’s assembly
Red Hub’s cool, it’s the place to be!
We’ve got a great new space you see. There’s 125 kids in Year 1 and 2, We have 5 classes for this crew. Star Learning time in the Hub is fun, Because there’s plenty of room for everyone. We’ve been learning about number and place value too, So now we’re 28 or are we 82? We’ve been writing reports about animals that rock, Like bears and, dingoes and even the croc! For Inquiry we’re learning all about our life.
PURPLE HUB Year 3/4 Specialist Program Week 1 Term 2 As our school sports athletics day at Landy Field is Wednesday 13 April the specialist program for Year 3/4 classes will be swapped to Tuesday 12 April.
YELLOW HUB Year 6 Community Service Tuesday 22 March Community Service. Students will rotate visits to the Boorai Centre, Seaview Manor Aged Care and Woodlands Kindergarten on each of these days.
Junior Rotary Community Awards Tomorrow morning, 9am, members of the Rotary club will come and speak to the Year 6 students involved in the Rotary program this year.
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Last week the Year 5/6 students had a guest speaker from the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre come and speak to them about youth programs the centre runs after school All Year 6 students were given information with relevant dates and costs to join these youth programs. This week the Year 5/6 students will complete a short survey to help the Neighbourhood Centre target students in the local area.
SPORTS NEWS
SPORTS DATES Barwon Zone Swimming Tuesday 22 March
Vic Primary School Golf Tournament – Years 5/6
Wednesday 23 March
School Athletic Sports at Landy Field Please attach a safety pin to their t-shirt.
Wednesday 13 April
Regional Cross Country at Eastern Gardens, Geelong
Friday 15 April
Soccer and t ball for selected year 6 students
Friday 22 April
NEWSLETTER Monday March 21, Term 1 Week 9
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, John Dory Drive Ocean Grove. Phone # 5255 4308
Our school office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
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Regional and District Level Events If your child makes it through to the next round of a sporting event (regional or district level) it is often your responsibility to supervise your child at an event and arrange their transportation. There may however be events throughout the year for which the school will provide supervision and transportation, depending on the number of children involved and the event.
Tabloid and Cross Country results: Junior: Blue Red Green Gold 50 49 45 50 Senior: Blue Red Green Gold 109 94 99 98 Overall: Blue Red Green Gold 159 143 144 148 Thanks for everyone’s participation today!!
School Athletics Day Wednesday 13 April at Landy Field, South Geelong. If you are able to help out with events on this day please email [email protected] Tahnee Allen & Danielle Brennan, Sport Leaders
SPORTS TOPS Disappointingly, and although our order was placed in November, 2015, the new sports tops have not been delivered. The most recent conversation with the suppliers have indicated that they may be ready for us in April. The chances for them being delivered before our Landy Field Athletics day is not likely therefore apologies. In the meantime please continue to dress your children as you have this term.
STUDENT ACTION GROUPS Kids Safety Club Never give personal information if you are on the Internet at school or home. Kids Safety Club Travelsmart The winner of last week's Golden Sneaker is 1/2 LM. Well done and keep it up. Jacob Muir and Sam French, Travelsmart Leaders
WANTED If you have Lego that your family no longer require, you may like to donate them to the school. Please leave donations at the school office. Kerryn Sells
STUDENT MEDICATIONS If your child requires short term medication to be dispensed to them during the school day, such as antibiotics, please ensure a Medication Request Form is provided with the
medication. This form is available to download from the school website and the school App or may be collected from the school ofiice. All medication must be provided in the original packaging
PARENTS and FRIENDS NEWS Entertainment Books New books will be distributed on Monday 18 April. http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/flickbook/geelong Pre-purchase your NEW Book or the digital App straight away. https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1131y84. Profits from the Entertainment Books will go towards replacing the play equipment in the Senior Playground. If you pre-order prior to 13 April you will receive a BONUS sheet of vouchers which you can use straight away. Bonus sheets can
be collected at the school office.
NEWSLETTER Monday March 21, Term 1 Week 9
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, John Dory Drive Ocean Grove. Phone # 5255 4308
Our school office is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm. Email: [email protected]
Website: www.staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
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HOLY TRINITY PARISH Tel: (03) 5258 1673 Email: [email protected]
Children’s Liturgy First Sunday of the month. Next Children’s Liturgy is Sunday 2 April during the 9am Mass.
2016 HOLY WEEK / EASTER TIMES Holy Family, 101 Hitchcock Ave., Barwon Heads; Star of the Sea, 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove; Holy Trinity, 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff
Reconciliation
Tuesday 22 March 7pm Communal Penitential Rite with Individual absolution, Ocean Grove.
Thursday 24 March after 7pm HOLY THURSDAY Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Ocean Grove.
Friday 25 March after 10.30am GOOD FRIDAY Stations of the Cross at Queenscliff.
20 minutes before each Weekend Mass at Queenscliff, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.
Ceremonies HOLY THURSDAY 24 March 7pm, in Ocean Grove – this is the only Parish Mass for Holy Thursday. Mass of the Lord’s Supper including. Washing of the Feet followed by. Watch & Pray for 30 minutes after the Mass & Reconciliation.
GOOD FRIDAY Friday 25 March Ocean Grove 3pm Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross & Communion. Queenscliff 10.30am. Stations of the Cross in the Church, 3 pm Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross & Communion in the hall. Barwon Heads 3pm Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross & Communion.
HOLY SATURDAY 26 March Ocean Grove 7pm Ceremony of Light, Readings, Blessing of Baptismal water, Baptisms & Eucharist. No Vigil Mass at Barwon Heads or Queenscliff
EASTER SUNDAY 27 March There will be a 6.30am Ecumenical Dawn Service at Ocean Grove Look Out and Point Lonsdale Beach.
CANTEEN ROSTER REMINDER – Party pies and pizza are no longer available at the canteen. Juicees are only for sale on Fridays. A menu is available on the school website and school App. Sarah Cooper, Canteen Manager
STAR OF THE SEA UNIFORM SALES COASTAL UNIFORMS Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm 21 Smithton Grove, Ocean Grove (Industrial Estate)
Phone: 5255 4897 RECYCLE UNIFORM SALES
The next opening date will be Friday 15 April 9-9.45am.
REMINDERS Sacrament Of First Eucharist
If your child is celebrating the Sacrament of First Eucharist bookings are now open for the Sacrament celebration times. To book a time go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use Parent Code whuqf
Easter Egg Raffle The Easter Egg Raffle will be drawn on the last day of Term 1, Thursday 24 March at 2pm. COMMUNITY NEWS Tour de Cure From Friday 29 April to Sunday 8 May 2016, I will be riding to cure cancer - 1500km along the scenic and demanding route between Brisbane & Sydney on Tour de Cure’s 2016 Signature Tour. The Tour team of over 200 people - including riders and support crew, are aiming to raise $2.5 million to fund vital cancer research, support and prevention projects helping men, women and children. With the statistic that “1 in 3 cancers are preventable”, we ride not only to raise money to find a cure but also to raise community awareness. Over the 9 days we will share Tour de Cure’s ‘BE FIT - BE HEALTHY - BE HAPPY’ cancer awareness message with VIC and SA school kids. Also, each night we will present a $10,000 cheque to a local cancer research, support or prevention project that directly helps that community and region. I have committed to raising $12,000 to be part of the team and would really appreciate your support to help me reach this target. Click here to find out more about a family event that I have created - “Hunt for a Cure”. It is a family bike based treasure hunt around the Geelong Waterfront. It is to be held on April 17. Thank you, Byron Mitchell
St Mary’s Plaza Theatre Click here to view movie session times for St Mary’s Plaza Theatre GPAC The 52 Story treehouse Click here to view information about the Geelong Performing Arts Centre performance of the 52 Story Treehouse.
ANZ NetSetGO - Ocean Grove Football Netball Club ANZ NetSetGo is a junior netball program for children from 5 to 10 years. It provides them
with a positive introduction to netball, ensuring enjoyment and continued participation. Players are grouped according to school grade levels and the program provides a pathway to AFL Barwon’s under 11s competition at the OGFNC. WHEN: Fridays, commencing Friday 15 April 2016 to Friday 5 August 2016 (excludes school holidays). TIME: 4:00PM – 4:50PM. PLACE: Ocean Grove Football Netball Club, Shell Road Sports Precinct, Ocean Grove. COST: $80 (Includes VNA insurance, t-shirt, netball and all sessions) To join, go to the portal opens Monday 28 March 2016. Go to: OGFNC website go to Membership and click on http://oceangrovefnc.com.au/
Ann Maree Wilkens
“the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus gives meaning
to pain and loneliness”.