2024 Week 1 Newsletter - Term 4

From the Acting Principal

If there is one thing the last 6 weeks has taught me it is the importance of Resilience. 

The old cliché of ‘life is full of ups and downs’ is not far from true that is for sure.

Resilience allows us to sit with the challenges and overcome the adversity.  It was my understanding, not all that long ago, that resilience was simply the ability to bounce back when something goes wrong – I now know it is far more than that.

Sometimes there is a false belief that if you are resilient you will never be sad, angry, frustrated or upset.  This, we know, is impossible. It is important for us to recognise our feelings, sit with them and work through what is next.

I follow The Resilience Project and listen to a Podcast called ‘The Imperfects’.  Recently they covered the topic of resilience and it helped me gain a deeper understanding.  Maria Ruberto, director and founder of Salutegenics Psychology refers to resilience as ‘advancing despite adversity’.  She explains that there are six domains of resilience.

Somehow our faith draws us to a strong sense of resilience.

So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he reassured them and comforted them.  Genesis 50:21

Term Four is always a crazy, busy term – but so much fun. 

Our aim for Term Four is to remember to be grateful and have an attitude of gratitude, while practising the virtue of Determination. 

Traditionally October is the month of The Rosary.  The Rosary is a prayer to remind us that Jesus loved us so much that he died on the cross for us.

The rosary tells the story of Jesus’ life in four parts:

• The Joyful Mysteries
• The Sorrowful Mysteries
• The Glorious Mysteries
• The Luminous Mysteries

Catholics have been given a very special gift in the rosary.  Each time we pray the rosary we should focus on Jesus’ life as well as a special person or intention that we want to pray for.

God bless,

Kellie Richardson

Acting Principal

Kellie_richardson@rok.catholic.edu.au

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Children in Year 3 or above who are  baptised Catholic are invited to join the Sacramental Program of Star of the Sea Parish. Preparation to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation begins in October. For more information contact Kellie Richardson or the Parish Office.

To Enrol:

• Collect an Enrolment Form: Available at the Parish Office (38 Herbert Street, Gladstone) or through your school's APRE.
• Contact Us: Email the Parish Centre at sosgladstone@rok.catholic.net.au.

Important Closing Date:

• Enrolments Close: Friday 4^th October 2024

Socktober – Thursday 3^rd  October

Get your crazy socks ready to wear to school. 

Each year we hold this event to raise funds for Catholic Mission. 

Please wear your crazy socks and bring a coin donation. 

https://www.socktober.org.au/

https://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-catholic-mission/about-us

Important Dates in Term 4

WEEK 1

CRAZY SOCK DAY – Thursday 3^rd October.  Wear your crazy socks, bring a gold coin to raise funds for Catholic Mission.

Year 1B invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 4^th October at 8:35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 2

P & F MEETING – Tuesday 8^th October @ 6:30pm - everyone is invited to join us in the staff room on Tuesday evening.

YEAR 5 LEADERSHIP DAY – Wednesday 9^th October - Our Year 5 students will take part in a day of fun to prepare for the role they will play in 2025 as leaders of our school.

YEAR 4 QUOIN ISLAND EXCURSION – Thursday 10^th October.

Year 2B invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 11^th October at 8:35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 3

Year 4 invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 18^th October at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.

SWIMMING LESSONS BEGIN – Swimming lessons every Friday Week 3 – Week 7.

WEEK 4

Prep invite you to their Liturgy on Tuesday 22^nd October at 9.30am in the Star of the Sea Church.   

2025 PREP TRANSITION MORNING – 2025 Prep students visiting for the morning.

WORLD TEACHERS DAY – thank you to our wonderful teachers – Friday 25^th October.

WEEK 5

Year 1A invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 1^st November at 8:35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 6

2025 PREP TRANSITION MORNING AND PARENT INFORMATION SESSION – 2025 Prep students visiting for the morning.

RECONCILIATION LITURGY – Star of the Sea Catholic Church @ 5pm Wednesday 6^th November OR St Francis Tannum Sands Catholic Church @ 5pm Friday 8^th November.

WEEK 7

YEAR 6 CAMP – Monday – Thursday, Year 6 will be off on camp.

P & F AGM MEETING – Tuesday 12^th November @ 6:30pm - everyone is invited to join us in the staff room on Tuesday evening.

WEEK 8

YEAR 5 LEADERSHIP SPEECHES – Tuesday and Wednesday morning, please refer to class communication for details.

FREE DRESS DAY – **Please note the change of date to Thursday 21^st November - wear sun safe clothes and bring a donation to add to our St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal. 

SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL – YR 2 – YR 6 – Friday 22^nd November.

WEEK 9

Year 6 invite you to their FINAL assembly presentation on Thursday 28^th November at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.

Everyone is invited to attend our annual Christmas Concert on Friday 29^th November.

WEEK 10

Everyone is invited to attend our Year 6 Graduation Liturgy on Monday night @ 6pm in the Star of the Sea Church. 

Everyone is invited to attend our End of Year Mass on Friday 6^th December in the Star of the Sea Church at 9am. 

From the APC

We farewell our Story Dogs Volunteer Dave and his companion Meeka this term. During Dave and Meeka’s time with us they have helped many children improve their reading skills. 

Dave and Meeka have for many years brought a positive energy to our school from the moment they arrive, every person who would pass them would stop to pat Meeka and chat with Dave.   They would then walk on with a smile and a spring in their step. 

We thank Dave for the time he has committed to our school. 

Have a great week everyone.

Anthony King

Assistant to the Principal: Curriculum

Anthony_king@rok.catholic.edu.au

In Our Prayers

Church Centenary Celebrations

Star of the Sea Church Centenary Art Competition

Star of the Sea Caulfield Donations

Have you downloaded our new App yet?

We already have way over half our parent community who've downloaded our new mobile App.  

The App, Parent Orbit, which is connected to Parent Lounge, will improve our communication with each other as it offers a quick and easy way to receive notifications, add Student Absences, view and pay School Fees, accept or decline excursions via the Events and Activities, check the school calendar, update details and permissions and much more.

Some of you may already be using the Parent Orbit App for Chanel College and you will simply add Star of the Sea as another school you can access.

The App uses your Parent Lounge log in to access and will be a great way to access Parent Lounge features as you will not have to log in every time.

To download the App to your mobile device you can click on the link https://parentorbit.page.link/sosg  or visit your APP store.

Most of our Term Dates for the rest of the year are already installed on the App so it really is a good resource for you.

2024 School Priorities

Wearitto Uniform Shop Trading Hours

Community Notices

Student Absentee Line

If your child is not attending school, you can call us, 24/7, to leave a message to report the absence. The  phone number is 4994 8301.  

This designated phone line gives you the opportunity to call the school at a time that is convenient to you.

As always, absences can be reported using Parent Lounge or by emailing your child’s classroom teacher  and                                                                                                                SOSG_Absentee@rok.catholic.edu.au).

St Joseph's Cathedral Appeal