2022 Week 5 Newsletter - Term 2
- Weekly Focus
- From the Principal
- From Our APRE
- Liturgies and Assemblies
- In Our Prayers
- From the APC
- School Photos
- Prep Mother's Day Pampering
- Junior Jumps Day - Prep to Year 3
- Senior Jumps Day
- Athletics Carnival
- Book Club News Issue #4
- 2022 Gladstone Independent Schools Music Association - GISMA
- Student of the Week Award
- Uniform Shop News - Cooler Weather
- PREP 2023
- Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme
- Student Absentee Line
- Notification of Positive Covid Cases
- Thank you to our Caulfield Sponsors
Weekly Focus
Each week we provide you with a short video supplying our key messages for the week.
From the Principal
Dear Families
One of our school goals this year is to look for ways to increase student voice and help students take greater responsibility for their learning across all areas of their education. Parent engagement is an important part of helping us in this goal. You are often best placed as you show interest in your child’s education. You can help them articulate their needs and partner with us in creating a safe and supportive place for them to learn.
You should have received an email providing you with a link to complete a Satisfaction Survey for Star of the Sea. This is an important way that you can provide your voice towards future planning for our school. It is not long or difficult to complete and we would really appreciate having as many parents as possible take part. The closing date is Friday 27 May.
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” - Jane D Hull
I share with you more of Stiffelman’s key things we should all make sure our children see us doing as begun a couple of weeks ago:
6. Let them see you making choices on how to spend your money.
Instead of just saying, “It’s too expensive”, start involving your children in conversations about how much things cost and how to save to cover financial costs.
7. Let them see you learning.
Children who see you reading and learning and applying yourself to new or difficult things have the role modelling they need to build lifelong habits and learning behaviours.
8. Let them see you being kind to yourself.
Research shows that relying on the approval of others and external sources can lead to mental health issues. Instead, basing our self esteem on internal sources such as our own values, positive self talk etc. can lead to better grades and a lower incidence of harmful behaviours.
So modelling positive self-talk and kindness/ forgiveness for yourself can teach your children important lessons about who they should measure themselves against.
9. Let them see you being inwardly reflective.
Showing them the importance of being spiritual or simply taking time for reflection and introspection can help balance a focus on needing to constantly achieve and get things. It helps children experience the deeper part of what it means to be human.
10. Let them see you being creative.
Never live an uninspired life. Model for your children the energy that can come from viewing the world through a creative lens that looks for beauty and new ways of doing things.
God bless you and Live Jesus in Your Hearts Forever!
Jennett Mullane
Principal
jennett_omullane@rok.catholic.edu.au
2022 School Goals
School Photos next Wednesday 25 May. Full school uniform required please - NO SPORTS UNIFORM. More information further in this newsletter.
From Our APRE
In Sunday’s Gospel reading, we heard the new commandment that Jesus gave us at the Last Supper.
“This is how everyone will know you are my disciples,” he said, “if you have love for one another.” And not just any kind of love, but Christ-like love: “I give you a new commandment… As I have loved you, that is how you also should love one another.”
Father Andrew delivered a thought-provoking Homily on Sunday at Mass. His challenge was – “Being a Christian is much more than being a member of a club; it means being like another Jesus in the world. Each one of us is called to model ourselves on the pattern of Jesus’ life by trying to discover God’s will, and then doing it.”
He went on to talk about some Saints who have shown this love in the world. Saint Teresa of Calcutta – better known as Mother Teresa is well known as a gentle woman who was powerfully strong and had such trust in her God. Mother Teresa cared for ALL people in the same way, no matter how dirty, sick or poor they were she saw the face of God in each of them and cared for them with such tenderness, dignity and love.
I know it can be a struggle at times to treat people the way Mother Teresa would have – I pray that we continue to work in a spirit of love as Jesus commanded us to do.
God bless.
Kellie Richardson
Assistant Principal: Religious Education
Kellie_richardson@rok.catholic.edu.au
Weekly Wondering….
I wonder if we can show love like Jesus did to ALL people we meet.
Liturgies and Assemblies
WEEK 7
Year 5A invite you to their MJR Assembly on Friday 3rd June at 8:35am in the courts area at school.
WEEK 8
Year 5B invite you to their MJR Assembly on Friday 10th June at 8:35am in the courts area at school.
WEEK 9
Year 1 invite you to their Assembly on Friday 17th June at 8.35am in the courts area at school.
WEEK 10
Year 3B invite you to their MJR Assembly on Friday 24th June at 8:35am in the courts area at school.
Year 5 invite you to their Mass on Friday 24th June at 9am in the Star of the Sea Church. (Please note this date has changed from the original.)
In Our Prayers
- We pray for all of us that we may look to Mary’s example of humility and faith as a guide to leading the lives that God has called us to.
- We pray for our students who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation: May their hearts be always open to the promptings of the Spirit.
- We pray for all who live with war and suffering: May the leaders of our world govern with wisdom and concern for all.
- We pray that our world may come to respect and cherish the precious gift of life that we are given to share in.
From the APC
ATHLETICS SEASON
We are in desperate need of help for our Senior Jumps day on Monday. Please consider volunteering if you can.
The links are for you to use if you are able to help us on any of these days.
20th May JUNIOR FIELD EVENTS AND PREP SPRINT
23rd May SENIOR FIELD EVENTS
27th May ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Have a good week everyone.
Anthony King
Assistant: Principal Curriculum
School Photos
- 25 May 2022
Academy Photography will be attending Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School on Wednesday 25 May 2022 for this year’s school photographs.
Your child will be given their own unique personalised payment envelope with instructions on how to order – online (prior to photo day), cash / credit card (paid directly to the photographer on the day). To parents ordering only, we are pleased to offer our ‘Customise Your Own Package’ in addition to our standard packages
If you have any questions, please contact the Academy Photography office – phone 3801 4407
Please note students must wear their school polo shirt with correct shorts or skorts, black shoes and white ankle socks. NO SPORTS UNIFORM IS TO BE WORN.
Prep Mother's Day Pampering
Our Prep Mums had a very special treat last week as their children provided lots of pampering for them - back rubs, manicures, jewelry making and portrait painting were just some of the special ways our Prep Students showed their thanks and love.
Junior Jumps Day - Prep to Year 3
- 20 May 2022
- 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM
This day gives our younger students an opportunity to compete in activities that develop the skills used in Upper School Athletics events. We take part in Obstacle Throw, Shot put, Team Jump and Frog Jump.
The morning will conclude with the Prep Sprint at approx 10:15am.
All students will need: sunscreen applied, school hat and a water bottle. Their sports uniform or school uniform should be worn on the day.
To enable Junior Field Events Day to run smoothly, we require some parents to help set up before school and others to be event assistants or scorers. If you can help on the day please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/qT9CvZFLJAaKez4P8
Senior Jumps Day
- 23 May 2022
This event involves all students from Years 4 to 6 and eligible students in Year 3. This is an all-day event that occurs in the Star of the Sea School grounds with students rotating in their age groups around a series of events: Long Jump, High Jump, Discus and Shot Put.
If you are able to volunteer your assistance for the day, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/dLTti5W1FbuWQtuB8
Please note that no experience is required as we will discuss your role on the day and send out any necessary information. All events will be led by staff with parents supporting with measuring etc.
Students are permitted to wear either their school uniform shirt or their House colour shirt (purchased from the Uniform shop). Students can also wear the school Sports Shorts with / or without skins or similar styled sports tights for the jumping events. All students need their school hat and suitable joggers. Like a normal school day students must bring plenty of water to drink and their morning tea and lunch. It is a good idea for children to bring a book to read or colouring etc. to do between events. No electronic devices please.
Athletics Carnival
- 27 May 2022
This is an all day event for students in Year 1 to 6.
We will travel by bus to the venue - Chanel College.
We will need the assistance of volunteers to help us on the day. Please complete this form if you can help: https://forms.gle/PoW3mT8s1g5igtSm7
Book Club News Issue #4
We are currently accepting orders for Scholastic Book Club Issue #4. Orders are to be placed via LOOP: www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP
Please see ‘How to Pay’ inside the back cover of the brochure for instructions. Ordering will close on the evening of Thursday 2nd June.
Please note that there will be no Book Club offered in Term 3, due to the Book Fair.
2022 Gladstone Independent Schools Music Association - GISMA
GISMA is proud to present the 2022 Annual GISMA Music Workshops. This is a great opportunity for music students of all abilities to come together with students from other independent schools.
The workshops provide an opportunity for all students to work with experienced tutors and a guest conductor. The students recieve intensive music tuition from local and visiting tutors, coming together to work with the conductor.
The workshop will be held from 20th to 23 June 2022. Mrs Mallett has provided Instrumental Music students with a GISMA registration form - the forms were distributed to the children following their music lesson today.
Student of the Week Award
Uniform Shop News - Cooler Weather
Please note the Uniform Shop is open each Wednesday from 8.30am to 10.30am. With the cooler weather approaching, a reminder to families that school jumpers are available for purchase from the Uniform Shop @ $33.50. Orders can be placed online via our school website http://www.staroftheseagladstone.qld.edu.au/about-us/uniform.html
PREP 2023
Children born between 1st July 2017 and 30th June 2018 are eligible to commence Prep in 2023. If you have a child eligible for Prep in 2023 please visit the school website and complete the Online Application Form.
http://www.staroftheseagladstone.qld.edu.au/enrolment/enrolment-information.html
All current families with a child eligible to commence Prep 2023 are required to complete and online application form.
Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme
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.
As always, absences can be reported using Parent Lounge or by emailing your child’s teacher. (Please cc to SOSG_Absentee@rok.catholic.edu.au).
This designated phone line gives you the opportunity to call the school at a time that is convenient to you.
Notification of Positive Covid Cases
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School wishes to advise you that, during the past week, we have been notified of positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community.
Star of the Sea regularly consults with the Catholic Education Office and relevant authorities and continues to follow the advice of Queensland Health regarding cleaning requirements.
Queensland Health has advised that no quarantine of students or staff is required as a result of school based contact.
As COVID-19 remains active in our community we ask you to continue to monitor your child’s/children’s health and if they develop any flu-like symptoms:
• Keep your child/children at home
• Seek a PCR or Rapid Antigen test where it is recommended and notify the school of positive results.
• Follow the advice of Queensland Health
As we continue to navigate the pandemic, please remind your child/ren to:
• maintain good hand hygiene at all times
• cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of their elbow and dispose of tissues in the bin immediately.
• practice social distancing from others where possible
• wear masks when required
We will continue to work closely with health authorities to keep our school community informed of any developments and advice. Thank you once again for your ongoing support.