2025 Week 6 Newsletter - Term 1

Weekly Message - What is Lent

Catholics start the Church season of Lent this week on Ash Wednesday.  This video gives a great explanation of Lent and Ash Wednesday which all classes will be discussing this term.   

2025 Term One Date Claimers

2025 Cross Country - Thursday 3rd April

Cross Country this year will be held on site at Star of the Sea. The course will be a mix of terrain, with some gentle inclines to add to the fun. Cross Country will be held in Week 10 on Thursday 3rd April starting at approx. 8:45am. (Please note this date has changed from that originally advertised)

As always, we will be asking for parent help, so if you will be available to help on the morning, please send Mrs Blake an email (vicki_blake@rok.catholic.edu.au).  A volunteer induction will be needed but you can pop into the office to read and sign it there if needed.  

Please note the correct schedule below.  This differs from the table emailed out last week and we apologise for the confusion.

With the event being held at school, training and walkthroughs of the course will occur in PE, so students will be very familiar with the course.  Some suggestions to further assist students’ running are as below:

Road Runner - Term 1 is at Reg Tanna Duckponds  2km and 5km runs are available.  Start time is 5.30pm on Thursdays.  You will need to be there 10 minutes before for registration.  Cost $2.  First 4 runs are free before you need to join as a member.  

Park Run - 5km run  every Saturday morning, 7am, at Lions Park next to McDonald. Cost FREE.

3D Coaching/Triathlon - Tuesday 5pm on Chanel Oval.  Cost is $5 per session.  Sessions assist participants to learn how to improve their running.  

Further information about all of the above options can be found on Facebook. 

Your assistance with ensuring your child has their water bottle for PE lessons would be greatly appreciated.

Position Vacant - Please spread the word!

Applications are invited for a 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 to support our schools in Gladstone, Tannum Sands, Biloela and Monto. 
👉𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 - https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1277

Caulfield Committee 2025

We would love your help.  Please email soscaulfield@outlook.com if you are able to assist in any way.

Parent Orbit 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.

Community Notices

Wearitto Uniform Shop Opening Hours

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).

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