2023 Week 4 Newsletter - Term 2
- Weekly Focus - Some P&F news for you
- From the Principal - Caulfield news
- 2023 School Goals
- From Our APRE
- Catholic Identity
- Liturgies and Assemblies
- In Our Prayers
- From the APC
- Port Curtis Cross Country
- Mother's Day Stall
- P&F Meeting - May Meeting - Tuesday 16 May 2023
- Athletics Carnival
- Senior Field Events
- Junior Field Events
- 2023 School Disco
- Uniform Shop- Closed in readiness for new store opening on Monday 22 May
- Student of the Week
- Diocesan Festival - An invitation for all
- Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme
- Young Engineers Workshops for Students
- Parenting: The Great Experiment Workshop
- Student Absentee Line
- Thank you to our Caulfield Sponsors
Weekly Focus - Some P&F news for you
From the Principal - Caulfield news
Dear Families
Our School Disco on Friday night was a wonderful night out for our whole school community. As well as it being a whole lot of fun for our children, it is such an important chance for parents to get together and provide support and encouragement to each other. It is easy to be very hard on ourselves as parents and we need each other to remember others also struggle, to share wisdom and to realise we are actually doing okay.
Thank you so much to our Parents & Friends group for organizing this great event for us. Special thanks to Benji who shared his time and talent to keep us dancing all night, and to Dan and Rachael and their hard-working team who kept us fed and watered.
A reminder that you are all automatically members of the Parents & Friends through your child’s enrolment. You are always most welcome to attend our monthly meetings or send through suggestions. Our next meeting is Tuesday 16 May where we will be seeking nominations for a new P&F President.
“There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.”
– Idowu Koyenikan
An important part of the work of our Parents & Friends is our Caulfield Committee which is a sub-committee, operating on behalf of the P&F.
This group of men and women work hard to prepare an amazing community event each October that has contributed to the enhancement of the school in many ways over the years. This year’s new playground is being built entirely with funds raised by our Caulfield Committee through sponsorship and the running of an amazing day.
The team are ready to begin their work for this year’s Caulfield event and would love to have a few more people join their planning committee.
The team generally try and meet once a month at this stage, then more regularly getting closer to the event. At the end they start to meet weekly, and the week leading up to the event is nearly every night. It is not always necessary to attend every meeting. There is a group chat where they update each other on progress, ask questions of each other and share ideas.
The committee are a mixture of a whole heap of people just trying to help how they can. They are very laid back, their meetings are pretty casual and run to suit the needs of the ladies (and sometimes gents) who catch up for a coffee and chat and organise an amazing event while they are at it.
Please let me know if you are able to help us as part of this awesome group. Prue McConnell is also happy for you to contact her with offers and questions if you would prefer.
We will also be looking for help in lots of other ways as we get closer to the event:
- Donations of items for gift bags and prizes
- Sponsorship
- Helping to set up and pack up
- Helping with jobs during the event
- Selling tickets in our 50/50 when they are released
Your assistance in any of these ways will be greatly appreciated.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
God bless you.
Jennett Mullane
Principal
jennett_omullane@rok.catholic.edu.au
2023 School Goals
From Our APRE
On Friday Year 2B presented a Positive Primer Assembly. These assemblies help spread positivity throughout our school. Some recent training our staff took part in highlighted the impact a positive primer can have on people. Each class this year will present a Positive Primer to our school to showcase ways they are promoting positivity within their class.
Year 2B shared a song that gets them in the mood for learning each morning.
“In our morning circle we gauge where we are on our Ready to Learn Scale. One of the activities that helps us get ready to learn is our Good Morning song.”
It sure was a great way to get us all in the mood for learning on Friday.
This is a sample ready to learn scale, giving teachers a quick way of checking in to see how students are feeling. This also gives teachers an opportunity to talk about ways they can help students move up the scale if they are not ready to learn.
God’s blessings,
Kellie Richardson
Assistant Principal: Religious Education
Kellie_richardson@rok.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Identity
On Sunday I joined with some of our students for the first formation session for those preparing to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. We keep the following students in our prayers as they continue to prepare.
Bon Andrews, Lachlan Gair, Sienna Lenz, Sophie Griffiths, Mara Bryant and Chanel Johnson.
The Catholic Church has seven Sacraments which include – Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Reconciliation, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick and Marriage.
Sacraments are God’s way of touching our lives. They have a visible and invisible part to them. We see the symbols and the action but there is the unseen entry of God’s grace to our lives. It is like when we give a hug to our children. They see the hug but receive and feel the love it brings. The Sacraments nourish, strengthen and express our faith.
Liturgies and Assemblies
WEEK 4
Year 4B invite you to their Assembly on Friday 12th May at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.
WEEK 5
Year 4A invite you to their Assembly on Friday 19th May at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.
WEEK 6
Year 5B invite you to their Assembly on Thursday 25th May at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.
WEEK 8
Year 6B invite you to their Assembly on Friday 9th June at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.
WEEK 9
Year 2A invite you to their Assembly on Friday 16th June at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.
WEEK 10
Year 5A invite you to their Assembly on Friday 23rd June at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.
In Our Prayers
Let us pray...
• We pray for all men and women called to the Priesthood and Religious life: May they feel the love and support of their faith communities in the important ministries they share.
• We pray for all of us during this Easter season: May we proclaim the message of our risen Christ with hope and joy and conviction.
• 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 for all those who have died: May God grant them the peace and joy and hope of the resurrection.
• We pray for those members of our school community who are battling sickness and suffering in their life: May they find healing and comfort.
From the APC
Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are.
The theme for 2023 is the Bookaneer Book Fair.
It’s a fun reading event that brings the books kids want to read into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
During school time children will visit the library and look through the array of books on display for purchase. They will write out a wish list and take their forms home to discuss with parents if buying them is an option. All books will be purchased online, no cash required.
If you would like to attend the fair with your children, the library will be open during the week.
Book Fair dates: 22nd May – 26th May
Morning hours: Tuesday – Friday 8:15am – 8:35am
Afternoon hours: Tuesday – Thursday 2:55pm - 3:20pm
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair and thank you in advance for supporting this fair.
Please note – this is not the annual dress up event. That will take place in Book Week during term 3.
Have a great week!
Anthony King
Assistant to the Principal: Curriculum
anthony_king@rok.catholic.edu.au
Port Curtis Cross Country
Congratulations to Myeisha M, Amarni T and Kurt T on being selected in the Port Curtis 10-12Years Cross Country team. These students will attend the Capricornia trials to be held in Rockhampton later this month.
Mother's Day Stall
- 11 May 2023
Our Mother's Day Stall is kindly organised by our Parents and Friends Committee and gives every student the chance to go shopping at school this week to buy a Mother's Day present for someone special.
Each child will need their money in a purse or sealable bag /envelope marked with their name. Prices range from $2 to $8. Raffle tickets are 50cents each with a $5 limit per student. All students receive a free raffle ticket with their purchase.
Please send a bag for them to put their purchases into afterwards.
We are also in need of parent helpers who can donate all or some of their day (anytime between 9am and 2.30pm) to help the children with their shopping. Please contact the school office if you are able to assist.
P&F Meeting - May Meeting - Tuesday 16 May 2023
- 16 May 2023
- 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
We invite all of our Parent Community to our P and F Meeting on Tuesday 16 May (Week Five) at 6:30pm in the staff room (entry via the front office).
At this meeting we will call for nominations for the recently vacated role of P&F President. Nominations can also be sent through before the meeting to the following emails:
jennett_omullane@rok.catholic.edu.au
SOSG_PandFSecretary@rok.catholic.edu.au
Although the P&F meeting starts at 6:30pm you are welcome to join us a little earlier for a chat and a glass of something if you can.
Any agenda items can be forwarded to the P&F Secretary:
Athletics Carnival
- 02 Jun 2023
Our 2023 Sports Carnival takes place on Friday 02 June and children must travel by bus to Chanel College unless they are competing in the 800m races (and have nominated via the link). Students are not allowed to be dropped at Chanel to wait with older siblings or to meet their class.
The buses will depart Star of the Sea at 8.35am sharp, so it is vital that children arrive in time for school. Please note that our PREP CLASSES DO NOT ATTEND THIS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL. A reminder to our Prep families there will NO TUCKSHOP on Friday 2nd June.
At the completion of the carnival, students not travelling home with their parents in the afternoon will return to Star of the Sea by bus. Please ensure you notify your child’s class teacher at the end of the Carnival if you are taking your child home. Children are not permitted to wait behind at Chanel College for older siblings.
Students are asked to bring the following items:
PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. |
Parents visiting on the day are asked to sit in the spectator area and refrain from sitting around the student tents please as this makes it difficult for teachers to arrange events.
Children will stay in their tents under the direction of the supervising teacher. They will not be permitted to sit away or visit with parents (not even when they are finished their events).
Parents may use the Chanel Tuckshop but are asked to avoid using it during lunch breaks (10.40 to 11.20am and 1.05 to 1.25pm).
Please note that parking in the Chanel College grounds is not permitted at any time as current construction projects have reduced parking capacity.
We will need the assistance of volunteers to help us on the day. Please complete this form if you can help: https://forms.gle/ifQ1wTkm8KqaW4XN7
We can’t wait to see you all there for a wonderful day! Make sure you bring your loudest cheering voice!
Presentations for this Event & our Senior Jumps Day will take place at 8:35am on Monday 5th June.
Senior Field Events
- 30 May 2023
The Star of the Sea Senior Field Events for 2023 will be held on Tuesday 30 May. 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.
Participants will include students turning 9 years old up to Year 6 (All students from Years 4 to 6 and eligible students in Year 3).
As always, the assistance of parents to run these events is needed and we would appreciate any time you can give us.
If you have not completed your Volunteer Induction this can be done by calling in to the school office to read and sign the Induction document, noting in particular our WHS, sun safety and student protection requirements. These Volunteer Inductions must be completed every year please.
Please indicate your ability to volunteer via the following form:.
https://forms.gle/f4MyCaNS9N5aYEw17
Please note that no experience is required as we will discuss your role on the day.
Junior Field Events
- 26 May 2023
- 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Our Junior Field Events Day will be held on Friday 26th May starting at 8:50am. 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 10:00am.
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 be event assistants or scorers.
If you have not completed your Volunteer Induction this can be done by calling in to the school office to read and sign the Induction document, noting in particular our WHS, sun safety and student protection requirements. These Volunteer Inductions must be completed every year please.
If you can help on the day please complete the form via the link below asap.
https://forms.gle/CHiWHtDm18MNS8YMA
A short presentation ceremony will take place that afternoon at 2:40pm.
2023 School Disco
Star of the Sea 2023 School Disco - What a brilliant night out! Lots of dancing, playing, chatting, having fun and enjoying being together as a school community. Thank you to everyone who came and spent some time with us. A huge thank you to Benji for keeping us dancing and to Dan and Rachael's awesome team who kept us fed and watered.
Uniform Shop- Closed in readiness for new store opening on Monday 22 May
As many of you would be aware, our Uniform supplier, Weareco, supplies Uniforms to all Catholic Schools in Gladstone. The company has been seeking to find a shopfront to cater for more choice in availability to visit the store.
Weareco has now signed a lease across the road from us at 1/190 Goondoon Street and has confirmed they will open the store to the school community on the week of the 22nd of May. This means that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Wednesday 10th May to allow for their move to the new location.
Planned standard shop opening hours for the new shop are as follows:
- Monday 8am-11am
- Tuesday 8am - 11am
- Wednesday 2pm - 5pm
- Thursday 2pm - 5pm
- Friday Closed
Student of the Week
Diocesan Festival - An invitation for all
It is with great excitement that Bishop Michael and the Diocesan Pastoral Council will launch the Diocesan Pastoral Plan at the upcoming Diocesan Festival to be held at The Cathedral College in Rockhampton, Friday 26 May (12.30pm) until Saturday 27 May (12.30pm). We look forward to welcoming many from across our diocese to gather for the launch.
The Diocesan Festival will provide a great opportunity for us to come together as members of our faith community and hear firsthand of the plans for the future of our Diocese as expressed through the pastoral plan.
Registration can be made via the QR code below or by using the following link: https://app.tickets.org.au/CDOR/DioFest
Sponsorship is available for those who need to travel to attend and stay the night.
Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme
Young Engineers Workshops for Students
Parenting: The Great Experiment Workshop
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 teacher and SOSG_Absentee@rok.catholic.edu.au).