2023 Week 1 Newsletter - Term 4

WEEKLY FOCUS - Tips for Term Four

From the Principal - A bread making lesson

Dear Families

Welcome to Term 4 everyone.

This term is one of my favourites – full of so many memorable moments.  

It is jam packed though so make sure you check your Term Planner which will help you keep up.

Our new School Playground is nearing its final stages so our children should be playing on it within the next couple of weeks - very exciting!

During the holiday period I set myself the challenge of learning how to make sour dough bread.  As with any learning journey, I have discovered that the more I learn, the more I realise I don’t know. I am proud of the first few loaves I have made.  They are nowhere near what I was hoping for but a good learner keeps researching and aiming for improvement.  One of my biggest learnings has been about the individual nature of flour!  I never realised the diversity there is in flour – even the same brand and type of flour can vary greatly from batch to batch.

It was a great reflection to be pondering as I prepared for Term Four.  Each of our students is their own precious person who has worked hard this year along their individual learning journey.

Term Four is the culmination of this year’s journey and they need home and school to encourage them to finish well, even when they are tired and busy with end of term events.  Help them to keep their eye on finishing proud, giving their very best right until the end.  

Remind them also not to compare themselves with everyone else.  Help them to reflect on their own individual achievements and notice the growth they have made – academically, personally and socially throughout the year.

Our expectations for behaviour, work habits, homework, attendance and uniform help the students maintain habits that will carry them to a strong finish at the end of this term and teach them habits of endurance for life.

Encouraging regular school attendance also helps our children to settle into good learning, personal and social habits.  I know they get tired but we encourage you to have them attend school as regularly as possible.  Many studies have shown the negative effect that regular absenteeism can have on children’s learning.  Please let us know if you are having trouble getting your child to school and we will do all we can to help you.

Have a wonderful week everyone!
God bless you.

Jennett Mullane
Principal
jennett_omullane@rok.catholic.edu.au

50/50 Fundraiser

Our 50/50 Fundraiser contributes significant funds to our school each year with the winner receiving around the $13 000 in past years.

Please help us by returning your ticket stubs and cash this week please.

If you cannot sell them, please return the unsold tickets as we have people waiting to sell more.

2023 School Goals

From Our APRE

Welcome back to our final term for 2023.  Once again time is flying by and we are now preparing for our end of year events.  Year Six have started a count down to the end of their primary school journey – only 42 days now.

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.

My daughter recently travelled overseas and one of the treasured gifts she purchased for me was a set of Rosary beads while she was in Rome.

God bless,

Kellie Richardson

Assistant Principal: Religious Education

Kellie_richardson@rok.catholic.edu.au

Socktober - Wednesday 11th October

Get your crazy socks ready to wear to school next Wednesday 11th October.  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

Liturgies and Assemblies

WEEK 2

Year 1B invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 13^th October at 8:35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 4

Year 2 invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 27^th October at 8:35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 5

Year 4 invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 3^rd November at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 6

Prep invite you to their Liturgy on Tuesday 7^th November at 9.30am in the Star of the Sea Church.   

WEEK 7

Year 5 Leadership Speeches will take place this week – please keep an eye out for more details closer to the dates.

WEEK 8

Year 6 invite you to their FINAL assembly presentation on Thursday 23^rd November at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.

Everyone is invited to attend our annual Christmas Concert on Friday 24^th November.

WEEK 9

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 1^st December in the Star of the Sea Church.  Time, yet to be confirmed.

In Our Prayers

From the APC

QLD and NSW SCHOOLS BLOOD DRIVE

Do you have 1 hour to spare in the next few weeks?  Our friends at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood need our help to ensure there’s enough blood on-hand to help those who need it.

Our school is involved in this year’s QLD & NSW Schools Blood Drive and you can be a part of it too.

Donating is easier than you might think and each time you roll-up your sleeve, you’ll help save up to 3 lives! So why not book an appointment to donate with another parent and you can enjoy a well-deserved cuppa and a treat afterwards together.

To book your life-giving donation go to this link or call 13 14 95.

Have a great week.

Anthony King

Assistant Principal: Curriculum

Our Caulfield Team Needs You

Our Caulfield Event takes place in less than three weeks and this is the time when we need the whole school community to help us make it a success.

Please consider helping us in any (or all) of the following ways please:

•    Donations of prizes to use on the day.  These need to be at least $20 please.
•    Assisting with set up on Friday 20th October.
•    Assisting with set up the morning of Saturday 21st October.
•    Assisting with the running of the event on Saturday 21st October.
•   Assisting with pack up on the morning of Sunday 22nd October – this is a day we get very few         volunteers but really need the help.
•   Returning your book of 50/50 Tickets.  Thank you if you have managed to sell them – please          send in the ticket stub and cash. Do not stress if you can’t sell them but PLEASE RETURN THE TICKETS TO SCHOOL ASAP AS WE HAVE OTHER PEOPLE WAITING TO SELL THEM.  

Please do not hesitate to contact us via the School Office or directly to the Caulfield Team via their email: SOSCaulfield@outlook.com 

Tuckshop Update

Please note that the arrangements for use of our School Tuckshop have changed slightly.

Students are no longer permitted to have loose money to spend over the counter.
All orders for ice blocks, drinks and other items must be made via Flex Schools or a written order at the start of the day.

Additionally, ice blocks are limited to one per child each day.

2023 SWIMMING LESSONS

A reminder that our swimming lessons begin next Friday.  

All classes will have their lessons in the outdoor pool so it is essential that your child has their swimming shirt/ rashie etc to keep them sun safe while swimming and appropriate footwalk for walking to the pool.

Lesson times are outlined below:

• Year 6:            9:15am - 10:00am
• Year 5:          10:00am - 10:45am 
  
• Year 4:          10:45am - 11:30am 
  
• Year 3:          11:45am - 12:30pm 
  
• Year 2:          12:30pm - 1:15pm 
  
• Year 1:            1:15pm - 2:00pm  

If you can assist with walking with your child/ren’s class to and from the pool, please let your classroom teacher know the days you are available to help.

Uniform Shop Update

Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme

Woolworths Cricket Blast

Please Update Your Media Details

Dear Parents

We are asking your assistance in updating media consent for your child/ren.

Our system has been updated with more options that give us clarity with the myriad different ways your child's details can possibly be used.  If you completed a paper copy of the enrolment form, you will definitely need to update these media consent details please.  Parents who completed an online application are also asked to check their child's current media permissions to ensure it is correct.

This is a very quick task completed through Parent Lounge and below are some instructions to guide you with this task.  You will need to complete this task for each child you have at Star of the Sea please.

We appreciate your help in ensuring we have the correct information for your child/ren.

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).