Star of the Sea Primary School, Cleveland in Cleveland, Queensland | Primary School

Star of the Sea Primary School, Cleveland

Locality: Cleveland, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3286 2377

Address: 53 Passage Street 4163 Cleveland, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.staroftheseacleveland.qld.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Theres only 3 days left to complete the BCE Listens Survey. We would love all our families to complete the survey, as your feedback will help us understand what we do well and where we can improve. Together, everyones views will help us shape the future.

25.01.2022 We are very much looking forward to welcoming our 2021 Prep students to their first Prep Mini Visit tomorrow morning. Staff will be outside the office from 8:45am to greet each family and direct them to the O'Dea. While the children are having a play in our Prep Learning Area and meeting others who will be joining them in Prep next year, we will have a 'Preparing For Prep' presentation with guest speakers in the O'Dea for parents. Just a reminder that children will need to b...ring a hat and water bottle to the mini visit (please label both items). Our next Prep Mini Visit will be held on Tuesday 10th November from 9am - 10am.

25.01.2022 Crazy Hair and Sock Day was a HUGE success. Our school was awash with creativity and colour. Everyone looked FANTASTIC! Well done to all of the students and staff who got involved and donated a gold coin. Offering a small donation to charity can help students understand the importance of sharing and the ways in which our small acts of kindness can have a greater effect on others.

25.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 8.. Parent / Teacher Phone Interviews will take place this week. Fathers Day stall this Wednesday Link on Qkr now open for payment... BCE Listens Survey Weve had 44% of families complete the survey. The more families who complete the survey, the more accurate our feedback will be (check your emails for the survey link) Mon 31st Formal uniform Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 1st Formal uniform Wed 2nd Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons NO Tuckshop this week due to Student Free Day on Friday Fathers Day Stall - $5 payment can be made through Qkr (cash also accepted) Thurs 3rd Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 4th Student Free Day Photos: Knitting from our Yr 4-6 Enrichment Program its been a hit!!! To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekeight

24.01.2022 Father Ashley and our Year 4 students led our school community in prayer and song during our Foundation Day Liturgy.

23.01.2022 Yesterday, our Year 6 students received their 2021 Senior Shirts and Leadership Badges during our Opening School Mass. It was a beautiful celebration and we were very fortunate to be able to have our Year 6 families join us for this special event. We wish our Year 6 students all the best as they lead us into the 2021 school year. And may Christ light their way! ... #myamazingstart #starofthesea #SOTS #BCEschools #BCECatholicIdentity #teachchallengetransform #bcecatholiceducation #senior2021

23.01.2022 This short video is a snapshot of the learning that has occurred throughout the term. It reflects the quality learning and teaching that happens each and every day at Star of the Sea Primary School. Join us now for our Term 2 Virtual Celebration of Learning.

23.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 7.. Mon 1st Well-Being Week: No homework Formal uniform ... Tues 2nd Formal uniform Wed 3rd Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Subway orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 4th Sports uniform Fri 5th Sports uniform Tuckshop Subway delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekseven

22.01.2022 Today students in Prep, Yr 1 and Yr 2 had the opportunity to participate in prayer activities with our Star of the Sea Connected Youth Parish ministry. They made a rosary bead and a Mary doll. Then they wrote prayers to Mary and Jesus. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow with our students in Yrs 3-6.

22.01.2022 Thank you to our Year 6 Leaders for serving pancakes to our students for our Pancake Feast Day. It was wonderful to see our Prep students enjoying their first Shrove Tuesday with us at Star of the Sea. Did you know? Historically, ingredients like eggs, butter and fat were used up on Shrove Tuesday ahead of Lent, and the simplest solution would be, of course pancakes! #PancakeDay... #shrovetuesday #bcecatholiceducation #catholiceducation #starofthesea See more

21.01.2022 Thank you to QLD Cricket for visiting our school and providing out students in Prep to Year 3 the opportunity to participate in a session of the Woolworths Cricket Blast Junior Program. Our students had an enjoyable time learning skills to play cricket through fun game based activities.

21.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 9.. Mon 15th Formal uniform Virtual Assembly... Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic ziplock bags when packing lunches. Dont forget to complete the Art Competition about ways we can help the environment at SOTS. Check out the latest newsletter for more information. There are lots of prizes to win Tues 16th Formal uniform Wed 17th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Pizza orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 18th Sports uniform Fri 19th Sports uniform Tuckshop Pizza delivered A few reminders: If you have any library books at home, please return them to the library as soon as possible. School Photo Order Forms went home Friday (school photos 22nd July). If you would like to order school photos, please see the form and complete your order online. To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. Photos: Year 2s creating 3D buildings to go on our Town Map for our BeeBots to manoeuvre around! #sots #starofthesea #weeknine

21.01.2022 WHAT’S ON in Week 4.. Mon 26th Formal uniform Virtual Assembly... Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Let’s cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. LAST DAY: Book Fair open 8am and 3pm Parents to enter between Parish Hall and Snug Harbour Tues 27th Formal uniform Wed 28th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop ‘Pizza’ orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 29th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 30th Sports uniform Tuckshop ‘Pizza’ delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click ‘Follow’ on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekfour

21.01.2022 Check out the AMAZING animations created by our students! Stop-Motion animation is a film making technique that captures one frame at a time, with objects being moved ever-so-slightly between frames. When you play back the sequence of images rapidly, it creates the illusion of movement. Each week, our students in Prep to Year 6 attend STEM lessons where the focus is on 4 very important skills: Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking and Collaboration. Within each lesson, the students participate in hands-on learning experiences based on digital and design technologies and at the end of each term, create innovative projects to showcase their learning.

21.01.2022 Next Monday, students can wear Christmas themed clothing and accessories to school for the day, as we will be filming them singing Christmas carols. Students must bring their school hat and wear enclosed shoes.

21.01.2022 A quick reminder that tomorrow, Friday 4 September 2020, is a PUPIL FREE DAY! We look forward to seeing the students back at school on Monday.

21.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 3.. Just a reminder to return your childs Student Assessment Folder this week! Mon 27th Its Catholic Education Week... Formal uniform Uniform shop open 8am 10:30am Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 28th Formal uniform Wed 29th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Subway orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 30th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am: enrolment forms in the newsletter Choir 8:30am in the music room Fri 31st Sports uniform with Team shirt Fun Run Unfortunately NO parents, grandparents or siblings can join us just yet. It will start on the oval at 8:20am. Students are to wear their House Shirt. For each lap of the school, students will score points for their Team. Tuckshop Subway delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekthree

20.01.2022 WHAT’S ON in Week 9. Don’t forget to wear Christmas themed clothing to school tomorrow as we will be filming each class singing their Christmas carol. Also, a reminder that we are collecting food donations can be made to the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. There are baskets in each classroom to place items in.... Mon 30th Wear Christmas themed clothes and accessories to school for the day Uniform shop open 8am 9:30am Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Let’s cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Yr 5/6 ‘End of Year’ Celebration Day at school Tues 1st Formal uniform Wed 2nd Formal uniform Christmas Sing-along 10am (students only) Reports go live on the Parent Portal at 4pm Thurs 3rd Sports uniform Choir 8:30am (music room) Creative Kidz Concert (students only event will be filmed) Fri 4th Last school day for 2020 Sports uniform End of Year Closing Mass 10:30am School finishes at 12pm Upcoming events: Open Air Christmas Eve Mass 24 Dec @ 5:30pm - must register Christmas Vigil Mass Thursday 24 Dec @ 9.00pm Christmas Day Mass Friday 25 Dec @ 7:00am and 8:30am 2021 School Year begins @ 8:45am on Wed 27th January To receive regular reminders and updates, click ‘Follow’ on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weeknine

20.01.2022 WHAT’S ON in Week 6.. Only 2 more sleeps till our first ever Colour Run! The Online Fundraising application will close on Tuesday, so you only have 2 days left to continue to raise money for our school. Also, don’t forget to purchase your Colour Run Pack for $3 on the Qkr app! The pack consist of a pair of coloured sunglasses and one wrist band. Mon 9nd ... Formal uniform Uniform shop open 8am 9:30am Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Let’s cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 10th Formal uniform Prep 2021 Mini Visit 9am -10am Presentation in O’Dea for parents Colour Run students to wear free dress with a white shirt for the day Wed 11th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop ‘Subway’ orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 12th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 13th Sports uniform Tuckshop ‘Subway’ delivered Enrichment Yrs 4-6 (last session for the year) To receive regular reminders and updates, click ‘Follow’ on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weeksix

19.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 1.. Welcome back to Term 3! We hope you all had a relaxing and safe winter break! Here is a quick glance of our first week back. Mon 13th ... Formal uniform Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 14th Formal uniform Wed 15th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Sushi orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 16th Sports uniform Fri 17th Pyjama Day Wear your PJs to school for a gold coin. All money raised supports Kids in Care Tuckshop Sushi delivered Upcoming dates: Week 2 Monday 20th July PCG Meeting at 6:30pm Week 2 Wednesday 22nd July School Reports go live on the Parent Portal at 5pm Week 2 Wednesday 22nd July School Photo Day (online ordering only) To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on our Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekone

19.01.2022 WHAT’S ON in Week 4.. Mon 15th Formal uniform Yrs 1-2 Sports uniform Yrs 3-6 (swimming- togs, rashie, towel, flip flops and bathing cap) ... Uniform Shop open 8am 9:30am General Assembly 9:15am in the O’Dea Tues 16th - Shrove Tuesday Formal uniform Pancake Feast for Shrove Tuesday - Students can either bring a gold coin donation on the day or pay via our school Qkr! App Wed 17th Ash Wednesday Formal uniform Yrs 3-6 Sports uniform Prep Yr 2 (swimming- togs, rashie, towel, flip flops and bathing cap) Tuckshop ‘Sausage Sizzle’ orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Yr 4 parents ALi Bootcamp 6pm (only attend one session) Thurs 18th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am-8:25am Choir 8:30am in the Library Yr 4 parents ALi Bootcamp 9am or 6pm (only attend one session) Fri 19th Sports uniform Tuckshop ‘Sausage Sizzle’ delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click ‘Follow’ on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekfour #catholiceducation #BCEcatholiceducation #BCEschools #futurelearningcommunities #teachchallengetransform #BCECatholicIdentity #STEM #stemchallenge

19.01.2022 Foundation Day 2020 Looking forward to celebrating this day with our school community. We have a fun filled day of activities planned. Photos will be updated throughout the day.

18.01.2022 A lovely way to welcome our students to Foundation Day 2020!

18.01.2022 Youre invited to have your say in the 2020 BCE Listens Survey! Your feedback will help us understand what we do well and where we can improve. Together, everyones views will help us shape the future. Check your email for a unique link from our survey provider Australian Survey Research and complete the survey.... When is the survey? Check your email for a unique link from our survey provider Australian Survey Research and complete the survey How do I receive my survey? The survey administrator Australian Survey Research will email a unique link directly to parents/carers. How long will it take? The survey takes approximately 5 10 minutes Why complete the survey? What our staff, parents and students think about our school matters. One of the ways we can continually improve as a school is to seek regular feedback from our community. Survey findings will be used to inform our schools future work and improvement journey, as well as the direction of Brisbane Catholic Education. Are responses confidential? Parents who complete the survey will not be identified when the results are later provided to the school. The school will only receive information based on the collective answers of all parents who participated in the survey. When will survey be results be available? Survey results will be available from the week commencing 9 November 2020, We would like to engage as many parents or carers as possible in the surveys and I invite you to take the opportunity to participate.

16.01.2022 Pyjama Day - this Friday!!! National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your favourite pair of PJs to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care. From the money raised from National Pyjama Day, we will be helping to provide educational resources and support to 1000s of children in need.... So this Friday, we are asking for students to put on their favourite PJs and make a gold coin donation. Students must wear pyjamas that are sun-safe (no singlets) and wear shoes/slippers that are enclosed. Students can also wear beanies but must have their school hat to wear during playtime. The payment of the donation can be made via the Qkr! App or money may be brought to school on this day.

15.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week - whole school art project. Thank you to all students who contributed artwork towards our Reconciliation Week Liturgy. Through art and prayer, our school community was able to come together and connect with one another.

14.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 10.. Mon 14th Formal uniform Virtual Assembly ... Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches Tues 15th Formal uniform Wed 16th Formal uniform Tuckshop Sushi orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Celebration of Learning (students only) a video link will be sent to families to showcase the great learning from Term 3 Thurs 17th Sports uniform Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 18th Last Day of Term 3 Sports uniform with TEAM shirt Fun Run 8:20am starting on the oval Tuckshop Sushi delivered We would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday. School will resume on Tuesday 6th October (a reminder that Monday 5th October is a public holiday) Photos Yr 5/6 creating circuits using conductive tape, batteries and LED light bulbs. To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekten

14.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 5.. Mon 10th School Closed for Public Holiday (Redlands Show Day)... Tues 11th Formal uniform Wed 12th Formal uniform Uniform Shop open 8am 10:30am Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Pizza orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 13th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am in the music room Fri 14th - Foundation Day Sports uniform Virtual Liturgy for Foundation Day Whole School Foundation Day Activities (see Newsletter for more details) Sausage Sizzle, popcorn and ice creams provided for students No Fun Run today Tuckshop Pizza delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekfive

13.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 4.. Mon 3rd Formal uniform Virtual Assembly... Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 4th Formal uniform Wed 5th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Sushi orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 6th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am in the music room Fri 7th Sports uniform with House Team shirt Fun Run 8:20am on the oval. Unfortunately NO parents, grandparents or siblings can join us just. Tuckshop Sushi delivered Upcoming Dates: Week 5 Monday 10th Aug is Redlands Show Day (Public Holiday) Week 5 Friday 14th Aug is our Foundation Day To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekfour

13.01.2022 The Colour Run is tomorrow! A reminder that students are to wear FREE DRESS tomorrow: a white shirt (no singlets), shorts and enclosed shoes. Students will still need to wear their school hat throughout the day. Students may like to bring a towel to school as well. You might want to pack a spare towel in the car for your child to sit on when they go home tomorrow afternoon. ... If you ordered your child a 'Colour Run Pack' from Qkr, they will be handed out prior to the race tomorrow. There are still a few available on Qkr to purchase, if your child would like one. Once the race commences tomorrow, the Online Fundraising application will close. Any money raised and paid electronically, will transfer across to our school's PCG fundraising account. Any cash that has been raised and entered on your child's profile page, will need to be handed into the office this week, in a sealed envelop with your child's name, year level and amount. It is going to be a fun and colourful afternoon. We look forward to sharing photos of the event with you on Facebook. Thank you for supporting our school and the PCG with our first ever Colour Run!

12.01.2022 Yesterday our Year 2 to Year 6 students returned to school after 8 LONG weeks apart. They were so excited to see their friends and share stories about their Home Learning experiences!

11.01.2022 Due to the rain overnight, we will be cancelling the Fun Run this morning!Due to the rain overnight, we will be cancelling the Fun Run this morning!

10.01.2022 WHAT’S ON in Week 8. Congratulations to the students who celebrated their First Holy Communion today at Star of the Sea Church with their family. Also, a reminder that we are collecting food donations can be made to the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. There are baskets in each classroom to place items in.... Mon 23rd Formal uniform Uniform shop open 8am 9:30am Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Let’s cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. PCG Planning Meeting 6:30pm in the Yr 1 Learning Area all invited! Tues 24th Formal uniform Wed 25th Formal uniform Celebration of Learning students only (video will be uploaded to Facebook after the event) Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop ‘Pizza’ orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Home Groups for 2021 coming home today Year 6 Graduation Thurs 26th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Sports Aerobics Come and try out @ lunchtime Fri 27th Transition Day (see newsletter for further info Prep 2021 students to attend 9am -1pm) Sports uniform Tuckshop ‘Pizza’ delivered Yrs 4, 5 and 6 students having Japanese Bento Boxes @ lunchtime (provided by school for each student as part of their Japanese learning) Upcoming events in Week 9: Wednesday 2nd December Student Reports available on the Parent Portal 4pm and Student Assessment Folios coming home Thursday 3rd December Creative Kidz Music Concert will be uploaded after event Friday 4th December School concludes at 12pm To receive regular reminders and updates, click ‘Follow’ on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekeight

10.01.2022 The Fun Run this morning has been cancelled due to the weather overnight. Free Dress with a splash of white for White Balloon Day will go ahead.

09.01.2022 Remembrance Day marks an important time in the history of our nation, Australia. Today our students and staff observed a minutes silence to remember those who have suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and conflict. We paused to remember all the men and women of the Australian Defence Force who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Students from Prep to Yr 6 participated reverently in our Remembrance Day Prayer Liturgy led by representatives from each year level. We will ...remember them. Lest we forget.

09.01.2022 WHAT’S ON in Week 5.. Mon 2nd Formal uniform Uniform shop open 8am 9:30am... Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Let’s cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. PCG Planning Meeting 6:30pm in the Yr 1 Learning Area all invited! Tues 3rd Formal uniform Wed 4th Yr 5/6 students leave for Camp Formal uniform Principal’s Tour 9am To book please contact the school Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop ‘Sushi’ orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 5th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 6th Sports uniform Tuckshop ‘Sushi’ delivered Yr 5/6 students return from camp Upcoming events: 10th November Prep 2021 Mini Visit #2 9am-10am Colour Run Don’t forget to continue fundraising for this great event and buy a white shirt To receive regular reminders and updates, click ‘Follow’ on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekfive Photos from Yr 4-6 Enrichment Program.

09.01.2022 Just a quick reminder that tomorrow at SOTS, Friday 11th September, we will be recognising White Balloon Day. White Balloon Day is about teaching kids to be safe! The theme for the day is WHITE - All students are allowed to wear free dress on the day with a white theme. Please ensure all clothing is sun safe (no singlets) and your child has their school hat and are wearing enclosed shoes.... Donations can be made via our Qkr! App or students can bring a gold coin donation on the day.

09.01.2022 In recognition of National Reconciliation Week, please see our School Liturgy Prayer led by our Year 6 Leaders.

08.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 10.. Mon 22nd Formal uniform Uniform shop open 8am 10:30am... Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Dont forget our Art Competition is due this Friday! Tues 23rd Formal uniform PCG Meeting in the ODea at 6:30pm Wed 24th Formal uniform Virtual Celebration of Learning a video of the event will be sent home to families Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Subway orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 25th Sports uniform Fri 26th Last day of Term 2 (school resumes on Monday 13th July) Sports uniform Tuckshop Subway delivered Art Competition is due today! You can create any artwork (painting, media or anything creative) that encourages us to care for our environment. To submit, hand your artwork to your class teacher by 9am. A few reminders: If you have any library books at home, please return them to the library as soon as possible. School Photo Order forms went home last Friday (school photos 22nd July). If you would like to order school photos, please see the form and complete your order online. Semester 1 Report Cards go live on the Parent Portal on Wednesday 22nd July (Week 2 Term 3) at 5pm. To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekten

08.01.2022 And they’re off!!!! Wishing our Yr 5/6 students an enjoyable, memorable and safe school camp

08.01.2022 Due to the rain, we have cancelled our Fun Run this morning. Hopefully we will have some sunshine next Friday morning.

08.01.2022 Just a reminder that during lunch break tomorrow students in Prep to Yr 5 can come and try out for Sports Aerobics. It is an inclusive sport that is suitable for girls and boys of all ages and abilities. If your child would like to come and try Sports Aerobics tomorrow during our lunch break, they may wish to bring a change of clothes such as tights and a t-shirt and extra water.

08.01.2022 Touch Football training has been cancelled this afternoon. We kindly ask parents to collect their children from 3pm at the pick up zone.

07.01.2022 Just a reminder that there are some great gifts to purchase Dad, Grandad or a special someone at our Fathers Day Stall this Wednesday. You can either pre-pay your $5 via the Qkr app (now open) or bring $5 on the day. One gift per child. Thank you to our PCG for organising this event.

07.01.2022 This week was Catholic Education Week! Held annually, Catholic Education Week provides an opportunity for all 307 Catholic schools in Queensland to celebrate and promote their distinctive mission and ethos. This year marks 175 years of Catholic Education in Queensland. Our Year 3 teachers and students created a beautiful virtual Liturgy, so that we could all celebrate this event together. This years theme is: A Spirited Tomorrow. ... To Christians, the future does have a name, and its name is Hope. Feeling hopeful does not mean to be optimistically nave and ignore the tragedy humanity is facing. Hope is the virtue of a heart that doesnt lock itself into darkness, that doesnt dwell on the past, does not simply get by in the present, but is able to see a tomorrow. (Pope Francis)

07.01.2022 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feast Just a reminder that today we will be selling pancakes to raise money towards Project Compassion. Students can either bring their coin donation on the day or via our school Qkr! app.

07.01.2022 SOTS COLOUR EXPLOSION FUN RUN Our major fundraiser for 2020, the Colour Run, will take place next Tuesday 10th November. It’s all about participation and keeping active, whilst raising money for our school. By the time our students reach the finish line, they will be drenched in coloured powder. Our school needs your support in reaching our fundraising goal. The more money we raise, the more we can provide for the students through vital school projects. We thank you in adva...nce for your support. Download your Sponsorship form here: https://australianfundraising.com.au//2020-Colour-Explosio To register for online fundraising go to www.myprofilepage.com.au and create a profile page for your child. There are also some great features like creating your own avatar, selecting your prize goal and recording your sponsorships. It’s the easiest way to help your child raise money and to reach your fundraising goal sooner. You can share your fundraising page to family and friends through Facebook, Twitter, email and even text message with a few simple clicks. (If you already registered your fundraising account in Term 1, it will still be active and all money previously raised will be shown). For the Colour Run, we ask that children wear free dress on the day, most importantly a plain white shirt as they will be covered in coloured powder from head to toe. Further details regarding the Colour Run event will be communicated in the school newsletter this week.

07.01.2022 Wishing all of the Dads, Step-Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Carers and special men in our school community a very Happy Fathers Day. We hope you all create many wonderful memories together today Fathers Day is a day where we honour important male figures in our lives. It gives us the opportunity to say thank you and show our love, adoration and gratitude to these special people. Please see the link below for our Star of the Sea Fathers Day Liturgy led by our Year 2 students. This is an opportunity to pray together as a family in love and respect for the special men in the lives of our students.

07.01.2022 WHAT’S ON in Week 7.. A reminder that all cash donations from the Colour Run need to be handed to the office this week. Also, make sure you have claimed your child’s Fundraising prize. The ordering of prizes closes this Tuesday afternoon. To order your prize go to: https://myprofilepage.com.au/ Login to your account and go to your Dashboard to place your oder.... Mon 16th Formal uniform Uniform shop open 8am 9:30am Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Let’s cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Well-Being Week Games in the O’Dea @ lunch Tues 17th Formal uniform Well-Being Week Whole School Summer Meditation Ordering of Prizes for the Colour Run closes today Wed 18th. Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop ‘Sausage Sizzle’ orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Well-Being Week Ice blocks for everyone Thurs 19th. Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Sports Aerobics Come and try out @ lunchtime Well-Being Week Summer Art Fri 20th. Sports uniform Tuckshop ‘Sausage Sizzle’ delivered Well-Being Week Skipping in the O’Dea before school To receive regular reminders and updates, click ‘Follow’ on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter.

07.01.2022 Star of the Sea exploded in colour this afternoon for our first ever Colour Run! The teachers had a blast spraying the students with fluorescent coloured powder as they ran around an obstacle course. Here are some photos of our Yr 1 students! #schoolcolourexplosionrun #australianfundraising #colourrun #SOTS #starofthesea

07.01.2022 As you know, Star of the Sea is right next to the ocean and we should be more mindful of our environment and pollution. Pollution is a huge problem and everyone in the world needs to be responsible. We cant stop it all but as a school we can make better choices to help reduce our rubbish Zara. We would like to recognise the wonderful work achieved by our Year 4 student Zara. She was concerned about the amount of plastic waste being used each day at SOTS and presented a pl...an to leadership on how we as a school could take action to reduce our impact on the environment. Zara has spoken to our students at assembly, made videos for each class to watch on how to care for our environment, organised WOW (Wipe-Out-Waste) lunches each Monday and hosted an art competition to motivate our students. Her enthusiasm and passion to make a difference to our world has been inspiring. WIPE OUT WASTE ART COMPETITION Congratulations to everyone who entered our art competition! There were so many creative and artistic entries, that the judges had difficulty choosing winners. Thank you to everyone who participated and the PCG for providing beautiful prizes. We look forward to seeing what initiatives Zara has planned for Term 3.

06.01.2022 Our Book Fair Opens Today Scholastic have set up a very large display of books in the O’Dea. Students and their families will be able to visit the fair before and after school to purchase books. A commission from these sales will be given to the school to purchase new books for our library. We have a wide variety of books for sale ranging in price from $5 - $25. There is also a large table of stationary items for sale (from $1 to $6). And we have posters as well. ... You can pay by cash or card. Can Parents attend the Book Week Fair? Yes, parents can attend in accordance with our COVID Safe Plan (our COVID Safe Plan was emailed to all parents last week). Just remember, the entry and exit to the O’Dea for the Book Week Fair will be via the pathway between the Parish Centre and the School (signage will be visible to direct parents). A maximum of 30 individuals can enter the O’Dea at one time. Staff will be monitoring numbers at the entry to O’Dea. Our Book Fair is open each morning between 8am - 8:45am and again in the afternoon from 3pm - 3:30pm (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and next Monday).

06.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 8.. Mon 8th Formal uniform Virtual Assembly... Uniform Shop open 8am Tues 9th Formal uniform Wed 10th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Sushi orders due by 2pm through the QKR app School Officer Day Thank you to all our wonderful SOTS school officers. It is a day to recognise the significant contribution they make to our school community. Thurs 11th Sports uniform Fri 12th Sports uniform Tuckshop Sushi delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekeight

04.01.2022 If you havent completed the BCE Listens Survey yet, please do so as soon as possible. Check your email for the unique link from our survey provider Australian Survey Research (link emailed on Monday 17th Aug). Your feedback will help us understand what we do well and where we can improve. Together, everyones views will help us shape the future.

04.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 9.. Check out the amazing video of our Yr 4 students testing out their windproof, waterproof and sunproof hats. Mon 7th ... Uniform shop open 8am 10:30am Formal uniform Virtual Assembly QLD Cricket visiting to run skill sessions for P-Yr 3 students during the day Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. PCG Meeting 6:30pm in the Yr 1 Learning Area all invited to attend Tues 8th Formal uniform Wed 9th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Subwayi orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 10th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 11th White Balloon Day Bravehearts Child Safety DITTO show will be visiting students in Prep to Yr 3. To support Bravehearts, all students (Prep Yr 6) are allowed to wear free dress with a white theme. A Gold Coin Donation via our Qkr! App or a gold coin donation on the day would be greatly appreciated. Fun Run 8:20am starting on the oval Last Enrichment Day for Term 3 for Yrs 4-6 Tuckshop Subway delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weeknine

03.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 2.. Remember to order your school photos! Mon 20th ... Formal uniform Virtual Assembly PCG Meeting 6:30pm in the Yr 1 Learning Area all invited Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 21st Formal uniform Wed 22nd School Photos Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Pizza orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Report Cards go live on the Parent Portal at 5pm Student Assessment Folios sent home (due back on Monday) Thurs 23rd Sports uniform Fri 24th Sports uniform with Team shirt Fun Run We will start our Fun Run this week. Unfortunately NO parents, grandparents or siblings can join us just yet. It will start on the oval at 8:20am. Students are to wear their House Shirt. For each lap of the school, students will score points for their Team. Tuckshop Pizza delivered Thank you to everyone who participated in our Pyjama Day for Kids in Need and made a donation last Friday. The students and teachers had a fabulous day wearing the PJs to school. To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weektwo

03.01.2022 As a Lighthouse Keeper's project, our Yr 4, 5 and 6 students are co-ordinating a Mini Vinnie's Christmas appeal to provide families in need with a Christmas filled with joy and happiness. We are asking families to donate and contribute to help those in need and support St Vincent de Paul. Between now and the end of the school year, we are collecting donations of the following items:... Christmas pudding Tinned fruit Bonbons Tinsel Christmas decorations Tea/coffee Biscuits Long life milk Milo Jelly Pancake mix Juice Christmas cake Cordial Lollies Cereal Fruit mince pies Tinned vegetables Pasta and pasta sauce Spreads like jam, Vegemite, honey Soup Chocolates See more

01.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 7.. Its Well-Being Week. That means NO HOMEWORK Please remember to complete your BCE Listens Survey check your email for the unique link... Mon 24th Uniform shop open 8am 10:30am Formal uniform Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 25th Formal uniform Wed 26th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Sushi orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 27th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 28th Crazy Hair and Sock Day Come to school with Crazy Hair and Socks to raise money for St Vincent De Paul. Either bring a gold coin on the day or pay via the Qkr app Sports uniform with HOUSE TEAM shirt Fun Run 8:20am starting on the oval Enrichment for Yrs 4-6 Tuckshop Sushi delivered Upcoming reminders: Next Friday the 4th of September is a Pupil Free Day. To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. Photos: - Fun Run - Prep and Yr 1 For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weekseven

01.01.2022 WHATS ON in Week 6.. Mon 17th BCE Listens Survey 2020 opens check your email for the unique link to complete the survey Formal uniform ... Virtual Assembly Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Lunchbox day Lets cut down on waste and use containers instead of plastic zip lock bags when packing lunches. Tues 18th Formal uniform Wed 19th Formal uniform Creative Kidz Instrumental Music Lessons Tuckshop Subway orders due by 2pm through the QKR app Thurs 20th Sports uniform Drama 7:40am8:25am Choir 8:30am (music room) Fri 21st Sports uniform with HOUSE TEAM shirt Fun Run 8:20am starting on the oval Enrichment for Yrs 4-6 Tuckshop Subway delivered To receive regular reminders and updates, click Follow on the Star of the Sea FB page. For more detailed info, please refer to the latest school newsletter. #sots #starofthesea #weeksix

01.01.2022 Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in the Season of Lent. We celebrated Ash Wednesday with our Year 3-6 students attending Mass with our Star of the Sea Parishioners and our Prep to Year 2 students participating in a Liturgy. Thank you to Fr Ashley, Brother Isaac and our APRE for leading such prayerful and reverent celebrations for our students and families. What is Ash Wednesday?... Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lent season, traditionally observed as 40 days of prayer, fasting, and repentance in the days before Easter. In Ash Wednesday services around the world, catholics receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads. This cross of ash tells friends and neighbours that we know that we are not perfect, but we can reflect on our actions and try to be better people. The ashes are prepared by burning the palm fronds used the prior year’s Palm Sunday celebration. #AshWednesday #Lent2021 #lent #starofthesea #catholiceducation #bcecatholiceducation #BCECatholicIdentity