Star of the Sea Catholic School in Hervey Bay, Queensland | Education website

Star of the Sea Catholic School

Locality: Hervey Bay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4125 1220

Address: 33-49 Hughes Road 4655 Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia

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

Likes: 845

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• School
• Education website

25.01.2022 Catholic Mission is the international mission agency of the Catholic Church in Australia. Each year, they focus on one area around the world to raise money for, and awareness of, that country.. The 2020 school's appeal has the theme "For the Joy of the Lord is your strength" and is focusing on Cambodia and the challenges the people of this country face. To support this cause, Star of the Sea will be holding their annual "Mission stall day" on Friday, 23rd October. Students are asked to bring in their 'coinage' on the day to spend at the stalls and raise money for this worthy cause. Most items or games/activities will cost a silver coin. The day will bring a lot of fun and smiles to everyone's face while at the same time supporting a worthy cause!

25.01.2022 Each year, the school holds a number of fundraising events during term 1 to support our Compassionate Project. The Annual Easter raffle has now commenced. Tickets are 50c each or 3 for $1 and can be purchased from the office and at lunchtime. Prizes have been donated by the Staff. The Easter raffle will be drawn on Friday, 3rd April.

25.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week.

24.01.2022 First stop of the day, Lake Mackenzie.

23.01.2022 Important Announcement Unfortunately due to COVID - 19 a number of events at school have been postponed or cancelled. Breaky Club is cancelled until further notice. We apologise for cancelling activities which our children love, but during this difficult time we feel these are the best possible options. We will continue to keep you updated as we all move forward.

23.01.2022 Today we celebrate World Teacher's Day! This year's theme: "Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future", is apt during a year in which our teachers have shown great creativity, agility and care for their students. Today is an opportunity to say "thankyou" to the wonderful teachers at our school.

22.01.2022 An Easter message from our Parish Priest, Fr Regi.

22.01.2022 Star of the Sea would like to wish choir students attending the Griffith University Qld Conservatorium State Honours Ensemble Program over the coming weeks the very best. Congratulations to all students who were selected to participate in the program.

22.01.2022 The first P&F whole school Disco for 2020 will be held on Thursday, 12th March from 5pm till 7.30pm in the school Hall.

22.01.2022 A few photos of day 1 and 2 of Year 5 Camp.

21.01.2022 Tomorrow, Friday, 23rd October is the dress-up Parade to celebrate Book Week. Come dressed as your favourite book character! Each year since 1945, the Children's Book Council of Australia celebrates books and Australian children's authors and illustrators.

21.01.2022 The P&F will be running the annual Father's Day stall on Thursday, 3rd September. This will give our students a chance to say Thank you to the special men in their life. All students will have an opportunity to visit the gift stall. The prices of all gifts will range from $2.00 - $12.00. Children may bring whatever amount of money they choose to spend. There are some Grandparent gifts. We suggest your child's money be placed in an envelope, wallet or snap lock bag with ...their name and class name on it. This will make it easier for them to find and keep safe. We ask that students bring along their own carry bag to take their gift stall purchase home - a reusable plastic or cloth shopping bag will work perfectly.

20.01.2022 Star of the Sea will be hosting an AFL AusKick program for 6 weeks commencing Thursday, 6th August. Please see attached for further information.

20.01.2022 School photos will be taken on Friday, 13th March. Please ensure all order envelopes are returned to class teachers or the Office. These envelopes must be returned, whether you are wanting to purchase photos or not. All students are expected to be in full school uniform for their class and individual photos. Please DO NOT wear the coloured House shirt for school photos. Please refer to the latest school newsletter (available on the parent portal) for information regarding Uniform guidelines.

19.01.2022 A reminder that orders for Issue 8 of Book Club are due at School or online by Wednesday, 11th November. This will allow for delivery before the end of the school year. This is the final issue of Book Club for 2020. Items can be ordered online as a gift. These orders will be held by the school for collection by a parent/caregiver. Thank you for supporting Book Club this year.

18.01.2022 An update for doughnut delivery. Delivery is due today between 3.00 -4.30pm or tomorrow 7.30-8.30am.

18.01.2022 A Blessing for Mothers!

18.01.2022 Thank you to all our teachers!

16.01.2022 With the return of our Monday afternoon assemblies, we welcome you to visit our Star of the Sea Coffee Shop which will be open prior to assembly.

16.01.2022 We are so excited and delighted to have all our Years 2 -10 students back to all our schools. Your teachers and school support staff have been missing you and are looking forward to seeing you all in person. #BCEschools #BCEfuturelearningcommunities

15.01.2022 A great way to end day 1 on Year 6 camp.

15.01.2022 Enrol now for 2021

14.01.2022 Lest We Forget!

14.01.2022 Mother's Day Online Stall - Pick-up for items purchased from the Mother's Day Stall will be today, Thursday, 7th May from 12pm - 2pm. Pickup will be in the Prep car park. Please remain in your vehicle and your items will be delivered to you. Thanks for supporting the P&F!

13.01.2022 A familiar tune to help with hand washing!

13.01.2022 Christmas Mass times for St Joseph's Church are listed below. Please note bookings are required to attend Christmas Mass. Please contact the Parish Office on 4124 3334 to book to attend one of the Christmas Masses.

13.01.2022 Orders for Issue 7 of BookClub at due at school by Wednesday, 21st October. Please Note: this issue is the BUMPER Christmas edition, jam-packed with Christmas books, end-of-year gifts, holiday reading and much more! The school is able to hold any items purchased as gifts for parents to collect. There is only one more issue of BookClub before the end of the school year. Thanks for your support of BookClub this year.

13.01.2022 Hervey Bay Catholic Parish will be holding two parent information sessions for the Sacrament of Confirmation on Monday, 27th July and Wednesday, 29th July, at 6.30pm, at St Joseph’s church. If your child is baptised and in Year 3 or above, you are invited to attend either one of these information sessions. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the first in your child’s sacramental journey following baptism. In Year 4, they are able to complete the Sacrament of Communion and then the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Year 5. Therefore, we encourage those students in Year 3 and above, who have been baptised, to begin this sacramental journey. Please contact he Parish Office - Ph 4124 3334, for any further information.

12.01.2022 LIGHT UP THE DAWN ON ANZAC DAY 25 April 2020 This year, RSL Queensland encourages everyone to stand in your drivway, on your balcony or in your living room to remember all those who have served and sacrificed. Lest We Forget!

12.01.2022 Tomorrow we welcome our Preps and Yr 1s back to school! Please refer to the email sent to all parents regarding drop-off and pick-up times and areas. Staff will be on duty in these areas to assist families. A reminder to use social distancing protocols and to keep moving in these spaces. We are really happy to have the students back at school! See you tomorrow! (YR 2-6 see you online! We hope to see you at school soon! )

11.01.2022 The P&F disco tomorrow night, Thursday, 13th March will have a special visit from a Dunga Derby car. As part of the Compassinate Project this year, the school is supporting Dunga Derby Team 23 - DNF Racing and Team 11 - The Odd Bunch in their fundraising efforts for Dunga Derby by Rally for a Cause. This Fraser Coast charity supports Fraser Coast familiies and individuals who have been affected by life-limiting medical conditions and/or whose lives have been disrupted by detrimental circumstances beyond thier control. Rally for a Cause does what it can to support nominated families. Our school will be holding a number of fundraising events to support this charity. Come along to the Disco and check it out!

11.01.2022 The P&F is celebrating our special Mums in a different way this year. The Mother's Day stall will be held online! See below for further information.

10.01.2022 As part of Book Week celebrations, Star of the Sea will be hosting an author - Mr Yipadee tomorrow, Monday, 19th October. All students will have an opportunity to attend his shows. Children often love the opportunity to receive signed books on the day. Please use the address below to preorder books. https://www.trybooking.com/BKPEK... These books will be signed and personalised on the day, so the children can take them home after school and share the excitement from the show with their family.

10.01.2022 Important update from the Queensland Premier. School Admin will communicate with all parents prior to Monday morning. Please keep checking emails over the coming days. We hope everyone remains safe and continue to stay healthy.

09.01.2022 Orders for Issue 6 of BookClub are due at school on Wednesday, 2nd September. Parents are encouraged to order online through the Scholastic LOOP system. Thanks for your continued support of BookClub.

09.01.2022 A reminder that orders for the online Mother’s Day stall are due tomorrow, Wednesday, 6th May. Orders will be delivered to students learning from school and a drive- thru service will be offered in the Prep car park area for those learning from home.

09.01.2022 A Reminder that tomorrow, Friday, 4th September is a Student free day. Parents will need to make alternate arrangements for their children. Staff will be attending Professional Development on this day.

08.01.2022 The first version of the 2020 Music Count Us in song.

07.01.2022 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School would like to acknowledge the wonderful work our school officers and support staff do on a daily basis. You all go above and beyond and we are truly blessed to have such dedicated staff. Happy School Officer Day 2020!!!!

07.01.2022 Today, Star of the Sea joined with hundreds of thousands of school children from all over Australia as they connect via livestream to perform the same song, on the same day, at the same time! Music Count Us In exists to advocate for and celebrate music in Australian schools. This year, Star of the Sea participated in two versions of the nominated song - the first being the Program Song and the second being an Auslan Translation of the Song. Videos of our performances will be attached to the following posts.

06.01.2022 Free educational resources Audible Stories https://stories.audible.com/start-listen... With school holidays approaching and a lot of kids currently at home, Amazon's Audible has launched Audible Stories, a new service providing free audiobooks to kids and teenagers everywhere. Its collection of audiobook titles include young children’s storybooks to literary classics, and will be made available to stream in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

06.01.2022 Revised procedures commence tomorrow, Monday 25 May. Please check the signage around the school to assist with the new drop off and pick up procedures.

05.01.2022 This is the Auslan Translation of the Music Count Us in 2020 song.

05.01.2022 Enrolments for Prep to Year 6 in 2021 are now open! Places are limited and existing families with younger siblings starting Prep in 2021 must ensure they complete an Enrolment Application Form as soon as possible. Enrolment interviews will be offered following receipt of enrolment applications. Visit http://www.starofthesea.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx and complete an online enrolment application. Please feel free to contact the school office for further information on 4125 1220.

05.01.2022 Year 6 students have arrived at Fraser Island and are busy with this morning's activities. Have fun!

04.01.2022 We are excited to welcome all students back this week. Thank you to all families for continuing to support our pick-up and drop off procedures. Revised procedures commence tomorrow, Monday 25 May.

04.01.2022 Merry Christmas to everyone.

04.01.2022 The giant laughing kookaburra stopped by our school today, thrilling all our students, as it travels north spreading joy across the state. Created by Moggill artist Farvardin Daliri to put a smile on people's faces. It certainly did that today at Star of the sea catholic school.

04.01.2022 Enrolments for prep to year 6 in 2021 are very limited! To Apply call 4125 1220.

04.01.2022 This term, the school will be holding an 'Easter Fun Friday' on Friday, March 20. This will be a fundraising event for the Compassionate Project - Dunga Derby Teams. It will have a similar structure to our annual Mission stall day with many activities for the chldren to do for the cost of a silver coin. So, start putting aside some of your silver so that we can do our best to raise as much money as possible for our Dunga Derby teams!

04.01.2022 It is a long held tradition that Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School supports the annual Saint Vincent De Paul (SVDP) Christmas Appeal. This year, more than ever, there are many local families struggling financially. Therefore, once again we are seeking donations of non-perishable items so that St Vinnies are able to put together food hampers for families. Christmas should be an enjoyable time of year for all families and through your generous support we are able to assi...st people who otherwise may not be able to afford food at Christmas. Below is a list of items that each year level is collecting. They are suggested items as it is these that St Vinnies use for these special hampers. If you choose to send in gifts, please label if it is for a boy or a girl and the age it is for. We ask that you bring in your donations to your child’s classroom. Please make sure that all donations have not passed their use by date and that the packaging has not been broken. We would like to thank you in advance for your generous support of this appeal and we look forward to donating our items to SVDP towards the end of the year.

04.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day to all Star of the Sea mothers! Enjoy this special day!

04.01.2022 This year, ANZAC Day is being remembered in many different ways. Star of the Sea has a video to commemorate ANZAC Day. Lest We Forget!

03.01.2022 Grade 5 are all very excited to go to Canberra for our Study Tour in 2021, but costs are very high so we are having a Krispy Kreme Doughnut fundraiser to reduce the price. We are encouraging everyone to buy one or more of the delicious doughnut packs to ensure that our whole grade can go on this educational tour. ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 29TH, ORDER BY OCTOBER 16TH. Prices are - $19.00 for Original Glazed dozen and $23.00 for Assorted dozen. Qkr is the preferred order method.

03.01.2022 School Banking is Back! School Banking day is Thursday. Bank books can be delivered to the Library after 8.30am.

03.01.2022 Enrol today for 2021. http://www.starofthesea.qld.edu.au

02.01.2022 Welcome to Term 3! While COVID-19 restrictions are easing throughout Queensland, the school is still required to maintain social distancing protocols. Thanks for your co-operation with the social distancing measures. There will be a P&F Meeting (maintaining social distancing) on Monday, 13th July commencing at 6pm in the school Library.

02.01.2022 We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, full of love, laughter and special memories.

02.01.2022 Did you know the meaning of the word Christmas?

02.01.2022 Some school holiday fun at Fraser Coast Libraries!

02.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, grandfathers and father figures in our school community. We hope you all have the opportunity to celebrate the special love that is given to us by the important fathers and father figures in our lives.

02.01.2022 Enrolment interviews for all year levels in 2021 have now commenced. It is imperative that existing families who have a child starting Prep in 2021 submit an Enrolment Application as soon as possible. We cannot guarantee a child’s position unless an Enrolment Application is submitted. Limited places are available in all year levels. If you require any assistance, please contact the School Office on 4125 1220.

01.01.2022 Book Week - next week Star of the Sea will celebrate Book Week. Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators. The theme for Book Week 2020 is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds. Star of the Sea will be hosting an author - Mr Yipadee on Monday, 19th Oc...tober. All students will have an opportunity to attend his shows. Children often love the opportunity to receive signed books on the day. Please use the address below to preorder books. https://www.trybooking.com/BKPEK These books will be signed and personalised on the day, so the children can take them home after school and share the excitement from the show with their family. It is also time to look for a costume for the Book character parade which will be held on FRIDAY, 23rd October. Children may come dressed as a favourite book character or as a curious creature. The parade is always a lot of fun! Happy reading!

01.01.2022 The next P&F meeting will be held next Monday, 10th August, commencing at 6pm in the Library. All welcome!

01.01.2022 This year we would like our students to help us commemorate ANZAC Day. See the attached for further information.

01.01.2022 A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, 23rd October is our Mission Stall Day. Remember to bring silver coins for an hour of fun and games! All money raised will be donated to Catholic Missions who have nominated Cambodia in their campaign this year.

01.01.2022 In Week 2, 10th - 18th October, we are celebrating Mental Health Week. There will be a PIZZA and PJ Day on FRIDAY, 16th October. On this day, students are encouraged to dress up in their favourite pyjamas - these need to sun safe and appropriate for wear to school (Including for play). Students will still need to wear school shoes and socks.