Dear Parents,

This morning you received a letter from me confirming that students at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School are

required to return to school on Monday 18th May for face to face teaching and learning. I have attached the Re-

turn to School Quick Reference Guide developed by CEWA for further clarification. Please note that some of our

processes may slightly differ from the CEWA advice to parents. The staff and I are really excited to know that all of

our students will be returning to school on Monday.

The Canteen will continue to operate as it did in the past and that includes the use of money/coins to purchase

items.

The Uniform Shop will be opening normal hours i.e Monday 2.30pm - 3.30pm and Friday 8.30am—9.30am. You can

still purchase online. From Monday all students will be back in Full Winter Uniform.

THE BUILD

We are very close to completion of our building program. By the end of next week the basketball court should be

resurfaced, marked and ready for use, the screens for the Library should be completed and that only leaves linking

up the walkway from the office to the new walkway. I am looking forward to you being able to freely walk around

the school to witness our amazing facilities.

PICK UP and DROP OFF

Arrangements will remain the same for next week. Could I please ask parents to:

1) Use the back carpark if you need to help your child exit the car

2) Kindergarten, Pre- Primary and Year 1 parents use the back car park

3) DO NOT EXIT YOUR CAR if you are using the drive through

On Monday June 1st we have a public holiday and on Tuesday June 2nd we have a pupil free day. Please mark these

on your calendar.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Lead Us and Guide Us.

Steve Dowie

Principal

Thomas said, “Lord, we do not know where you are going, so how

can we know the way?” Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth and the

Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you know

me, you know my Father too. From this moment you know him and

have seen him.

John 14:1-12

Fri 15/5 Online Assembly (until further notice)

Mon 18/5

Tues 19/5

Wed 20/5 NO MASS (until further notice)

Thur 21/5

Fri 22/5 Online Assembly (until further notice)

IMPORTANT DATES

I am not sure, heavenly Father, that I can ever forget

this pain. I know that time will heal all wounds, and

that one day I will look back on this as a lesson

learned and wisdom gained. But right now, I

struggle to keep from letting anger and depression

over come me. Help me find that middle road, where

I can forgive, even if I am not yet able to forget. I

long to be free of the dark fog that envelops me ,

and pray that you will embolden me to step forward

and move beyond what was done to me to the hope

of what will be.

Another two-year-old child of my acquaintance used the advertisement for

the Commonwealth Bank on the backs of buses so frequently that,

eventually, he asked his parents what it said. After that, he would read it

aloud when ever it appeared on a bus. At first his mother thought he was

merely recognising the familiar logo of the bank. Then one day, when her

husband was reading the newspaper in

which there was a headline about a meeting

of the Commonwealth Heads of

Government, the child pointed to the word

commonwealth and said: ’That says

commonwealth.’ Brilliance off the back of a

bus! Yet most people would seriously doubt

that a two-year-old could read a perplexing

word like commonwealth. He certainly didn’t

sound it out. Reading Magic - Mem Fox

2021 Kindergarten Information Day

There will be a Kindergarten Information Day for all parents of children commencing

Kindergarten in 2021. This will be for parents only.

Information Session Available

Friday 12th June

Morning Session 9:30am to 10:30am

or

Afternoon Session 1:00pm to 2:00pm

WASTE WISE

FOOD

To maximise shelf

life, keep bread in a

cotton bag and

cheese wrapped in

cheese paper or a

wax wrap inside a

container in the

fridge. Bread will

also last longer

when bought un-

sliced.

RECYCLABLES

Living a zero-waste

life can help save

money. If you are

able to, invest some

of that money into

environmental

projects within the

local community.

OTHER

Millions of ink

cartridges are

thrown into landfill

each year. Save

money and the

environment by

refilling them

through stores like

Cartridge World.

BEYOND

Avoid the

temptation of

over-packaged

snacks and take

your own

snack - fruit, cut-

up vegetables,

nuts and

sandwiches - from

home.

Welcome back to all of our families; all of the ELC staff are so happy to see you all again. We have been so busy these first three weeks back making number rockets, art work using dots and working on our fine and gross motor skills. It has been an exciting time in the ELC. We have a new project in our classroom for this term which will help us learn all about different countries around the world. The first country we are ‘visiting’ is Australia. We will learn all about Aus-tralian flags, dances, sports and food which are traditional in Australia. We will send out our amazing new display on StoryPark soon for all our families to see!

As a reminder, if you have not already, please accept your invite to StoryPark; this is our new online learning journal which helps families to follow the journey of the children. We post news, announcements, pictures and other ex-citing things for families and children to engage with at home. You can use StoryPark to upload family moments too… We would love to see what the children get up to at home!

Although the weather has taken a turn recently, we do still need the children to bring in their hats every day. This is a school wide policy and keeps the children safe whilst playing in the sun. Unfortunately, if children do not come to the centre with a hat they will have to play in the shade or inside. We have very limited spare hats which have to be washed every day and so it is not possible for us to provide a spare for all the children.

We appreciate your ongoing support at this time.

A friendly reminder to all families that a Family Suggestion Box has been placed in the front foyer of the OSHC and by the entrance of the ELC

for any suggestions and feedback regarding the Centre. We are always looking at how we can improve and we value your input.

Early Learning Centre News

15th May 2020

This Month’s Community Networks

Lego Building—Connect and Create

family Lego sessions will run every Sunday from 1pm-3pm. Free Event

Website: https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/events-culture-and-tourism/events/what-s-on-calendar/2020/march/connect-and-create-family-lego-1

Relationships Australia

Provides resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships.

Website: www.relationships.com.au

Weekly Tai Chi Classes Join qualified instructor Peter Balde every Tuesday morning for free weekly Tai Chi classes from 5 November 2019 to 24 March 2020. The classes

are suitable for all ages and skill levels - no experience necessary. BYO towel and mat. No registrations required. Website: https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/events-culture-and-tourism/events/what-s-on-calendar/2020/march/weekly-tai-chi-class-2

If you would like further information regarding local services that assist, please see the Parent/Families Community Link folder kept in the OSHC Foyer and ELC This folder is update Monthly and we welcome families input in services that may be of assistance to add to this folder.

Outside School Hours Care News

15th May 2020

OSHC: Keeping the children in our care safe and healthy.

Over the Vacation Care period and now into term the OSHC staff having been strongly supporting healthy

and hygienic practice in order to keep all children attending safe.

Each morning and afternoon, upon arrival the children wash their hands. This is obviously best practice at any

time, but particularly, during COVID-19.

After hand washing, the children have their temperature taken.

A normal temperature range for children is 36.5°C-38°C. A fever is when your child's body temperature is high-

er than 38°C. Fever is not an illness but is one sign of an illness.

Theoretically, we believe that a child arriving without a temperature or any other visible signs of illness or infec-

tion such as cough or runny nose, tells us that they are well enough to be

with us.

The families utilising our service appear to enjoy the time taken by staff to

check on their well being and thus, ensuring the health and safety of all

children currently attending our school, their families and the community

as a whole.

A friendly reminder to all families that a Family Suggestion Box has been placed in the front foyer of the OSHC and by the entrance of the ELC for

any suggestions and feedback regarding the Centre. We are always looking at how we can improve and we value your input.

This Month’s Community Networks

Lego Building—Connect and Create

family Lego sessions will run every Sunday from 1pm-3pm. Free Event

Website: https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/events-culture-and-tourism/events/what-s-on-calendar/2020/march/connect-and-create-family-lego-1

Relationships Australia

Provides resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships.

Website: www.relationships.com.au

Weekly Tai Chi Classes Join qualified instructor Peter Balde every Tuesday morning for free weekly Tai Chi classes from 5 November 2019 to 24 March 2020. The classes

are suitable for all ages and skill levels - no experience necessary. BYO towel and mat. No registrations required. Website: https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/events-culture-and-tourism/events/what-s-on-calendar/2020/march/weekly-tai-chi-class-2

If you would like further information regarding local services that assist, please see the Parent/Families Community Link folder kept in the OSHC Foyer and ELC This folder is update Monthly and we welcome families input in services that may be of assistance to add to this folder.