In these days we might ponder how each of us responds to overwhelming negativity, fear and despair. As we edge closer to Easter, I wonder what thoughts were going through Jesus’ head as he edged closer to Jerusalem and then Calvary. He must have felt many of the emotions that we are feeling now, but deeper and more severe. That is why God became man— to reassure us that all we feel and fear, he knows and understands.  He has been there, and done that.........

Dear Friends,

Welcome to another week of learning at Holy Trinity that has taken on a new platform for all our students and families, whether working from home, or at school. We thought we would begin the newsletter today with some sharing of the creative and engaging learning happening throughout our community.

Snapshots of Remote Learning

Kindergarten

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3/4

The 3/4 teachers have been very busy transitioning to online learning this week.

This week has involved lots of new discoveries and has put our creativity to the test.

We would like to introduce to you the latest in educational teaching resources. Here is the first of its kind, a design like no other, engineered by the country’s most brilliant minds, we give you……..the Reader 9000!!!!!!!!! This apparatus allows teachers to read aloud to their students AND record at the same time, a perfect inclusion in your remote learning routine!

Here you can see our very own Miss Leach using the prototype. Please contact Mr Sloane to enquire about investment opportunities.

We miss seeing our students each day but are thrilled to see the work you have been doing at home via Seesaw. Keep sharing your fantastic learning with us 

Miss Leach, Mrs Binutti-Wilson, Mr Sloane & Miss Joy

Year 5/6

Year 5/6 we are incredibly proud of your hardwork!!! We absolutely love seeing the work that is being posted each day. We miss you lots!

Mr Bugden, Miss Capper, Mrs Casey, Mrs Gerbich, Mrs Lategui and Mrs Punyer

I am extremely proud of all my staff as we swim through new waters, and navigate a different way of teaching, with very little preparation time.  I am also very grateful to all the support that our parents and community are giving us.  I am particularly grateful for allowing us the opportunity to have Professional Learning together next week to ensure the safety and security of remote learning in Term 2. I know for families at home, this remote learning must be at times, challenging and frustrating.  Please know that we are always here to help, support, guide and care as we trial this new way of life together.  Also please remember that  this is not forever and we will come back together as a  community at Holy Trinity in the near future.  Perhaps when we do, we might view, learning, communicating, collaborating and being together a little differently...... 

Let's continue to remember and pray for all those in our community experiencing hardship, ill health or other challenges at this time.  There is a strong focus in the newsletter this week around well-being, including some resources and organisations you can reach out to for support.

With every best wish for a holy and peace-filled week ahead with your beautiful families,

Philippa