Dear Friends,

Yesterday we all celebrated in differing ways-   a Mass or prayer celebration- the beginning of Lent, with Ash Wednesday.  We will be dedicating time in RE lessons discussing ways in which we can live like Jesus throughout the Season of Lent and always.  We will also be encouraging children to contribute to the Lenten Project Compassion Appeal.  All classes will also begin next week daily Christian meditation after lunch. 

Last night our School Board met for the first time this year. Next week's newsletter will begin with a report from Scott Pearsall about this meeting and differing topics discussed that are important to our community.  One of the topic raised, is concern around ICT use and safety at both school and home.  Thus we will be adding to our newsletter each week differing articles, resources and information to help support our students, families and staff navigate this sometimes tricky, but also incredibly effective, mode of communication and learning tool. Please see below some webinars available for parents to help support with cyberbullying and issues related to this: 

eSafety Webinars for Parents and Carers:

The esafety commission is running free webinars for parents and carers at lunchtimes (12:30-1:30pm) and in the evenings 7:30-8.30pm on various dates. Currently running: “Parents guide to cyberbullying and online drama”

For available dates and to register go to https:/wwwwesafetyy.gov.au/parents/webinars

Year 2- 6 Swimming Carnival

 ust a few reminders for our upcoming Swimming Carnival this Friday for all students in Year 2-6!

Volunteers & Spectators

Due to restrictions, we are unable to have any spectators at the pool. Parents who are volunteering will need to sign in at the front desk and ensure they have  their WWVPP card with them.

What to wear

All students will need to wear their swimmers underneath their clothes and are encouraged to come dressed in their house colour. Please no zinc, face paint or hair spray. Also, students will need to wear shoes with a back (no thongs).

What to bring

Please pack a healthy lunch with plenty of water. The canteen will not be available to students.

Buses

The buses will be leaving school at 9:15am and will return to school by 2:30pm.

Year K-1 Water Fun Experience

Tomorrow our Kinder and Year 1 students will also have some fun activities at school with water! A message outlining details for this day have been communicated through Szapp. 

For those who may have missed our Parent information Session posted last week in our newsletter, the link is below.  You will also be receiving Interim Reports in Week 5, except for Year 5 and 6 who will be on camp.  They will be coming home with their Interim reports in Week 6.  Thank you again for your participation in the Parent Partnership meetings that have been continuing this week.

Introductory Parent Information Session 2021 Video 

Below is an article from Cath Day who will be finishing as President of the P and F at our AGM next Wednesday night.   On behalf of all our staff and community I would like to sincerely thank Cath so, so much for all she has given to  Holy Trinity  over the last two years.  Her warmth, generosity, care, organisation and commitment to everyone in our community is so appreciated. Thank you Cath! 

Congratulations to the Butt family on the arrival of their daughter yesterday!  (Sophie Year 2 and George ELC) .

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

Philippa