Let us pray for all those who need love and comfort throughout the world, especially in Afghanistan and other countries who live in constant fear and without freedom.  Amen.

Dear Friends,

I hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe and well during this lockdown period.

Thank you

On behalf of the School Board, I would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to all the Holy Trinity staff, for a seamless transition (back to) virtual learning. The efforts you have made to continue our children’s learning and connectedness with the School and their friends has been terrific and very much appreciated. Being an educator, I appreciate how difficult it is to plan, teach and provide feedback remotely, and I commend you on how well you are doing this during challenging times.

Our thanks also to all the parents who have been supporting their children’s learning during lockdown. It isn’t easy balancing other commitments with the homeschooling of your children and I know, having spoken to many of you, the commitments and changes you have made to ensure that your children are as supported as possible with their learning from home.

We would also like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all those in our community who are going above and beyond to care for others during this lockdown. Thank you to all our frontline and essential worker parents, and all those who are caring for others (whether in a professional or personal capacity). Know that we are grateful for your service, kindness and commitment to others.

Parent Survey

During the Board meeting last week, the Board reviewed and discussed the feedback from the recent ‘Tell them from Me Survey’ parents survey.

This survey was completed by 60 respondents (just over 10% of parents). My sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to complete this survey. Your feedback this year is greatly valued.

Looking to 2022, I encourage everyone to take the time to complete this survey next year. Your feedback is vital in providing feedback to the School and the Board and your feedback is taken seriously and shapes the actions and direction of the School. The more feedback, the better informed the School and Board will be with as to broadest possible views of parents in our community.

The results from this year’s survey include many achievements of which the school can be very proud. In particular, survey feedback indicated that the communication from the school to parents was very strong; the school supports high quality learning; sets appropriate student behavior standards; is a safe, inclusive and caring community; and is committed to religious education and identity. The survey also indicated a few areas for improvement. These areas included providing greater opportunities for parent communication; ensuring involvement in some activities; providing appropriate learning support and extension activities. There were also a small number of comments in relation to responses to student conduct. 

Whilst a preliminary review has been undertaken, the survey results will be further examined by staff and the Board to ensure that all survey data and comments have been understood and responded to, as appropriate. 

Whilst the survey provides a useful point in time assessment of the School and School community, please know that parent feedback can be provided at any time to the school, or to members of the Board. 

Board membership on 2022

Due to students graduating from Holy Trinity at the end of this year, there may be a vacancy on the Holy Trinity School Board in 2022. Should a vacancy become available next year, we will advertise it in the School Bulletin towards the end of this year. So, if you are interested, please keep an eye out! We would welcome interested parents to join us.

For those of you who don’t know much about the School Board, we are a board of 12 members, made up of senior school staff, parents and Holy Trinity Parish Priest, Father John Wood.

The School Board operates in an advisory capacity, providing advice to the School on a range of strategic matters including finance, enrolments, the curriculum, building and maintenance, and school policies.

Staying connected and looking after each other

During these challenging times, please remember to make efforts to keep yourself and your children connected with your loved ones. Reaching out to others not only is good for your family members, it is also beneficial for those you are connecting with.

Please also reach out if you need any assistance or help. These are very difficult times for many in our school community, and help is available if you ask. Should you need any assistance, please let the school know, or feel free to email me on the address listed below.

If you would like to contact me at any point or would like to raise any matters with the Board, please feel free to email me at sbpearsall@gmail.com.

Stay safe and well.

Scott