Dear Families and Carers,

Over the last 3 days we have welcomed 2 representatives from the International Baccalaureate Organisation, to ensure that the standards and practices of the programme are visible in our school. This IB Evaluation happens every five years. The visiting team delved into every aspect of Holy Trinity from its leadership and management to the rigour of our academic programs, to the ways in which our learners and parents are involved in learning. We thank all our wonderful teachers, support staff, students and parent representatives for their active participation in the lead up to the visit but also through their engagement in meetings across the visit.  We will receive a formal report from the IB, however the feedback they shared with us yesterday highlighted the many things we can celebrate at Holy Trinity including our culture, community and teaching and learning programs.

Last Friday 3 Green shared their learning at assembly. The audience was captivated by the creative performance of their inquiry into How inequality affects opportunities. Through the lines of inquiry;

• The earth's natural resources
• The distribution of wealth
• Obligations to create an inclusive world

They shared their understanding of significance of the United Nations Global Goals and how we have a responsibility to seek opportunities for equality. Learners shared their topic talks and made comparisons between two countries, researching into homes, cultures, food and identity. They also created freeze frames of Sustainable Housing, Gender Equity, Sustainable Tourism and No Poverty. It was great to see and hear about the learning across Year 3's Unit of Inquiry.

Tomorrow, we celebrate with Year 1, all the Mothers and Mother figures in our lives at 2:30pm in the church followed by a delicious afternoon tea served by our Dads in the community. We hope all these wonderful ladies have a special day on Sunday with family and friends.

The Inaugural Community Council Meeting is on Tuesday evening, we look forward to seeing many you of at the meeting.

 On Thursday morning we welcomed many new families through Holy Trinity who are looking to enrol their children for 2025. Our Year 6 leaders confidently led the tours and shared with these familes about the experiences of an IB education and our Catholic identity. We will be holding further Open Days on Monday at 9:30am and Wednesday from 4:30-6:00pm.

Have a restful weekend and remember to spoil Mum! (I hope my boys read this!)

Prue