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Already this term we have been bust with fundraising for our partner school Evaland Hekima in Kenya. We have had success with each of the fundraisers already raising over $3000!
Coin Heart Day has been our most successful fundraiser. Students had to bring in coins to make the biggest and most valuable heart. 5/6 Green made the biggest and 1 White made the most valuable!
Crazy Hair Day was lots of fun as everyone came to school with crazy hair. We visited each class to collect the gold coin donations and take photos of students with their crazy hair!
Raising money for Evaland Hekima is so important as they are not as fortunate as us. Also, with the global pandemic they are unable to return to school like us as they do not have the resources to keep them safe.
Tess – I really enjoy visiting all the classes and helping the kids on coin heart day.
Tamera – I have like being in the Christian Outreach group because I got to work with new people and I like raising money for our GPS.
Stella – I love the Christian Outreach group because I like seeing how happy the kids are when winning the lollies or dressing up on crazy hair day.
Sophia – Being a part of the Christian Outreach group this term has made me feel good because I was doing something for others and the money we are raising is going to help Evaland Hekima.
Hello, we are the Sports committee. We are happy to be taking on the responsibility of lunch time sports, taking care of the sports shed, helping facilitate the colour run and numerous other activities. Read down below to find out more about what goes on in the sports committee.
Colour Run: We are happy to say that we will be continuing with the Colour Run, in week 9, Friday, Term 3. The Colour Run will be hosted by the Sports and Wellbeing committee. Everyone from ELC to Year 6 will be walking or running around the set course within their grades. It will be a super fun day, with different activities on the netball courts and blacktop along with snacks throughout the day. We are super excited to have DJ Feerick pumping out cool music. Make sure to remember to bring a white shirt for the day to come home colourful. If you do not want to be squirted with the chalk, we will have cones set up that you can go around without being squirted. See you guys there! P.S the colours are not harmful.
Year 2 Sport: We are pleased to announce the year 2's will be able to participate in a new lunchtime sports rotation. The sports committee has kindly provided the year 2's with different sports they can play. For example soccer, handball, rob the nest etc. This will be held next Tuesday at lunch and the sports committee have already gone around to classes asking who would like to join.
Sports Shed: The Year Six sport leaders have been very busy cleaning out the sports shed so that everything is easy to access. Although we have cleaned it, it does not mean students can just come and grab whatever they want as we have been losing our school property (the sports equipment). We went through and marked the flat balls with large X's, we pumped them all up then returned two weeks later and any ball that had gone flat got thrown out.
Year 6 and Teachers Sport: This term we have been running a year 6 vs teachers sport competition. Students and teachers have been participating in various sports such as netball, soccer, basketball, touch football and bin ball. Teams have been playing on alternate weeks and top teams will advance to the finals held in week 10. Go Year 6!!
Gardening Club: This term the Gardening Club has been growing kale, beetroot, broccoli, broccolini, cauliflower, broad beans, cabbage and herbs. We have been harvesting all of the vegetables, which have been given to the canteen to help make the delicious and healthy lunches.
Composting: At the end of Term 2, we introduced the composting bin for the food scraps and biodegradable canteen waste. Each week the sustainability leaders collect the waste from the canteen bin and the classes food scraps to be composted. We hope to use the compost in the kitchen garden in the future.
Canteen Bin: The canteen bin located next to the other bins carries the biodegradable bags and containers from the canteen. This term the sustainability group has put the contents of that bin into the compost to reduce the waste from the canteen. It is very sustainable and is a good option for our school. If children can try to put all their leftover food in the other bins it would help us a lot.
We achieved a lot as Well-being Warriors such as the proposal for a chill out zone, and supporting students during lunch, recess and morning duty!
My leadership has changed because we are looking after the kids at play time. I’ve really enjoyed organizing the proposal for the chill out zone. I would like to further influence the walk to school program, revisit no hat no play policy and upgrading the chill out zone.- Ginger P
As Well-being warriors, we have achieved great progress and have had lots and lots of fun. My leadership has changed a lot and I have loved it because of how good this group is. I have enjoyed a lot of it and I have had so much fun doing it. We can continue to change our leadership by believing in them self’s putting themselves in other peoples shoes and making people have fun and feel free and I want our leadership to be remembered.- Olivia M
We have achieved so much this term including helping children with hot tips in the morning. My leadership has changed by thinking different and acting more responsible. I have enjoyed being able to wear pink vests on our rostered days. In the future, I would like to help Year 5 to learn how to act like a true leader for the younger students.- Maeve L
As Well-being Warriors, we have worked hard on preparing and proposing the chill out zone corner My leadership has changed because I have done extra jobs and amazing new stuff. I have really enjoyed the love and support in the well-being group. In the future, I can still be an amazing well-being leader even without my pink vest and continue to keep pushing for the chill out zone.-Evelyn C
This term, we have helped and instructed kids about wellbeing through the hot tips that we do every morning over the PA. Being part iof the Well-being Leadership group has given me more opportunities to help kids learn and enjoy their playtime. I have really enjoyed working with my team and creating ideas for the school. I like that we can leave our mark on the school and help the kids in the future learn.- Harris G
As Well-being Warriors, we have definitely helped the younger kids and I feel as though the Well-being group didn’t have much to offer but now I feel as though there is a lot we are doing to help the well-being of students. When kids came to me and I helped them, I felt happy that I made an impact. In the future, I’d like to ask the little kids what they think of different things, so we can help them.- Harry O
This term we have begun the chill out zone initiative as discussed with Mrs Brearley. I feel I have become a little less shy to show leadership and have enjoyed solving problems that are created on the playground. In the future, I would like to see the chill out zone happen and by looked after.- Will C
As Well-being Warriors, we have created a new announcement that goes over the loud speaker called Well-being Hot tips! This is where we tell the students of Holy Trinity tips about how to stay healthy and have a good day. We have also proposed a Chill Out Zone, this is where when kids are feeling stressed or worried they can come and calm down. My leadership skills have changed because I don’t feel as nervous when talking to older students if they are in trouble. I think this is because I have spent more time with the students of Holy Trinity. I have enjoyed creating and helping to begin the creation of the Chill Out Zone. In the future, when we see needs in the playground or school we should address them. Also upgrading the Chill Out Zone when it has finished.- Charlise W
This term we have helped kids and made them feel like now they don’t have to worry. I also feel like that now they feel comforted and that they have someone to talk to. As a leader, I can see we have more responsibility. We have more voice and action. I have enjoyed that we have all very supportive and we get to experience new things that help the wellbeing of the students. In the future,I would like to see our leaders help the school in the well-being cycle and upgrade everything.- Alessia G
As well-being warriors, we have helped others and made our school community a safe and friendly environment. I feel that this term, I have been more involved in school and our community. I have enjoyed helping the school. In the future, we can make the school a more environment friendly community.- Maddie H
Confirmation
On Tuesday our year 6 students gathered for our Confirmation Retreat. Traditionally, this is a time when we gathered with Saints Peter and Paul and other students within our parish. However, due to current restrictions, we were only able to gather as a school community. The day provided our students with the opportunity to further deepen their understanding of the Sacrament and strengthen their relationship with God and the Sacrament itself.
Fr John visited the Candidates and discussed their Confirmation. He talked about many aspects of what the students would experience through this Sacrament and what it means for them in their own lives. He also spent some time answering questions from the children. It was lovely to be able to spend time with Fr John like this, and the children are really looking forward to seeing him on their “big night”.
Also during the retreat some of our year 5 students of the Youth Ministry team and Youth Minister Grace performed a drama called 'Fan the Flame' for the year 6 students.
Three people received a flame from Jesus; one person decided to cover their candle, one person chose to put wood on their flame and one person shared the flame with others.
The flame symbolised the gift of the Holy Spirit recieved at Confirmation. What each person did with the gift was different. The first person represents those who hide their faith and inner light or let it become a tiny spark. The second person represented those who choose to add wood to their flame to make their faith grow bigger. The final person represented those who are so overjoyed by the light of God in their hearts and the Holy Spirit that they want to share it with others at set them on fire too! Not everyone has the privilege of getting to know God and receive the Holy Spirit. But we can be the hands and feet of Jesus and share the gift of the Holy Spirit with others showing them our joy and inner light!
Fact: one single candle can be seen 48 km away... That means it doesn't matter how small your flame of faith is, it can still have a massive impact on someone else's life bringing them hope, love and light in their darkness.
Global School Partners
Congratulations to Izzy K and Laura G who correctly guessed how many lollies were in the jars and took home the prize! Another successfuly fundraiser for our partner school in Kenya.
Next Friday we have our second last fundrasier for the term..... Students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students! Make sure you bring a gold coin and join in the fun!
School Holiday Program
The ELC will be running a school holiday program for Preschoolers, Kinder and Year One children and their siblings. The holidays are from 28 September - 9 October. The daily rate is $81 less CCS (depending on eligibility). For bookings please click here. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Before School Care & After School Care in the ELC
The ELC currently has vacancies in the BSC and ASC programs. If you would like to enrol your child, please contact the ELC office elc.holytrinity@cg.catholic.edu.au
School Fete
The ELC children will be participating in the School Fete on Friday 11 December (see details in this newsletter). The children from the Black Cockatoo class are welcome to come to school on Fete day to but will need to RSVP to the ELC office by FRIDAY 23 September. The all-inclusive Fete fee of $25 will be charged to family accounts, please discuss with Liz or Cushla if this may be difficult for your family.
Stay and Play
Stay and Play is for pre-preschoolers and their families on Wednesday mornings from 9am-10.30am in the ELC Playground (weather permitting). Parents, grandparents, carers and children are all very welcome. We ask families to sign in the register on arrival and wash/sanitise hands to remain C19 safe.
Kids-only Fete Day - Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities
The kids-only fete day is coming together beautifully thanks to the work of some wonderful parents and enthusiastic Year 6 students. The kids-only fete day will be Friday 11th December (Term 4, Week 9). Students will attend regular school hours (9am-3:10pm) and spend the day having fun with their teachers & friends moving through an assortment of games, activities, rides and food breaks. Due to COVID restrictions, parents will not be able to attend unless they have nominated to volunteer for the day (a call-out for volunteers will happen in Term 4).
TICKETS:
Tickets for the kids-only fete day will go on sale on QKR in Term 4. The tickets are all inclusive and priced at $25 per student (two students = $50, three or more students = $75). Tickets need to be pre-purchased - there will be NO CASH on the fete day. The fete ticket is exactly the same for all students, everyone will have access to all the festivities. The fete ticket includes:
- Sausage sizzle, drink, hot chips & ice cream for every child (students with particular dietary requirements will be catered for individually).
- Cup & Saucer ride
- Flying chairs ride
- Giant inflatable obstacle course
- Giant inflatable slide
- Petting zoo
- Haunted House
- A turn on each of the side-show alley games (approximately 10 games), including prizes. Some games have prizes for participation whereas others have major prizes for the highest score. All children will win at least a few prizes throughout the day (by design). Examples of sideshow alley games include the duck fishing pond, hoopla and ball toss. These games are being designed and planned by Yr 6, with support from the Fete Committee.
- A turn at each of the activity stations (approximately 5 activities). Examples of activities include craft corner, an obstacle course and the water dunking machine. These activities are being designed and planned by Yr 6, with support from the Fete Committee.
Children will be able to choose which activities they want to do - it is not compulsory that they do everything (for example, they do not have to go into the Haunted House). We believe these tickets represent good value for parents and are packed with fun for kids. We have tried to be very mindful of the price but understand this might be a difficult time for some families in our community. If you are concerned about the tickets, please contact Mrs Brearley to confidentially discuss your circumstances. No child will be excluded from the fete but we need families who can purchase tickets to do so, in order for the fete day to be possible.
SPONSORSHIP:
If there are any Holy Trinity families or businesses who would be interested in sponsoring elements of the fete, then we have opportunities ranging from $50-$1500. We will happily promote businesses in our take home fete bag as well as traditional media channels. The more sponsors that come on board, the more fun we can add to the fete day. For example, we could hire a fairy floss machine or a balloon artist or run a scavenger hunt if we secure sponsorship. Sponsors are welcome to choose a tangible activity and we will put your name all over it (literally), if you desire. Of course, silent sponsors are also welcome! To see the list of sponsorship opportunities please contact htpspf2021fete@gmail.com
Alternatively, if you run a business that could donate a kid-appropriate prize, then we are also very receptive to donations. Please email htpspf2021fete@gmail.com
to discuss.
Jenny Van de Meeberg - Fete Co-ordinator
Email: ftpspf2021fete@gmail.com
Help kids tap into their inner resources
My first parenting mentor, Maurice Balson, author of Becoming Better Parents constantly reminded parents, “If you want your child to be resourceful you need to put them in positions to develop their resources.”
Balson’s resourcefulness message is just as apt today. Coping with change, dealing with small losses, handling rejection and overcoming disappointment are the types of experiences that build a child’s or young person’s inner resources.
Developing resourcefulness is the appropriate approach to take when considering the disruptive impact that coronavirus is having on kids’ lives. A child who is struggling to come to grips with the changes brought about by the pandemic initially needs an emphatic, supportive approach. They also need encouragement to tap into their inner resources to help them manage the hard times. The following strategies will help develop your child or young person’s inner resources.
Give them a chance to be resourceful
Harry, age 10, often leaves his lunch at home. His father, who works from home, won’t take forgotten items to school. Harry either misses lunch or persuades his friends to share their lunches with him. Either way, when Harry leaves his lunch at home he’s forced to rely on his emotional or physical resourcefulness to get by. And he does.
Catch them being resourceful
A child’s behaviours that gain a parent’s attention generally expand. Highlight a child’s good manners, acts of kindness or honesty and you’re more likely to get a repeat of those behaviours. Positive parental recognition is a high motivator for most kids. To encourage your child’s resourcefulness, focus your attention and positive comments on acts of resourcefulness and resilience they exhibit.
Encourage creativity
Sylvia, age 13 walked to school each day, saving her bus fare to spend on clothes that were out of reach of her parents’ budget. Sylvia found a way to overcome her money problem in her own way. Children and young people usually come up with very creative solutions when they’re allowed to own their problems.
Develop coping skills
Kids rely on their coping skills to help them manage their emotional states when life throws them curve balls. Build your child’s set of coping skills through direct teaching, modelling and discussion. Humour, distraction, relaxation, exercise, play and thought-distancing are some of the more common coping skills kids can use to help them tolerate their difficult feelings.
The resourcefulness a child develops when they experience adversity doesn’t desert them when life returns to normal. It waits in the background, ready to be drawn upon again when hardships, frustrations and difficulties come their way.
(Source: Parentingsideas.com.au)
Heidi White
Email: Heidi.white@cg.catholic.edu.au
Hats, Hats, Hats
Our SunSmart policy states that all children and staff are required to wear hats when outside from August to April each year. Please ensure your child has their clearly labelled hat with them each day. From tomorrow students' who do not have their hat will need to play under the shade cloth.
Australian children are becoming less active. One substantial contributor is the decline in walking and/or taking public transport to school. Children who are
regularly physically active are healthier, perform better academically and are less likely to be obese or overweight. Sedentary behaviour can lead to long-term
and costly risks of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Walking regularly is the best exercise because you can build it into your daily routine.
The objectives of National Walk Safely to School Day are:
• To encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children
• To promote the health benefits of walking and create regular walking habits
• To help children develop vital road crossing skills and ensure children up to the age of 10 years hold an adult's hand when crossing the road
• To reduce car dependency and traffic congestion
• To reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles
• To promote the use of public transport
To celebrate this event, we will have different entries to the school manned by parents (please let us know if you can volunteer) and Year 6 leaders. Students who walk to school will recieve a sticker, a treat and some music to celebrate. Stay posted for further details...
Mrs Casey and the Well-being Leadership Group
rebecca.casey@cg.catholic.edu.au
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Students celebrating their birthdays this week: Joseph VDL, Evelyn S, Gracie F, Harrison O, Violet B, Darcy B, Alexis W, Arya D, Clara S, Adelaide C, Claire T, Serena C, Nicholas C, Benjamin VDM |
Team Leader: Michael McKewan, Patrick McCann, Mark Gaykema, Anna Zarifeh, Lap Nguyen, Damon O'Hara
Reminder: Could team leaders please ensure the ELC is vacuumed, as well as the main building and annexe. Just the carpeted areas, as the bathrooms are done by the cleaners.
Paul Osborne
Email: osbornep@aap.com.au
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