On Friday we had the opportunity to attend the Future of Education Ideas Summit. Sharing a table with school principals and other delegates from the ACT government we talked about what education is like now, and came up with big picture ideas for what the future of Education could look like. A highlight of the day was the Welcome to Country by Celina Walker who inspired us with a story reinforcing the importance of acceptance. Having the opportunity to speak on behalf of primary students was a huge responsibility and we felt privileged to attend.

Chloe Bauer and Erin Reilly

Canberra promises to deliver a beautiful summer day as our community congregates to enjoy all the fun of the 2018 Holy Trinity Fete on Saturday.

Activities will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The day will see more than 40 stalls including hot food, cakes, salads, fairy floss, sweets, trash and treasure, plants, high quality pre-loved books plus much more. There will be entertainment for all ages with a  patting zoo, carnival rides, and free entertainment by the Holy Trinity Choir. 

I encourage you to invite your family, friends, and neighbours to join us on what will no doubt be a fabulous day.

I would like to say a big thank you to LIsa B for an outstanding job in coordinating the Fete this year on behalf of the Parents & Friends Association. Lisa has been ably supported by many people.  Thank you to each stall holder for taking on these roles and for their dedicated work. Thank you to volunteers that have worked tirelessly in the lead up to our fete. Thank you to all of our sponsors who generously donated in some form for the Fete. Your contributions offset many expenses at the Fete. 

I'm sure I am not the only one, eagerly crossing my fingers and toes in anticipation of the raffle draw. GOOD LUCK.

Finally, what an absolute privilege it is to be a part of this amazing Holy Trinity Community. How blessed we are. 

See you on Saturday. 
Katie 

Final Fete Update!

Fete Day is this Saturday 3^rd November: 10am-2pm

 PLEASE SEND IN YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS!

If you find any outstanding raffle tickets floating around at home, please send them back in!

STALL ROSTER HELP!!!

These stalls still need helpers on fete day. Please consider giving an hour of your time...

Art and craft stall: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4ca8a62aa3f58-artcraft

Cake stall: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4cafaa2ea5f94-cake

General help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4cafaa2ea5f94-fete

Pizza stall: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4cafaa2ea5f94-fete1

Second hand teddy stall: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4cafaa2ea5f94-fete3

Tombola: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e45a5a82da1f58-tombola

5/6 café and second hand stall: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4cafaa2ea5f94-2ndhand

Uniform shop - HT 2^nd hand stall: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CAFAA2EA5F94-2ndhand

Fete Cake Stall

We can’t wait to see all the beautiful cakes and treats you have made.

Please return your delicious delights to school tomorrow - Friday 2^nd into the hall or on Saturday 3^rd directly to the cake stall on the basketball court. Extra plates of food are always welcome and remember to please label with all ingredients.  Please note: no fresh cream, nuts welcome as long as clearly labelled and securely packaged, gluten free products gladly accepted too!  

Many thanks, Carla and Lucie

Pre-purchase Fete Hands

If you purchased a fete hand via QKR they should have come home with your child today. To redeem the lolly bag and drink – please go to the drinks stall (near the rides) on fete day, sausage sizzle from the bbq stall, petting zoo or art and craft (following signs) and 2^nd hand toy/book from the 2^nd hand stall inside the hall. If any hands are lost or weren’t collected please go and visit the lovely Anna and Matt on the drinks stall on fete day.

Gourmet Salads

Still desperately seeking salads! The forecast is warm for Saturday so lovely cool salads are sure to be a popular option for lunch. All salads must be delivered by 8.30am on Saturday 3^rd November. We can arrange a Friday drop off if needed. Remember all salads must be in disposable containers with a lid – and all dressings must be in a closed container with a lid. Due to health regulations please NO cream or mayonnaise in our dressings or meat/chicken/fish/eggs or cheese in the salad. Oil base lemon or vinaigrette is perfect. If you are interested in having a fun day with Jen and I or you can donate a yummy salad, please email, text or call me. Cheryl. 0410645482  - Cherylhendy74@gmail.com

List of Stalls!!

Here is what you can find on fete day – something for everyone...

Food:

• BBQ
• Coffee
• Cold drinks
• Daana
• Fairyfloss
• Frugii Ice cream
• Fruit Salad
• Gourmet Salads
• Incredible India
• Nacho’s
• Popcorn
• Samoan Food Stall
• SnowCones
• Woodfired Pizzas
• Café 56 – run by students in years 5 and 6 – selling cups of tea, treats and ice cream spiders

Shopping:

• After Hours Tombola
• Goods
• Cake Stall
• Chocolate Wheel – fabulous prizes to be won
• Choku Bai Jo
• Chrissy’s Creations
• Christmas Hampers
• Garden stall
• Handmade Crafts
• Holy Trinity Cookbook
• HT 2^nd Hand uniforms
• Mimzac Jewels
• Peli&Co
• Raffle Tickets
• 2^nd hand stall – books, clothes, dvds, puzzles, accessories

Fun for the Kids:

• BELLS RIDES – including Water Walking Balls, Bungee Trampoline, Surfslide and more
• Decorate your own cupcake
• DIY art and craft corner
• Dunking toilet
• Face Painting
• Hairbraiding/Hairspray
• Henna
• Lucky Dip and Glitter Tattoos
• Petting Zoo
• Tombola
• 2^nd Hand toys/adopt a bear

Community:

• Curtin Residents Association – and Curtin and Hughes books
• Global School Partnerships
• Kidsbiz
• Lárche
• Woden Community 

PLUS entertainment!! See dancers, singers, buskers perform in the entertainment precinct on the basketball court PLUS Chocolate Wheel draw every 20minutes…Major Raffle draw at 2pm and don’t miss Dan Mckellar – Brumbies Coach being auctioned off on the dunking toilet at 12midday! 

We are delighted to offer the option of paying by QKR on fete day. Simply scroll through the list of Fete Stalls on your phone/device, find the stall you are purchasing at, type in an amount and payment is complete!

We also have an ATM on site.

Please also note that the prices of rides on fete day are pre-set and out of our control, but we are very appreciative of the generous donation Bell’s Rides are making to the school for every ride ticket purchased.

Thank you Bells Rides. 

THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY FOR ALL THE WORK YOU HAVE PUT IN FOR FETE DAY. MANY, MANY HOURS HAVE GONE INTO THIS EVENT AND WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU.

THE FORECAST IS FOR SUNSHINE,

THE KIDS ARE BURSTING WITH EXCITEMENT AND

WE HAVE A RECORD NUMBER OF STALLS.

IT’S SURE TO BE A FABULOUS DAY.

SEE YOU THERE!

THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS…

  

  

  

  

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                                        WODEN

Farmer’s Fundraiser Day 

Thank you to everyone for the support you showed for Holy Trinity’s Farmer Fundraiser Day last Friday. The students looked amazing all dressed up. As a community we raised just over $900, which is a true reflection on how generous our Holy Trinity Community is. 

Reconciliation Date Change 

For those families of students who are preparing to celebrate their First Reconciliation, please note that the Reconciliation Sacrament date has changed to Tuesday 4 December. An email was sent from the Parish office explaining the change.  

ANY PARENTS THAT ARE HAPPY TO HELP WITH THE REMEMBRANCE DAY PRAYER ASSEMBLY- Please contact me via email. Thank you 

Upcoming RE Celebrations…….. 

Week 4 

Fred Ward Garden Remembrance Day- Selected Year 6 leaders to participate. 

Week 5

Monday 12 November- Remembrance Day Prayer Assembly @ 9:30am (Parents needed) 

Saturday 17 November- Parish School Mass @ 6pm followed by the Parish BBQ 

Kenny Koala

With our inquiry into communities Kenny Koala visited the preschool this week, speaking on staying safe in our community. (photos below)

Children's Week Community picnic

Last Friday the ELC hosted a picnic in the community greenspace, welcoming children from Peter Pan and Teddy Bear day care centres. (photos below) Thanks to the Keneally family for providing electricity for the jumping castle.

Orientation in the ELC

Preschoolers attending Kinder orientation on Tuesday 6 November do not sign-in to preschool prior to orientation, but at 11am when orientation is complete. The ELC will also be holding orientation sessions on Tuesday 6 November, 9.30-11am (Ground Parrots) and Wednesday 7 November, 9.30-11am (Black Cockatoos), 11.30am-1pm (Rock Wallabies).

2019 Before and After School Care 

The ELC is now taking enrolments for 2019, for Kinder and Year One students. Priority is for preschool children, siblings of preschool children and then Kinder and Year One students if space is available.

Donations

The ELC is looking for donations of size 4-6 pants and shorts for our emergency clothes collection.

Tea Towels

The preschoolers have created a gorgeous tea towel as a memento of their time at the ELC. The tea towels feature each child's drawing of themselves. A sample image of the tea towel and order form will be distributed next week, $15 per tea towel or 3 for $40 or 5 for $65. The tea towels make great Christmas gifts for family and friends too.

Stay and Play

Every Wednesday morning from 9am-10am in the ELC Playground during school term. Pre-preschoolers and their parents, grandparents and carers all very welcome. 

Swimming Program

Holy Trinity is excited to be students the opportunity to acquire essential life skills in water safety and survival through Royal Life Saving ACT. This is for all students in Kinder to Year 5.

The Royal Life Saving ACT Swim and Survive program – is a series of 8 practical lessons they will ensure every participating student has the opportunity to access structured aquatic activities during primary school day.

Below is the schedule for the days. As this is the first year Kindergarten participate in the program any parents who are able to help students changing at school that will be appreciated. Please let your child’s teacher know if you are able to assist.

Permission forms and registration links have been pushed out through SZaap. 

Ride Safe to School Week. 29 October- 2 November

This week our school is participating in the Ride Safe to School Week. This is a government initiative to encourage children to get active by riding and walking to school. Students are encouraged to lock their bikes in racks provided. All bikes that do not have a lock will be locked in the cage during the day. On Friday morning all students are encouraged to ride to school. There will be games and music provided from 8:30am.

On Monday morning the 3/4 students travelled to Cooba Sport and Education Centre for 2 nights and 3 days. The children participated in seven different activities that involved teamwork, problem solving and resilience. The activities challenged them and they conquered things they could not even imagine. Their manners and behaviour were superb and they all came back very exhausted. A huge thank you to all the teachers who left their own families and became the students' family for the three days-  a huge commitment that is very much appreciated! 

  

     

       TERM 4, WEEK 4 - WED 7 NOV

Team Leader: Michael McEwan, Mark Gaykema, Tom Bustin, Patrick McCann, Nishamol Jacob

Lower:

Mrs Swan is hanging out her towels to dry. She puts two pegs on each towel. How many pegs does she need to hold 4 towels? Mrs Swan sees that her peg box is running low. She puts one peg on the corner of two towels. This way she only needs 3 pegs for 2 towels. How many pegs does she need for 4 towels now?

Middle:

Mrs Casey and Mrs Small are playing a game on a number-line. Mrs Casey can jump three numbers at a time and Mrs Small can only jump two. Mrs Casey starts at 1 and Mrs Small starts at 30. If they both jump together, who gets to 100 first and how long do they have to wait for the other one?

Upper:

Tia and Tom are twins. Tia saves and Tom spends. Tom finds a $20 note on Sunday evening and spends $2 a day starting on Monday. Coincidentally, Tia starts work on Monday and gets $2.50 a day. How long will it be before Tia has more money than Tom?