Dear Friends,

Given that this will be my last contribution to the school newsletter this year, I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank everyone who contributed to the learning and success of our children in our school during 2019. 

To the staff at Holy Trinity: thank you for the care, kindness and support you have given to our children. They have been enriched by your guidance and leadership in their learning and spiritual journey and their personal development. Thank you also for your hard work in ensuring that Holy Trinity is caring, safe and respectful community for all members of our community.

To the parents who have volunteered and contributed to Holy Trinity in so many different ways: thank you, your work is invaluable. As a parent, and in my role with the school board, I hear of the wonderful generosity and support of so many parents, all working to the betterment and progress of our school community.

ELC and Kindergarten Orientations

It was terrific to see all the new and continuing students, and so many parents, at the ELC and Kindergarten orientations last week. The mornings were filled with much excitement, nerves and even a few tears – but by the end of the programs there were smiling students and happy parents and staff. Thank you to all involved in making these orientation programs so successful.

Parking

At the Kindergarten Orientation, I spoke to several parents and the issue of car parking was raised with me.

For those of you who don’t know, there are plans underway to implement a redevelopment of the car park and a new drop off system for 2020. The changes to the drop off will see students being dropped off slightly closer to the school building (inside the current fence line). This should create a smoother drop off and easier parking.

In the interim, could I please remind all parents to not park in the drop off zone, particularly during morning drop off and afternoon pick up.

It seems very early to be saying so - but wishing you all much happiness for your Christmas break.

Scott Pearsall

School Board Chair

L'Arche BBQ - Friday 6th November

Save the date and get your hawaiian shirts ready!!

Reconciliation

Students who are making the Sacrament of Reconciliation are required to provide a copy of thier Baptism Certificate to the Parish Office before the Sacrament. Without this, students will not be able to recieve the Sacrament. A copy can be dropped in at the office or emailed to Catherine. Her email is wodennorth@cg.org.au 

Reconciliation Dates

Saturday 16th November  - Reconciliation Presentation Mass followed by a BBQ by the Parish Council

Tuesday 26^th November – Retreat Day for Reconciliation candidates.

Thursday 28^th November – Sacrament of Reconciliation, 7:00pm at Holy Trinity Church

Illuminate – Youth Ministry Day

On Friday 8^th November, our Year 5 students will be participating in the ‘Illuminate’ Youth Ministry Day at St Vincent’s, Aranda. The Illuminate gathering is a great opportunity for students in their final years of primary school to celebrate their faith together, as many schools from across the Diocese will be in attendance.

Through a variety of talks, drama, testimony and other faith based activity stations and experiences, students are presented with the gift of faith and have the opportunity to ask questions and engage more with what it means to be involved in Youth Ministry.

Rememberance Day

3/4 Blue will be leading us in our Rememberance Day Service on Monday 11th Novemeber at 10:30am. We warmly welcome everyone, especially any Australian Services persons and thier families to attend. 

Thanksgiving Mass

Term 4 Important Dates

Week 5

• Monday 11th Nov - 10:30am: 3/4B Remeberance Day 
• Wednesday 13th Nov: Year 6 Graduation Photo 11.40am
• Saturday 16th Nov - 6pm: Reconciliation Presenation Mass followed by a BBQ held by the Parish Council

Week 6

• Monday 18th Nov - 2:20pm: 3/4R Class Assembly

Week 7

• Monday 25th Nov - 9:15am: KW Advent Prayer Celebration - Hope
• Tuesday 26^th Nov – Reconciliation Retreat Day - All Year 3 Students
• Thursday 28th Nov - 7pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation 

Week 8

• Monday 2nd Dec - 9:15am: 2R Advent Prayer Celebration - Love
• Monday 2nd Dec - 2:20pm: KG Class Assembly
• Tuesday 3rd Dec - 9:30am: Thanksgiving Mass and Morning Tea
• Friday 6th Dec: Summer BBQ for L'Arche 

Week 9

• Monday 9th Dec - 9:15am: 3/4G Advent Prayer Celebration - Joy
• Monday 9th Dec - 2:20pm: Year 6 Assembly
• Friday 13th Dec - 12pm: Nativity Play
• Friday 13th Dec - 5:30pm: Nativity Play followed by Community BBQ

Week 10

• Monday 16th Dec - 9:15am: Year 1 Advent Prayer Celebration - Peace
• Wednesday 18th Dec - 12pm: Graduation and End of Year Mass
• Thursday 19th Dec - All Day: Cotter Picnic Day - Last Day of School for 2019

Before and After School Bookings for the ELC 2020

The ELC has now opened bookings for Before and After School Care for students attending Kindergarten and Year One in 2020. Children currently enrolled in BSC/ASC will be required to submit a new enrolment form. The ELC provides a warm, relaxing and fun environment for 4-7 year olds from 7.30am-9am and 3.10pm to 5.45pm, as well as a school holiday program during the school term breaks.

The After School Hours care enrolment form can be found here. Please return to the ELC office.

Stay and Play

Playgroup for pre-preschoolers and their families. Wednesday mornings from 9am-10.30am in the ELC Playground (weather permitting). Parents, grandparents, carers and children are all very welcome.

The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) working group is reconvening and are looking for interested teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, students and community members to join our team.

A RAP is a formal statement of commitment to reconciliation. The working group establishes RAP Actions for our school community moving into a new year. 

The Holy Trinity vision for reconciliation is:

Our vision for reconciliation begins with our acknowledgement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the original owners and custodians of Australia, and our recognition that their culture and heritages shapes the cultural heritage of all Australians. Our commitment mirrors our values of: - upholding the equality, dignity and worth of each person - nurturing personal growth, self esteem, resilience and wellbeing - valuing diversity through empathy understanding and the appreciation of others - building strong partnerships, inclusive of all in our community - strengthening global perspectives and active stewardship - maintaining mutual respect in relationships, promoting peace and justice. Our vision is that of a Nation that acknowledges and celebrates the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original custodians of this land. This is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other Australian peoples have shared understanding and mutual respect of each others cultures and enjoy equal opportunities for participation in our community.

Some of our current and past RAP Actions include recognising and celebrating National Days of Significance, developing an understanding of Acknowledgement of Country, Visible respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures – plus more.

If you are interested in sitting  on this working committee either in a working or consultative role, please email Cushla Sheehan cushla.sheehan@cg.catholic.edu.au

HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR TABLE? 

Trivia Night Friday 15 November

How exciting! Not sure if we’ve had a Trivia Night before, certainly not in my time here, but I can’t wait. There’ll be lots of fun things, some of which are already planned, and others not so much! Book your table or come alone, we’re all friends.

There will be alcohol for sale, so unfortunately (or not) this will be a parent’s only event.

Swimming Program

A reminder that registration and permission forms are now overdue. If you have yet to fill in these forms can you please action this immediately.

For swimming students are required to wear their swimmers to school. They will need to bring in a separate bag a towel, goggles, sandals, change of underwear a spare shirt to wear to wear to and from the pool and a swimming cap (only if they have one). Please note swimming occurs during weeks 5 and 6 on Tuesdays- Fridays inclusive, never on a Monday. If you have any questions please contact your class teacher.

TERM 4, WEEK 5 - WED 13 NOV

Team Leader: Kim/Anthony Hoffmeier, Steve Pashalidis, Stephen and Nicole Carberry, Tanya Elliott

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.