Our PYP Exhibition has been an opportunity for our Year 6 students (Year 5 participated in a mini version) to inquire into global issues and any positive action they can take as global citizens. The students used the UN Sustainable Development Goals to frame their inquires and created a variety of interactive learning experiences to provoke thought and questioning within our community. The students were also able to express themselves creatively through 3D data, artworks, drama and dance.

We had opportunities to research deeper into a range of many issues. It gave us a chance to think outside the box. Our dance and drama really conveyed a message about what we were learning and what action we should take. It is definitely something we look forward to in Year 6. I think all schools should participate in Exhibition as it gives us students more opportunities to speak out about issues we feel strongly about. (Abby VB- Year 6 )

Exhibition is a great opportunity to collaborate with others around the issues relating to the United Nations goals. Dance and drama put the message out to our community that people can take action no matter who they are or what they believe in. (Ruby Ashton- Year 6)

Exhibition was pretty good. There were a lot of tasks happening and for anyone who does Exhibition they need to remember to be organised, think about priorities and what further research you can do at home to get on top of your work. (Oscar H- Year 6)

Exhibition was great! It was changed up this year where we could work in a group and create an interactive experience. My advice would be to do extra work in your holidays to make Exhibition easier to handle. (Daniel B-Year 6)

Over the last few months we have watched our Year 5 and 6 students inquire, collaborate, research, take risks, challenge their thinking and time management skills and reflect on the many facets of global action and how this can lead to a sustainable future.  And what an honour and inspiration it has been to watch the growth, perseverance, care  and reflective insights gained in all our students during this personal inquiry-  the culmination in many ways of their entire PYP journey here at Holy Trinity over the years.

There was much excitement from both teachers and students during Exhibition preparation as it is a true inquiry and a model for all teacher to emulate in their classrooms.  During Exhibition, we saw how hard our students worked, but so did their teachers and PYP coordinators- Katie Smith, Brendon Pye, Rebecca Casey, Heidi White, Simon Bugden, Kate Lategui.  Students were also supported by our specialist teachers:  Antonija Rover, Kate Mertz and Tiffany Fletcher.  We were grateful for the efforts of Jann Simpson, Paul Durham and Meg Millband with the  Drama and Dance pieces.  Our staff as mentors  also had a great role as lifelong learners, guiding and supporting the Year 6 students in this space.

A special thank you to Maria Gagetti who spent many hours at our school with each Year 6 student, designing their individual pages for the Exhibition Magazine that each child received last week.  This is such a wonderful momento for the Year 6 students and their families and I sincerely thank Maria for all the time she gave to this and especially her generosity in designing and financing the publication of  these books for each child.

With every best wish for a holy and peace-filled week ahead with your beautiful families,

Philippa

Rememberance Day

We began this week with a most reverent and significant prayer service acknowledging Rememberance day.  I sincerely thank Mel Punyer and 3/4 B for leading the school as well as Alfonso Santos and Rob Gray for their contribution. We also pay tribute to all service people in our community who were unable to attend. We were privileged to listen to a speech by Alfonso Santos, who outlined to the students and community about the importance of rememebering those who have served our country over our short history. Those men and women have sacrficed many things for us so that we can live in a country where we have access to fresh water, healthy food, good housing, good education and more importantly the right for indivudal freedom. Our school includes a number of Defence families and we think of all those, especially those who are serving away from home.

Reconciliation Parish Mass

We warmly welcome you to join us this Saturday the 16th of November to our Parish Mass. During the Parish Mass this weekend, we will be presenting our students who are making the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Following Mass, the Parish Council will be putting on a BBQ. All are welcome!

Reconciliation

Students who are making the Sacrament of Reconciliation are required to provide a copy of their Baptism Certificate to the Parish Office before the Sacrament. Without this, students will not be able to receive the Sacrament. Students who were Baptised at Holy Trinity do not need to do this. 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

Illumiante 

On Friday 8^th November, our Year 5 students travelled to St Vincent’s at Aranda to participate in the ‘Illuminate’ Youth Ministry Day.

The Illuminate gathering was a wonderful opportunity for our students to celebrate their faith together, through a variety of talks, drama, testimonies and other faith based activity stations and experiences.

We had a very prayerful, engaging and fun day. Mr Bugden and I had a lovely time with our Year 5 students, and we were very proud of the children for the reverent way they participated in the day.

Thanksgiving Mass

Term 4 Important Dates

Week 4

• 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

Blessings for the week ahead,

Emily Capper

Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)

Congratulations

Aurore Taneja (Cybele's mum) who this week became an Australian citizen.

Congratulations to our preschoolers who have been attending their orientation mornings at their respective schools for 2020. We are so proud of them!

ELC Commemorative Tea Towel

The ELC Commemorative tea towels have arrived and look beautiful.  We have spare tea towels available for purchase from the ELC office if you would like more or missed out on ordering before the cut-off date.

Tea towels are $15 each or 3 for $40 or 5 for $60.

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.

On Saturday, two of our Holy Trinity VEX IQ Robotics teams attended the regional championships held at Daramalan College. For the second year in a row, we were the only primary school representative team in the ACT/NSW region. Our Year 5 and Year 6 teams applied sharp problem solving skills, strategic planning and engineering skills when competing in the VEX arena with another school. 

Well done to both teams representing Holy Trinity and also to Mr Sloane for assisting on the day.

See our Year 5 team in action!

MLA Visit

Thank you to Murrumbidgee MLAs Guilia Jones and Jeremy Hanson for coming out to visit our school yesterday.  As part of their visit, the MLAs had opportunity to speak to some of our Year 6 students about their exhibition journey.  It is always a privilege to listen to the students articulate so confidently what they have learnt and most importantly, how they learn. 

TERM 4, WEEK 6 - WED 20 NOV

Team Leader: Greg Bayada, Duncan Meagher, Tom Green, Stephanie Lehoczky, Ben Williams

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.