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Dear Friends,
Yesterday marked the beginning of Lent and a time for us to prepare for the great celebration of Christ's Paschal Mystery at Easter. The ashes on Wednesday are obtained from the burning of palms of the previous Palm Sunday. Lent is a six week period (excluding Sundays) dedicated to prayer, giving alms, fasting and reflection. We encourage the students at Holy Trinity to focus on what they can do during Lent to help others; particular focus will be on fundraising for those affected with devastating loss over the summer months with the horrendous bush fires.
In our Parish during Lent there will be opportunity to attend the Stations of the Cross (Tuesday 7-7:30pm ) alternating with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March. Our Parish will also be hosting the Regional 2nd rite of Reconciliation on Wednesday 8th of April. During Week 10 will will also be sharing together prayer celebrations outlining the significant events in Holy Week and Easter.
Philippa Brearley
Email: philippa.brearley@cg.catholic.edu.au
Dear Friends,
Thank you to everyone who attended the recent Parent Information Evening. It was great to reconnect with so many families and lovely to meet so many new members of our community.
As I mentioned during the Parent Information Evening, it is worthwhile pausing for a moment to consider and acknowledge the extraordinary work of all the teachers and professional staff at Holy Trinity.
Reflect, for a moment, on this: in the mornings we drop our children off at Holy Trinity with a hug, kiss and kind word. Much later in the day we return to school to find our children are safe, happy, have been well-cared for, and have been enriched intellectually, personally and spiritually. This is no small feat! Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Holy Trinity who care so well for our children each day - and who partner so effectively and closely with us to develop and raise our children. We are truly grateful for all you do.
Holy Trinity School Board
The Holy Trinity School Board is an advisory board through which the members of the Board seek to represent the views of parents and provide advice to the school across a range of matters including finances, enrolments, school policies, the curriculum, building and maintenance.
As you may be aware, the Board works closely with the P&F (and indeed has Cath Day or Mark Bauer represent the P&F on the Board) but it is a separate entity with distinct responsibilities. Whilst the Board assists with the governance of the school, the P&F coordinates and fundraises (important things, such as the uniform shop, the canteen, the walkathon, the review night, numerous BBQs throughout the year, and so much more).
The members of the Board are always happy to receive feedback from any member of our school community. The members of the Board for 2020 are:
- Board Chair – Scott Pearsall
- School Principal - Phillipa Brearley
- Assistant Principal - Katie Smith
- Religious Educator Coordinator - Emily Capper
- ELC Director – Cushla Sheehan
- Holy Trinity Parish Priest – Father John Woods
- P&F President– Cath Day
- P&F Vice President - Mark Bauer
- Board Secretary – Penny O’Connell
- Treasurer - Kathy Barbatano
- Parent Representatives – Jan Ridd, Andrew Peereboom and Lucy Vincent
- Parent Representative on the Catholic School Parents - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn – Natalie Colbert
If you would like to contact me at any point, or would like to raise any matters with the Board, please feel free to email me at sbpearsall@gmail.com.
Wishing you all the very best for the rest of this term.
Ash Wednesday Mass & Launch of Project Compassion 2020
Yesterday we attended Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:30am. Staff, Students and Parishioners received a cross of ash on their foreheads. The ashes are a visible symbol of penance. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year's Palm Sunday Mass.
Ash Wednesday sees the season of Lent begin. This also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allow Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to alleviate poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice. Each classroom will receive a Project Compassion box for their donations or you can donate online via the website at lent.caritas.org.au.
Along with Caritas this term we also will be fundrasing for the Bushfire appeal, more information to come!
On Tuesday many of our classes inquired into 'Why do we eat pancakes the day before Ash Wednesday?' It was fantastic to see the discussions and students findings around Shrove Tuesday! The best part was..... the eating of course!
Sacrament of Reconciliation 2020
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in the Parish of the Transfiguration, North Woden on Thursday, 2nd April at 6:00 pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Curtin. On Tuesday night there was a Parent Information Meeting at the Parish Centre at Curtin.
Many thanks to the parents and carers who were able to attend, and to the teachers who attended to support our students.
I encourage the community to pray for these children as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.
Class Masses Term 1
You are very welcome to join your child's class to attend Mass at 9:30am.
Please see dates below:
| Week | Day | Class |
| 5 | Tuesday | Kinder & 5/6 |
| 6 | Friday | Year 2 |
| 7 | Tuesday | Year 1 |
| 9 | Tuesday | 3/4 Green & Red |
Upcoming Dates
Week 6
- Saturday 14th March: 6pm - Reconciliation Presentation Mass
Week 7
- Monday 16th March: 2:30pm - Prayer Celebration Reconciliation - 3/4 Red
Week 8
- Monday 23rd March: 2:30pm - Class Assembly 3/4 Green
- Wednesday 26th March: - Reconciliation Retreat
Week 9
- Monday 30th March: 2:30pm - Class Assembly 1 Green
- Thursday 2nd April: 6pm - Reconciliation
Week 10
- Monday 6th April: 2:30pm- Prayer Celebration Palm Sunday 2 Red
- Wednesday 8th April: 2:10pm- Prayer Celebration Holy Thursday & Good Friday 5/6 White and 5/6 Blue
- Thursday 9th April: 2:30pm - Prayer Celebration Easter Sunday 1 White
Wanted
The ELC has a high demand for Thomas the Tank Engine trains and tracks. If you have any unused ones looking for some love, we would gratefully receive your kind donations.
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 Tuesday of Week 7 Year 3 – 6 will be spending an hour with author and adventurer Tim Cope. This is an exciting opportunity for Holy Trinity and it fits perfectly in with the philosophy of an IB school.
Tim will be doing a 50-minute presentations for young readers on his three-and-a-half-year, 10,000 kilometre odyssey from Mongolia to Hungary. This is an epic story filled with courage, stamina and heart and, above all, the extraordinary friendship between Tim and his best friend, a dog named Tigon.
The unlikely tale that unfolded has become a much-loved ABC TV series, a best-selling book (On the Trail of Genghis Khan), and has just been released as memoir for young adults.
To coincide with the release of Tim & Tigon, Tim will be touring schools across Australia from September 2019 until the end of 2020.
Here is a link to his adult talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQt5E0kH-QM
PRESENTATION THEMES
*The importance of taking responsible risks
*Courage
*Resilience and patience
*Friendship
*Grief
*Isolation and Survival
*Curiosity as a means to overcome difference and difficulties
*The balance between planning and openness to the unexpected
*The value of human relationships
Tim’s book publishers have put together a flyer if your family is interested in purchasing his book. These will be signed by Tim after the session.
These flyers are also available in the library.
Orders close by the end of Week 5 – Friday, 6th March.
Happy Days.
Kate
Kate Mertz
Email: kate.mertz@cg.catholic.edu.au
Hi everyone! We're still looking for the following positions to be filled:
Movie Night Coordinator - Friday 3 April (detailed handover notes with everything included, and some amazing helpers too)
Communications Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
School and Business Directory Coordinator (Term 1 only)
Please get in touch if you are interested in helping out.
Directory Sponsorship Opportunity
If you are a business and would like to sponsor the printing of the Directory, that would be wonderful! We will absolutely do some fabulous advertising for you!
Fete Information Night
The Fete will be held in March 2021. We are holding an information night on Wednesday 11 March at 6.30pm in the Staff Room.
Please click here to RSVP.
Thank you!
Last week 2 students from each class met with myself to create a playground essential agreement. The students worked collaboratively to share ideas on ways we can make our playground a happy and safe place for everyone. This was then taken back to each class and shared with all of the students. There are several copies of the agreement displayed on the playground as a reference point for the students and teachers.
Kind Regards
Brendon Pye
Managing separation anxiety at school drop-offs
by Michael Grose
Going to school for most children is a positive experience however some children can struggle making the transition from their home environment to school. It’s naturally distressing to see your child upset at school drop-off but there is a great deal you can do to make school drop-offs easier for you and your child.
Breaking the cycle of separation anxiety at school
A child’s clinginess, crying or tantrums at school drop-off can be disturbing for you as a parent. Despite putting on a brave face, you can feel guilty that somehow you’re the cause of this behaviour. Unless something traumatic has occurred then leaving your child at school is a normal part of life, something your child will get used to. The following strategies may help eradicate your child’s tears and fears when you take them to school:
Tell the story
Prepare your child thoroughly each morning for what will happen when you leave your child at school. Repeat the story each morning before school so they can fully prepare for drop-off.
It takes two
Involve your child’s teacher in the drop-off process as they will be the person who must deal with an upset child. In extreme examples, at the start of term or after a long absence, a later starting time may give your child a chance to say goodbye in more relaxed circumstances.
Give me five
Rituals are both personal and reassuring so develop a special goodbye ritual that you consistently use when you leave your child each morning. Your special ritual may be simple such as a special wave or kiss, or fun such as a high five, low five, fist pump bursting into a hand explosion. Then leave quickly without stalling or looking back. Avoid making leaving a bigger deal than it what it is.
Reduce the rush
Is your child a morning star or night owl? Many children are slow starters in the morning, which can mean that they’re frequently rushed and arrive at school in highly anxious states. Do all you can to reduce morning stress, which may include earlier bed and waking times; laying out school clothes the previous evening and making minimal demands on their time.
This is the place
Location carries memory so choose carefully the place you say goodbye to your child. If a kiss or hug at the school-gate means a happy child, then you’ve probably found your goodbye place. Experiment with your goodbye location until you find one that works.
It’s your job
If goodbyes continue to cause tears, tantrums or clinginess consider, if possible, saying goodbye to your child at home and allowing another adult – your partner or another parent – to take your child to school.
If separation anxiety continues
If your child’s separation anxiety interferes with their concentration and learning, prevents them from making friends, is excessive and goes longer than a month, consider getting professional support. Separation anxiety left unchecked can lead to school refusal and other anxiety disorders later on.
For professional support consult with welfare teacher at your child’s school, your local general practitioner or local council for suitable health care professionals in the area.
(Source: Parentingideas.com.au)
Heidi White
Email: Heidi.white@cg.catholic.edu.au
| Thursday 19th March |
ELC Rock Wallabies and Ground Parrots Kinder - Year 6 Class photos, individual student portraits and sibling photos. Staff, P&F and Board Photos. |
| Monday 23rd March |
ELC - Black Cockatoos |
Ordering is to be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.
ORDER NOW go to www.advancedlife.com.au and
enter the code L4D Q9E QR5
Both Individual and Sibling photos are to be ordered online and can be accessed for ordering by using the above code.
Orders for photography packages can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit advanced order code.
Orders must be placed by Wednesday 18th March
Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au
Swimming Carnival 2020
A huge thank you to all the parents who kindly volunteered their time at the swimming carnival last Friday. The day could not and would not have run without your amazing help. We hope that everyone had a great day, trying their best and cheering on their peers and house members. Ribbons, age champions, house point’s winner and the spirit cup will be awarded at assembly Friday 6th March.
5/6 Team
12 years Male Champion
Will Cains
12 years Female Champion
Georgia Reilly
11 years Male Champion
Geoffrey Russell
11 years Female Champion
Georgia Bozic
10 years Male Champion
Luca Storgato
10 years Female Champion
Adelaide Cains
9 years Male Champion
Liam Apps
9 years Female Champion
Miriam Sekendy
8 years Female Champion
Aaliyah Aitken
Expression of Interest for SCNA U11 Rep Talent Squad
Please find below the link to the Expression of Interest form for U11 Talent Squad trials for players born in either 2009 or 2010.
Trials will take place on Thursday 12 March from 5.30-6.30pm. These trials will be held at the SCNA netball courts in Deakin.
Those selected in the talent squad will participate in training on Monday nights, commencing 16 March from 5.30-7pm. The squad will also attend 3 local carnivals during the season. These are Arawang - 5 April, SCNA - 3 May and Belconnem 31 May.
REGISTER FOR U11 TALENT SQUAD TRIALS
Note that expressions of interest close on Wednesday 26 February 2020.
In 3/4 in 2020 we are asking that parents exclude whole eggs, and high egg products such as egg sandwiches, quiche, frittatas and foods such as zucchini slice from their children’s lunch/ recess. Please do not pack such foods as these are high risk for cross contamination and cause an anaphylactic reaction to student in 3/4. Thanks for your support with this.
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Students celebrating their birthdays this week: Jackson B, William M, Finley C, Emily G, Valerios K, Lucy M, Felicity G, Alice M, Rosetta S, Oliver Mc |
Paul Osborne
Email: osbornep@aap.com.au
St Clare's College - Enrolling now for 2021!
School Tours: 10 March, 5 May, 13 May, 25 May, 6 August and 15 October
School Tours are available by appointment. Please phone the College if you wish to register for a tour.
Try a Day at St Clare’s: Wednesday 29 April
We invite prospective Year 7 students to experience the exciting and enriching opportunities available at St Clare’s College. Please register via our website.
Open Evening: Thursday 30 April
Our Open Evening is an opportunity for prospective families to look at our facilities and talk to staff and students. The evening will run from 4.30pm to 7.30pm with an information session to be held in the College Hall at 6.00pm.
Year 7 Scholarships
To find out what we have to offer in the way of scholarships for Year 7 students please go to https://stcc.act.edu.au/our-college/our-education/scholarships-for-2021/
Contact details:
P: 02 6260 9400
E: enrolments@stcc.act.edu.au
A: 1 McMillan Crescent, Griffith ACT 2603
www.stcc.act.edu.au
Get your new Entertainment Membership today and help support Holy Trinity fundraising at the start of this new school year!
Special early bird bonus offers available:
• Up to 4 months EXTRA MEMBERSHIP (i.e. 16 months Membership when you buy in February) +
• SPEND & SAVE offers +
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Get in quick, ends 29 February!
Key Facts:
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Encourage you to get in quick and purchase your membership via our HT Online Order Page: www.entbook.com.au/232w05
Questions? Please touch base via htpsentertainmentbook@gmail.com
Thank you for your support.
NOTICEBOARD