Holy Cross Catholic Parish Primary School Helensburgh
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Helensburgh NSW 2508
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Phone: 02 4294 1588

SCHOOL NEWS

2019 CHRISTMAS ART EXHIBITION

Please find below the Catholic Education Office coverage of the Christmas Story Art Competition and Exhibition: https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/about-us/general-news/christmas-story-art-exhibition-2019/

You might also be interested in our interactive virtual tour of the exhibition with audio... view all the 56 students' artworks as displayed at the Wollongong Art Gallery - zoom in to view a student's artwork in closer detail and to hear from the student as they describe their artwork for you.

 

CHARLES HARPER PARK - NEW PLAYGROUND OPENING

On Tuesday Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 6 attended the opening of the new playground at Charles Harper Park. 
Our students were part of the design planning in May this year. We created shells for the dry river bed and artistic prints for the playground walls.

The Lord Mayor opened the park with Hugo and Jamie representing our school to cut the ribbon and make a speech. 

It was a fun morning and we were first to play on the equipment. The celebration cake was pretty yummy too!
Mr Jeff Bõdy
Year 6 Teacher
 

2019 MATHS OLYMPIAD RESULTS 

This year a group of ten Year 5 and 6 students were selected to participate in Maths Olympiad, a Maths Problem Solving Contest in the Junior Division. These students sat a series of 5 separate contests, one per month from May to September and were given the opportunity to use their knowledge, skills and understanding to solve mathematical problems in a creative manner. Each test consisted of 5 problems in which they needed to solve within a 30 minute time limit with each problem more challenging than the last. 

In preparation for the Maths Olympiad, an essential part of the learning process is Working Mathematically. The students have been provided with opportunities to engage in genuine mathematical activities and develop the skills to become flexible and creative users of mathematics. They have all worked extremely hard and I have enjoyed working with the students in my Maths Olympiad groups this year.

Congratulations to the following students who participated in this year’s competition:

Year 5

Alex - Highest Individual Score overall at Holy Cross and top 30% of students who participated from Australian Schools

Thomas - Special Achievement Award for most improved 

Year 6

Hunter, Sommer, Coby, Luca, Elena, Emma, Jacob & Caleb 

Mrs Natalie Baker
Maths Olympiad Coordinator

BOOK DONATIONS

Thank you to our families that have donated wonderful books to our school. This morning we handed them out to the families to read first and return to our library for other students to read. We have a wonderful library with wonderful texts for our readers. We appreciate your support as always.

Mr Jeff Bõdy
Year 6 Teacher

DIOCESAN TRIALS 2020 NOMINATIONS

Every year the Diocese of Wollongong conducts trials for a variety of sports.  Students who are successful during these trials represent the Diocese of Wollongong at MacKillop Level Trials and might advance to represent at a State Level if they are successful at MacKillop Trials.

If your child is considered to be extremely talented in their chosen sport, please complete and return the nomination form by the 30th of October. 

Christopher Whitehall
Sports Coordinator

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