SCHOOL NEWS
Kindergarten 2024
Our 2024 Kindergarten Transition to School Playgroup concluded last week. Our 2024 Kinder students had the opportunity to meet their Year 4 Buddies. There was so much excitement as they played together and got to know each other.
Welcome to our University Prac Students
Each year we support students who are studying teaching at University. Last week we welcomed back:
Miss Morgan Clarke (Year 3) until Friday 17 November
Miss Misha O’Brien and Miss Ciara Murtagh (Year 6) until Friday 17 November
This week we welcome:
Miss Sam Shepherd (Year 5) until Friday 17 November
Uncle Kevin Butler
Each Monday and Tuesday, Uncle Kevin has continued to work on our new school artworks and has also had the opportunity to share stories with Kindergarten and Year 3. We are so grateful to have him part of our Holy Cross family.
School Assembly
Our next assembly will be held at 8:50am on Wednesday, 15 November, downstairs near the canteen. ICAS Writing Certificates and Principal Awards will be presented and Stage 2 will showcase their learning. Everyone is welcome!
ICAS Certificates
Our ICAS Writing Certificates will be presented at our next School Assembly.
Waste Free Wednesdays
Thank you for supporting Waste Free Wednesdays! Many students are bringing waste free lunch boxes on other days too and are excited to show their lunch boxes to the staff. Photos will be displayed on the school noticeboard.
Diocesan Public Speaking
Next Friday 17 November, Emma B (Year 5) will be representing Holy Cross and the Northern Cluster of Schools at the Diocesan Public Speaking Competition at St Thomas Aquinas in Bowral. We are so proud of you Emma and we wish you all the very best!
New Play Equipment
The students are enjoying our new playground equipment! We have fairy garden furniture and figurines, cars and trucks and 2 new basketball hoops!
Professional Learning
Recent Staff Professional Learning
Research tells us that the quality of the teacher is the greatest in-school influence on student achievement. Therefore high quality professional learning for teachers must be a priority to ensure improved teacher practice that leads to improved student growth. Recent professional learning undertaken by our staff this fortnight includes:
27 October 2023 - School leadership Team meet with CEDoW Head of Continuous Catholic School Improvement
Mrs Duffin, Mrs Jennett, Miss Costello, Mr Bõdy
2 November 2023 - Religious Education Coordinator Network Meeting
Miss Costello
6 November 2023 - Revised 3-6 Syllabus Advisor Day
Mr Bõdy and Mrs N Baker
TERM 4 Dates
Please find pertinent dates for Term 4. All pertinent dates can be found on our parent Calendar. Parent Calendar
Wednesday 22 November - 2024 Kindergarten Orientation Day
Friday 8 December - Swimming Carnival
Thursday 14 December
- 9.30am End of Year Mass and Year 6 Graduation Ceremony
- 12pm - Year 6 to Helensburgh Pool
Friday 15 December - Christmas Concert and last day of 2023 for students
Students’ final day of the year is Friday 15 December, 2023.
Tuesday 19 December - Last day of 2023 for staff
Library News
Missing Overdue Books
Unfortunately there have been a number of long term overdue Library books that have needed to be marked as ‘missing’ since the start of term. If a longterm overdue Library book is found, just have your child return it on our Library borrowing day (Friday) – the Library Warriors and I get very excited when a missing Library book makes its way home!
Book Covering Call!
If you enjoy covering books in contact (or find it therapeutic), we have some covering which needs to be done. If you are able to assist, please see the Office Staff who can give you a bag.
Scholastic Book Club - Issue 8 Now Open
Book Club Issue 8 catalogues (the last one for the year) catalogues will be sent home in Week 1. Orders will be due Friday, 1 December 2023.
Just jump online to order: https://bookclubs.scholastic.com.au/
Happy reading everyone!
Sue Murray
Library Coordinator
Our school canteen run by Mrs Donovan, is opened three days each week, Wednesday & Thursday breakfast & lunch 1 and Friday Breakfast lunch 1 & 2 serving yummy treats and hot food. And don't forget homemade pizza's on Wednesday's!