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Yesterday, we acknowledged RU OK? Day.
RU OK? Day is a day of action focused on encouraging us to take time and connect with friends, family, and colleagues. This year's theme reminds us that there is more to say after R U OK? It's about LISTENING, ENCOURAGING ACTION, and then STAYING CONNECTED, because research indicates that genuine care and concern can make a real difference.
While R U OK? does not provide crisis support or counselling services, they have created a very useful page on their website which provides links to services that can offer such support FIND HELP - Reaching Out for Support Page with the theme for 2020 focused on ‘there’s more to say after R U OK?’.
The RU OK? campaign was founded by Gavin Larkin, following the tragic suicide of his father Barry. Sadly, Gavin passed away in 2011, but the movement he sparked lives on. In the most recent episode of the Ripples podcast, Gavin’s daughter, Josie, tells us how the very simple act of asking one question has changed (and saved) countless lives over the past 11 years. It’s a fantastic and timely episode, and worth a listen.
By wearing some yellow yesterday, we came together in solidarity and prayer to support this incredibly important message, knowing through our compassion and hope that God walks with us always.
Mrs Kaylene Duffin - Principal
Prayer at Holy Cross
Last Week we presented each student with their own 'Prayer Journal.' This Prayer Journal will be used in class in many ways, including, to reflect on a prayer, to record prayers, to meditate after prayer...... just to name a few! This week, the Staff used their Prayer Journals to reflect on the Holy Cross. Year 6 also reflected on what the Holy Cross means to them and mindfully decorated their own Crosses.
National Child Protection Week
Monday 14 September is our school’s Feast Day, the Feast of the Holy Cross. On this day we are reminded of the love and compassion Jesus showed through his words and actions to all he met.
On this day we will be having a school Zoom liturgy at 1:50pm. All parents and carers are invited to join us virtually via the Zoom link.
https://dowcatholic.zoom.us/j/
After the Liturgy students will take part in activities that remind them of how the Cross guides in times of hardship and keeps us grateful in times of happiness.
Uniform - Please find attached School Uniform Policy
As the weather is becoming a little warmer, students may have the option of wearing their Summer Uniform over the next two weeks.
From Term 4, 12 October, 2020, students are required to wear their Summer Uniform.
Hairstyles
A reminder to keep hairstyles in line with our current Uniform Policy. We thank you for keeping very ‘trendy’ hairstyles for the school holidays.
Sport Uniform Feedback
It has been two years since our current sport uniform was introduced. We would appreciate any comments or feedback you may have. Please send feedback through to the office.
Administration Reminders
- School gates open at 8.20am and supervision is from 8.25am.
- If students are taken out of school for a holiday, extended sport or family leave (apart from illness) this leave must be requested in writing to the Principal prior to the event. This type of leave is managed in Compass by the school office, please contact the office for forms.
- Illness—If your child is absent due to illness, please call the office, send in an email or enter in Compass.
Thank you
Holy Cross Spelling Bee 2020
A very different Spelling Bee day this year but still much excitement as our wonderful K-6 Finalists fronted up to show case their spelling skills. We are proud of all our finalists:
Kinder: Mila, Phoebe
Kinder 2020 Spelling Champion: Jenna
Year 1: Sadie, Lee
Year 2: Amelia, Indiana and James
Stage 1 2020 Spelling Champion: Lachlan
Year 3: Mia, Mia and Krysha
Year 4: Ripley, Daniel
Stage 2 2020 Spelling Champion: Nate
Year 5: Liam, Jacob
Year 6: Alex, Ace and Tiahna
Stage 3 2020 Spelling Champion: Flynn
Thank you to all the teachers for the preparation and running of their class Spelling Bees. And also for the focus on spelling in each class at Holy Cross.
Thank you to all the children, teachers and parents able to join us by Zoom on Wednesday to celebrate the achievements of these FANTASTIC young spellers.
We are very proud of each of our Finalists and Congratulations to all our 2020 Spelling Bee Champions. See you all again next year and remember to keep practising your spelling!
Mrs (Spelling Bee) Baker
THE FORTNIGHT THAT WAS IN GARDENING CLUB
Kindergarten
In Week 5 our Kinders investigated seasonality by looking at what they had for Crunch and Sip vs what actually grows here in Helensburgh in Winter. For example, Kinder discussed ‘if strawberries grow in summer, how come we can buy them now’ with many great reasons given. Week 6 turned into a very busy session, firstly it was all about Father’s Day with our budding gardeners making a seed growing pack to do with their Dad which created immense excitement. We also did a study on what food products we get from animals and plants, Kinders were able to try a range of foods including seaweed, goats milk and dried apples, although there was not much love for the goats milk!!!
Lunchtime Gardening Club
That mulch pile is starting to feel like the ‘never-ending bowl of pasta’ but needing to mulch did not deter our member’s, led by our GC Leaders on the wheelbarrows, they all enthusiastically put on their gloves, picked up tools and marched straight on over (in fact we had to slow them down to wait for Rod who was helping a student with their gloves!!!). Our ‘Snail Hunters’ vigilantly went on the prowl each week to declare our gardens ‘snail free’ and then got to work moving mulch into the gardens. With a new tub bought to hold our seeds, Charlotte and Claire volunteered to sort our huge array of collected seeds into containers, this turned into quite a mammoth task as the seeds were all mixed in together.
Stay tuned to see what we get up to next!
Mrs Sue Murray, Gardening Club
EXCITING NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
The Premier’s Reading Challenge has now closed and we are very pleased to announce that for the VERY FIRST TIME, EVERY STUDENT at Holy Cross completed the challenge! However, such a momentous effort doesn’t just happen, our students had the full support of our wonderful staff to make this happen.
K-2 completed the Challenge at school, a huge thank you to their classroom teachers and Mrs Barbuto for reading the many beautiful PRC picture books throughout Term 2 and 3.
Year 3-6 were required to complete the Challenge themselves online – it became evident that all our students had read more than the required number of books and it was just a matter of filling out the online form – which was not the most user-friendly. Every student will receive a certificate at the end of the year.
CONGRATULATIONS HOLY CROSS!
Mrs Sue Murray, Library
Week 9 Zoom Assembly
Parents are invited to join us in Week 9 for our Zoom Assembly. The assembly will be on Wednesday 16 September at 2:40pm and will include Principal Awards. We look forward to you joining us.
Please remember to turn off you microphone and video at the bottom left of your Zoom screen prior to joining.
The link for the Zoom Assembly is: https://dowcatholic.zoom.us/j/95415072146
Year 3 1:1 iPads in 2021
Last week parents were invited to join a Zoom information session on our managed iPads for year 3 2021. It was a fantastic representation of parents and provided an opportunity to outline the managed iPads at Holy Cross. Managed iPads will allow the school to configure and manage screen time and Apps used at school and home. David Emery, Operations Manager, ICLT from the CEO was able to assist on the night, along with Mrs Duffin and Mr Bõdy. We thank the parents that attended and contributed on the night to build this future direction in technology at Holy Cross.
Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Father's Day stall. We hope all our dads enjoyed their gifts and had a lovely Father's Day.
Plants For Sale
A number of plants which are left over from our 2020 Holy Cross Fete are available for sale for $2 and $5.
Plants include a range of succulents, bromeliads, liriopes, variegated society garlic, salvias, begonias, plus others. To purchase please ring Merilyn on 0414 819 742 to arrange a time to visit my house.
