Principal's Desk

Dear Parents,

Last week was a time of transition in our Parish community. As a staff we took the opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude to Fr Mark Reynolds as our Parish Priest for the past three years, including the dreaded Covid years. We are extremely grateful for Fr Mark’s faith leadership and for ensuring that HT is very much part of the life of our Parish in Scoresby. We wish Fr Mark well in his new role as Parish Priest of St Clement of Rome in Bulleen and his additional responsibilities within MACS and the Archdiocese. At the same time we also bid farewell to Elisa Kelesidis, Parish Coordinator at St Jude's Parish Office. We are grateful for Elisa's high level of organisation and welcoming presence over recent years and wish her well in her new role at Aquinas College.

Our Year 6 students warmly welcomed Fr Jerald Mariadas last Wednesday, our new Parish Priest, when he visited them during their Confirmation preparation day. It was Fr Jerald’s very first day in the Parish and he wanted to meet the students ahead of their reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation the following day. As a school community we would like to warmly welcome Fr Jerald and look forward to working with him in the years to come.

I would like to congratulate our Year 6 students who were fully initiated into the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Fr Tony Kerin, Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern Region, confirmed these students and encouraged them to use their gifts as `super powers’ to make a difference in our world. It was an opportune time for our new Parish Priest, Fr Jerald, to meet our families and witness the commitment of our Year 6 students to spread the Good News through the gifts of the Spirit as God’s presence in our world.

We would like to once again thank their parents, Godparents and Sponsors for their ongoing support in their journey of faith. Our hope is that the gifts of the Holy Spirit inspire them to be spirit filled people who can make a difference in our world.

Paese Della Danza - The Land of the Dance! - four weeks to go!

Just a reminder to secure your tickets for the much anticipated event before we offer additional tickets to families. Tickets sales close on Monday 31st July (see School Production section of newsletter for booking details). If you have any questions in regards to ticket sales please contact the school office.

Concert DVD's can now be ordered, please see further on in the newsletter for ordering information.

We also require 3 or 4 volunteers to assist with directing parking at the venue prior to the concert. I can reassure you that these volunteers will not miss a moment of the performance. If you are able to assist please contact me directly on principal@htws.catholic.edu.au Thank you in anticipation of your support.

School Closure Day - this Friday

A reminder that the school will be closed on Friday 28th July for staff professional learning. The office will be closed as the entire staff will be working offsite for the day. This will be the only school closure day for the term. Thanks again to all parents for making arrangements for the care of your child(ren) on this day.

Parent Helpers Course

We will be running the Parent Helpers Course on Thursday 27th July at 3.00pm in the Prep classroom. If you would like to help in your child's classroom you will need to attend this session either in person or online. An Operoo notice was sent to parents last week. If any Grandparents or other family members would like to attend they are more than welcome. If you have previously attended the course you are still required to partake in this course as this is an annual requirement in order to assist your child's classroom. Any questions please contact Andrea Dowling at adowling@htws.catholic.edu.au

Interrelate - Human Sexuality sessions for students in Years 3- 6

In partnership with St Jude’s Primary School, we will once again be offering two optional sessions for families to attend on Tuesday 29th August, 2023:

Session 1: Where did I come from? (Year 3/4) 6pm
Session 2: Preparing for puberty (Year 5/6) 7.15pm

See further details in separate section of newsletter - booking details to follow.

Cost will be $20 per family (inclusive of both sessions).

School Fees

A reminder to all families that school fees for 2023 are due in full by the end of Term 3. Statements will be sent out next week. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Lorelle Clark.

Save the Date - Grandparents Afternoon

Grandparents are warmly welcome to join their grandchildren at school on Friday the 4th of August 2.30-3.30pm.

Save the Date - Dad's Afternoon at school

All HT and SMC Dad's are invited to join their children at school on Monday the 4th of September 2.30-3.30pm for some fun activities.

School Blog

Our students are responsible for a lot of the School Blog content, so please take some time to appreciate their posts. It is also a great way to find out about school events such as Camp, Production, Sports Events, the Arts …. And much more!

http://blog.htws.catholic.edu.au/

Warm Regards,

Adrian Scutt

Principal

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