From the Principal

And that was 2023!

The end of a school year is a good time to reflect on our many achievements and to prepare ourselves for the important work to come. As we await the coming birth of Christ, let us remember that 2023 has also given us much to celebrate. Students are continuing to grow and flourish because of the great learning that has taken place through the year as well as the strong partnership between home and school.

There have been many highlights through special days, moments and learning opportunities. All these times make any year memorable and it is what drives us all to make Christ Our Holy Redeemer the great school it is. Without the support of parents, staff and students working together we cannot do our best. I am happy to say that this combination has worked well in 2023.

Thank you to all family members who have contributed to Christ Our Holy Redeemer throughout the year. Your assistance and support around the school has been greatly appreciated. I thank you all for giving of your time and talent to make a difference to our community. My sincere thanks on behalf of the staff and the children who benefit from your ongoing commitment and generous contribution to our school. I would particularly like to thank and acknowledge those families who have their youngest child in Year 6 and will be moving on in 2024.

I am also very grateful to the wonderful staff here at COHR who continue to support and implement the programs on offer. They are certainly a dedicated team and have contributed to another successful year of learning.

May the peace of Christ be with your family as together you celebrate His coming.

May a kind word, a reassuring touch and a warm smile be yours every day of your life,

and may you give these gifts

as well as receive them.

May your life be filled with joy and love.

Christmas @ COHR

Over the last two afternoons we have been very entertained by the amazing talents of our students.

Yesterday we showcased the ABC Music students who have been learning keyboard or guitar over the last two terms on a Wednesday. This program will be offered again next year to anyone who might be interested in learning an instrument.

Today we celebrated the Christmas story through our COHR Christmas Carols. Thanks to the many parents, grandparents and friends who attended this event, they certainly enjoyed a very active rendition of the Aussie Twelve Days of Christmas as well as some beautiful carols. Thanks to Millie Hutchings our Performing Arts teacher for preparing our students so beautifully to put on this performance.

Year 6 Graduation

Next Wednesday evening we will be holding a special evening to acknowledge the efforts of our Year 6 students who will be completing their final year at primary school at COHR. This is a night for the children and their families. The children will attend mass and then participate in a graduation ceremony in the hall. We congratulate them all on this wonderful milestone and wish them every blessing as they commence the next step on their educational journey.

2024 Student Leadership

Congratulations to the following senior students who will be taking up a leadership role in 2024.

School Captains

Liesel Tambayah

Matthew Middleton

Faith Leaders

Madeline Kostic

Izzy Russo

Learning Leaders

Anabel Foti

Zara Primiero

Kinnaird (Blue) House Captains

Max Proy

Bridget Duckett

O’Brien (Red) House Captains

Michaela Horszowski

Daimon Siamelis

Slattery (Green) House Captains

Macie Lygoyris

Celeste Di Paolo

Watson (Gold) House Captains

Estelle Sansone

Steve Michaelides

Student Testing 2024

Bookings for 2024 assessments days can be made following the instructions which will be sent home next week.

Thank you and Parent Helpers Morning Tea - Monday 11th Dec

A sincere thanks to our parent community who have supported our school in so many ways this year; listening to children reading, assisting with PMP, supporting staff on excursions, cooking at SAKG, helping on the Parents Association or School Advisory Committee and helping in so many other ways. I thank you all for giving of your time and talent to make a difference to our community. We look forward to saying thank you after Second Week of Advent assembly on Monday morning. All helpers are more than welcome.

Christmas Mass Times

Please see the attached Chritmas Mass Times for both COHR and Sacred Heart

Thank you to those families who have passed on their well wishes for our families big adventure next year. Rosie, Conor and I are certainly looking forward to having this time together, sharing experiences and creating lasting memories.

I wish you all a blessed Christmas and a wonderful 2024 and I look forward to seeing your faces on my return in 2025.

Take care

Brendan Welsford

Principal

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