Principal's Desk

Dear Parents,

It was great for our students to finally be able to participate in some of the Twilight Sport activities last Friday morning. Spring weather in Melbourne is notorious for temperature and conditions at both extremes, so it was not surprising that both rain and heat were factors in the rescheduling of events. Most importantly, the children had a great time and participated with a competitive spirit and with a smile on their face.

Congratulations to Darcy B and Eden W for winning their respective `Fran Raskas 600m Run’.

Friday was also Sam D’Argenio’s final day at HT. It was fitting to be able to thank Sam, both at the sporting event and afternoon assembly, for his contribution to HT over the last 3 years. We wish Sam well at his new school.

Ms Liz Humphris will take on the role as Physical Education Teacher in 2024, alongside her leadership position as Wellbeing Leader. Liz is excited to take on this new challenge.

Sausage Sizzle - Monday 20th November

As communicated, we are planning a sausage sizzle following our whole school excursion on Monday 20th November. The Kaboom Kids Sports incursion is a lot of fun (and very loud!) so I’m sure they’ll have a lot of fun.

Sausages will be available for purchase on the day for $2 (no hamburgers or drinks for sale - just sausages in break). Students are asked to bring their money to school (no CDF Pay for this event).

If parents are able to assist with cooking and / or serving sausages (anytime between 9am - 12pm) your assistance would be greatly appreciated. If so, please email the school office at info@htws.catholic.edu.au with your name and availability.

Music Program 2024

We are moving in a new direction with our private musical instrumental lessons in 2024. We are looking to engage with the `Music Bus’. Visit www.themusicbus.com.au for more information.

Classes to be offered are:

Keyboard (Prep-y6)
Ukulele ( Prep -y6)
Drums (y1-y6)
Guitar (Y2-y6)

Lessons will :

be 30 minute duration - once per week
be held in the hi tech music classroom on wheels on our site
cost $20 per week ($22 drums) payable by the term on commencement

If you wish to take part please complete this expression of interest form by Friday 24th November The Music Bus - expression of interest form

School Closure Day- Friday 24th November

Just a reminder that school will be closed on Friday 24th November for a staff professional learning day. We will be attending the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre in East Melbourne, as well as other significant sites in the Catholic precinct area.

Christmas Family Night - Thursday 30th November

Please save the date! 5pm - 7pm.

Families are invited to bring along a picnic dinner, rugs and chairs for a relaxing evening. Students will perform some well known Carols at approx 6pm on what promises to be a fun night. A pizza and ice-cream truck will be onsite, but please feel free to bring along your own picnic hamper (no alcohol please). Pizza and ice-creams are on sale from 4.30pm (early arrivals) until 7.30pm (following event).

Time adjustments to end of year events

Please note the following:

Whole school Gratitude Mass - Friday 8th December at 10am (previously advertised as 11am)
Year 6 Graduation Mass - Thursday 14th December at 6.30pm (previously advertised as 6pm)

These changes are necessary due to other Parish 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/

Please note; there will be no newsletter next week due to the extended weekend.

Warm Regards,

Adrian Scutt

Principal

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