Dear Parents,

We are finally at the end of another term. This year continues to keep flying by and next term will be no exception. We will be starting the Term with a footy colours day. The children are free to wear items from their favourite footy team on Monday October 2nd. This could mean AFL, soccer or NRL. There is no gold coin required.

As we move into Term 4, just a reminder that the school day will finish at 3:20pm every day.

With the promise of warmer weather in Term 4, please note that all the children are expected to be in their Summer uniform by Monday 16th October.

Currently, we have a number of staff members on LSL. While some of them return at the beginning of Term 4, new ones begin theirs. The following staff members will be on LSL in Term 4.

Meagan Baldwin

Anna Bregu

Linda Gigliotti

Vivien Costa

As 1/2 C have already learnt, Mr James Carrocci will be leaving Holy Name and seeking employment outside of education. We wish James the best of luck in his new job.

House Points

Each term the children earn house points for a variety of reasons. The house points so far are:

Samaritan/ O'Grady 149 points

McGrath 150 points

Mannix/Edwards 170 points

Cleary 146 points

Welcome to Holy Name Mass

On Tuesday 3rd October, we will be going across to the church as a school, to participate in our first whole school mass since Father Joe left. This gives us an opportunity to formally welcome Father John. All are welcome at the 9:00am Mass.

SAC

The Holy Name School Advisory Council meets once a term in the evening to assist in school matters. Our next meeting will be the last for this year. One of our current members has come to the end of their time, which means we are seeking a new representative. If this is something that you might be interested in or want to learn more about, please come and speak to either Derryn or Caroline.

Chicken Nugget Day

Is on Monday October 9th (second week of Term 4).

The last day to order is tomorrow (Friday 15th). Please send the order & money to the office.

Story Time

Our next story time session is on Thursday 5th October.

Mums Night Out

Mums... this is your opportunity to grab a couple of your Holy Name friends and get out for the evening. Make sure you include the following date in your diary!!

ART NEWS

Our students have been having an amazing time in Art. Please pencil in the dates for our Art Exhibition.

2024

Plans are well on the way for the 2024 school year. This is the hardest time for a school as we continue the busy Term 4 while simultaneously laying plans for 2024.

Staff will begin school on Monday 29th January, our Preps will come in from 9-11 on Tuesday 30th January. All children Prep-Year 6 will be expected at school from Wednesday 31st January.

Children's Absence from School

A reminder that if your child is absent from school for any reason, a phone call to the office or email to the teacher (please cc the office) is a requirement.

If your family is going on holiday during the school term, please email the Principal.

School Holiday Programs

If you are seeking September school holiday programs for your child/ren, please see today's community news section.

Assembly Roster

We welcome all parents and friends to join us each Monday from 2:30 for our assembly. Each week a different grade level will share and present their learnings.

TERM 4 ASSEMBLY ROSTER

WEEK	Week Beginning (Mon)	MONDAY ASSEMBLY presented by: 2:30 onwards
1	2nd October	NORMAL ASSEMBLY NO CLASS PRESENTING
2	9th October	GRADE 1/2F
3	16th October	GRADE 5/6Z & CHOIR
4	23rd October	GRADE 3/4L
5	30th October	GRADE 5/6K
6	6th November	NO ASSEMBLY
7	13th November	GRADE 3/4M
8	20th November	GRADE 1/2A
9	27th November	GRADE 5/6C
10	4th December	PREP K & B
11	11th December

HOLY NAME PRIMARY SCHOOL IS A CHILD SAFE SCHOOL.

WE PROMOTE THE SAFETY, WELLBEING AND INCLUSION OF OTHERS.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT

Mr Derryn Ling