In Faith we will show..... Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, Excellence!

Year 3 and 4 Camp

I had the privilege of attending camp last Monday and was so proud of the students for showing the School Values of Respect, Excellence, Inclusion and Empathy. They tried their best in all the activities, were respectful to students and staff, cooperated at all times, showed great teamwork in activities and most importantly had fun.

A huge thank you to the staff, Melanie Norton, Carla Whitfield and Vesna Simic who were so supportive of them at all times and in particular to Tim O'Mahoney for coordinating with the camp staff all that was required. Please refer to our special page for the photos of activities.

Congratulations to HOLT Athletics students

Some of the Year 5&6 students were finally able to attend the HOLTS Athletics Day last Monday and they enthusiastically participated in the events during the day. We are very proud of their great efforts and how they did their best in all the activities. Thank you to Mr Taylor Butler for coordinating the day with the Association.

Congratulations as follows:

1st Place

Maeve - 11 Girls' Discus - (17.82m) - Special congratulations to Maeve for setting a new HOLT Record
Poppy - 12/13 Girls' High Jump (1.25m)

2nd Place

Anakin, Lion, Arlen, Miguel - 12/13 Boys' 4x100m Relay
Lion - 12/13 Boys' Shot Put - (7.20m)
Anakin - 12/13 100m - (15.18s)

3rd Place

Dion -11 Boys' Long Jump
Primrose - 11 Girls' 100 Meter Dash
Evelyn - Girls' 12 /13 200 Meter Dash
Andy - Triple Jump

We look forward to supporting them at the Beachside Athletics next week.

Promotional Photoshoot

Next Friday, 18 October, a professional photographer will be taking photos of our children highlighting all the activities we hold at school. The photos will be used as part of our promotion of the school such as on our school website, boards and posters.

Swimming Program

All families have received Operoo notification of the program which will start in Week 6 on Wednesday 6th November. Please complete the permission form and the ability form that GESAC require. All forms need to be filled out as soon as possible.

School Closed

The school will be closed on Monday 4 November for Report Writing Day, remembering that Tuesday 5 November is Melbourne Cup Public Holiday 2024. OSHC will not be available on these two days.

Chicken Pox

We wish to advise you that there has been a case of Chicken Pox in our school.

Please look out for the classic signs of chickenpox. It presents with a rash that begins as many small red bumps that look like pimples or insect bites. They appear in waves over 2–4 days, then develop into thin-walled blisters filled with fluid. The blister walls break, leaving open sores, which finally crust over to become dry, brown scabs.

Please keep an eye on your child/ren and if they do come down with it please advise the school as soon as possible.

Link for your streamed copy of the Production The Wizard of Oz

Important Dates for 2024/2025

Please take the time to go to the separate page in the newsletter and note all the important dates coming up for the end of the year and beginning of the new year.

October the Month of the Rosary

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Sincerely yours

Margaret Carlei

Principal

Year 3/4 Camp