Dear Parents,

This Friday we will celebrate `Grandparents / Special Persons Day’. Our classrooms will be open from 2.30pm-3.30pm beginning with a brief prayer service in the classroom. It will be an opportunity for grandparents / special persons to visit classrooms and participate in some activities. It is also an opportunity to give thanks and acknowledge these special and important people in the lives of our children. As Principal I have the privilege and pleasure of engaging with many of the Grandparents in our school community on a regular basis. I thoroughly enjoy having a chat at pick up or drop off time, or whole school events.

For many families, grandparents play a significant role in the lives of their grandchildren. We understand and appreciate that the role of the `grandparent’ is many and varied, but important nonetheless. In some families, grandparents are relied upon for school pick up and drop off, or being the taxi (or Uber!) driver for after school activities. In other families, grandparents live further away and cherish the precious time when they make the journey to visit and note `how much you have grown’ since they saw you last. We also acknowledge that in some families grandparents are unable to fulfil such an active role in the lives of their grandchildren, due to distance (overseas or interstate), health and many other factors. In their absence there are often `special people’ in the lives of our children who are present to fill the void, to provide the practical or emotional support required in childhood and adolescence.

This week is one small opportunity to say `thank you’ to these special people in our lives. Grandparents provide much more than `all care, no responsibility’! Grandparents and special people play a significant role in influencing, shaping and moulding their loved ones in support of our role as parents. As a Catholic community, we thank God for their love, guidance and support on their journey of life and faith.

Bogan Bingo - Sat 5th August

A reminder that our Parents Association Bogan Bingo Fundraiser is on this Saturday! Tickets close tomorrow 2nd August, so make sure to grab yours if you haven’t already. Raffle Tickets can also be purchased on CDFPay, head to the Parents Association section of this newsletter to have a look at the fabulous prizes on offer. Thanks to all of the businesses who have contributed to help raise funds for our school!

Paese Della Danza - The Land of the Dance! - Extra tickets now available

Extra School Concert tickets are now available for families wishing to purchase more tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CIYLY

Just a reminder to secure your tickets if you haven't already done so for the much anticipated event (see School Production section of newsletter for booking details). If you have any questions in regards to ticket sales please contact the school office.

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.

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 the newsletter. 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.

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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