Learning & Teaching

Portfolios

This semester, our teachers will be sharing portfolio tasks with you via ClassDojo.

These tasks are designed to provide you with an in-time snapshot of your child’s learning and progress. They offer valuable insights into the knowledge and skills your child is developing across different learning areas.

Our teachers will send a notification when these tasks are uploaded, so you don’t miss the opportunity to view, celebrate, and discuss your child’s learning.

We encourage you to engage with these posts, celebrate your child’s efforts, and use them as a conversation starter about their learning journey.

📚 Book Week is Coming! 📚

We’re excited to celebrate Book Week at Holy Spirit with a range of fun and engaging activities that promote a love of reading!

On Monday 18th August, we will be holding our Dress-Up Day. Students are invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. We’ll also be hosting a whole-school parade first thing in the morning to showcase our amazing costumes - families are welcome to come along and enjoy the fun!

Throughout the week, students will take part in a variety of literacy-based activities, including visits from authors and illustrators, and special sessions celebrating the joy of storytelling.

📖 The Scholastic Book Fair is also visiting!

Students will browse the fair during class time and complete a wish list to bring home. There is no obligation to buy, but any purchases made will help us earn credits to purchase new literacy resources for our school. 

It’s a great way to support both your child’s reading and our wider school community.

We can’t wait to see the creativity and excitement as we bring books to life!

Book Week Special Offer from Lombards Nunawading! 

To help families get ready for Book Week, Lombards Nunawading is offering an exclusive 10% discount on all costumes and accessories – perfect for dressing up as your favourite book characters!

📍 Simply bring the voucher (included with this newsletter) to your local Lombard Party Store.

📅 Valid until 31st August 2025🏪 

Available at participating Lombard stores.

Let your imaginations run wild and bring your favourite book characters to life!

🎈 Join the fun on Saturday 9th August

Lombards will be hosting a special Party Day, featuring fun games and a free sausage sizzle for families.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and making Book Week even more exciting!

👥 Final Parent Helper Workshop for 2025

We will be hosting one last Parent Helper Workshop for the year on:

📅 Thursday 21st August🕘 9:00am

📍 School Library

There’s no need to sign up - just come along and meet Corinne in the library.

If you’re unable to attend but are still interested in being a Parent Helper, feel free to contact Corinne via email:

✉️ cdavis@hsringwoodnth.catholic.edu.au

We appreciate your support in creating a welcoming and collaborative learning environment!

Specialist Timetable

We have a few changes to the Specialist Timetable this term due to excursions and other school events. Please keep an eye on Dojo for updates.

Please find the timetable below:

Library

Our Library Timetable for Term Three is below.

Our school library is also open on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, before school from 8:35 - 8:50 am. 

Assembly - Term Three

Assembly will continue to be held at the normal time of 2:30pm on Fridays in the hall throughout Term Three.

Please note that on some weeks, assembly will not be held due to other school events (e.g. Mass, Sports Day, etc.).

All scheduled assembly dates can be found on the school calendar.

Key Dates for Learning & Teaching in May / June

• Yr 5 & 6 Human Sexuality Classes - Wed 23rd & Thurs 24th July
• Prep Excursion - Healsville Zoo - Friday 25th July
• Parent - Teacher Conferences - Mon 28th July 1:30 - 6:30pm - Students finish at 1:00pm on this day
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Have a wonderful fortnight,

Kayla Flindt-Petersen

Learning & Teaching Leader