Student News
Halfway Heroes: Big Ideas Ahead
We’ve officially reached the halfway point, and what a journey it has been. The Passion Project pilot program has been steadily taking shape, growing week by week as students dive deeper into their ideas. What started as a spark of curiosity has turned into a vibrant collection of projects driven by imagination, persistence, and genuine enthusiasm. All students brought something unique to the table, and the energy they bring each week has made the room buzz with creativity. Watching them plan, experiment, problem‑solve, and refine their ideas has been incredibly rewarding, and it’s clear how much pride they take in their work.
The variety of topics alone shows just how wide their interests stretch.
Rohan in Year 4 dived into ant ants, and you wont believe it MORE ANTS
Sophie in Year 4 is studying the history of tea around the world
Charlie is in Year 3 he is studying the moon and Black Holes
Boris in Year 3 is looking at Gravity and other elements of Space
Sheldon in Year 2 is researching books, fiction and non-fiction and are they still relevant
Harvey in Year 2 is studying Basketball and its history and how it impacts society
Ashlyn in Year 5 is wading into the world of Artificial Intelligence
Beatrice in Year 6 has taken a microscope to parts of WWII
Each student has been putting in thoughtful effort, asking questions, testing ideas, and celebrating small wins along the way. The progress so far has been nothing short of impressive, and as we look ahead to the second half of the pilot program there’s a real sense of excitement about what these projects will become. Every student has been doing a fabulous job, and the pride felt across the group is absolutely deserved.
- Eleanor
SHOUT OUT!
Congratulations to Ariana in Year 4 for achieving wonderful results in her piano exams. We are looking forward to hearing her playing for us very soon.
Congratulations to Harvey in Year 2 For doing such an amazing passion project speech on basketball.
Congratulations to Mia Year 4 for her fabulous Bookmark celebrating the Year of the Horse. Mia's bookmark design was chosen by Willoughby City Library and can be collected from the library.
Beatrice
Congratulations to all our Year 5 students who completed the online NAPLAN writing test. When the system unexpectedly crashed, they showed remarkable perseverance, staying calm, patient, and focused while waiting to log back in. We are incredibly proud of the way they handled the disruption with maturity and leadership. Well done to every student for their resilience and positive attitude.
Tech Team
Here at Holy Family we have been “CRAZY” for Caritas! Today we had Crazy Sock Day, where we wear our craziest socks and bring a donation! At Holy Family we love helping those who aren't as fortunate as us!
Mission Leaders
Word Of The Week! -
Persistence means keeping going and trying your best even when things feel hard, when you’re tired, struggling, or unsure. In Cross Country, you might get a stitch or feel out of energy, but you don’t give up. You use your training and push through to the finish line. That’s persistence.
For students doing NAPLAN, if a question seems difficult, it’s okay. You can show persistence by flagging it and coming back later. Don’t let yourself get stuck, keep moving forward. The more you try, the closer you get to the light at the top.
★ Find out what feels or is wrong, and try to fix it in a logical way
★ Know what you want, know how to achieve it, and go for it!
★ When times feel bad, or when you’re feeling stuck, be brave and chase the challenge!
-Chris
Have a wonderful weekend,
Melissa Overton
Coordinator