NEWS & ADMINISTRATION

Dear Parents,

At the end of last term, we needed to remove the banners along the fence. The banner was acting as a barrier, preventing the wind from flowing through, consequently it was pulling the fence down. Since the banner was removed, we have had a couple of children say that strangers have spoken to them through the fence. This week at assembly, I addressed the area of stranger danger.  Without scaring the children, I did explain that we should not be talking to strangers through the fence. They need to alert staff immediately if they are spoken to.  If you could please have the same discussion with your children at home, it would be appreciated.

This week, we also invited families in to view our Art Exhibition.  Most families were quite impressed with the children's artwork. We would like to thank Mrs Louise Preece for the outstanding work that she has been doing with the children. From speaking to many of you, I know that the children really enjoy their art lessons.

We also ask that you keep Ms Nadia Ascenzo in your prayers as she recovers from the removal of her appendix.

Referendum Voting

This Saturday, Holy Name Hall will be open for voting. The Vietnamese community will be selling sausages, so come along, vote and get yourself a Democracy sausage.

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to extend our congratulations to two students for their remarkable artwork.

Firstly, Elsa's entry into the 2023 Wild At Art threatened species art competition saw her become one of the 110 finalists out of 7000 entries. Well done Elsa.

Our second congratulations is extended to Alannah whose art work was entered into 'The Victorian Association for Gifted and Talented Children' and put into their yearly catalogue!

Congratulations Alannah.

Thank you

To our wonderful parents, Antonietta A, Marcie A & Carmela G who cooked & bagged up over 1,300 chicken nuggets for our hungry students last Monday.

It was a mammoth effort, and on behalf of the children, we thank you for your help with this special lunch day.

Book Club Issue 7

Book Club ordering (including online) closes next Monday, 16th October (3.30pm cut off).

School Sunglasses  &  Legionnaire Hats

Are available for purchase from the school office.  You can pay by cash, eftpos or credit card in person or over the phone.   Hats are  $13   &  school issue sunglasses  $15.

Could we please ask all parents to check their child's glasses, as badly scratched lenses can be detrimental to your child's eye health, and make it difficult for them to see out of.

Children Not Returning in 2024

If your child/ren, other than this year's Gr6 students, are not returning to Holy Name in 2024, could you please advise me via an email (principal@hnpe.catholic.edu.au), ideally as soon possible, as we will soon be looking at and preparing our class lists for 2024.

Save the Date!

For our Christmas Carols evening..... Tuesday 12th December @5.30pm.

Working Bee

WE NEED YOU!!!  Can you help out? Please get in touch with Adrian G or Derryn L if you are available to help out on the day. Some jobs will include cleaning the canteen kitchen, sweeping up leaves, concreting some blue stones, painting some steps and lines. 

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.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th November.

Term 4 Fee Statements

Fee Statements were emailed last week to all families.  If you have any queries, please contact the school office or Bursar.  Unless you have a direct debit or prior arrangement with the Principal, all fees are due by Friday, 24 November, 2023.

Story Time

Our next story time session is on Friday 20th October 2:30pm. Please remember to book in for the session.

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!! 

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.

Assembly Roster

We welcome all parents and friends to join us each Monday from 2:40 for our assembly. Please note the change in Assembly time. Each week a different grade level will share and present their learnings.