PRIMARY NEWS
from the Assistant Principal

Mrs Cathy Koch
ckoch@arm.catholic.edu.au
Mrs Jacqueline Wait
jwait@arm.catholic.edu.au

Around the school...

Meet and Greet - Tuesday Week 4

K-6 will hold their Family Meet and Greet evening this coming Tuesday 18 February between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. K-6 students are encouraged to bring their families to their classroom to acquaint them with the organisation, expectations, regular happenings and other procedures of their class. This is also an opportunity for questions and for families to introduce themselves to the classroom teacher. Please advise the classroom teacher if you are unable to attend and they will ensure any handouts will be sent home with your child. We look forward to welcoming families to this event.

Term Focus: Being Ready to Learn

Students have begun demonstrating Being Ready to Learn, arriving for their first week at school prepared with their class stationery requirements and proudly wearing their uniform. Strengthening a focus on learning, students are reminded of the importance of getting a good night's sleep and eating a variety of healthy foods to help them concentrate better on the teaching and learning during class time, working towards their potential. Taking care of themselves helps students make good choices throughout the school day.

“All students, all staff: People have a better day because I am here as part of the HTS team.” Teachers and students have together begun constructing their classroom Code of Conduct, identifying how individually and collectively they contribute to the positivity of the classroom environment. The Living Well Learning Well rules of living - I am safe, I am valued, respected and cared for, I am a learner, are the basis of discussions and actions to promote a harmonious classroom and playground.

General Permission Notes/Information Updates and Media Release Forms

Parents are asked to consent via Compass promptly when these documents are shared.

Uniform Policy

The school uniform identifies the school within the community and develops a sense of school spirit and belonging within the student body. Uniforms identify our students for their own safety on and off-site and the health and safety of students when involved in school activities. Some specific uniform requirements, such as shoes, hair and jewellery, are directly related to student safety. The wearing of the correct school uniform is compulsory, and students are expected to arrive wearing it daily, ready to learn. Families are asked to ensure that each item of clothing is clearly labelled.

Girls

HTS Primary tunic; length on or just above the knee

HTS Culottes and short sleeve blue blouse

HTS White socks

Boys

HTS Short sleeve blue shirt

HTS Grey shorts

HTS Grey socks

Sport

HTS Polo Shirt

HTS Sports Shorts

HTS Tracksuit

HTS Tracksuit Jacket

HTS White socks

HTS bucket hat (compulsory - students without a hat will be asked to sit in the shade during break times)

Optional all year:

HTS Grey wool jumper

HTS Tracksuit jacket

HTS Fleece jersey (K-6)

Presentation Requirements

Hair

Haircuts should be neat and of natural colour. Unacceptable styles include but are not limited to: motifs cut into the hair, dreadlocks, cuts under Number 2 blades, rats tails and unnatural colours. Hair, which touches the shoulders, should be tied back for safety reasons. Hair accessories such as ribbons, scrunchies, headbands etc, should be discreet and in the school colours of blue or white.

Jewellery

One pair of unadorned plain stud earrings in the lobe (no other piercings)

Simple chain such as a sacramental crucifix worn under the uniform

One bangle/bracelet

One ring

One watch

For safety reasons, students may be asked to remove jewellery for physical education and other practical activities; therefore, it should be kept to a minimum and preferably not worn on sports days.

Nails

Nails should be short and without polish.

Uniform is monitored regularly by class teachers, Leaders of Student Care and the Leadership Team. A dated note from families is required if a student is not in the correct uniform advising when the uniform will be able to be rectified. This is to be given to the class teacher.

The school will endeavour to work with families to keep the standard for uniform and presentation high. Please contact Mrs Rainger if you have financial difficulties in relation to uniform.

Device Policy

2025 Student Leaders

Captains

Fletcher White, Millie Maddigan

SRC

Will Bloch, Ben De Stefani, Tom Ditchfield, Sienna Irwin, Ella McGavin, Harper Will

House Captains

Marks: Liam Guest, Milla Lynch

Johns: Digby Brazier, Millie Dyer-Cleal

Pauls: Peyton Childs, Cali O’Connor

Leos: Leo Schiller, Audrey Stewart

3-6 Class Representatives

3M - Maddi Waddell

3S - Zara Caskey

4L - Kassidy Smith

4WL - Harlow Lea

5B - Nayte Golding

5F - Bailey Brand

5M - Harper Swadling

6D - Wez Buxton

6G - Kate Parrella

Assembly Award Recipients

Archie Taylor-Connolly, Luca Johnson, Sienna Bourke, Kason Davis, Louis East, Layla Hancock, Hunter Brazier, Kaleb Holder, Phoebe Hollingworth, Rafe Waller, Peyton Childs, Jeremy East, Zac Read, Sloane Garrett, Ava Reynolds, Xian Saludes, Millie McPhee, Kirstein Afable, Arpit Josan, Archie Bloch, Leah Lowrie, Bella McAlister, Chloe Tasker, Rocco Pettiford,

Adeline Devlin, Jack Gold, Cohen White, Joey Van Der Merwe, Harriet Devlin, Jordan Younger, Shivani Biju, Hunter James, Freya Grima, Isla Ticehurst, Jackson Dawson, Amariah Rennie, Fallon James, Adaline Vickery, Chandler Ria, Oliver Swahn Jorgenson, Ruby Waddell, Aliarna Dye, Savannah Stevens and Jaxon Prosser