Dear Parents,

This evening I have the pleasure of hosting our current Parents’ Association (P.A) and School Advisory Council (SAC) members for a light supper and refreshments. It is an opportunity to express our thanks and gratitude for their generosity of time and talents. The members of the PA are tasked with the responsibility of building community through social events as well as raising funds for the benefit of our students. The SAC members provide input and advice on a variety of school matters, including school initiatives, policies and school improvement. Both the PA and SAC require a commitment to attending meetings on a regular basis, often with actions to follow. Once again, we are thankful for the willingness of these parents to contribute to our community - thank you!

Finding time to volunteer can be extremely challenging, with work and family commitments understandably the priority. Within the school calendar of events, there are many opportunities for parents to be involved in the life of the school. While some parents are able to commit to being part of a formal committee or advisory council, others are willing and able to assist where required.

I would like to express my gratitude to every parent who has volunteered in some way, shape or form. This includes, but not limited to, sporting events, excursions, Mothers / Fathers day stalls, whole school community events and classroom help, just to name a few. A huge thank you to you all!

Robyn Hunter (crossing supervisor) - Tribute Service

It was lovely to gather together last Thursday afternoon to remember Robyn and to acknowledge her service to our community. Robyn's husband, John, and their two daughters were in attendance and were extremely grateful for the special service. We presented the Hunter family with a special memory book containing messages from families within our school community. A second copy of the book can be viewed at reception. The bench seat outside the St Mary's gate looks great and is already being used by students and parents.

SRC Initiative - casual dress and sausage sizzle - Monday 16th December

To celebrate the end of the school year, the Student Representative Council (SRC), under the guidance of Mr Shannon Mullavey, have organised a casual dress day and sausage sizzle on Monday 16th December.

The casual dress is free and the purchase of sausages is optional, at a cost of $2 per sausage in bread. Please see further on in the Newsletter for more details.

A huge thanks to TheirCare, our before and after school care provider, for generously offering to supply the sausages.

2025 School Fees

Detailed information regarding next year’s school fees is available further on in the Newsletter. It is worth noting that a discount is available on the Family Fee only of 5% if paid by 31/01/2025 and 2.5% discount on the Family Fee only if paid by 28/2/2025. Should you have any queries or questions please do not hesitate to contact Lorelle Clark on 9801 8296 or via email lclark@htws.catholic.edu.au

Holy Trinity Representative Uniforms

Our children love wearing Holy Trinity uniforms to represent their school, and we’re thrilled to see their pride! However, to keep this going, we need all uniforms returned, including shorts, T-shirts, basketball singlets, football guernseys, and representative socks.

Thank you to the families who have already returned all items after washing—it is much appreciated. If you find any additional uniform items at home, please send them back with your child ASAP.

Thank you for your support in helping our teams stay prepared for future events!

Miss Humphris

End of Year - Important Dates:

Christmas Family Night - Thursday 5th December (6pm-7pm)

Just a reminder to all families that our Christmas Carols night will be at St Jude's Church on Thursday 5th December starting promptly at 6pm.

Prep students please arrive at the church at 5.30pm so that teachers can help them get into their costumes for the Bilingual Nativity Play - further information will be sent to Prep parents with regards to this.

Could all other students please arrive at the church at 5.45pm and make their way to their class teachers as they will be sitting with their class for the duration of the evening. Parents and extended family/friends may sit in the pews available.

Students may wear anything Christmas themed for the performance. No need to purchase anything new, just wear something that they may already have at home.

We are looking forward to a lovely evening of singing and celebrating the Christmas season.

Grazie Signora Formichelli

Gratitude Mass - Friday 6th December @ 1pm

The students will travel to and from St Judes Church by bus for a whole school end of year Gratitude Mass. Parents are welcome to attend.

Following Mass, remaining in the Church, the `hand over of student leadership ceremony’ will take place. We will also use this opportunity to farewell staff who will not be returning to Holy Trinity in 2025.

Move Up Day - Monday 9th December

The class groupings for 2025 will be announced to students. Students will have the opportunity to meet in their new class groupings and meet their new classroom teacher.

Semester Two Reports

School reports will be accessible online from Monday 9th December.

Last day of School (Year 6 / Years Prep - 5)

Our Year 6 students will finish the school year on Friday 13th December with a Guard of Honour commencing on the basketball court at approx 3pm. We will gather in the Great Space at 2.50pm for a short assembly, followed by the guard of honour.

Students in Years Prep - 5 will finish school on Tuesday 17th December at 1pm. There will be a Prep Graduation ceremony (Prep parents only) at 9am and a whole school assembly (all parents welcome) at 12.30pm. This will include the presentation of TORCH Bearer of the Term Awards.

Please note that supervision will not be provided by the school for students after 1pm (unlike Terms 1, 2 and 3). TheirCare will be open to provide a service from 1pm until 6pm.

School Blog - check it out!

I would like to continue to encourage parents to access our school blog to see what’s happening around our school, particularly specialist classes and extracurricular activities. Our students contribute to the posts on a regular basis - I strongly encourage you to `like’ a post of leave a comment. The students get a real buzz to know that parents are appreciating their posts!

http://blog.htws.catholic.edu.au/

Warm Regards,

Adrian Scutt

Principal

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