Principal's News

 Athletics Carnival 

What a fantastic day we had at our Athletics Carnival last week! The weather was absolutely perfect and the day was superbly organised thanks to the efforts of Vicky and the other staff who supported in a host of ways.

Thanks to our staff and a host of parents and volunteers from Simonds College and Academy of Mary Immaculate, the carnival ran smoothly, with races and tabloid activities flowing seamlessly. 

A special shout-out goes to our Year 6 Sports Leaders, whose passion and enthusiasm shone through from the preparation of their chants through to the presentation ceremony when they gave their team speeches. They demonstrated exceptional leadership and support, guiding younger peers with enthusiasm and encouragement. Their role was instrumental in keeping the energy high throughout the day. 

The excitement of the students was palpable from arrival at school through to the final presentations. While the cheering and ribbons were certainly important, the carnival wasn’t just about winning; the day was a true celebration of sportspersonship, courage, and resilience. We saw children pushing themselves beyond their limits, showing grit and determination, celebrating the success of others, and encouraging those who were flagging, especially during the 800m.

We extend a huge thank you to all parents who supported the carnival, whether in the audience or as a volunteer. Your involvement helped make the day a success. To those parents who took on extra roles; we sincerely thank you for your time and effort. The canteen provided by Lucy and her team was much appreciated and we thank Shelley and Dave who collected and returned the bbq to school. Many other wonderful parents supported the events and activities in a variety of ways.

Finally, thanks to Colm who has replaced Andrea throughout Term 1. He has done an exceptional job in preparing our students for the athletics carnival, and to Kiao who generously shared his skills with our Year 3-6 students. They said they felt well prepared, especially for the field events. Thanks to Sarah for transporting the equipment, and above all to Vicky who was the calm and efficient organiser of this wonderful day. 

Our Athletics Carnival was a day full of smiles and laughter, and one that we hope will provide shared stories and vibrant memories for our students in the years to come. Congratulations Hennessy! 

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Congratulations

Emily (Prep Sky) has headed overseas for her upcoming wedding. We offer our warm congratulations and best wishes to her and Brayden. We wish them a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and happiness as they embark on this wonderful journey together. 

We also offer our congratulations to our music teacher, Zoe on her recent engagement to Jonas. We wish them both every happiness as they plan and prepare for their upcoming wedding. 

Farewell

We wish Zara O and her family, every happiness and success as she transitions to her new school. We also wish Lucas S  and his family much success as they move to China in the year ahead. We hope to see you back at HR on your return to Australia. 

We also farewell Colm who has been consistently working at HR as a CRT. We thank him for his outstanding work and wish him every happiness in WA.

Parent Teacher Conversations

Parent-Teacher Conversations will take place on Wednesday 2 April, starting at 12:20 PM. This is a valuable opportunity for parents and teachers to:

• Celebrate students' successes and achievements so far
• Share updates on their adjustment to class routines
• Discuss learning progress and skill development
• Address any concerns regarding personal or social growth
• Review work samples showcasing academic progress.

TeamKids will be available for care, and bookings can be made via their website.  As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, Sheridan has resigned from her role as the P-2 STEM teacher.  As a result, STEM appointments with Lisa Gloster will be available for Years 3-6 children only.  Appointments are still open for classroom and specialist teachers and can be made using the following details:

Prep Enrolments 

Prep enrolments are now open. We ask current families to please ensure their enrolments are submitted by 30 April as we will be beginning the interview process soon. Our next group tour for Prep families is scheduled for Wednesday 30 April. New families should phone the office to join this tour.

Photos 

School photos were scheduled for 23 April but many families advised that they would be absent on this day. Photos have now been rescheduled for Wednesday 7 May.

Webinar

Have you booked for the webinar, ‘Raising Kids for a Digital World'?  Full details in the flyer.

End of Term 1

On the last day of Term 1 we will have a casual clothes day. We ask students to bring a gold coin donation to support the work of Project Compassion. Students should be sun smart by ensuring they have their school hat or another wide brimmed hat, and their shoulders covered. They should wearclosed toe shoes. 

School finishes at 1:00pm on Friday for the term holidays. We will resume on Tuesday 22 April.  Please note that Anzac Day, 25 April is a public holiday.

Best wishes for a joyous Easter filled with love and precious family time. 

Enjoy the holiday break!

Christine