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LAST SCHOOL DAY 2024
Tuesday 17th December
(1pm finish)
Dear Families,
Our staff wish each of you a Merry Christmas.
On behalf of our parent community, I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to our staff. This year has seen all teachers changing the way they set up their classroom and teach.
They have implemented -
- Routines
- Behaviour Curriculum
- Science of Learning
- Science of Reading
- Cognitive Load Theory
- Systematic Synthetic Phonics
- PhOrMeS
- Explicit Direct Instruction
- Knowledge Curriculum
- Resources from OCHRE
Our school is also a member of the Reading and Learning Collective which will work with Dr Nathaniel Swain in 2025.
Nathaniel Swain is a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Researcher and Writer. He is passionate about language, literacy and learning, and effective and engaging teaching for all students.
He is a Senior Lecturer of Learning Sciences and Learner Engagement at La Trobe University’s School of Education.
Over his career, he has worked with students and teachers in a range of government school settings including Brandon Park Primary School in Melbourne’s East.
In 2019, he founded a community of teachers and other educators committed to the Science of Learning: THINK FORWARD EDUCATORS.
We have had a wonderful end to our 2024 school year with the following events.
- 2024 Year 6 Graduation
- Community Christmas Carols
- End of Year Mass
- 2024 Year 6 Big Day Out
Our final day of the school year is tomorrow and we will continue celebrating and saying our goodbyes.
You are welcome to join us for our Final Assembly at 11:30am in the Parish Hall.
Please keep in mind that this assembly is for current families, including siblings only.
2025 Staff List
Positions of Leadership
Positions of Leadership appointed for the 2025 school year are as follows:
Deputy Principal Miss Eithne King
Learning and Teaching Leader Mrs Jennifer Young
Religious Education Leader Mrs Vicky Pejic
Literacy Leader Mrs Natalie Dib
Mathematics Leader Mrs Jennifer Young
Information Communication Technology Leader Mrs Jennifer Young/Mrs Katrina Davis
Student Wellbeing Leader Miss Eithne King
Learning Diversity Leader Mrs Jacqui Prosser
Prep
Mrs Dianne Dimovski
Grade 1
Miss Sinead McCutcheon
Mr Andrew Wilson
Grade 2
Miss Stephanie Italiano
Grade 3
Mrs Verity Curtain
Miss Cristina Vezzu (4 days)/Mrs Beverly Gilbert (1 day)
Grade 4
Mrs Amanda Mase
Miss Michelle Luong
Grade 5
Mrs Andrea Smith (4 days)/Mrs Jennifer Young (1 day)
Mrs Vicky Pejic (4days)/Mrs Barbara Grabau (1 day)
Grade 6
Ms Juliette Foenander
Miss Rebecca Lark
Specialist Curriculum Programs (Prep - Grade 6)
LOTE Wed/Thu Mrs Dianne Herrmann
Performing Arts/Music Wed/Thur Miss Rebecca Rawlins
Physical Education Wed/Thu/Fri Mrs Susan Michelsson
STEM Mon/Tues/Wed Mrs Katrina Davis
Library Wed/Thur Mrs Janine Standfield
Curriculum Support
Reading Intervention (Tier 2) MultiLit Mrs Simone Tapley/Mrs Natalie Dib
Mathematics Support Mrs Jennifer Young
(Extending Mathematical Understanding)
Learning Diversity/Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing Leader Miss Eithne King
Learning Diversity Leader Mrs Jacqui Prosser
Learning Support Officer Mrs Danielle Littlejohn
Learning Support Officer Mrs Mellisa O’Mara
Learning Support Officer Mrs Christine Kemp
Learning Support Officer Miss Tess McCumstie
Learning Support Officer Mr Zac Flack
Learning Support Officer Mr Matthew Leeson
Learning Support Officer Mrs Cate Barry
Learning Support Officer Miss Miriam Keuneman
Learning Support Officer Mrs Rowena MurrayLee
Learning Support Officer Miss Alannah Phillips
Learning Support Officer Mrs Ingrid Hale
Administration/School Improvement
Principal Mrs. Julie David
Deputy Principal Miss Eithne King
Teaching & Learning Leader Mrs Jennifer Young
School Administration Mrs Tracey Ryan (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Mrs Rana Ghopur (Tues, Thurs, Fri)
Thank you
As I mentioned at our Mass and Graduation Evening, we couldn't do what we do without the support of our families.
I would like to the following people who have given up their time to support our staff and students.
Parents and Friends Committee
This committee does a lot of work behind the scenes to raise funds for our students as well as enhance connections through friendraising opportunities.
Kids Cafe/Friday Coffee - Jaclyn Chua
Jaclyn is an amazing support for our community. Some of the things she does around Holy Family are -
- Overseeing the running of Kid's Cafe
- Serving Friday Morning Coffee for our parents
- Covering library resources
- Writing on certificates
Second Hand Uniforms - Shass Murawski & Amelia Younane
These ladies sort through, wash and iron donated uniforms to sell to our families. They regularly run our Second Hand Uniform Shop onsite. As Shass will not be here next year, we will be looking for another volunteer to help out.
Parents & Friends (Treasurer)- Fiona Livolti
Fiona has been a member of our Parents and Friends Committee for many years. I would like to thank her for her fulfilling this role to support our fundraising efforts.
School Advisory Board - Nicole Mardell
Nicole has been an active member of our School Advisory Council and Parents and Friends Association.
She started our Parent Representatives for each class and welcomed new families to Holy Family.
Nicole has also been the Chair of our School Advisory Council and part of our 'Enhancing Enrolment Team'.
Scholastic Book Club - Amelia Younane
Amelia quietly collates the Scholastic Book orders and distributes these to the students.
Library - Debbie Meagher
Each Wednesday Debbie volunteers in our school library. She assists with shelving and covering books.
2025 SCHOOL LEADERS
Congratulations to the following children who form our student leadership team next year-
SCHOOL CAPTAINS | Georgia The Micah De Lima |
VICE CAPTAINS | Sienna Browne Xavier Newell |
LITURGY/SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS | Alessandra Ghannoum Lauren Bernardo |
WELLBEING LEADERS | Gareth Pangawijaya Sila Ghazale |
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LEADERS | Mikael Looi Neil Wardley |
ENVIRONMENT LEADERS | Winston Lim Nuvee Jayasuriya |
FIRE CARRIERS | Joshua Moore Lila Younane Amelia Lembovski Ryan Noroozi Daniel Zuccarello |
| SPORT LEADERS | |
| RED HOUSE | Alannah Cahill Jedd Compton |
| GOLD HOUSE | Dhinara De Alwis Jacob Chila |
| BLUE HOUSE | Lucas Scardamaglia Aiden Kemp |
| GREEN HOUSE | Sophie Cassar Ben Harris |
THE ARTS LEADERS | Renee Rosli Kaitlyn Chua |
AUSLAN LEADERS | Sanjvi Singh Nyagao Thiep |
LIBRARY LEADERS | Veronica Freeman Anthony Wilson |
SRC | Jax Battye Nick Efsthathiou Xavier Gray Hugo Julius Marcus Higgins Matthew Moore Sheryl Pramana Christy Rachoo Addison Raulli Alissa Russell Hudson Scammell Ceaza Siale Victor Tai Patrick Tan |
Farewell
The end of a school year is always a time of goodbyes. I would like to thank the families below for their support over the years and wish each family all the best in the future.
I would also like to thank Tina Edmanson for her dedication and professionalism during her time at Holy Family. Tina has accepted a Learning Support role closer to her home. We will miss her but wish her all the best.
Please remember that you are always welcome at Holy Family School.
Allison Clarke Ghang Giumarra Guo Jegan Koulianos Lam Livolti Mavrovouniotis McCusker Mitchem Murawski O'Dea Pethiyagoda Premachandra Romanin Sebastian Skliros Soares Tosti Weerakoon White Wong |
2025
Term 1 Dates
January
Tuesday 28th - Staff return
Wednesday 29th - Student Assessments
Thursday 30th - Student Assessments
Friday 31st - First Day of School (All students)
February
Sunday 2nd - Prep 2025 Playdate
Wednesday 5th - Prep Rest Day
Thursday 6th - Year 6/Staff Buddy Afternoon Tea
Friday 7th - Parents and Friends Welcome Function
Tuesday 11th - Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 11th - Meet the Teacher (Parents/Carers)
Wednesday 12th - Meet the Teacher (Parents/Carers)
Wednesday 12th - Prep Rest Day
Wednesday 19th - Prep Rest Day
Wednesday 19th - Year 4 Reconciliation/Eucharist Information Evening (6:30pm)
Wednesday 26th - Prep Rest Day
Wednesday 26th - SAC Meeting
Thursday 27th - Welcome Dinner (New families)
Friday 28th - School Closure Day
March
Monday 3rd - Halogen Young Leaders Day
Wednesday 5th - Prep-Year 2 Parent Evening (Literacy)
Wednesday 5th - Prep Rest Day
Wednesday 5th - Division Swimming
Monday 10th - Public Holiday (Labor Day)
Wednesday 12th - 2025 NAPLAN Commences
Thursday 13th - Twilight Sports
Monday 17th - Catholic Education Week
Thursday 20th - Athletics Trial Day
Friday 21st - Harmony Day, World Syndrome Day, Earth Hour
Friday 21st - Community Colour Run
Tuesday 25th - Parent Evening (Maria Ruberto)
Friday 28th - Summer Sport Gala
April
Friday 4th - Final Day of Term 1 (1pm finish)
Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and wonderful New Year,
Julie David (Principal)