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)

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