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Dear parents, teachers, and students,

It's hard to believe that we're already approaching the end of the first term here in Hollows House. Time flies when you're having fun, and this year has certainly been no exception! As we reflect on the past few months, we are proud to share the incredible accomplishments of our students.

From the very start of the school year, we have seen our students show enthusiasm and dedication to their studies, extra-curricular activities, and community service initiatives. Their hard work has paid off in many ways, and we couldn't be more thrilled to celebrate these accomplishments with you.

First and foremost, our students have shown exceptional academic performance. With a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, our students have risen to the challenge and achieved remarkable results. Our Year 12 students have already shown outstanding results in their first assessments, and we're confident that they will continue to excel in their exams later this year. What is even more impressive, is that as a House student cohort, Hollows has the highest GPA average across the school. This is a testament to the outstanding work that we are all doing and I encourage you all to keep pushing yourselves to achieve great things. 

Additionally, our students have demonstrated their commitment to making a difference in the community. Our House and School leaders have been actively involved in International Women’s Day events, fundraising for causes like breast cancer awareness and education for underprivileged children. They have also volunteered their time to assist with our College Open Night and parent information evening. We have also recognised the awesome work that our teachers have been doing across our school, creating a ‘staff shout outs’ initiative. We will have these on display for staff and students to see from next week. 

Finally, from a sporting perspective, we have had a fantastic start to the year, with many wins, active participation, and impressive performances at our recent whole school swimming carnival. It was so great to see so much blue worn with pride and our banners looked fantastic! From basketball to volleyball, soccer to rugby, our students have demonstrated outstanding teamwork and sportsmanship. Keep up the great work! 

Overall, we are incredibly proud of our students and their achievements thus far. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and success throughout the year, and we are grateful for the support and dedication of our teachers, parents, and the wider school community.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to Hollows House, and we look forward to sharing more exciting news and accomplishments in the future.

Sincerely,

Bradley Andrews, Hollows House Leader

Hollows House Values Nominations so far this Term: 

Learning: 2985

Working Together: 1225

Respect: 290

Community: 130

Leadership: 265

Congratulations to our highest achievers across Hollows House. You have earned the most nominations this year: 

GITTENS, Maddie

SUMNER, Loren 

LOKENI, Toefiliga 

REZAI, Fareshta 

TAYLOR, Noah 

AMATO, Kristian 

SETOODEHTAZANGI, Veronica

ALI, Mustafa

AUNG, Ei Ei 

JIGI, Joy

PHAM, Kelvin

PORRAS, Victoria

REZAEE, Neelab

Come to Hollows House to collect your prize if you are one of these students. We are extremely proud of you! 

STAFF:Name: Jessica Harrod-Sloan                           

Favourite Subject: English

Favourite Food: Calamari

Favourite Style of music: pop, classic rock

Hobbies: Interior Design, Fitness, music, hanging out with my family and friends

Movie you would recommend: Glass Onion

Quote you live by: "Every dream begins with High Hopes"

Who do you look up to and why? My Dad - he's wise, grounded, caring, generous and ambitious

Why did you become a teacher at HPSC? Because I wanted an opportunity to work in a school that is culturally diverse.

What is a piece of advice you would give to students? Dream big because it’s the only way manifest your reality. 

STUDENT: Name: Alison Samara Lyon

Favourite Subject: Drama

Favourite Food: Tacos

Favourite Style of music: 90’s R&B

Hobbies: Reading, cooking, singing

Movie you would recommend: 10 Things I Hate About You

Quote you live by: “The course of true love never did run smooth.”

― William Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)

Who do you look up to and why? 

I don’t really look up to anyone in particular, I look up to a lot of different people, I look up to my friends because they help me grow as a person, my family because they have taught me to value the small things and of course celebrities, because they prove that if you work hard enough towards what you love you can achieve it.

Why did you nominate to become a Leader in our school for 2023?

I applied to become a leader in 2023 so I can have an impact on my fellow students, help them voice concerns, help them build their school and create a flourishing house pride for future generations. I believe being a leader includes resilience, being approachable, having a strong confidence, and building a powerfully built connection to the land we stand upon today. I hope to leave an impact on this school so the students feel safe, secure, and satisfied. The happiness of my fellow learners enhances my want to become better, and I hope to become a meaningful part of this community. 

What is a piece of advice you would give to students? 

A piece of advice I’d give to students is to not overwork yourself, take time to relax and don’t be so hard on yourself. You are the best you can be today and never worry about what others think because as long as you are happy that's all that really matters.