Prayer for Reconciliation

Let our two worlds combine, Yours and mine. 

The door between us is not locked just ajar 

There is no need for the mocking or the mocked to stand afar, 

With wounded pride or angry mind, 

Building a wall to crouch and hide

To cry or sneer behind 

This is ours together, 

This nation- No need for separation, 

It is time to learn. 

Let us forget the hurt.

Join hands and reach  

With hearts that yearn.

Your world and mine is small 

The past is done, 

Let us stand together, wide and tall. 

And God will shine upon us all  

Each and everyone.

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Sabbath week where I hope you have had some opportunity with your children to take a breath, or spend time after school doing something special together (other than homework!).  Today also marks the last day of Reconciliation Week 2021, which the prayer above focuses on.  This was shared as a part of a beautiful Reconciliation Week prayer Celebration, facilitated by 3/4 Blue.  At this ceremony we were also presented with the message sticks that children across our school and ELC have had opportunity to help paint.  These will be displayed in our front garden, near our flagpoles over the coming weeks. 

This week I have continued the privilege of interviewing Kindergarten 2022 children and their parents.  Often in the conversations parents comment about how they have heard what a wonderful and involved community we have at Holy Trinity. This is certainly true and something I, as the Principal, am very proud to be a part of.  I know in 2020 we were very challenged as a community as we were unable to join together physically for events and volunteering. This year as restrictions have eased, I know there are many in our community that are thrilled to be able to come back into our school and help in the classrooms, library etc.  Unfortunately however, we seem to be struggling to fill in some of our volunteer roles that we greatly rely on.  This is particularly evident with the tuck shop, and if we continue to have such large gaps in the volunteering, this may effect its viability in the near future.  If you are able to help out please consider signing-up because the tuck shop really needs more helpers! The tuck shop operates Wed, Thurs, Fri every week between 9:00-11:30 each day. There will be a Tuck shop Manager on every shift so no need to worry about being overwhelmed with responsibility. In fact, we think you might even have some fun and meet some new parents so please consider giving it a try.

If you are able to assist, please sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAA623ABFBC16-tuck

If have any questions about volunteering, please call or text coordinator Patricia Micalos on 0400 019 226. A reminder also about the wonderful take meals available for families on the Qkr! App Under the Canteen section. 

We also would love your feedback about the tuck shop service so far this term, by clicking on the very quick survey below. (Please note this survey will close on the 17th of June) 

Take my survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W5WPFSY

Speaking of surveys, last week we launched the annual school survey which is being produced by a new company across our archdiocese as follows: 

Annual School survey-  Tell Them from Me

We are currently inviting teachers, students (Year 4-6) and parents to provide feedback on their experience of our school using an online survey. The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process. 

We would like to invite you to complete the TELL THEM FROM ME (TTFM) Partners in Learning Survey. As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community we would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student learning and well being at Holy Trinity Primary School. 

The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The survey is open until Friday 11th June. You will be able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using the URL below: 

Take my survey: http://tellthemfromme.com/htps2021

As many of you are aware, we have over the last few years, engaged the services of Focus Total Property Group to complete all our outdoor maintenance and bins. Michael and David Kane have now ceased this business, due to some new opportunities and we thank them so much for all they have done for our community over the past years.  Michael will of course, continue to be a part of our community as a dad here (Elsa and Jo), which is wonderful!  We now welcome Michael Borowski and his company Capital Grounds Maintenance who will now take over this contract.

Next week we welcome Lyn Pepper-Budge in 5 /6 Green until the 30th of July, as Mrs Casey is taking some Long Service Leave.  We wish Rebecca and her family a wonderful time away and we thank Lyn for joining our community in her absence. 

Please keep our Year 6 Confirmation candidates in your prayers as they continue to prepare for this Sacrament in our Parish in a couple of weeks.  Today they are sharing in a Retreat Day and this weekend at all Parish Masses, these candidates and their parents will be presented to the congregation. 

Please also keep in your prayers Anne Staines, Principal of Sacred Heart Pearce, whose husband Martyn passed away recently. 

Wishing you all a holy and peace-filled week ahead with your beautiful families. Stay warm! 

Philippa

Feast of the Holy Trinity

Last Friday we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Trinity. It was a fantastic day with the whole school attending Mass together! Check out the photos below on how we celebrated the day. 

Sacrament of Confirmation

This weekend we celebrate our Parish Mass to present our Confirmation Candidates. All are welcome!

Week	Date	Event
8	Friday 11th June	Coin Heart
10	ALL WEEK	Lolly Jar Guessing Competition

• Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June: Confirmation Presentation Mass

• Monday 7th June - 2:30pm: KG Class Assembly
• Friday 11th June - Coin Heart Fundraiser for Global School Partners (Gold Coin)

• Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th - 6pm: Sacrament of Confirmation

Preschool Learning Journeys

Next week the ELC welcomes our preschool families to participate in their child's Learning Journey. This is an opportunity to families to view the classroom learning environment, child's learning portfolio, reflect together on the learning and create goals for Semester Two. Please check your class Seesaw notifications for times and days. 

ELC School Holiday Program

The ELC will be open for a School Holiday Program between 28 June-12 July 2021. (Monday 12 July is a pupil free day)

The holiday program is open to current ELC, Kinder and Year One children, with priority given to ELC families. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid missing out.

Please click here to access the School Holiday Program booking form.

Stay and Play

Playgroup for pre-preschoolers and their families. Wednesday mornings from 9am-10.00am in the ELC Playground (weather permitting). Parents, grandparents, carers and children are all very welcome. Please sign in using the Check in CBR app.

Common sense strategies for raising girls

Grab your tickets and 

5:30pm-9:30pm

Holy Trinity School Hall, Curtin

Food, drinks and live music on the night with Silent Auctions in support the school’s arts and music programs. 

$20 per person includes a range of samples from local wine, beer and spirits. Tickets available through Qkr!

The Lucky Door prize is a years worth of Red Brick coffees, proudly brought to you by Hayman Partners.

We hope to see many of you at the event.

Catholic Education has rolled out a new school management platform called COMPASS. This platform allows parents and carers to access up-to-date and meaningful information about their child and their child’s progress. Compass includes many different features (please note we will not be utilsing the payment feature in Compass at this stage). 

At present we will be utilising the following features:

• Submit absence notes
• Book parent-teacher conferences
• View your child’s academic reporting
• View your child’s attendance records
• Update basic contact information knowing your personal data is secure

HOLY TRINTY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMUNICATION MODES

Yes, it is that time of the year again! The end of May is when we start to witness UV levels dropping off in Canberra to levels that are considered low (under 3) for part, if not most, of the day. It is also that time of the year when confusion sets in around sun protection recommendations in ACT school settings.

To keep things simple and consistent for ACT primary schools and early childhood services, many years ago Cancer Council ACT coined the phrase End Of May is Hats Off Day to assist these busy settings with their ‘hats on’ (hats off) behaviour. 

So, in keeping with the End of May is Hats Off Day tune, all Canberra primary school students (and teachers) can leave their hats off for the months of June and July due to low (under 3) daily UV levels each day in the ACT.

The End of May spells Hats Off Day for ACT primary schools, for a few months anyway because the Beginning of August is Hats On Again For All Of Us as UV levels start to rise again in Canberra putting sensible sun protection behaviour back on the radar.

Read more about UV exposure and the healthy balance for Vitamin D benefits here.

Pinocchio Child Care Centre has presented Blake G with a Community Service Award for being a helpful and kind person.

Well Done Blake.

Tasting Night

Australian Girls Choir

Holiday Happenings