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Civilisation evolves through exploration and discovery
Our Lines of Inquiry are:
- Peoples histories shape identity
- Discoveries and explorations create change
- Function of civilisation. We have been researching an ancient civilisation of our choice and looking at how we can use factual events to tell stories about history. We wanted to know how these people lived, what made them a part of that civilisation, power and what they invented that is still used in our world today. We created draft 1 with our original ideas and went through the editing process and with teacher and peer feedback created draft 2. Once changes had been made and we were happy with our final edits we PUBLISHED.
Thank you 4 Red!
Dear Families,
Welcome to Term 3, Week 9! I know, it sounds crazy we're here already. Thinking about what to share with you this week, I couldn't help but reflect on all the additional 'non classroom' activities our wonderful Holy Trinity staff undertake, all in the name of continuous learning for our precious children.
At the recent Board meeting, we all heard about the many things our teachers and staff have been doing, including:
* preparing and presenting the First Eucharist parent information session;
* presence and support at a number of First Eucharist Presentation Masses;
* preparation for Grandparents Day;
* participation in Key Leaders' Day with a focus on Faith in Learning;
* a number of well-being programs that cater for all years;
* self-study in preparation for our IB evaluation next year;
* parent information sessions for Year 6 Exhibition;
* support for Tournament of the Minds;
* numerous lunchtime clubs;
* Kindy orientation preparation for Term 4;
* not to mention, making our children happy to go to school every day and come home with stories of fun, laughter and learnings (OK, so I added this one myself!).
It's these things that may seem small to the staff, but to families, it's what makes Holy Trinity a community we are proud and honoured to be a part of. We don't need our child to directly benefit from one of these activities in order to realise and feel the impact.
Thank you to the wonderful school leadership group, and to all the teachers and staff. What would we do without you! We appreciate you, and we are so very grateful for you.
I hope all members of our community have an opportunity to enjoy a break before next Term, and enjoy some special time with loved ones. Hold them close. Take care, and I hope to see you all soon.
Cath Day (Audrey 4R)
School Board Chair
Have a wonderful weekend in this glorious sunshine and a peace-filled week ahead with your beautiful families.
Philippa
Philippa Brearley
Email: philippa.brearley@cg.catholic.edu.au
First Eucharist Retreat
Last week, Year 4 participated in a day of prayer, reflection and fun during their First Eucharist Retreat at Holy Trinity. The day commenced in prayer with students attending mass celebrated by Fr Woods. Following lunch, students engaged in Godly Play, an art activity and participated in contemplative prayer called Visio Divina. A big thank you to our Year 4 teachers!
Socktober
Here in Australia, October marks World Mission Month, a celebration of the global work of the Church and the dedication of missionaries, both religious and lay, as they reach out and support children and communities in need around the world.
Here at Holy Trinity, we will be celebrating Mission Month in September! On Friday 22nd Sptember (last day of Term 3) students are invited to wear CRAZY SOCKS for a gold coin donation.
Emily Capper
Religious Education Coordinator
ELC School Holiday Program
The ELC will run the school holiday program in the September/October holidays. (Monday 2 October is a public holiday the ELC will be closed).The program is open to ELC and Kindergarten children. Please click here for further information and bookings.
Is your child starting Preschool or Kinder in 2024?
Free parent webinar Thursday 14 September (tonight) about:
- The importance of positive educational transitions for children.
- Fun and creative ways to prepare children for starting school and ways to support learning foundations.
- How relationships can positively impact a child's academic and social development.
- Tips and resources from teachers, school principals and parents.
To register click here or phone: 6241 5759
Hosted by ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations and ACT Education Directorate.
Stay and Play
Stay and Play is a playgroup for pre-preschoolers and their carer each Wednesday in school term 9am-10am in the ELC Adventure Garden (weather permitting). All families and the broader community are welcome to attend.
Save the date - Countdown to Christmas Fete 25 November
Holy Trinity is organising a very festive school community fete on Saturday 25 November - this is the first fete since 2018!
The Fete Committee, along with support from the P&F and school staff, have been busy organising types of stalls, seeking sponsorships, and rallying volunteers. In Term 4, we will start to request assistance to support each class stall listed below. This will include donating various small items to support some stalls, volunteers to help on the day at each stall, as well as promoting the event to your friends and family!
Each class at Holy Trinity has been designated with a stall. If you would like to assist in any way, including sponsorships or large donations (anyone own a business as a butcher or baker?!), please contact htpspffete@gmail.com.
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Year level |
Stall |
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ELC |
BBQ |
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Kinder |
Cake stall including gingerbread house |
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1R |
Snow cones, fairy floss |
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1G |
Garden stall |
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2W |
Old Fashioned Games |
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2G |
Showbags |
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2R |
Second hand books |
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3G |
Obstacle Course and Jumping castle (in the hall) |
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3R and 3W |
Tombola |
|
4 |
DIY and pre-made craft |
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5 |
Mad hair (coloured hairspray) and tattoos, face painting and nails |
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6G |
Haunted House |
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6R |
Chocolate Wheel |
Holy Trinity Fete Committee
Email: htpspffete@gmail.com
Basketball Grand Final
Congratulations to Neve IG and Evie S who won their Basketball Grand Final on the weekend. It was a close game with the Woden Weston Creek Dodgers beating the Ginninderra Rats 26-22 to be the Girls U12 Division 1 Champions! Well done girls!
ACT Athletics Championships
Emily G– 11th 11 Years100-meter sprint
Milla G – 1st 8 Years 70-meter sprint & 1st 8 Years 100-meter sprint
George L– 1st 8 Years 70-meter sprint & 3rd 8 Years 100-meter sprint
Izabel L – 12th 10 Year 200-meter sprint
Emily M - 15th 10-Year 200-meter sprint
Leo M – 15th 10 Years 800 meters
Maria MR – 9th 11 Years Shot Put
A massive congratulations to those students who represented Holy Trinity on Tuesday the 12th of September at the ACT Athletics Championships. We had 7 students who qualified for the event, with some terrific results. Some special mentions go to Milla G who placed 1st in both the 8-Year-Old Girls 70 meter and 100-meter sprints, and to George L who placed 1st in the 8-Year-Old Boys 70-meter sprint and 3rd in the 8-Year-Old Boys 100 meter sprint. These are amazing results, and we watch with enthusiasm as these two students’ progress further with their running in the years to come. National Championships are only for those students in the year groups 10-12, so this is where the journey ends for both Milla and George this year, but no doubt we will see them on this stage soon. Well Done to all. For all of these students to place in the top 20 in the ACT is something we should all be very proud off.
At lunch time every Tuesday students are welcome to participate in Construction Club. Here we explore our creativity, problem solve, collaborate and develop our fine motor strength. Next week, we will participate in box construction- any recycling items would be welcomed!
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