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26 October 2012 Dear Parents & Carers Today is World Teachers Day. I thank the teachers and staff of Holy Cross for their
dedication to our students and the difference they make to our community and to the
future. Such commitment and hard work on their part, results in the great school we have.
Congratulations to Ally and Paris our Year 7 students who recently competed at state level
in Athletics. Their successes at this level mean that they will soon be off to National
Competition in Adelaide competing in 100m and 200m events.
This Wednesday coming is DAD’s DAY at Tuckshop. I know our Dads are up for the
challenge to produce the same quality as the Mum’s who volunteer each week. Dad’s, this
is a great opportunity to meet other fathers and to be part of the life of your son’s
/daughter’s school day.
Today as I write Mrs Shaw and Ms Small are busy preparing for Craft Club. This is such a
wonderful initiative organised by Mrs Shaw. Not only does it bring life and fun to our
students but it brings life to others as the proceeds go to Catholic Missions.
Our Choir “went public” again this week with a wonderful performance in the Brisbane
Queen St Mall. Congratulations to all the members for a polished performance and thanks
to Mrs Farne Sang for organising another opportunity for our students.
ARE YOUR READY to Disco this Saturday Night! Our P&F have organised this Term’s
Disco from 5:30pm – 8:30pm in the School Pavilion tomorrow evening. Tickets will still be
available at the door. Please remember that your supervision is required and children
should not be dropped off into the care of our volunteers. It will be a wonderful night.
Thanks to Dee Chester and her team for organising this event.
Mrs Conor Wilson has accepted a position for 2013 at St Williams School Grovely.
Conor’s appointment is to Job Share for the year. We wish Conor well at Grovely. We
will miss here.
Paul Drewniak Principal
HOLY CROSS DISCO TOMORROW NIGHT SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR (If you have paid but not received your ticket, please check for your name at the door)
Dates to Remember:
October 27 School Disco November 2 Pizza Day 3&4 Open Garden 7 Resilience with Sr Anne 7-8pm 9&13 2013 Prep Orientation Day 11 Musical Showcase 12-16 Book Fair 14 P&F Annual General Meeting 23 Catholic Missions Free Dress Day &Activities/Disco 24 Parish School Mass at 6pm 28 Prep to Yr2 Swimming Carn 29 Christmas Carols December 4 Graduation Dinner 5 Prep Nativity 7 Term 4 Ends – 12pm
Tuckshop
Tuckshop available on WEDNESDAY’S
Convenor: Mrs Sharlene Hamblin Ph: 0401 665 318 or email: [email protected]
Uniform Shop
OPEN FORTNIGHTLY on the second & fourth Fridays of each month Time: 8.00 – 9.00am Convenor: Tanya Smith Tanya Smith:[email protected]
Masses October 26 Year 1 & Year 7 November 2 Prep & Year 6 9 Year 4 & Year 5 16 Year 2 & year 3 24 Parish School Mass at 6pm
Assembly October 31 3G November 7 4/5G & 4/5W 14 7W 21 6G 28 2/3W December 5 1G & 1W
Holy Cross School
NEWSLETTER 40 Morris Street Wooloowin 4030 Ph: 3857 2443 Fax: 3357 9532
www.hcpswooloowin.qld.edu.au
A.P.R.E.’s Report Someday when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a parent I will tell them: I loved you enough to ask you about where you were going, with whom and what time you would get home. I loved you enough to insist that you buy a bike that we could afford to give you, with your own money. I loved you enough to be silent and let you discover that your hand-picked friend was a creep. I loved you enough to make you return a Milky Way – with a bite out of it, to a supermarket and to confess: “I took this.” I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours while you cleaned your room, a job that would have taken me fifteen minutes. I loved you enough to let you see anger, disappointment, disgust and tears in my eyes. I loved you enough to admit I was wrong and ask for your forgiveness. I loved you enough to let you stumble, fall and hurt. I loved you enough to let you assume the responsibility for your actions at 6, 10, 16, 20. But most of all, I loved you enough to say NO when you hated me for it. That was the hardest part of all. God is with us! Patty McCourt
Mark on your calendars please! Nov 23 Catholic Missions Free Dress Day – Lots of activities and a disco in the afternoon. Nov 24 Parish School Mass at 6pm.
More information will be forwarded later.
If you have any dump vouchers that you
will not be using, please give to Shane our
groundsman or to Billie in the office.
Thank you
It’s Dad’s Day at Holy Cross Tuckshop
this Wednesday 31st
October.
It’s not too late to help.
If you can spare some time, please contact
Sharlene Hamblin on 0401 665 318 or email:
The children would love to see their Dad’s
serving behind the tuckshop counter.
Pastoral Care Corner
Dear Parents Last week I wrote about the family. Today, we celebrated World Teachers’/Staff Day. I share with you two things that brought these together. Either quote could be applied to family or to a school community. FAMILY A family is a circle – Where we learn to make good decisions, Where we learn to think before we do, Where we learn integrity and table manners And respect for other people, Where we learn we are special, Where we learn how to listen and to be listened to; Where we learn the rules of life To walk in the world. The world is a place where anything can happen: Family is the space that can make us ready for anything. SCHOOL STAFF A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove … but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child. Enjoy reflecting on these thoughts.
God bless Sr Anne. RESILIENCE/CHARACTER BUILDING/PERSONAL INTEGRITY/STRENGTH OF CHARACTER ‘Resilience’ is a word that has become rather hackneyed. I’ve used a few other possibilities above. Whatever you call it, it is very important for our own lives and that of our children. It needs to be fostered in young children. Last term I piloted a talk with Year 2/3 parents. Their feedback was very helpful, so I am offering it to all parents next Wednesday night; 7 November, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the new building, ground floor. The kettle will be on. If you are unable to come, but would like the information, just let me know. If you want more details, contact me via phone or email. God bless Sr Anne.
The school community wishes the students who celebrated their birthday this week,
many happy returns:
Meka Morrison, Jake Reed-Hussey,
Avash Nanoo, Willow Preston
& Matthew Devlin
TUCKSHOP – DAD’S DAY TODAY ☺☺☺☺ Helpers for Wednesday 31st October are: Tuck-shop: Brian Nally, Brian Brady, Paul Wood, Darren Hanley & Ben Kirkegaard Home bake: Catherine Byrne, Kylie Braine, Simone Ross, Darren Felsman, Jude Noone, Suzanne Colette & Loretta Mammarella Please note our NUT FREE POLICY when preparing Homebake items. Thank you
Can You Help? Our Uniform Shop Needs You!
When? Prep 2013 Orientation Days
• Friday 9th
November
• Tuesday 13th
November
Time? 10.45 -11.45am and/or 1-2pm
(Can you help us for an hour? *Tanya
will coordinate it on Friday and Maddie
will coordinate it on Tuesday)
What? To assist with uniform sales
Where? Tuckshop
Please let Tanya or Maddie know if you
can assist: email us at
[email protected] Thanks!
Reminder Friday November 2nd - Pizza Day Holy Cross P&F are running a fundraising
Pizza Day next Friday. If you haven’t
already returned your form, please do so
by this Monday 29th October to ensure you
can enjoy your pizza for big lunch.
ALL ORDERS & CORRECT MONEY must be
RETURNED in an enclosed
ENVELOPE/ORDER GLUED TO A PAPER
BAG to the school office by MONDAY,
29TH OCTOBER.
PRE-ORDER SALES ONLY/NO REFUNDS. Pizza Order Forms attached to newsletter.
For more information or
to sign up to offer help
on the day just text
Mary-Therese on
0423 777 600 or email
P&F AGM
Wednesday 14 November
6.30pm – Lower Floor New
Building
The finish line for the 2012 P&F Year
is approaching. The P&F Executive
would like to warmly invite all
parents and friends to attend the Holy Cross
School P&F AGM to hear a report on our P&F
Association’s achievements throughout this
year, and to elect an Executive for 2013.
If you have never attended a P&F, the AGM is
a great time to do so. Join us in celebrating
the last meeting of the year with some drinks
and nibbles. We are always looking for new
ideas, and we would be grateful if you could
spend some time with us.
As per the nature of a P&F Association, each
year nominations are sought for the following
positions:-
- President (Executive)
- Vice President (Executive)
- Treasurer (Executive)
- Secretary (Executive)
- Grants Team Sub Committee (Non
Executive)
Any questions: please contact Toni Williamson
via the P&F email address:
We welcome your nominations and look
forward to seeing you there! Kind Regards,
Peter Chester, Maddie Barbour, Toni
Williamson and Tony Artuso.
AWARDS Congratulations to all students who received awards during assembly. PG Ella Eyndhoven, Gemma Hutchings &
Harry Thornton PW Violet Carew & Samuel Ryan
1G Hannah Milner & Brodie Hutchings
1W Bridget Fenton & Harry Grellman 2G Emma Whittle & Callum Ryder
2/3W Riley Edwards & Will Chester 3G Gabi Hodda & Emma Brennan
4/5G Matilda Barbour & Nick Bradley-Moore 4/5W Georgia McKay & Georgia Fenton
6G Kelly McKenzie & Sam Patane
7G Bridie Swain & Isaac Artuso
7W Laelah Dunn & Zane Cleary
MYMEMENTO Photos
Thankyou to all the families that participated in
the Mymemento photography fundraiser. The
disc with the photos will be available next week.
Sorry for the delay, but the photographer took
more photos than expected. Sharon will wait
outside the front of the school each morning to
deliver to each family.
For other arrangements please email Sharon at
Grade 7 Parents Final Social Fling
Come and celebrate the end of
primary school for our children
Where: Kedron Park Hotel Function
room
693 Lutwyche Road Wooloowin QLD 4030
When Saturday 10th November 2012
Time: 6:30 for 7pm
Cost : $25 per person or $50 per
couple includes food
RSVP: 6th November 2012 email either
Tanya (Paris mum)
or Michele (Niamh's mum)
or
put correct money in named envelope
and give to office by 6 November.
Thank you
Last weekend, we participated in a state wide athletics competition. This annual event was hosted in Cairns this year. The tropical weather and temperature was very hard to adjust to. This level of competition was intense as it was of a higher standard than usual. We had a very successful meet and both made the QLD team for the 100m (Paris) and 200m (Ali). Thank you to all Holy Cross teachers and staff for their tremendous support! Paris Urban & Ali Cathcart Well done girls. We are all very proud of you! Mr Drewniak
OPEN GARDENOPEN GARDENOPEN GARDENOPEN GARDEN 3 & 4 November Soon local garden enthusiasts and a Holy Cross School family will be opening their stunning garden to the general public on Saturday November 3 and Sunday November 4 in celebration of the 25
th Anniversary
of Open Gardens Australia. Sharon Kellett and Adam Wilson (Jack, Prep W) have very kindly nominated our HCS
P&F as the beneficiaries of the entrance fee, as set by the Australian Open Garden Scheme. Their Chalk Street garden, called Mindilga, was specifically selected as it is a usual house block and there are very few small gardens in the scheme – the majority being properties/acreage. It can be accessed via the website, along with all other Open Gardens: http://www.opengarden.org.au/regions/qld_calendar.html. It is their first opening to the public and will occur over the weekend of 3 & 4 November. The Australian Open Garden Scheme has set the entrance at $6.00 per adult (a percentage of which will be contributed to HCS P&F Association). Young people and children under the age of 18 enter for free to encourage the love of gardens and gardening in younger people. Everyone is most welcome to come along and view the garden and please tell your family and as many friends as possible to support both Sharon, for her enormous effort with creating this beautiful garden, and also our P&F Association.
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Holy Cross School Musical Showcase
Who? Our school band, school choirs, various
student ensembles and some solo pianists will
perform at their first school gala since the inception
of our school band. This musical showcase shall
allow our students a wonderful opportunity to
perform for their school community after many
months of preparation and it is sure to dazzle and
delight you, as you join them on their musical
journey.
When? Sunday November 11 from 4.30pm –
6.30pm *Please ensure you mark this important
date in your diary and encourage and support your
child in her/his preparation.
Where? Holy Cross Heritage Hall, Chalk Street.
Many thanks to Ms Chelsea McNelliey, Mrs Sharon
Farne Sang and Mrs Danielle Price for their time and
commitment in preparing our students for this
showcase and to Mrs Kathryn Lyons, Mrs Maria
Crawford and Mrs Alison Boyd for organising
this special event.
School Terms 2013:
Term 1: 30 January to 28 March Term 2: 15 April to 21 June Term 3: 8 July to 20 September Term 4: 8 October to 6 Dec
ICAS Test Results Last term a number of our students in Year 5-7 sat
for the International Competitions and Assessments
for Schools (ICAS) which are independent skills-
based assessments with a competition element.
Over one million student entries are accepted from
over 6,300 schools in Australia and New Zealand
annually. In addition, students from over 20
countries including Hong Kong, India, Malaysia,
Singapore, South Africa and the USA participate in
ICAS each year. Congratulations to the following
students on their results:
Mathematics:
Sophie Fahey (Participation)
Charles Williamson (Participation)
Sam Patane (Participation)
Nicholas Egan (Credit)
Hamish Quinn (Distinction)
Ashlynn Haywood-North (Distinction)
Daniel Egan (High Distinction)
Samuel Tudor (High Distinction)
English:
Charles Williamson(Participation)
Nicholas Egan(Participation)
Caitlin Hodda (Participation)
Ashlynn Haywood-North(Credit)
Daniel Egan(Credit)
Samuel Tudor(Distinction)
Lucy Shephard(Distinction)
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our Senior Choir on their
wonderful performance at The Queen Street Mall
on Tuesday to help celebrate Children’s Week. The
choir sang four songs including: Wade in the water,
Sleep little child, Rocka’ my soul and Shake, rattle
& roll. The students entertained an appreciative
lunch time crowd including numerous supporters of
Holy Cross. Thank you to Mrs Sharon Farne-Sang
for her leadership in preparing and conducting the choir to such a polished performance.
GOTCHA CARDS – Week 3
GOTCHA CARDS have
been designed to
encourage and reward
good behaviour in an
effort to boost each
child’s self esteem and improve the
general standard of behaviour at
our school.
Well done to all the ‘Gotcha Card’
recipients who have done a brilliant
job of demonstrating our school-
wide positive behaviour
expectations (Safety, Learning &
Respect).
The following children won seats in
our assembly Corporate Box:
Cassie Martinz
Tom Grant
Nick Egan
Ewan Doring
Lili Vincent
Callum Ryder
Jasper Rowell
Harrison O’Donoghue
Isabelle Davies
Also, keep an eye out for our
Gotcha Card display in the hallway
near the office.