Halo Masyarakat Keluarga Holy Family,

On August 2nd we will be sending information to Catholic Education Melbourne about students who have a disability according to the Disability Standards. A disability may present itself in many ways. For example, a disability includes: students who have difficulties understanding language for reasons other than being a speaker of another language, students experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, health issues, or even a student who may have broken both arms.

Disabilities as defined by the Standards can be for a long or short period of time. The important part of this definition is that we provide adjustments, that is - changes or modifications – to part or all of a student’s learning (both academic, physical and/or social/emotional).

Adjustments may include using different resources for student learning, modifying the curriculum so to support their understanding and growth, additional time to complete tasks, more 1:1 assistance or changing the environment so they can access learning spaces and the playground.

Some students at our school have adjustments made to support their learning but may not have a disability. Sometimes students require additional support at particular times during their school life.

Many parents have attended Program Support Group meetings over the years where learning and/or social and emotional goals are set. We do not require these meetings for every child we make adjustments for but we do need to consult with parents when we are providing extra support beyond our normal practice.

Over the next couple of weeks, you may receive an invitation to speak with your child’s teacher’s in person, or a letter may be sent home. Alternatively, your child’s teacher/s may speak with you about adjustments during Parent/Teacher interviews.

If this process is unfamiliar to you and you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to speak with your child’s teacher, Ms Drossaert (our learning diversity leader) or myself.

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Term 2 Week 6

Holy Family Catholic School

Holy Family School is a child safe school that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Our School Vision Holy Family School aspires to be a school community where all are celebrated and challenged to be the very best they can be in the image of Jesus with a

desire for life long learning.

Honesty

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Parish Priest:

Fr. Michael Payyapilly

Phone:

(03) 9792-4317

Mass Times:

Saturdays

5:00pm Mass -Spanish

6:30pm Mass

Sundays

9:30am Mass

11:00 Mass

7:00pm Healing Mass

(except in January & October)

Principal:

Mr. Steve Twomey

Email:

principal@hfdoveton. catholic. edu.au

School Secretary: Mrs. Bernadette Blaney

Phone:

(03) 9791 1853

Fax:

(03) 9792 3113

Website: www.hfdoveton.catholic.

edu.au

Address: 100 Power Rd Doveton 3177

School Hours: 8:45 School Commences 10:00 Fruit break inside 11:00 Children eat lunch 11:15 Play Break 1 11:45 2nd period of lessons commence 1:45 Children eat snack 1.55 Play Break 2 2:30 3rd period of lessons

3:30 Dismissal

Respect Acceptance

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Pentecost Thursday 30th May Reconciliation

Sunday 9th June Pentecost Sunday

Friday 28th June Feast of the Sacred

Heart of Jesus

Prayer

June 9 marks the celebration of Pentecost. In the Christian tradition, Pentecost is celebrated as the arrival of the Spirit, promised by Jesus, to encourage the disciple to spread the Gospel. Those that listened and believed gathered together and eventually became the early Church.

God our Father, we are made one in the Holy Spirit. Hear our prayers and by the fire that is kindled in our hearts, help us to live as Christians united in holiness, forgiveness and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Congratulations To

Gwen, Emil and Junior

Last Friday some of the senior

students participated in the Cross country district event. Our school

came 4th out of 8 schools. Everyone tried their best. 8 of the 5/6 students made it to the division round

at Toomuc Recreation Reserve in Pakenham. We wish them all the best

of luck on this coming Monday. Meayjowk Year 6 and Ruot Year 5

Monday 10th June Queen’s Birthday NO SCHOOL

Monday 24th June Parent Teacher Interviews School finishes 12.30

Thursday 27th June Whole School Mass 9.15am

Friday 28th June Term 2 Ends

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The Woolworths Earn & Learn

program gives school and

Early Learning Centres around

Australia the chance to earn

amazing school equipment.

Please continue in collection as

many stickers as you can until

25th June. Then drop them of into

the collection box provided at our

school near the office.

Congratulations To

Hanish, Bhelissa, Tabella,

Nayana, Ayuri, Henry, Albright, Simon, Petar, Trinity, Ishani and

Andee-Lee

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We were surprised to know how active and easy Andrew Chinn’s songs were to dance too. The

whole school took turns in going to the church and singing and dancing with Andrew. Everyone

still sings one of the songs called “Ubuntu” The song is pretty good because its got good words

and its catchy to sing. Andrew was very generous because after he had a conversation with Eva

he decided to donate his guitar to our school plus a DVD with all his songs on it.

Daniel Year 6 Sierra Year 4