our strengths we plan to build on them to improve our

Friday, 16 October 2020 - Week 1, Term 4

Dear Families, Staff and Students,

Last Monday, 80 members of staff, parents, students, leaders and staff from the Parish and Catholic Education gathered together to consider the strengths of our wonderful school. Having identified our strengths we plan to build on them to improve our outcomes.

At Holy Family, everything is possible, literally. Notwithstanding changes in Community Health, the Economy, Church, Government and Education Systems we use our Growth Mindset and our mottos such as “never give up” and “find a way” to help people to get to where they want to go.

Values

The values which drive us are:

Our Catholic Identity (Inclusivity); Our passion for learning; Ecological conversion (connecting learning to students lives, their aspirations and their relationship with their God).

Some examples of dreams coming true here include establishing our school in 1981. The community wanted its own Church and School in 1980 and the people at the time “found a way”. The community wanted a Catholic Early Learning Centre in 2014 and our Alive Centre is now open and flourishing. The Fish Farm was a dream of many years and now it is a reality. Every child at Holy Family is an author, a mathematician and a creator - this is both a dream and a reality. We


continue to celebrate our diversity as our greatest strength and our students with more than one language are the lucky ones. Continuity of learning extends across Holy Family Playgroup, “Alive” CELC, OSHC, Vacation Care, Holy Family R-6 School, Parish Sacramental Program and Thomas More College in association with St Augustine’s. As the school expanded up to 900, we dreamt of gaining additional play-space and new Sports Courts. This week the construction of our new courts in Grevillia Park on the northern side of the school.

Future Dreams

Our future dreams position our school as one that embraces its’ community and supports the well-being and learning of all its members. We plan introducing health, wellbeing, family and community hub services to meet the needs of the families within the school environment. We will introduce a strand of STEM studies, integrated across the curriculum, based on the Fish Farm Aquaponic Gardens and Wetlands. An inclusive Sports Academy integrated with the curriculum will enhance our curriculum. We see every child as a musician and look forward to the day that every child plays a musical instrument.

Your Reflection

As members of our community, I invite you to reflect on the strengths of our school as we move ahead together:

• What are you most proud of in our school? • What makes us unique? • What is our proudest achievement in the last year or two? • How does Holy Family meet the needs of our community?

It was great to welcome two new members of staff to our gathering on Monday. A warm welcome to Kirsty Stirling and Claudia Zurcher to the R/1 Team. (Kirsty is replacing Elizabeth Feher as she moves to Year 2 and Sinead Diotallevi on parental leave. Claudia will be replacing Kaine Volkov in Year 2 for two weeks before replacing Gabriella Tyrcha in R/1 when she leaves to have her baby).


‘Curiosity Central’ our new Building

The new building is progressing well:

• The new Covered Walkway is under construction on the eastern side of the development and should be completed by the beginning of next week;

• In the next two weeks the huge concrete slab will be laid in two sections. The process should be fun to watch as a huge flow of concrete will be pumped onto the site;

• In the first week in November, the steel work will be erected. However, most of the super-structure is timber, giving the building a higher rating for sustainability.

We are in an exciting phase of our school development with many projects under way. The most exciting aspects of our school pertain to student learning outcomes, particularly in literacy and numeracy.

KERRY WHITE PRINCIPAL


SHOW AND TELL

I ’ m s o p l e a s e d t o announce the winners of our Curious Creatures Wild Minds 2020 poster competition.

I was overwhelmed by the quality and efforts the children put in…what a hard time it was judging them all!

The four top winners are:

Isabella- R1JHIvan- 2PNAvleen- 3JWLibby- 4NB

Loren Harrison-GartonResource Centre


YEAR 6 VISIT TO TMC Thursday 22nd October (notes given to students)

SACPSSA ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Monday 2nd November (selected squad)

REMEMBRANCE DAY Wednesday 11th November

SACPSSA COME & TRY DAY (Year 2) Wednesday 11th November

BEACH VOLLEYBALL CARNIVAL (Years 4-6) Friday 13th November

SACPSSA LACROSSE (Years 5-6) Wednesday 18th November

ASSEMBLY - MUSIC Friday 20th November

TRANSITION (2021 Receptions) Wednesday 25th November (9am to 10.15am)

ASSEMBLY - SPORTS Friday 27th November

END OF YEAR MASS Tuesday 1st December (9.30am)

TRANSITION (2021 Receptions) Wednesday 2nd December (9am to 11am)

CAROLS NIGHT Friday 3rd December

YEAR 6 GRADUATION Thursday 10th December

LAST DAY OF TERM & YEAR Thursday 10th December

PUPIL FREE DAY Friday 11th December


Remembrance Day

In Term 4, we will be holding a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Wednesday 11th November at 11am. Students may have family members who served Australia in a war or conflict and we are seeking a photograph of the veteran to include in the ceremony.

Please email the photograph to [email protected] by 30th October. Alternatively, a hard copy photograph can be brought to the office to be scanned and it will be returned immediately or to the student.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


FROM THE APRIMThis Sunday, October 18th, is the Feast of Saint Luke the writer of the Gospel and the Acts of the Apostle. "Luke, was also a physician and a follower of Saint Paul. Although little is known of him it is believed that he was a Greek slave born at Antioch in Syria who became a doctor as the family for which he worked educated him in medicine so they would have a family physician.

At about the year 51 in Troas, Luke accompanied Saint Paul into Macedonia where they travelled first to Samothrace, Neapolis, and finally Philippi to continue the mission of the Church. Luke is the loyal comrade who stays with Paul when he is imprisoned in Rome about the year 61until his death. Luke’s inspiration and information for his Gospel and Acts came from his close association with Paul and his companions.

Luke's unique perspective on Jesus can be seen in the six miracles and eighteen parables not found in the other gospels. Luke is the gospel of the poor and of social justice evident in Luke, 6:20, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.” Luke also has a special connection with the women in Jesus' life, especially Mary. It is only in Luke's gospel that we hear the story of the Annunciation, Mary's visit to Elizabeth including the Magnificat, the Presentation, and the story of Jesus' disappearance in Jerusalem. It is also Luke that we have to thank for the Scriptural parts of the Hail Mary. Forgiveness and God's mercy to sinners is also of first importance to Luke. Only in Luke do we hear the story of the Prodigal Son welcomed back by the overjoyed father. Reading Luke's gospel gives a good idea of his character as one who loved the poor, who wanted the door to God's kingdom opened to all, who respected women, and who saw hope in God's mercy for everyone.

The reports of Luke’s life after Paul's death are conflicting. Some early writers claim he was martyred, others say he lived a long life. Some say he preached in Greece, others in Gaul . The earliest tradition we have says that he died at 84 Boeotia after settling in Greece to write his Gospel. He is often shown with an ox or a calf because these are the symbols of sacrifice, that Jesus made for all the world. Luke is the patron of physicians and surgeons.Adapted from Catholic on line.

Michael UrdanoffAPRIM


Salisbury ParishSacrament Preparation Program

Are you thinking about enrolling your child in the next Sacrament Journey?

If so, our Enquiry / Enrolment session will be on theweekend of 7th / 8th November 2020

If you think you child may be ready to prepare for theSacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion

and your child has already reached 7 years of age -more information is on an

Expression of Interest Form

and is available from the School Office.

Please complete and return the tear-off slipto the school office so we can include your name

on the attendance list.

Please keep the top bit on display as a reminder.


Book Club orders are due: Wednesday - 28th October 2020


Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am - 11am


Male Formal Summer Short Sleeve HF striped shirt

Black shorts with HF logoBlack HF socks

Sports Summer Male and Female

Striped HF polo shirtBlack Sport shorts with stripeWhite HF sports ankle socks

In Term 4the Summer

uniform should be worn with the school

hat.

Opening Times

Monday -8.30am to 9.30amWednesday - 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Thursday - 8.30am to 9.30am

Female Formal Summer Holy Family Summer Dress

White HF ankle socks

Second-hand Uniforms Second-hand uniforms are accepted for sale in the Uniform Shop. We are unable to accept for re-sale items that are torn, marked, faded or stained.

Items that are not accepted for sale will be donated or disposed of.

All second-hand uniform sales are now CASH ONLY.


AssembliesTerm 4 PresentingWeek 1 LeadersWeek 2 4GM & 5/6HMWeek 3 3JW & 5/6AEWeek 4 2PN & R/1FDWeek 5 3HS & R/1MRWeek 6 Music AssemblyWeek 7 Sports AssemblyWeek 8 Carols NightWeek 9 Year 6 Graduation


STATEMENTS Fees for Term 3 have been invoiced and statements posted 23/07/20

COVID-19 FEE REMISSION Form available from our front office.Only 1 application per family.

PAYMENT METHODSWe still accept all methods of payment

including cash. QKR App can be used for Fees and OSHC too.

UNIFORM SHOP OPENMonday - 8.30am to 9.30am

Wednesday - 2.30pm to 3.30pmThursday - 8.30am to 9.30am

SCHOOL TIMES

8.50am - School Day Starts 10.20am to 10.40am - Recess

12.40pm to 12.50pm - Lunch Eat Time12.50pm to 1.30pm - Lunch Play Time

3pm - School Day Ends

SCHOOL OPEN TO PARENTSParents welcome in the school for drop off

in the morning and pick up at 3pm and Assemblies (social distancing).

EARLY CHILD PICK UPSign out your student in the front office.

Office staff will call the class for your child to walk over.

FOOD

Please do NOT bring in food for your child’s birthday due to hygiene and dietary reasons

which may impact on student behaviour and/or allergies.

Things You Should Know


FOR YOUR INFORMATION

LaptopsThe laptops are a great tool for the students. Here are a few tips for looking after them:

• No food or drink near the laptop;• Store in a safe and dry area;• Use in a dry area (ie not near sinks or wash areas);• Do not run or walk with the laptop in the open position;• Do not run with the laptop;• Always ensure the protective cover is on and not

tampered with.

School routines:• SCHOOL START - School starts at 8.50am, children must be under supervision of adults at all

times. Yard Duty begins at 8.30am, if they arrive earlier they need to attend OSHC;• LATE ARRIVALS - If your child is later than 8.50am they must sign in at Student Reception;• SCHOOL FINISH - School finishes at 3pm if you cannot collect your child by 3.10pm, they need

to go to OSHC;• PICK UP/DROP OFF SAFETY - Please use the Kiss and Drop Zone and DO NOT drop off your

children in the car parks or park in Disabled Zones … it is illegal;• SAFETY - Please don’t walk on the driveways, use the footpaths, don’t walk in or out of the

vehicle entry/exit gates;• LABELLING - please label all removable clothing (ie. jumpers, jackets, hats), label school bags,

drink bottles, lunch boxes and anything else your child may bring;• PERSONAL ITEMS - No toys, electronics or sports equipment to be brought to school (laptops

available for lease Years R-1 and provided for Years 2-6, sports equipment available from class teacher);

• NUT FREE - A reminder we are a nut free school. This includes but is not limited to Nutella, Peanut Butter and some muesli bars.

• STAFF CAR PARK - The inside carpark is for STAFF only.• GATES - All gates are locked everyday at 9.15am and re-opened at 2.15pm. During these times

you must come through the front office and sign in.


Hi There,

The Variety Scholarships Program is open now until 30 November, 2020.

Variety offers scholarships in sports and the arts to talented children who are sick, disadvantaged (socio-economically or geographically) or have special needs of up to $3k per annum.

Applications are now open - https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/scholarship2020

Please also find attached a graphic that can be used in your newsletter or on social media with the text above.

Many thanks,

Ammi Trainor Marketing & Communications ManagerVariety – the Children’s Charity of South Australia

P: 08 8293 8744 I M: 0488.055.02868 Richmond Rd, Keswick SA 5035PO Box 1235, Marleston SA 5033Variety International Gold Heart Award Winner 2019

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