Holy Family Primary School

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1 Holy Family Primary School Newsletter 199 The Trongate, Granville East 2142 Phone: Fax: Website: Wednesday 4th May 2016 Term 2 Week 2 Jesus Helps Us To Love This Term Year Two is learning about how we belong to the Church community. Making our Baptism is a very special time because this is when we are welcomed into God s family and become one of his children. We made some freeze frames to show the symbols of Baptism. Pouring water over the forehead is a symbol of Baptism. Wearing a white garment is a symbol of being pure and clean Lighting a candle is a symbol of Baptism because Jesus guides us on the right path In Christ we Live, Love and Learn.

2 We congratulate this week s Student of the Week Award recipients: Kindy Amelia Cagiloaloa & Victoria Hutchinson Year 1 Ali Maan Naqvi & Patrick Kirby Year 2 Melissa El Hayek & Eliane El Ghoubaira Year 3 Paul Laoulach & Madison Saouma Year 4 Brayden Vu & Erica Chen Year 5 Jeffrey El Kady & Lucy Arida Year 6 Janis Silverwood & Mikaylla Chakoush Principal s Message New Fundraising Committee Last Thursday we held our first Fundraising Committee meeting. The meeting was very well attended. During the meeting we established our working norms and expectations and elected a Committee Coordinator. I am happy to announce that Mrs Josephine Valore has taken up the role for this year. Many ideas were generated during a very lively discussion. This term the committee has set up a challenge for our school. We are going to take up the 10c challenge. The idea is for children to bring in, with parent permission, any 10c pieces they have at home. 10c may seem like a small amount, however many 10 cent pieces collected will raise funds for the school. Please refer to the flyer that went home this week. I wish to thank the committee for the generosity of their time and their creative spirit. NAPLAN Next week the children in Years 3 and 5 will complete NAPLAN. This assessment provides the school with vital information regarding the individual successes of each student and also data related to school performance. From this data, the school generates learning goals geared to whole school improvement. Parents, I ask you to please ensure your child is at school on time next week as the tests begin at 9am. Winter Uniforms The students need to be in full winter uniform this term. As the weather is still warm, parents may choose for children to attend school in summer uniform. By Monday the 9th of May, all students must be in full winter uniform. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring all students wear their uniform with pride. Swimming Program Thank you to the parents that returned the survey for the swimming program. As stated in the survey the decision was made on the majority. We had 64 YES and 26 NO. therefore the swimming program will go ahead as usual in Term 4. In Christ we Live, Love and Learn.

3 Principal s Message A Champion in the making Many of our families who receive the Parramatta Advertiser would have seen a very familiar face in the sports section of the 20th of April edition. Our very own Anbarasan Mitchell ( Year 5) drew the attention of the media showcasing his outstanding successes on the golf course. Recently Anbarasan took out the Tyro Shield with his teammates and has received sponsorship to help him continue his golfing dream. I am very proud to share with our community the exciting news that Anbarasan has been nominated for the Parramatta Advertiser Junior Sports Star Award. Anbarasan, you have the support of the community behind you. Just so you know, you are already a star in our eyes. Good luck. Mothers Day I wish to sincerely thank Mrs Hutchinson, Mrs Yacoub, Mrs Laoulach, Mrs Feher-Hegarty, Mrs Toubia, Mrs Valore and Mrs Gessese for the generosity of time given in wrapping our gifts for the Mothers Day stall. Our appreciations and gratitude from the community at Holy Family. Mothers Day Events Just a reminder about our Mothers Day picnic on Friday at 1pm til 2pm. I invite parents to bring a packed lunch and a picnic blanket and share a lovely afternoon with friends and family. Following our Picnic we will unite in prayer and celebrate the gift of our mothers. The Liturgy will take place on P2. I wish to thank Fr Andrew for sharing this very special Liturgy with our community. Cross Country Team On Tuesday our cross county squad participated in the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. Our team performed their best on the day. A big thank you to the teachers and parents who went along to support our team.

4 Holy Family Primary School, Granville East From the Fundraising Committee In isolation 10 cents is not much, BUT collectively these little silver coins will raise funds for our school. SO We have decided to accept the challenge, we hope you do too. All you need to do is bring in your 10c pieces to school during the month of May. Your child's teacher will have a jar where you can donate your 10c pieces. This fundraising will last for all of May. Let s see what our school can achieve. So let s get collecting.

5 Maths Minds Can you find 5 or more different solutions to the problem below? I bought an item from Target. I received $5 change. How much did my item cost and how much money did I give the retailer? Challenge: What if you received $5.65 change, what would the item have cost and how much money would you have given the retailer? 2017 Enrolments Kindergarten Enrolment Packages are available from the office for collection. Please notify family, friends and neighbours wishing to enrol their child at Holy Family. Enrolment period closes at the end of May.

6 May 2016 Thursday 5th May Friday 6th May Friday 6th May Tuesday 10th May Wednesday 11th May Thursday 12th May Calendar Mothers Day Stall 1:00pm-2:00pm Picnic Lunch 2:15-3:00pm Liturgy & Blessing of Mother Mary Statue Year 3 & Year 5 NAPLAN Language Conventions Year 3 & Year 5 NAPLAN Reading Year 3 & Year 5 NAPLAN Numeracy Birthday Wishes! Congratulations to the following students who celebrate their birthday this week Katalina Dodds, Georgia Hannouch, Makayla Isaac, Peace Coker-Macfory Ali Maan Naqvi, Isabella Burke, Gabriel Rahme & Marie Tawk Mothers Day Stall Thursday 5th May Gifts are $5 and $10 only Please try and provide your child with the correct money as change is limited Book Club orders close on 13th May In Christ we Live, Love and Learn.

7 Diocesan and Community News Community Fundraiser World Youth Day 2016 Fundraiser BBQ For Grace Barakat When: Saturday 7th May 2016 Where: Woolworths Granville Time: 10am-2pm Sausage Sizzle $3 Drinks $1.50 PENRITH OBSERVATORY SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS Astronomy Night Dr Jill Rathborne: Saturday 14 May 2016 (7.00 pm 9.00 pm) The evening will include a presentation from our guest speaker Dr Jill Rathborne, a 3D astronomy movie, a tour or the dome area and an opportunity to view the night sky through the observatory's telescopes. Dr Jill Rathborne is a research scientist with the CSIRO, and is part of the international group that is setting up the Australian part of the most powerful telescope in history in outback Western Australia, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Cost: Bookings are essential: $18 adult, $12 child/concession and $50 family To book and pay for tickets visit westernsydney.edu.au/observatory

8 Diocesan and Community News Catherine McAuley Westmead School Open Morning am Tuesday 17 th May 2016 Enrolments for Year Catherine McAuley is now accepting enrolments for Year Each year the demand for places at Catherine McAuley exceeds what is available. Join us on our upcoming school tour especially for Year applicants but open to any year group. Our Open Morning is a great opportunity to tour around our school grounds, view our fantastic facilities and meet our students and teachers. You will have the opportunity to go into classrooms and see them in action. Both children and adults are most welcome. Please contact School Reception on if you would like to attend. Our school tours will leave at 9.15am and car parking will be available in the visitor s car parking area via Gate 3 from 9am onwards. Ask for details when making your booking.

9 MEL S TASTY BITES KIDS COOKING CLASSES 8 WEEK COOKING COURSES - TERM Class sizes strictly limited to 16, Children will cook their own individual dishes, in tutor groups of 4. Each Class consists of 3 elements: a practical hands on cooking session where we cook the listed recipe, a Master class session run by one of team members a practical workshop which teaches the kids about various elements of food and cooking. We want all of students to have a great time during our classes. Mel s Tasty Bites is a mobile cooking school, offering cooking classes, school incursions, birthday parties, and cooking events for children throughout Sydney. The kids cooking classes in Sydney are conducted after school hours, on weekends and also during holidays. Mel s Tasty Bites Kids Cooking Classes conducts cooking classes in Auburn, Girraween, Liverpool, Lakemba, Rockdale and Homebush. Our kids cooking classes in Sydney teaches through edible education, an essential ingredient to raising healthy, happy children. Learning comes alive in the kitchen classroom, where kids mix maths, simmer science, and taste fun! Most weeks, each child will get to take home a sample of their work, if they don t eat it first!!

10 Fee Schedule Deposit of $ required to secure position then weekly payments required. or Payment in full at beginning of term Term 2 classes commence 12th May to 2nd July Parents are welcome to stay. Start with the Basics of Cooking (Age 5-7yr) Saturdays 10am-11.30am - Commences 14th May 2016 Classes are held at Auburn, Girraween, Lakemba, Homebush, Liverpool & Rockdale 8 weeks - $ ($140 deposit and $12.50 per week) This class is for younger children who are passionate about learning to cook. This hands on class will use junior chef equipment, whilst learning all about fresh food. Our focus will be on healthy snacks, which they will be able to duplicate at home. Start with the Basics of Cooking (Age 7-10yr) Saturdays 12.30pm-2.30pm - Commences 14th May 2016 Classes are held at Auburn, Girraween, Lakemba, Homebush, Liverpool & Rockdale 8 weeks - $ ($140 deposit and $17.50 per week) This class is for children who are passionate about learning to cook. This hands on class will use junior chef equipment, whilst learning all about fresh food. Our focus will be on healthy snacks, which they will be able to duplicate at home. Mid Week Meals (Age 5-7yr) Thursdays 3.30pm-5.00pm - Commences 12th May 2016 Classes are held at Auburn, Girraween, Lakemba, Homebush, Liverpool & Rockdale 8 weeks - $ ($140 deposit and $12.50 per week) This class will teach how to put together a healthy Meal. This fun class is ideal to do with a friend. Mid Week Meals (Age 7-10yr) Thursdays 6.00pm-8.00pm - Commences 12th May 2016 Classes are held at Auburn, Girraween, Lakemba, Homebush, Liverpool & Rockdale 8 weeks - $ ($140 deposit and $17.50 per week) This class will teach how to put together a healthy Meal plan together. This fun class is ideal to do with a friend. Book now online