Term 4 Week 2 2023
From Your Principal
Dear Families,
Welcome back to Term 4. I do hope that your family had time to connect over the break and spend time together. I also hope that your family have started the term positively and established school routines ready for a positive term of learning and engaging.
This term we acknowledge and celebrate some significant events at the school.
- The annual Holy Name Art Show on the evening of Friday October 20. Please consider how you can support this wonderful event organised by the school P&F, either by purchasing a ticket and attending (child minding available) or supporting your child in selling raffle tickets. I encourage you to follow the P&F on their Facebook page for further information. My thanks go out to all who are giving of their time to organise this event.
- Mark the date in your calendar for World Teachers Day- Friday October 27. This is acknowledged at school along side Grandparents day. We look forward to welcoming our school grandparents on that morning.
- This is the final term for our year 6 students, as they finalise their primary schooling and prepare for high school. We look forward to celebrating their graduation on Wednesday November 29.
This week we welcomed our 2024 Prep students and families for a transition morning. This event was supported by our P&F and School Board. It was wonderful to meet these new and existing families and support our incoming preps to feel familiar and comfortable with the school environment.
A reminder to families, that supervision begins each morning at 8:15 am. If you are dropping your child to school prior to this time, please remind them to be seated in the seating area. Ensuring your child has a book to look at or read, may support them. If you are looking for before school care, information regarding the TCKC outside of hours school care, can be located on the school web page.
This week, we welcomed back the class of 2017 to Holy Name. These students, about to finish their schooling journey, spoke to our year 6 cohort around the transition to high school. They also ran some games in the MEAC with their old ‘prep buddies’. Their stories of their primary education were great to listen to as was their memories of their teachers, friendships and learnings.
I look forward to continuing to work within the Holy Name community as the term progresses.
Take care,
Bridget Rillie
(Acting Principal)
The Class of 2017!
Annual Calendar of Events
Prep News
Welcome to Term 4! I hope everyone had a relaxing break. The Preps have settled back into routine very well and have been enjoying catching up with friends.
This term we welcome Mrs Thomas to our classroom. She has had a busy two weeks getting to know our preps, testing sight words, sending out homework and borrowing out home readers. We are lucky to have Mrs Thomas working with us.
I appreciate your cooperation with our new morning routine. Preps who arrive by 8:15am are required to sit in the undercover area ready for the morning activities.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday – Reading on a rug
Wednesday and Friday – Run Club
This term, in Science, we are learning about weather and how the characteristics of weather affect our daily lives. In English, we are comparing fiction and non fiction books. In Mathematics, we are revisiting all math strands. In Technology, we are identifying steps in a process and controlling robotic devices such as BeeBots.
Friday 27 October is the Grandparents Day Prayer Celebration and our Preps are running the liturgy. Friendly reminder to email me a photo or two of your child with their grandparent/s.
As always, please feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions. We look forward to a busy but exciting term ahead!
Kind regards,
Mrs Kauter
Year 1 News
Dear Parents,
We hope this message finds you well. As we embark on an exciting new term, we wanted to update you on the enriching and engaging activities planned for our Year One students.
English:
In English, we will continue fostering the love for reading through our dedicated reading groups and phonics sessions. This term, we are thrilled to announce that our focus will shift towards honing the art of persuasive writing. Your little ones are bubbling with excitement at the prospect of crafting their persuasive texts. We encourage you to challenge them at home, engaging them in discussions that allow them to practice and refine their persuasive skills.
Mathematics:
In Mathematics, we will be revisiting and reinforcing the fundamental concepts taught throughout the year. Additionally, we will be introducing new topics, delving into the fascinating world of Australian coins and exploring the realm of graphs. These interactive lessons will provide your children with a solid foundation in essential mathematical skills.
Important Dates to Remember:
Week 4: Friday, 27th October - Grandparents Day Celebrations - A day for your children to celebrate the wisdom and love of their grandparents.
Week 6: Swimming Lessons Commence - Please ensure your child is well-prepared for these sessions.
Week 8: Thursday, 23rd November - Christmas Concert - An evening filled with joy and festive spirit, showcasing the talents of our Year One students.
Home Engagement:
We encourage you to actively participate in your child's learning journey by engaging in conversations about persuasive writing and encouraging them to practice these skills at home. Your involvement plays a crucial role in their development and confidence as budding writers. Could you please also ensure that your child is reading to you or that you’re reading to your child each night such as library books or home readers each night. We are hoping to complete the mathematics program by the end of the year, we are completing mathematics in class however it would be great If your child could continue this at home.
We are looking forward to a term filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences for your child. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education.
Warm regards,
Kirralee Bronkhurst and Justine Franics
I loved reading about what they got up to during their holidays – great writing 1F – well done!
Year 2 News
Even though it is a short term, year 2 has plenty to learn.
In English we are focusing on persuasive writing and learning about how we can persuade our parents in a more effective way. We dive deep into the language features and purposes of persuasive texts. By the end of the term students will be able to write a persuasive text to a specific target audience.
In Maths we are collecting data and comparing it with our classmates. Also learning to have the ability to measuring a range on items with informal and formal units. In year 2 we target the following units: centimeters, millimeters, grams, milligrams, liters and milliliters.
This term in Science we learn about chemical science and deeply into materials and properties. We look into picking apart different materials and objects to compare and justify why they are made out of the properties.
Even though NAPLAN is in term 1 of year 3, the year 2 students will be practising NAPLAN related questions in preparation. Within a program called TIP on Fridays, students get 1 hour to participate in NAPLAN targeted lessons to prepare and aware students of their first NAPLAN.
The main goal for our year 2 classes is to grow as a community and to be ready for year 3 in 2025.
Year 3 News
Welcome to our final term of learning!
It is hard to believe that we only have 8 weeks left till the end of our school year and I feel very lucky that I get to spend this exciting and fun-filled time with the Year 3 students of Holy Name.
This term, we will continue to explore a wide range of subjects, with a particular focus on:
Mathematics: Units of measurement, time, shape, location and transformation, geometry and many more!
English: Persuasive writing, reading and comprehension, and grammar
Science: Classification of living things
HASS: Communities and Rules
Religion: The Sacraments and The Gifts of the Messiah
Please note that there have been some changes to days in which students will participate in their specialist lessons. These changes include:
Tuesday: Art with Mrs Mac
Wednesday: Library with Mrs Tindall and PE with Mrs Taylor
Friday: Chinese
Communication: I believe that open and regular communication between home and school is essential for your child's success. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at matilda.hose@twb.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions, concerns, or updates regarding your child. Please note that due to the busyness of Term 4, I will be sending out lots of email communication so please check your emails regularly to stay up to date.
I am looking forward to working closely with both you and your child during this final term of Year 3. Together, we can ensure a successful and enriching learning experience. Let's make these last few months of the school year memorable and filled with growth and achievement.
Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in your child's education. Here's to a fantastic and productive term ahead!
Year 4
Year 4 have started the term well and have already got underway with many new units.
In English, the students are working on ‘Persuasive Text’, and they worked on a modelled lesson on the topic, ‘Animals in Cages’. This was an interesting topic as we decided that there were two sides to this argument. While we thought it was cruel, it seemed that there were cases where we thought that some animals did need to be in cages. Our science unit is ‘Earth Science’, and we began by walking around the playground searching for different types of rocks and discussing how they may have got there. HASS is all about Australian Explorers and we have initially looked at the history of the early settlers and how they started to expand the colony by searching for new lands. This term looks very interesting and will focus on investigation and developing our independent research skills.
Year 5 News
We hope this newsletter finds you well and excited for another term of learning and fun. It's hard to believe that we are already in the last term of 2023! Time truly does fly when you're having a great time in Year 5.
Exploring The Missing Mona Lisa: Detectives and Adventure Agents
This term, Year 5 will embark on an exciting integrated unit titled "The Missing Mona Lisa." In this adventure, our students will become detectives and adventure agents in pursuit of suspects and the missing valuable piece of art by Leonardo Da Vinci - the famous Mona Lisa! This unit promises to be a thrilling and educational journey that will enhance problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity.
Australian Democracy and Government
In addition to our pursuit of the missing Mona Lisa, Year 5 will be expanding their knowledge of Australian Democracy and our country's system of government. We'll explore the roles of various government bodies, the principles of democracy, and the importance of civic engagement. It's a fantastic opportunity for our students to better understand how our nation is governed and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
I am thrilled to be embarking on this journey with your children this term and look forward to a fantastic, engaging, and educational experience.
Here's to a successful and enjoyable Term 4!
Warmest regards
Mrs. Brenda Roberts
Year 6 News
Year Six News
Welcome to Term Four. We hope this newsletter finds you well and excited for the final term of the year! It’s hard to believe that the Year Six journey is coming to an end, but there are still many exciting adventures and opportunities ahead of us in these final weeks. Let’s dive right into what you can expect.
Academic Focus:
In Term Four, our academic focus will remain strong as we prepare to transition to secondary school. This term, we will continue to build on the skills and knowledge we’ve gained throughout the year. Students will be:
- planning, drafting and editing an information text (ENGLISH);
- extending their knowledge of factors and multiples to understand the properties of prime, composite and square numbers, and solving arithmetic problems involving all 4 operations (MATHEMATICS);
- identifying and describing the many ways in which faith is celebrated in the lives of believers, past and present (RELIGION);
- investigating resources and strategies to manage changes and transitions, including the transition from primary to secondary school (HEALTH);
- analysing requirements for the transfer of electricity and describing how energy can be transformed from one form to another when generating electricity (SCIENCE); and
- exploring the geographical diversity and location of places in the Asia region (HASS).
Leadership and Responsibility:
The Year Six students will have the chance to take on even more responsibilities this term, assisting our Prep students in the morning as they join the school community for both Reading On A Rug and Run Club.
Exciting Events:
Term Four is packed with exciting events that we’re eagerly anticipating:
- Graduation Mass & Assembly: The highlight of the term will undoubtedly be our Graduation Mass & Assembly. This special event will celebrate our achievements throughout primary school and mark our transition to secondary school. It’s a time for reflection, celebration, and looking forward to new beginnings.
- Colour Run: This year will see the introduction of a Colour Run led entirely by the Year Six students. We cannot wait to bring our idea to fruition. Stay tuned for exciting details.
- Swimming Carnival: We’ll be putting on our swimming gear and competing for the final time as a Holy Name Primary School student. It’s a great opportunity for friendly competition. Go McAuley!
- Christmas Concert: The Christmas Concert is the perfect platform to display the students’ artistic talents. We are looking forward to watching the leaders shine on stage.
Preparing for Secondary School:
As we approach the end of the year, it’s essential to start thinking about the transition to secondary school. The students will be receiving guidance and support from the teaching team and Mr Chris, the School Counsellor, to ensure a smooth transition. We are also excited to announce that the students will be participating in an online workshop.
Important Dates:
Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar:
Friday 20 October: Art Show
Monday 21 October: Art Show Assembly
Friday 27 October: Grandparents Day Prayer Celebration & Day For Daniel
Monday 06 November: Swimming Lessons
Monday 06 November: Transition Primary to Secondary Online Workshop 1.00-2.15pm
Tuesday 07 November: Swimming Lessons
Thursday 09 November: Swimming Lessons
Friday 10 November: Remembrance Day Prayer Celebration
Tuesday 14 November: Swimming Lessons
Wednesday 15 November: Swimming Lessons
Thursday 16 November: Swimming Lessons
Thursday 16 November: Colour Run 1.55-3.00pm
Wednesday 22 November: Swimming Carnival
Thursday 23 November: Christmas Concert
Friday 24 November: Step Up Day
Wednesday 29 November: Graduation Mass & Assembly
Thursday 30 November: Rewards Day
Friday 01 December: Final Day
Stay Connected:
Term Four promises to be an unforgettable and exciting time for our Year Six students. Thank you for your ongoing support, and here’s to a fantastic Term Four!
Mrs Manthey, Mrs Elmes & Ms Dixon
Dental Van
REMINDER: Please return your School Dental Service forms if you wish your child to visit the School Dental Van