2025 Term 4 Week 4

From the Principal - Lisa Cavanagh

Week 4 Newsletter Update 

Dear Families, 

As we enter Week 4, I want to thank you for your continued support in fostering a school environment where our students strive for excellence and live out our Mercy values of compassion, hospitality, justice, and excellence. 

Uniform and Grooming Reminders 

A reminder to all families to please support your child in meeting our uniform expectations. These standards help promote pride in our school and a sense of belonging. Please ensure: 

• Hair is neat, tidy, and tied back if it is longer than shoulder length. 

• Uniforms are worn correctly and in full each day, including appropriate footwear and hats. 

• Jewellery and accessories are minimal and in line with school guidelines. 

Thank you for your partnership in maintaining these standards. 

PEN Forum – Supporting Transitions to the New School Year 

We warmly invite parents and caregivers to attend our upcoming Parent Engagement Network (PEN) Forum, which will focus on supporting students as they transition into the new school year. This session will offer practical strategies, insights from staff, and opportunities for discussion around academic, social, and emotional readiness. 

🗓 Date: Tuesday 4 November 
🕔 Time: 5:30pm 
📍 Location: Holy Name School Library 

Your input is valued, and we look forward to your participation. 

Leadership Forum – Principal Gathering 

Next week, I will be away attending the Leadership Forum with fellow principals from across Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS). This forum is a valuable opportunity for us to collaborate, reflect, and strengthen our leadership practices in service of our school communities. 

During my absence, our leadership team will continue to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and support for students and staff. 

School Cookbook Reminder 

Don’t forget to submit your favourite family recipes for our school cookbook! This is a wonderful way to celebrate our community’s diversity and hospitality. Whether it’s a cherished dessert, a go-to dinner, or a special holiday dish, we’d love to include it. 

Please send your recipes to the link provided or email through to the office. 

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far — we can’t wait to see the finished product! 

God bless 
Lisa Cavanagh 
Principal 

APMI - Kerri-Ann Manthey

As we settle into Term Four, we are reminded of the richness of our Catholic tradition and the opportunities it offers to reflect, remember, and grow in faith. 

This week, we mark two significant days in the Church calendar: 

All Saints Day – November 1 

All Saints Day is a joyful celebration of all the saints—those known and unknown—who have lived lives of holiness and love. It reminds us that we are all called to be saints in our own way, by living with kindness, courage, and faith. In classrooms and prayer spaces, students have been learning about saints who inspire us, such as St Mary MacKillop and St Francis of Assisi. Their stories encourage us to live with purpose and compassion. 

All Souls Day – November 2 

All Souls Day is a more reflective occasion, where we remember and pray for those who have died. It is a time to honour loved ones who have gone before us and to trust in God’s promise of eternal life.  

These days offer a beautiful balance of celebration and remembrance, helping our students understand the cycle of life, the importance of faith, and the comfort of community. We will mark both of these significant days with a Prayer Celebration on Thursday 30 October at 8.45am in the MEAC. 

As we journey through Term Four, may we continue to walk together in hope, inspired by the saints and comforted by the love of God. 

Blessings, 
Kerri-Ann Manthey 
Assistant Principal – Mission and Identity 

Prayer 

Loving God, 

We thank You for the saints—those known and unknown—who have shown us how to live with faith, courage, and love. 
May their example inspire us to be kind, brave, and generous in our own lives. 

We also remember with love those who have gone before us. 
May they rest in Your peace, and may we feel comforted knowing they are held in Your eternal embrace. 

Help us to live each day with hope, knowing that we are part of Your great story of love. 
Guide our hearts, strengthen our spirits, and walk with us always. 

Amen. 

Term Four Date Claimers: 

Thursday 30 October All Saints Day & All Souls Day Prayer Celebration 8.45am (MEAC) 

Friday 31 October Day For Daniel 

Wednesday 05 November Fr Darrell Classroom Visit Year Three/Four 10.00am 

Friday 07 November Year Four Mass Attendance 9.00am (Holy Name Church) 

Tuesday 11 November Remembrance Day 

Wednesday 12 November Fr Darrell Classroom Visit Year Four 10.00am 

Thursday 13 November Confirmation 6.00pm (Holy Name Church) 

Friday 14 November Year Five Mass Attendance 9.00am (Holy Name Church) 

Wednesday 19 November Fr Darrell Classroom Visit Year Five 10.00am 

Friday 21 November Year Six Mass Attendance 9.00am (Holy Name Church) 

Thursday 27 November Footsteps Of Jesus Awards Assembly 

Thursday 27 November Christmas Concert 5.30pm 

Wednesday 03 December Graduation Mass 9.00am (Holy Name Church) 

Wednesday 03 December Final Assembly 11.00am (MEAC) 

Thursday 04 December Thankful Thursday 

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Prep 2026 Parent Information Evening

It was wonderful to welcome the Prep 2026 families to our recent Information Evening held in the Prep classroom at Holy Name. Parents and carers had the opportunity to explore the learning environment, meet our dedicated staff, and gain valuable insights into the journey their children will embark on next year. It was great to see so new faces and begin building the strong partnerships that will support our newest learners as they take their first steps into school life.

Save the Date! PEN Forum - Transitions to the New School Year

Cookbook

The Parent Engagement Network (PEN) warmly invites all Holy Name families and members of our school community to contribute a recipe to our special Holy Name cookbook, due for release to coincide with Harmony Day in March 2026.

We are seeking support from Holy Name families who would like to sponsor a page to include a recipe and advertise their business. Please contact the school office if you would like to express interest in sponsoring a page.

We would love for every Holy Name family to have at least one favourite recipe published. This is a chance to share the rich cultural heritage, family traditions, and unique flavours that make our community so vibrant. Whether it’s a dish that reflects your cultural background, a recipe that has been passed down through generations, or a modern family favourite, we want to celebrate the diversity of our school through the food we love.

This venture is not only a celebration of the diverse flavours of our community, but also a fundraiser for our (PEN) to help support the development of a ‘Bush to Basket’ garden for our Holy Name students and community.

Recipes can be uploaded via the following link:

https://cc.recipes/holyname-ps

Alternatively, you can request a paper form from the school office to record and submit your recipe.

Contributors' are encouraged to upload/include one or more images to accompany your recipe — whether it’s the finished dish, the cooking process, or your family enjoying it together. When you submit your recipe, you will be emailed a link that enables you to go back in to edit your recipe and/or add images up until the closing date. Your personal email will not be published.

Please submit your recipes as soon as possible during Term 4. Submissions close on Wednesday 19^th November 2025 (Week 7).

Contributors’ family names will be proudly included in the cookbook, and families will have the opportunity to order a copy of the cookbook early next year. Current Year 6 families will have the opportunity to order the book in advance, and it will be forwarded to you in 2026.

Summer Uniform Reminder

Please ensure that all students are now wearing the correct summer uniform, including appropriate hair styling and jewellery in accordance with school guidelines.

The Holy Name Uniform Policy can be found at POLICIES, PROCEDURES, PLANS AND REPORTS - Holy Name Primary School, Toowoomba

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New Blue Card rules for parent volunteers – an important update

From 20 September 2025, some parent volunteers will now need a Blue Card depending on the type of activity they’re helping with at school. In cases where a Blue Card is required, you will need to show your Blue Card to us prior to volunteering so that we can link it to the school.

When a Blue Card is NOT needed.

• If you're helping only in your own child’s classroom eg reading groups, you don’t need a Blue Card.

When a Blue Card IS needed.

1.  Helping with children other than your owneg assisting in the library or other classrooms.
2.  Attending overnight camps or excursions, even if your own child is going, you must have a Blue Card.
3.  Activities involving close personal contact with other childreneg helping with toileting, assisting young children to change clothing at swimming lessons, volunteering in the uniform shop where close contact may occur.
4.  If you are a restricted person. A restricted person is a person who either

•  has been issued a negative notice
•  has a suspended Blue Card
•  is a disqualified person
•  has been charged with a disqualifying offence that has not been finalised, or
•  is the subject of an adverse interstate Working with Children Check decision that is in effect.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Cavanagh.

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