Dear Year 2MR and 2NP Students and Parents,

As we come to the end of a wonderful year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you.

To our  incredible Year 2 students: You have made this year truly special with your enthusiasm, curiosity, and hard work. we are so proud of how much each of you has grown—whether it was in learning new skills, making new friends, or facing challenges with confidence. Your energy and joy have made the classroom a wonderful place, and we will always treasure the memories we’ve created together. Thank you for bringing your best selves every day!

To the parents: Your support, trust, and partnership have meant the world to us. Thank you for being so involved in your child’s education, whether it was helping with homework, volunteering, or simply offering kind words. You’ve played such an important role in this year’s success, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to your child’s learning journey.

As we move into the summer break, we hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest. We look forward to seeing all the progress and growth that will come next year.

Wishing you all a restful, joyful Christmas and New Year full of fun and family time.

Thank you again for an amazing year!

Warm regards,

Mai, Michelle & Claudia

On Tuesday the 10th of December – from 12 0’clock – we will enjoy a shared lunch to celebrate a wonderful year of learning together.

We would appreciate everyone bringing a small plate of savoury food to share – please remember we are a NUT FREE environment.

Please refer to the invitation below for additional  details.

Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Hello Families

Below is the email that was sent about the come and try day.

Thank you to the families who have completed the form and payment so far. If you haven’t please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions please come and ask or see the front office staff.

What your child needs to bring:

A small backpack or bag (that your child can manage) which carries their lunch, recess, water bottle and hat.

It is going to be a very fun day. The weather will be warm so please apply sunscreen before coming to school.

Kind Regards

Michelle and Mai

Dear Families,

As part of National Physical Education Week, Holy Family Catholic School is participating in the SACPSSA ‘Come & Try’ day. We are taking all Year 2 classes together with Student Leaders to give them a chance to experience carnivals in preparation for sporting carnivals next year.

For your child to attend the carnival, please complete consent form and payment via QKR App by Friday 7th November.

 Instructions for the Qkr! App are available at http://www.holyfamily.catholic.edu.au/parent-resources/.  Vietnamese and Khmer versions are also available.

The details for this event are as follows:

Date:   Tuesday 12th November 2024

Location:          Parklands (corner of Goodwood Road and South Terrace)

Cost:   $10 for bus

Time:   Arrive at school 8.45am leaving by private bus and returning at approximately 3:00pm.

 Things to bring: Recess and Lunch.  Wear full sports uniform with hats.  Extra water bottle.

To allow the excursion to happen, we will need parent helpers with a Catholic Police Clearance.  If you are able to assist, please let us know as soon as possible.

 If you have any further questions please contact your child’s class teacher.

Thank you for your support,

Leanne Cooymans

Claudia Pisani

Sports Coordinators

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Spring Fair is this Sunday  (October 20^th), we are seeking donations for the Year 2 ‘Spin and Win’ stall. If you have any stationery, toys, bags of lollies or similar items that you would be willing to donate, we would be incredibly grateful.

Here are some examples of items we’re looking for:

• Stationery: Notebooks, pens, art supplies, stickers
• Toys: toys suitable for various age groups e.g. fidgets, lucky dip toys
• Lollies/Chocolates: new and unopened bags of confectionary e.g. multi-packs of lollies

Your contributions will be greatly appreciated and all proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the school. Donations can be sent into school with your children or dropped off in the classroom.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Spring Fair!

Kind Regards,

Year 2 Teachers

Mai Norris, Claudia Pisani, Michelle Rodgers, Shanay Dowsett, Emma Hatch

All Families are invited to join us for the colour run this Thursday! It’s the last week to collect donations. All donations must be done by Wednesday including cash donations brought to the office.

Students to wear casual clothing with a white top on the day.

Below is a rough timetable of when the classes will be participating in the colour run.

Once our class has participated in the colour run, you are welcome to collect your child and take them home. However, please sign out with your teachers.

Due to the colour run on Thursday, we will be doing our library borrowing tomorrow.

The Moon Lantern Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival is a popular harvest festival celebrated when the moon is at its fullest and brightest.  At Holy Family we will be celebrating the Moon Lantern Festival TOMORROW Thursday 12^th September 2024. 

Students are invited to wear traditional or cultural clothing.

Assembly hosted by 2EV, 5TN and RFL will take place at 9:00am and it will highlight cultural aspects of Moon Lantern Festival. Activities will include a lion dance, singing and sharing of cultural information. The winners of the Lantern Making Competition will also be announced at the assembly.