Thank you for a great 2024

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

Class Party – Tuesday 10th December

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.

Come & Try Day: Tuesday November 12th

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

Spring Fair Donations

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Spring Fair is this Sunday  (October 20th), 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

Week 10 – Term 2

What a fantastic term of learning. We are very proud of all the students – their persistence, kindness and growth throughout  the term.

To complete our exploration of mixtures in science this term the students had lots of fun making lava lamps/bottles.

 

 

 

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What a fun way to end the term with a casual day – which also supported our spring fair with the students bringing in a bottle donation.

Thank you to Patience and Shristi for being wonderful work experience students this week. We hope you had fun coming back to HFCS.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday – see you next term.

Michelle, Mai and Claudia

Mission Day

Mission Day – Friday 31st of May

  • Parents are welcome to attend the Mission Day Mass on Friday May 31st at 11:30am, and later for the activities commencing at 1.30pm. (Please sign in at the front office on arrival)
  • MISSION DAY LUNCH: Students will be able to pre-order a Mission Day lunch of Pasta Bake and water/fruit box through the canteen or QKR! App.  The normal canteen menu for lunch orders will not be available on Mission Day, however, the canteen will still be open at Recess.
  • The purchase of tokens will be available on Friday 31 May from the class teachers or by pre-purchasing the tokens through the QKR! App. All money raised for Mission Week will go to St Vincent de Paul, Catherine House and Catholic Charities.
  • Do you wear your school uniform? Yes you wear your school uniform on Mission Day 🙂

This Friday as part of our Mission Day, we are asking everyone to please bring in a can of food, which will be donated to Fred’s Van.