In Term 2, 2MR and 2Np’s library day is now on a THURSDAY.

Please remind your children to bring their books on this day so they can return and borrow/re-borrow books for the following week.

Thank you.

As we near the start of term 2, we just wanted to quickly recap Term 1. We have enjoyed settling into the school year with your children and getting to know them. Throughout the term we have covered a variety of topics and concepts across all curriculum areas and we have witnessed so much excitement, curiosity, learning and growth. We have also engaged in many extra activities as a class and as a school, which foster elements such as social skills, community values and cultural awareness.

We are looking forward to continuing your children’s learning journey and want to thank you for your ongoing support.

Assembly/Harmony Day

Sports Day

Holy Family’s Sports Day for 2024 will be held on Wednesday 10 April (week 11, term 1) on the school oval.

Students are allocated to one of the Houses listed below:

School will commence at the normal time of 8.50am and finish at 3pm.  Students will need to wear their sports uniform but may wear a coloured shirt for their sports house.

The program will be run in 2 stages with classes returning to their classrooms for their normal lessons when not required to be at the oval.  Families are welcome to attend to watch their child participate.

If you are a registered volunteer and able to assist the class teacher with the Sports Day activities, please advise your child’s teacher.

Sports Day activities will finish at 2.10pm with all students returning to their classroom until the end of the school day at 3pm.  If you are attending and would like to take your child home early, please ensure that you see their teacher before leaving to sign out your child.

PROGRAM

The Canteen will be open on Sports Day with the available menu shown below.  Please order at the canteen or through the Qkr app.  Families attending Sports Day are welcome to make purchases from the canteen.

You are all invited to come and watch our assembly this Friday 22nd March. 

It will be in the hall and start around 9am.

We have been busy getting ready for our assembly and can’t wait! Thank you to the parents who have been practising and helping your children who have reading parts.

REMINDER: As part of our assembly the children are able to bring one ‘going on a holiday’ accessory e.g a book, sunglasses, a hat…

Harmony Day celebrations will be held this week (week 8). Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australia’s diversity. It is a week of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. The ongoing theme of Harmony Day is “everyone belongs”.

By participating in Harmony Day activities, we can learn and understand how all Australians equally belong to this nation and enrich it. At Holy Family each class will be involved in activities leading up to and on Harmony Day. These include the opportunity for families to share their cultural experiences with our community (for example, reading a book, singing a song, teaching a dance).

On Friday 22 March students are encouraged to wear traditional cultural clothing, orange or school uniform. Students will also be able to order a special Harmony Day lunch of Butter Chicken or Chickpea Curry and rice and an Orange Jelly for $6.50 through the canteen.  The normal canteen menu for lunch orders will not be available on Harmony Day however the canteen will still be open at recess. Please complete the order form below and return to the school with payment. Order and payment may also be completed through the QKR! App.

A big thank you to the parents who were able to attend our ‘Information Evening’ last week. We appreciate your time! If you were unable to attend please note the following information in regard to parent volunteers and laptops.

This Saturday, the 10th of Feb 2024 is when the Lunar New Year begins.

How is the Vietnamese & Chinese New Year celebrated?

Vietnamese & Chinese families gather together for a reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve, and clean their houses to sweep away bad fortune on New Year’s Day.

The global celebrations are an explosion of light and sound, involing bell ringing, firercakers and traditional lion dances.

Traditionally, kids would be given red envelopes stuffed with ‘lucky money’ and positive wishes on New Year’s Day.

Which animal is 2024?

The Chinese horoscope for 2024 reveals that the Year of the Dragon – specifically the wood dragon – will bring authority, prosperity, and good fortune.

Those born in the Year of the Dragon are said to possess a captivating demeanour, distinct personality, and strong leadership abilities; while the Wood Dragon Year brings evolution, improvement, and abundance, making it the perfect time for rejuvenated beginnings to set the foundation for long-term success.

How do we celebrate Lunar new year at Holy Family?

6LF and 5KF are hosting the assembly on Friday.

Below is some information to help you and your child/ren transition into the school year smoothly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Welcome to all the Year 2 NP and MR families for the 2024 school year. We hope your holiday break was happy and restful. We are looking forward to beginning our journey together and working with you all across the year to support your children.

We anticipate a great year full of learning, fun, growth and development and will keep you updated with important notices, key dates and special occasions on this blog.

Below is an introduction about us. We are very excited to meet you all next week, starting Tuesday 30th January and getting to know you all too.

Kind regards,

Michelle Rodgers, Mai Norris and Claudia Pisani