Dear Families,

February 13 each year marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, who suffered trauma because of past government policies of forced child removal.

Many of these removals occurred as the result of laws and policies aimed at assimilating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population into the predominately white community.

Stolen Generations survivors are some of Australia’s most vulnerable people and many have kept their stories and experiences secret for many years, even decades.

Through hearing the resilient stories of Stolen Generations survivors there is now a willingness for Australians to join in on the healing journey.

Each year, Reconciliation SA commission a film to help share ‘story’. This year’s documentary hears from the incredible Yankunytjatjara woman and author and illustrator Kunyi Anne McInerney, who was born on Todmorden Station near Oodnadatta. Please click on the link below (27:11 run time)

Three Names, One Woman – Kunyi’s Story – YouTube

We have a lovely book in the library ‘Sorry Day’ written by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler, which depicts the National Apology.

Kindly,

Rodnella, Laura and Melissa ❤️

Hi Families,

Today’s Shrove Tuesday Celebrations were a blast!

We enjoyed pancakes, thanks to the canteen.

We also learnt about Shrove Tuesday, its origins and why we celebrate it before Ash Wednesday!

Enjoy these cute pictures!

Hi Families,

Next Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. It is also known as Carnevale, which means “goodbye to meat”.

Traditionally, Catholics around the world would abstain from eating meat during Lent, as well as other indulgences.  This meant the removal of all flour, sugar and eggs from the kitchen. People in villages and towns would cook up a feast with the ingredients, adding to a festival or party feel. Today many people celebrate the day by eating pancakes, which have been made using the ingredients.

On Tuesday, 13th of February,  our class will have an opportunity to celebrate by eating pancakes together at 10:30am

We will be accomodating to dietary requirements, including any gluten free or egg free pancakes students may need.

Kindly,

Rodnella, Melissa and Laura 💛

Hi Families,

You may be aware that this Saturday the 2024 Lunar New Year begins.

Children are welcome to wear traditional clothes or red clothing tomorrow Friday the 9th of February.

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.

Additionally, Children are welcome to wear traditional clothes or red clothing tomorrow Friday the 9th of February.

Kindly,

Rodnella, Melissa and Laura 💛

Happy (Belated) Birthday to our January kids..

Don’t forget if your child is not featured on our blog, or has their face covered they may not have proper blog permission.

Please let us know and we can check for you 🙂

Hi Families,

The first issue of book club will be distributed in class.

Orders are due into the library or via Loop by: Monday week 4 (19 February 2024).

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Librarian, Sarah Michalak, for support.

Kindly,

4NA & 4AM

Dear Parents,

4NA and 4AM understands that sometimes life gets in the way and you may not be able to attend tonight, and we do not wish for you to miss out on key information about our school and your child’s learning through Year 4 in 2024.

Please see the attached slideshow for all the information we will be covering tonight.

Have a wonderful week, and feel free to email us in with any questions you may have about the information provided.

Emails:

4NA

rodnella.apolloni-lamas@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au

4MA

laura.adams@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au

melissa.martin@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au

Information Slide:

Parent Information Night 2024

Kindly,

Laura, Melissa and Nella 💛

Dear Parents,

An integral part of our PE program is offering participation in sporting carnivals throughout the year. These carnivals are generally available for students from Year 3-6. Some carnivals are competitive, and others are participation events. The carnivals are a wonderful opportunity for children to represent the school and to meet/ compete against students from other schools.

Outlined below are carnivals offered each term and the proposed dates.

 Participation in each event is determined by the number of students interested and the availability of parents to act as supervisors. So, we encourage that parents to get their police checks and to update them if necessary.

Term1:

SACPSSA Swimming:    Wednesday, April 3^rd SA Aquatics Centre

Term 2:

Northern Schools Soccer /Netball      Thursday May 25^th

Basketball                   TBA

Football                       Thursday June 27th

Netball                         Monday 1^st -Thursday 4^th July (day to be confirmed)

Knockout  Soccer        TBA  (selected year 6 students)

Term 3:

Cross Country             Wednesday, August 7th

Touch Football            Tuesday 3th- 6^th September (day to be confirmed)

T.Ball                           Thursday 26^th September Year 3-5

Term 4

Tennis                         Thursday, 14^th November Year 3/4

 Athletics                     Friday 1^st November

From:

Claudia Pisani and Leanne Cooymans

Hello and Welcome to Year 4!

4NA and 4AM Teacher Team (Rodnella Apolloni, Laura Adams and Melissa Martin) is over the moon with excitement to have an amazing year of learning, kindness and positivity!

We look forward to a lovely week to get to know each other, some new faces and some who have been with us at HFCS for some time.

Please see the attached ‘Meet the Teacher’ profiles to get to know us, and the ‘Welcome Back to School’ file which has our daily routines and general information about our classroom and school.

Meet Mrs. Martin

Meet Mrs. Adams

Meet Ms. Apolloni

Back To School Slides for Parents