Dear Families,

As the end of the year is quickly approaching, we are getting excited about the celebrations for our graduating students.  All students will receive their very own invitation for graduation night.  This is theirs to keep, however we have some important additional information for families.

Tuesday 6^th December  PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE to Wednesday 7 December

End of Year Mass and Farewell to Year 6 Students:

Where:          St Pope John Paul II Hall

When:           11.30am

Who:                 Whole School and Families

What:                Mass is celebrated with our Parish Priest, together with the whole school community.  We celebrate the achievements of our Graduating Class and the community farewells them calling down God’s blessing.  A feature of the End of Year Mass is the Year 6’s singing their song “Holy Ground”.

Dress:            Year 6’s must be in full Summer Uniform with their Senior Jumpers.

Thursday 15^th December

Graduation Ceremony and Dinner:

Where:          St Pope John Paul II Hall

When:           6.00pm to 9.30pm (arrive at 5.30pm)

Who:                 All family members are invited to attend the ceremony and dance performance before leaving at approximately 6.45pm so the Year 6’s can have dinner and a disco to celebrate as a group.

What:            Year 6 students will be presented and receive their Graduation Certificates during the ceremony.

Dinner/Disco: 7.00pm Students and staff will then have dinner.  Disco and fun will follow until completion of the night at 9.30pm, when parents will collect their children from the hall.

Dress:               Semi Formal

Early Dismissal:

Students in Year 6 will have an optional early dismissal at 12.00pm.  This will allow the students and staff time to prepare for the evening Graduation Ceremony and Dinner.  Students must be signed out by a registered parent or guardian from the Hall.

Friday 16^th December

Graduation Assembly and Farewell:

Where:             St Pope John Paul II Hall

When:              9.00am

Who:                 Whole School and Families

What:                The school community, including families and friends gather for the assembly run by the year 6 graduating class filled with nostalgia and entertainment.

Dress:               Full Summer Uniform. Students may bring an additional item of uniform that can be signed and kept as memorabilia.

Please feel free to email or ask us if you have any questions regarding graduation.  We look forward to celebrating this special time for our graduating students and their families.

Elyshia Blackley, Jodi Giancaspro, Nicholas Bartold, Rodnella Apolloni-Lamas, Elia Papillo, Luke Flanigan

Year 6 Teachers

As we approach the most wonderful time of the year, 5/6 EP & 5/6 LF along with our buddies 2MA & 2AH are taking part in Catholic Mission to help out those in our community where Christmas can be a very difficult time for families, particularly those who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

We are looking to collect non-perishable items over the next two weeks to make up Christmas Hampers for St Vincent de Paul to distribute to families in need. Any help or donations are greatly appreciated and will go very far in making such a big difference for those in need.

This year Holy Family will be holding a book fair before and after school as per the schedule below.

Week 6

Tuesday 22/11/22 – after school

Wednesday 23/11/22 – before and after school

Thursday 24/11/22 – before and after school

Friday 25/11/22 – before and after school

Week 7

Monday 28/11/22 – before and after school

Tuesday 29/11/22 – before school

Dear Families,

I can’t believe we are at that time of the year where we are preparing for your child to graduate primary school!

Please note below is some important information regarding end of year information for the year 6 events.

End of Year Mass and Farewell to Year 6 Students

When: Tuesday 6th December at 11.30am

Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall

Who: Whole School and Families

Dress:Year 6’s must be in full Summer Uniform with their Senior Jumpers.

Mass is celebrated with our Parish Priest, together with the whole school community. We celebrate the achievements of our Graduating Class and the community farewells them calling down God’s blessing.

A feature of the End of Year Mass is the Year 6’s singing their song “Holy Ground”.

Graduation Ceremony

When: Thursday 15th December 5.30pm arrival for a 6.00pm start

Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall

What: Year 6 Graduation Ceremony

Dress: Semi Formal

Year 6 students will be presented and receive their Graduation Certificates during the ceremony. All family members are invited to attend the ceremony and dance performance before leaving at approximately 6.45pm so the Year 6’s can have dinner and a disco to celebrate as a group.

Graduation Dinner and Disco

When: Thursday 15th December at 7.00pm

Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall

What: Year 6 Graduation Dinner and Disco

Dress: Semi Formal

At approximately 7.00pm Students and staff will then have dinner. Disco and fun will follow until completion of the night at 9.30pm, when parents will collect their children from the hall.

Early Dismissal

When: Thursday 15th December 12.00pm

Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall

What: Year 6’s optional early dismissal

Students in Year 6 will have an optional early dismissal at 12.00pm. This will allow the students and staff time to prepare for the evening Graduation Ceremony and Dinner.

Please note: Students leaving early must be signed out by a registered parent or guardian from the Hall.

Graduation Assembly and Farewell

When: Friday 16th December at 9.00am

Where: St Pope John Paul II Hall

Who: Whole School and Families are all invited to celebrate the Year 6 students

Dress: Full Summer Uniform

The school community, including families and friends gather for the assembly run by the year 6 graduating class filled with nostalgia and entertainment.

Please Note: Students may bring an additional item of uniform that can be signed and kept as memorabilia.

If you have any further questions about any of these events, please feel free to email myself or Luke.

elia.papillo@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au

luke.flanigan@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au

A great afternoon of learning!