Community News

TOOWOOMBA CATHOLIC SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Congratulations to Jess Packer and Kim Jones for being nominated for, and being finalists in the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Excellence Awards. 

Mrs Jones was nominated by Libby Rosentreter for her professionalism in her Administration, Finance and Support roles and Miss Packer was nominated by Kerri-Ann Manthey for excellence in teaching and learning – early career teacher.

We congratulate Mrs Jones for winning her award category.  Kim celebrates 25 years at Holy Name this year and is so deserving of this award for everything she does for our school.  We are extremely proud of both Mrs Jones and Miss Packer for being nominated for these awards.  You are both incredible ambassadors for Holy Name.  Congratulations again!

Below is Mrs Rosentreter’s written nomination for Mrs Jones:

“Kim is described as a living example of service and professionalism; and someone with a knack for building a sense of community.

Kim works tirelessly at Holy Name Primary School and happily turns her hand to any task that needs her attention. She is efficient and capable, and always manages her extensive workload in a timely, easy manner; always with a smile on her face.

Kim has been a rock steady support for the school throughout her 25 years of service to Holy Name.

She is known as the ‘face’ of Holy Name, receiving constant accolades for her warm welcome and inclusion of every member of the Holy Name community.

For her professional excellence, and for the manner in which she lives out Gospel values in her daily work, Kim is a very worthy recipient of this award!”

WORKING BEE
The P&F will be holding  a working bee on Saturday 18 August.  Please make yourself available to come along and assist as many hands make light work.  The working bee will start at 12noon and go to approximately 4pm.  A BBQ sausage sizzle will be supplied by the P&F. 

LIBRARY NEWS
Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our school from 22nd - 29thAugust 2018. This is a fantastic FUNDRAISER for our Library and without the support of fabulous volunteers we would be unable to hold this yearly event.  Do you have some time that could volunteer to help us out at our Book Fair? Please see Danielle or Mary in the Library as soon as possible to volunteer or click & print the form in the newsletter and drop it in or let us know via email when you are available and what you would like to help out with. Thank you so much!  We appreciate your support! 

Find Your Treasure! BOOK WEEK 2018 18th– 24thAugust 
We are excited to announce that on Thursday 23rd August students are encouraged to come dressed as a character from one of their favourite BOOKS. Costumes do not have to be expensive or complex. Students will display their fabulous costumes in a parade in the hall at 8:30am, where the judges will award certificates for originality, creativity and appeal. 

Readers Cup Challenge
As part of our Book Week Celebrations we will be holding a school Readers Cup Challenge for all students from Prep to Year 6 in three age divisions.. 

When?       Thursday 30th August 2018
Where?      MEAC - times to be announced closer to date
What?        Students will read two texts and answer questions about the text in teams of four
Why?         Reader Cup Challenges encourage students to read purposefully, work in a team and develop a love of reading and literature. It also provides an opportunity for readers to compete in what is always an enjoyable competition.

WE ARE AUSSIE KIDS! Check out the super cool students from Holy Name School who have collaborated with Small Town Culture to create 'Aussie Kids', a production full of talent and personality. The music video is Episode 3 in the 'Walk Together Toowoomba' YouTube Series celebrating cultural diversity and acceptance in local schools. Supported by MDA and the Queensland Council of Unions. You can also view the video by liking the Small Town Culture Facebook page where you can share it with your friends to really celebrate and promote the amazing learning at Holy Name.