Community News

We have enjoyed a Term filled with joyful learning with our students achieving in so many aspects of the curriculum, from massive achievements in their daily classroom routines of Guided Reading Lessons and our Art of the Sentence program to establishing the automaticity of many of the ‘Teach Like a Champion’ techniques. Our visitors, the QLD Executive Directors and our very own Executive Director, Dr Pat Coughlan have showered much praise on the evident learning that they witnessed at Holy Name on recent visits. Dr Pat was our guest at the last assembly, presenting the ‘Footsteps of Jesus’ Award as well as addressing the students. He shared with me his impressions and insights after spending time with our students and being in our community that left me feeling extremely proud to be Principal of this wonderful little school. A lasting impression from Dr Pat’s visit will be him questioning the students regarding the meaning of the ‘Footsteps of Jesus’. The answer from a Yr 1 student will remain with us all.  Dr Pat, “How do we know which are Jesus’s footsteps to follow?” Her reply, “They will have love on them.” It was a very special assembly to share with Dr Pat. We thank him for his presence in our community.

   

HOLY NAME SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion are being offered to all baptised Catholic children in Year Three and above next term. This program is coordinated by the Holy Name Parish and administered by Fr Ray Johnson, Carol Keutmann and Mary Lynch. Both the Reconciliation and Holy Communion Programs are 6 weeks in duration and will be held in the Legion of Mary Room at the Holy Name Church.

Any parents/guardians who are interested in enrolling their children in the Holy Name Sacramental Program are invited to contact Father Ray Johnson at the Holy Name Parish on 4632 1899. Please note you must have a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate.  Please refer to the newsletter for the Sacramental Program timetable.

DANCE FEVER DISCO
Don’t forget our Dance Fever Dance Presentation and Disco will be held on Friday, June 16 starting at 5:30 pm.  This is a great family event for the Holy Name community.  The students are looking forward to preforming their dances for their families. They love to share their efforts with their families, so do invite grandparents, friends and relatives.  The normal entrance fee of $5 per school-aged child, capped at $10 per family will apply to this function. The P&F will cater for the function so please join the community for a BBQ dinner.

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.