2024 Term 3 Week 10

From the Principal - Lisa Cavanagh

Newsletter Report – Week 10 Term 3

At the end of the term, I like to reflect on the term that has passed before looking forward to the new term.  There have been so many highlights for our school community and many proud principal moments. 

This Thursday, we join together for our Mercy Day prayer celebrations.  Thank you to Miss Canning and the year 4/5 class for their careful preparation for this important prayer celebration.  We will also present our Term 3 Footsteps of Jesus awards at this assembly and have the opportunity to congratulate our Optiminds team on their excellent results at the recent regional competition.

National Parent Survey

The CSPA 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning is seeking your perspective as parents/carers of children who attend a Catholic School in Australia.

You are invited to share your views on existing and emerging affirmations and/or challenges in relation to your child/children’s wellbeing and learning. Please consider completing this anonymous, confidential, and completely voluntary online survey.

More information about the study, how to participate, and how to have questions answered, can be found here.

Please see the attached flyer for information on how to have your say.

Enjoy your break Mrs Mathey!

Mrs Manthey heads off on some well-deserved Long Service Leave at the end of this week.  She will be away for all of Term 4 and will join us refreshed and renewed at the beginning of the 2025 school year.  Thank you Mrs Manthey for everything you do for the Holy Name community – you will be much missed next term.

Thanks to Ms Jodie Inskip, who takes up the reigns in Term 4 as Assistant Principal.  We will also be welcoming Miss Hannah Patterson to the Holy Name team for Term 4.  Miss Patterson comes for a visit to Holy Name on Friday to meet with Ms Inskip and the Prep/1 class.

Best wishes to all of our families for the holiday period.  Stay safe and see everyone back at the beginning of Term 4.

God Bless

Lisa Cavanagh

APRE - Kerri-Ann Manthey

APRE News

As I prepare to embark on my long service leave, I wanted to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible school community and congratulate Ms Jodie Inskip for her appointment to the role of Acting Principal Mission & Identity. I look forward to returning next year with renewed energy and fresh perspectives, ready to continue our mission of fostering a nurturing and faith-filled environment for all.

To our Year Six students, I wish you all the best as you embark on the next chapter of your educational journey. Your time at our school has been marked by growth, learning, and countless memories. May you carry the values and lessons learned here with you always. Remember, you will always be a part of our school community, and we will keep you in our prayers.

May God bless each and every one of you.

Kerri-Ann Manthey

Curriculum News – End Of Year Awards

This year we are introducing End of Year Awards at Holy Name Primary School.

• Academic Achievement in English
• Academic Achievement in Mathematics
• Academic Achievement in Religion
• Academic Effort in English
• Academic Effort in Mathematics
• Academic Effort in Religion

In each year level, we will recognise the top academic achiever in English, Mathematics and Religion. The students receiving these awards will have achieved the highest results in class assessments; including tests, assignments and classwork, very high results in whole class standardised testing and a high level of achievement in the Diocesan Approach to Reading assessments.

In English, Mathematics and Religion, we will also award an effort award. Students receiving these awards consistently demonstrate significant effort in all class work and assessments. They may also demonstrate significant improvement in class assessments, considerable improvement in whole class standardised testing and high growth in the Diocesan Approach to Reading assessments. 

There will also be awards for Year 6 students. Below is the criteria for each of the awards.

Commitment to School Award – this award is bestowed upon a student who:

• Offers his/her time for the benefit of the school
• Attends functions to represent the school eg. Mayoral Morning Tea
• Consistently demonstrates effort with their schoolwork
• Has regular attendance at school
• Wears his/her uniform correctly and with pride
• Demonstrates a very high standard of behaviour (no suspensions, behaviour reports)
• Treats all members of the school with respect
• Is a role model for younger students

Academic Award – the recipient of the Academic Award:

• Obtains a very high achievement in class-based assessments across all Key Learning Areas including; tests, assignments and class work
• Obtains a high achievement in whole school assessment (PAT Maths, PAT Comprehension, PAT Vocabulary skills)
• Participates in ICAS testing
• Participates in extension opportunities provided in class
• Looks for opportunities to extend their own learning

Sporting Award – this award is presented to a student who:

• Is age champion for; athletics/swimming/cross country
• Represents the school at; school, district, regional, state in their chosen field (school sport only)
• Participates actively in Physical Education classes
• Demonstrates good sportspersonship at all times

Cultural Award – is awarded to a student who:

• Is a committed member of the school choir (including eisteddfod, Sing Out etc)
• Positively contributes to Music, Dance and Drama lessons
• Obtains a high achievement in Music, Dance and Drama assessments
• Demonstrates abilities in Visual Art/Media Arts

Catherine McAuley Award – the recipient:

• Participates enthusiastically in Religious Education classes
• Contributes positively to the Religious Life of the School
• Actively participates in and leads prayer
• Demonstrates compassion, hospitality, justice and excellence in their daily actions
• Is an active member of Mini Vinnies
• Like Catherine McAuley, recognises and serves the needs of those who are on the ‘fringe’ not for thanks

Prep - Tennille Kauter

Prep News

It’s hard to believe we are at the end of yet another term at Holy Name. We have had an enjoyable Term Three filled with lots of learning and fun activities. Highlights included Book Week dress-ups, celebrating 100 days of school, our first assembly performance, and Father’s Day celebrations. Additionally, we introduced the Mystery Bag Show and Tell, which was a big hit with the students. We travelled to Amaroo where we enjoyed bush walks and play and wriggling our toes in slimy mud. Our preps represented Holy Name beautifully. Thank you to our parent helpers.

I would like to acknowledge the incredible progress our preps have made this term, having learned all 26 letters of the alphabet and their most common sounds. Next term, we will progress to diagraphs and blends. All students have shown improvement in blending sounds to read words with 3,4 and 5 sounds, as well as sight word reading and writing. It has been a pleasure guiding them with their learning and I am incredibly proud of their achievements.

What did our Preps enjoy this term?

Naomi:  I loved going on the bus to Amaroo and reading with Mrs Kauter and my friends.

Isla: I loved painting and drawing.

Mataiya: I loved reading on the Ipads.

Mason: I loved playing with the magnets. 

Atreyu: I loved building things in the bush at Amaroo.

Layla: I loved playing with my friends in the sandpit.

Sophie: I loved learning all of the letters of the alphabet. I am good at writing them.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday!

Mrs Kauter and Mrs Thomas

Prep/1 Gold - Jodie Inskip

What a term we have had!

Academic Growth: In Term 3, our students worked hard and have demonstrated significant academic growth, particularly in their reading, writing and numeracy skills. They have shown increased confidence and proficiency in these areas which has been exciting to see.   

Exploring Religion: We investigated the life and times of Jesus and saw what it might have been like for people living around this time. We learnt about being a Disciple of Jesus and following in his footsteps to be a kind, caring and compassionate person. We practiced our skills in Meditative Prayer and experienced moments of stillness and silence. 

Father’s Day Prayer Celebration: It was wonderful to see so many Dads, Grandads and other significant male role models attend our breakfast. We were well fed with delicious bacon and egg burgers, and everyone enjoyed the games on the oval. The students worked hard decorating a gift for their special person. Dawn Lantero reminds us that “Time spent playing with children is never wasted” so we hope you have enjoyed spending time with your child playing frisbee.

100 Days of School: Week 2 of the term saw the class celebrate 100 days of school with a day full of fun games and activities aligned with the theme ‘100 days brighter’. Students dressed in their brightest, colourful clothes and participated in a variety of challenges, from counting to 100 to creating art projects with 100 items. It was a joyful and memorable way to mark this milestone in their school year.

Book Week Dress Up Day: We had a blast during the annual Book Week dress-up day, with everyone donning costumes of their favourite book characters. The MEAC was filled with laughter and excitement as students paraded their outfits and shared about their characters. Teachers joined in the fun dressing up as characters from Bev and Kev, the picture book being studied in class. It was a memorable day for all.

Amaroo Excursion: The highlight of our term was an exciting excursion to the Amaroo Environmental Education Centre in Highfields. There, we participated in the ‘Gabarlah the Greater Glider’ nature play program. Engaging in activities like mud, sand, and rock play, construction with loose parts, creative outdoor play, a traditional Murri game, bushwalking, and sensory activities. These experiences provided deep learning opportunities both academically and socially. It was a fun and educational day for everyone involved.

As this term comes to an end, it is filled with mixed feelings. In Term 4, we will excitedly welcome Miss Hannah Patterson to the Prep/1 Gold class family. Hannah will take over teaching the class as I move into the Acting Assistant Principal, Mission and Identity role during Kerri-Ann Manthey’s absence. While I will definitely miss being the classroom teacher, I am excited to continue working with the class in a different capacity. I look forward to witnessing their growth and development over the final term of 2024. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support this year and for putting your trust in me to care for and educate your child. I am very blessed to have had the opportunity to be part of your child’s educational journey this year.  

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Year 2 - Kirralee Bronkhurst

Hi Everyone,

I can not believe that we are near the end of another Term. Two Blue have had a great jammed packed term, with lots of productive work. Each and every one of them should be proud of their progress! I hope that you all have a relaxing and safe holiday, and I look forward to seeing everyone refreshed for Term Four.

What we enjoyed this term:

Valerie: My favourite thing this term was learning about fractions in Maths and turning fractions into craft.  

Tuso: Maths, Science and playing with my friends were my favourite things this term.

Hutchence: This term I really enjoyed about learning about Maths and Science especially Science as we learnt about the solar systems.  
Bianka: I liked writing about Tiddalik the Frog

Rymiko: This term I enjoyed learning about timetables in Maths.

Grayson: I liked learning about space

Yar: This term I enjoyed learning new things in Science such as the Solar System.   

Artie: I enjoyed learning about Science and going to enrichment groups

Heidi: I liked enrichment and learning about information reports

Ella: I liked going on our excursion to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn

Ivy: I liked learning about multiplication in Maths.  

Caeden: I liked enrichment group and HASS

Lincoln: Pe and learning about Space and watching the space videos.

Adrian: Doing show and share and learning about science and space.

Aliyah: Going to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn

Bright: I liked learning about space.   

Hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing holiday and look forward to seeing everyone back for Term 4

Thanks,

Kirralee 

Year 2 - Stacy Mills

It is hard to believe that Term 3 is coming to an end, it seems to have gone by quickly. We have had a great term of learning in Year 2 Gold and all students have worked hard and made many achievements! Here are some of the things that we have enjoyed/learnt: -

Vance- I enjoyed our excursion to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn.

Archer: I have enjoyed learning about science.

Lucas – I have enjoyed learning about Earth and Space in Science.

Aree-I have enjoyed math and learning about money.

Cooper- I liked science because we got to learn about space.

Achok-I liked leaning about the sun and earth.

Nirvana- I have enjoyed learning about multiplication and division.

Violet- I have enjoyed making stuff about space and learning about money.j

Davina- I learnt about the moon and it is really interesting.

Lydia – I have enjoyed learning about our solar system and all of the planets.

Lilo- I liked learning about how things orbit in science.

Patrick-I enjoyed making the sun dial and learning division in math.

Joelle- I have enjoyed science because we got to make a space mailbox.

Mia- I really enjoyed science this term.

Julyus- I learnt that all the planets orbit the sun.

Lennox – I really enjoyed science this term and loved PE.

Seff- I enjoyed learning about painting in art and making a watermelon face.

Year 3 Blue - Sarah McAllister

Year 3 Blue Term 3 Reflections

Lettie: This term I have learnt about Jesus’ message, written an animal information report and write a body paragraph. I’ve also learnt how to spell irregular plurals and I’ve typed my celebration journal. I have improved with my timetables and division. My favourite part of the term was going to the Cobb and Co excursion to learn about Naidoc week as well as reading Iron Man and doing Chinese lessons.

Max: This term I learnt about time in Maths, Saints and Jesus in Religion and heat in Science. I have improved with my typing and spelling homophones. My favourite part of this term was Art lessons.

Maheera: My favourite part of the term was watching the opera performance and going to Cobb and Co museum on an excursion. I also liked Art and Pietra Kids movement. In Art we painted watermelons and our faces. Pietra Kids movement helped me to get a stretch. I have improved with my comprehension skills.

Ayen: This term I have learnt about the Stolen Generation in history and timetables and information reports in Maths and English. I liked Jesus’ messages, Saints, homophones, NAIDOC week and comprehension. I have improved with division, writing a body paragraph and summary sentences. My favourite part of this term was when we went on the Cobb & Co excursion.

Elijah: This term I have learnt about angles in Maths. I have improved with my division. My favourite part of the term was learning how to write a paragraph.

Angel: This term I have learnt about homophones. It sounds the same, but looks different and has a different meaning. I have improved with reading the time including minutes past and working on minutes to. My favourite part of the term was learning my 3 & 5 timetables and the Opera Queensland performance.

Darius: This term I have learnt about body paragraphs and summary sentences. I have improved with my timetables and division. My favourite thing to do is Mathletics on the laptops.

Adit: This term I have learnt about timetables and division. I like them because they are easy and fun. I have improved with telling the time and writing paragraphs. My favourite part about this term is learning Chinese!

Violett: This term I have learnt about typing in English and heat in Science. We learnt about heat conductivity. I have improved with my timetables! My favourite part of the term was typing on the laptops.

Konnah: This term I have learnt about spelling (plurals) and celebrations like Independence Day, NAIDOC week, ANZAC day, Remembrance Day, Bastille Day and Easter. I have improved in my timetables and division facts, and the best part of the term was having a new student come to our class. Welcome Avah!

Evodie: This term I have learnt about capacity, timetables and division in maths. I have improved with my spelling and handwriting. My favourite part of the term was art, health and maths.

Rahim: This term I learnt about the life of Jesus. I have improved with my handwriting. My favourite part was researching animals for our information report. I did the Mitchell Cockatoo.

Cynthia: This Term I learnt about timetables and division in Maths and Pietra Kids in Health. I have improved with slowing down, checking my handwriting and telling the time. My favourite part of this term was Wellness Wednesday, Footsteps of Jesus award, Sing out and art.

Olivia: This term I have learnt about division and multiplication in maths. I have improved with my spelling and writing paragraphs. My favourite part of the term was art. We painted our self, our family and lots of different things.

Charlie: This term I have learnt about Saints in Religion. My Saint was Mother Theresa who cared for the sick and the poor. I have improved with my division in maths. My favourite part of Term 3 was fractions in maths!

Year 3 - Tilly Hose

Year 3 Newsletter: Term Highlights

English

This term, our Year 3 students embarked on an exciting journey with Ted Hughes’ classic novel, ‘The Iron Man’. Through this novel study, students not only enjoyed the captivating story but also honed their skills in writing information reports. Additionally, paired fluency exercises continued to be a staple in our English lessons, helping students improve their reading fluency.

Mathematics

In Maths, we explored a variety of topics that kept our minds sharp and engaged. Students delved into chance and data. We also tackled the concept of time, understanding how to read clocks and calculate durations. Our exploration of angles introduced students to the basics of geometry, and regular practice of times tables ensured that everyone strengthened their multiplication skills.

Religion

This term, we have focussed on understanding who Jesus is and the significance of his messages. Through engaging activities and discussions, students reflected on Jesus’ teachings and their relevance in our lives today. We also participated in Pietra Kids in our Health lessons, a program designed to deepen our spiritual understanding and connection.

HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Our HASS lessons were filled with vibrant discussions and creative projects as we explored celebrations around the world. Students researched various cultural celebrations, learning about their origins and significance. Each student then wrote a journal entry about a chosen celebration, showcasing their understanding and appreciation of global diversity.

Student reflections:

Ella – We have been learning about heat in science!

Mannat – I have enjoyed playing with my friends and learning about animals when writing our information reports.

Finn – I liked learning about heat in science. I also enjoyed learning how to write an information report.

Tia – In English this term, we have been doing a novel study on the Iron Man by Ted Hughes. In HASS, we learned about celebrations around the word. Some things I have really enjoyed this term were English, Art and P.E.

Baxter – In the classroom, we have been learning how to write information reports and in Religion, we learned about Catholic Social Teachings.

Nevaeh – We have learned that we can do new things! In English, we learned how to use note taking symbols.

Soph – I have really enjoyed Art and Health lessons this term.

Lilly – This term, we learned about Catherine McAuley and Mary Mackillop.

Cooper – I have enjoyed learning division in Maths. I also enjoyed our excursion to Cobb and Co. I have also loved playing with my friends each day.

Matilda – I have enjoyed using PowerPoint to do an Information Report on an animal native to Australia.

Year 4/5 - Danni Canning

It has been an amazing term! I know I say this every term but, I am SO proud of my students in 4/5!

The dedication I have seen from the students this term has been outstanding! This was evident through the time and effort they put into their HaSS assessment. The students were challenged to research about a person important to the gold rush and then deliver a speech based on that person. The class became really involved and creative with the way they presented their information. They dressed up as that person and presented to their parents. It was a great afternoon!

The 4/5 and 5/6 classes went to the Cobb & Co museum to attend the event, “Take another look Captain Cook.” During this event the students learnt about First Nations perspectives from First Nations people. They learnt about what life was like back when Captain Cook arrived. During the sessions the students asked insightful questions to deepen their understanding of First Nations perspectives.

This week the Year 4 students had the chance to attend the Toowoomba Catholic Schools touch football carnival. They did so well! It was wonderful to see how they cheered on their peers. Throughout the day I witnessed how amazing and thoughtful Holy Name students are!

That is all from me this term. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday. See you next term!

Miss Canning

Year 5/6 - Brook Marquart

Newsletter 5/6 Gold Term 3 2024

5/6 Newsletter

This week draws close to another term of 2024.

This term we have been learning how to write a factual recount on significant historical events while reading “Us Mob Walawurru” by David Spillman and Lisa Wilyuka, Australian Government in HASS and how different organisms adapt to environmental changes in Science. In Mathematics, we have been exploring area and perimeter and finding out chance. The students have been involved in lot of learning and fun this term. They have also been engaging in PE classes, Visual Art and Health classes.

The students participated in NAIDOC Week celebrations, year 5/6 camp, Catholic Education Week activities, Book Week dress up along with Holy Name book fair. It has been busy with an abundance of activities to keep everyone interactive with the school community.

As we enter the last term of the school year the year 6 students will be preparing for Graduation while the year 5 student prepare for their speeches and rallying for leadership next year along with swimming lessons and swimming carnival.

Term 4 key dates.

September:

30^th Term 1 begins back today (Monday)

October:

7^th King’s Birthday Public Holiday

21^st Prep 2025 Transition morning

25^th Day for Daniel

25^th Grandparents Day Prayer Celebration

November:

4^th Prep Transition morning

Swimming lessons

20^th Swimming carnival

28^th Thankful Thursday

29^th Step Up Day

4^th Final Mass and Graduation

5^th Rewards Day

6^th Term concludes for term 4

Enjoy your holidays and stay safe over the next 2 weeks.

Miss Marquart.

Brook.Marquart@twb.catholic.edu.au.

HPE - Jenna Taylor

Thank you all for a fabulous term of sport!

We have been busy with Athletics trials this term. CC Larkin and Rubys Bretz both made the Central Zone team and did so well with Ruby finishing 6th in the 800m and CC collecting 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals in all her events! The girls were unable to make the DD team due to their age, but going by their results, they will definitely make the team when they turn 10!

Lots of children competed at the Catholic Athletics Carnival at the beginning of this term and represented Holy Name so proudly! I am very grateful for all the supportive parents who keep showing up and allowing their children to participate! I’m so proud of our little school!

In PE lessons this term we have competed in a variety of games and skills including soccer, touch football, tagging and co-operative games.

Swimming carnival is coming up in term 4, so keep an eye out for nominations for this great event!

Thank you again for a wonderful term, and as always, if you have any sport related questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Jenna Taylor 

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