2025 Term 2 Week 8

From the Principal - Lisa Cavanagh

Dear Holy Name Families,

One of my favourite things to teach as a classroom teacher was reading.  I loved sharing my love of reading and books with my students.  I especially enjoyed seeing the reading growth of the students. 

Over the past couple of weeks, teachers have been conducting reading assessments with our children.  These assessments are useful tools in enabling teachers to pinpoint areas of student growth in reading and areas where the students require further support and development.  This data is very helpful for teachers in planning their next steps for learning.

Mrs Manthey have had an enjoyable couple of days analysing this data and celebrating the growth of our students.  A huge thank you to our teachers and school officers for the incredible work they do in supporting our students in their learning – and to our students for all their hard work.

Next Monday, our PEN will be hosting a Parent Forum titled – “Turning Pages Together”.  This information session will be conducted by the staff of Holy Name school and will give families some ideas and support on how to assist their children with reading.  Our early years teachers will have a session on “Learning to Read” and our upper years classes session will be “Reading to Learn”.  Our Learning Support Teacher, Jen Street, will also be available with tips for struggling or reluctant readers.  We encourage all our families to attend.  Refreshments are provided, RSVPs appreciated to the school office.

We are looking forward to seeing many of our families at our Athletics Carnival this Friday.  Parents and visitors are most welcome to attend and support the students.    The PEN will be conducting a tuckshop on the day, with some hot food available for adults to purchase.  Student tuckshop options were via the pre-paid meal deal.

All the best for the remainder of the term.

God Bless

Lisa Cavanagh

Principal

APMI - Kerri-Ann Manthey

On June 8, we celebrated Pentecost, the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, filling them with courage and wisdom to spread the Gospel. Pentecost marks the birth of the Church and reminds us that we are never alone—God’s Spirit is with us, guiding, strengthening, and inspiring us every day.

At school, we embrace the message of Pentecost by encouraging students to listen to the Holy Spirit’s call—to be people of faith, hope, and love in all they do. Just as the disciples found new strength and purpose, we, too, are called to live boldly in our faith, sharing kindness and compassion with those around us.

Looking Ahead: Togetherness Tuesday & Footsteps of Jesus

As we journey forward in faith, we look forward to celebrating Togetherness Tuesday, June 24, a day dedicated to celebrating unity, friendship, and the power of community through acts of service.

We are also preparing for the final Assembly of Term Two on Thursday, June 26. at 2.15 PM, where we will acknowledge students who have exemplified Hospitality in their daily lives—those who have opened their hearts to others, shown compassion in times of need, and fostered a spirit of inclusivity within our school community, through our Footsteps of Jesus Awards. Their actions remind us that small gestures of welcome and care can make a world of difference, just as Catherine McAuley envisioned in her mission of mercy.

Let us continue walking in the footsteps of Jesus, embracing the values of compassion, hospitality, justice and excellence, as we work together as a faith-filled community.

Blessings

Kerri-Ann Manthey

Term 2 Date Claimers

11 June               Fr Darrell classroom visit Year 1

13 June               Track and Field Carnival

18 June               Fr Darrell classroom visit Prep

27 June               Last day of Term 2

Semester Reporting

Dear Families

This communication is about the school’s revised approach to semester reporting. By sharing it, the school hopes that families will understand a summative report's purpose and essential components. This review is timely as the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office has released a Learning and Teaching Framework containing guidelines for schools.

What is the purpose of reporting?

Reporting refers to multiple ways of communicating information informally and formally on what students know, understand and can do at a point in time and may include recommendations for their future learning. The purpose of reporting student achievement and progress is to improve student learning. It provides an opportunity for parents/legal guardians to engage meaningfully in the learning journey of their child. The report communicates more broadly on all aspects impacting performance, including school attendance, effort and participation, learning attributes and school priorities. (Teaching and Learning in Toowoomba Catholic Schools framework, 2025)

How do we report to families?

We provide opportunities for formal reporting four times a year;

• Face-to-face meetings are offered at the end of terms one and three; and
• Formal written reports are provided at the end of semester one and four.

Additionally, teachers can meet with families throughout the year to discuss their child’s progress and achievements upon request.

What is required in a formal report?

• Twice yearly
• Judgements against the relevant Achievement Standards using a five-point A-E scale
• A general, pastoral comment for each child (can include subject-specific information)
• A judgement on each student’s effort towards learning using a five-point A-E scale
• Attendance

What is no longer required and why?

• Generic comments for Religious Education, English and Maths

The comments are not personalised and therefore repeat the information provided by the A-E scale. Comments about these and all subjects can be made in the general comment as needed.

We encourage families to engage with their child’s semester one report with this knowledge and provide the school with any necessary feedback.

The teachers look forward to providing the summative reports to families at the end of this term, celebrating growth and achievement and identifying ways families can support their child’s development.

Kind Regards

Kerri-Ann Manthey

Holy Name Sacramental Program

2025 Track and Field Carnival Information

Prep - Tennille Kauter

Year 1 - Jodie Inskip

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Opti-MINDS

Calling all Opti-MINDS Enthusiasts in Years 3 - 6

For those students ready to THINK, CREATE and COMMUNICATE, Mrs Elmes is inviting you to apply for a position on the Opti-MINDS teams. Opti-MINDS is a 6 week challenge process held in Term Three each year. Students who are selected, work in a team of up to 7 students, to solve and present their most creative solution in a 10 minute dramatic performance to a panel of judges at The Glennie School.

This year, the Opti-MINDS event will take place on Sunday 31 August at The Glennie School.

To be eligible to enter Opti-MINDS you must be a creative problem solver willing to work in a team. You must also be able to commit to the preparation and rehearsal schedule. Writing scripts, creating props and learning lines will be extras that will need to be completed in your own time. Presentation requirements will be announced the day before auditions.

To apply, see the audition details below:

Date:             Thursday 12 June (Week 8)

Time:            1.00 pm

Place:            The Learning Support Room

The Arts

Term 2 Art Competition 

https://ieuqnt.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Art-awards-2025-poster_FINAL.pdf

https://ieuqnt.org.au/competitions/

Art room open on Friday lunch times for students who would like time to create a piece of art for this competition. Entries due to Mrs Mac by Friday 27th June, week 10.

Holy Name Parish Bushdance

The Holy Name Parish warmly invite the Holy Name School community to the upcoming Holy Name Parish bushdance. Tickets are available through the following link.

https://www.trybooking.com/DBWVO

St Catherines Sacred Heart 110 Year Reunion

Raising Healthy Minds

SQ Tennis Academy

Southwest Holiday Clinic

SWAK Camp

Sharks Volleyball Camp

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The Dates:

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