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Christian Outreach - Fred Ward Gardens
Continuing on from the marvellous initiative of a group of Year 6 students last year, we have strengthened our connection with Fred Ward Gardens this year.
Our plan is to have as many students as possible visit Fred Ward Gardens during the year to share their learning, gain insight from the residents about life in the ‘olden days’ and forge new friendships.
As part of their Who We Are Unit, Year 5 students spoke to residents about what they valued. They were amazed at the variety of responses as well as some great feats of memory - one resident sang us her old school song word for word. She was 95 years old!
All Year 1 students have visited at least once where they have read books, shared stories, art works and prayers, and had engaging discussions with the residents. It was always a great joy to see the delight on the faces of the residents as the Year 1 students entered the room, and watch the students skip all the way back to school after each visit.
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Our connection with Fred Ward Gardens has also seen residents attend our Anzac Day Commemoration Service and our Reconciliation Week Prayer Celebration. They treasure every connection we can make with them and our students cherish the time they spend with the residents.
The choir has entertained the residents with the songs they have been learning. On their last visit the residents were celebrating Christmas in July so the choir added a few carols into their performance.
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Feast of Transfiguration
The Feast of Transfiguration took place this week on Tuesday 6 August. This year marks 30 years of our parish. This year, Sts Peter & Paul, Garran hosted all our Holy Trinity students from Kinder – Year 6 for a fun-filled day of celebration. We enjoyed making connections with our buddy classes, attending mass celebrated by Fr John and a delicious lunch provided for both staff and students. Thank you to Sts Peter & Paul staff and students for their warm welcome and generous hospitality. We look forward to returning the favour next year!
Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal
A reminder that our Year 6 Community Leaders are currently promoting the Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal. Please see the flyer below made by our year 6 leaders. We are collecting donations of warm clothing and non-perishable items to help those in need in our community this winter. Each classroom has a basket ready to fill with your dontations. Thank you for your generosity to St Vincent De Paul and the great work they do in our area.
Feast of the Assumption – Thursday 15 August
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is next Thursday 15 August. Our Year 3-6 students will attend the parish mass at the Holy Trinity Church at 9:30am. Parents are most welcome to attend.
Family Engagement in Prayer
Claire Mass, our school Youth Minister has prepared some suggestions for families to engage with prayer and faith formation at home. Claire is looking forward to working with our Year 6 Youth Ministry Group and being more involved in classrooms this term.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
If you have not done so already, please remember to register your child to make this sacrament via the QKR! App.
A reminder to:
- Please select a Home Group. Thank you very much to parents who have volunteered to be a home group leader.
- Please choose a Mass for your child to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist.
If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Grinsell-Jones at the parish office on 6281 3999.
Catherine Joy
Acting Religious Education Coordinator
Mitch Tambo
Australian Music Star.
To say it was an honour and privilege doesn't quiet sum up our gratitude and joy that we experienced during Mitch's recent visit to Holy Trinity.
Mitch Tambo is a proud Gamilarray man, who skilfully blends traditional Aboriginal sounds and language with contemporary beats and production. Amongst celebrating cultural diversity and engaging with identity and self-belief, Mitch aims to empower children to make strong positive choices for their life.
Before singing his hit single, Heal, Mitch spoke about his own discoveries of healing and what it means to heal both individually and as a nation.
To find out more and hear Mitch Tambo's other songs, click here.
Zoo Provocation
Following our visit to the National Zoo and Aquarium, we were keen to hear from the children about what sparked their interest. The children were invited to share with each other what they noticed at the zoo and what it made them wonder.
Providing children with the space to notice - through all of their senses - encourages development of observation skills, which is a critical component of the learning process. Extending from this observation, the opportunity to wonder stimulates curiosity by questioning deeply and seeking answers.
Hats, Hats, Hats
Our SunSmart policy states that all children and staff are required to wear hats when outside from August to May each year. Please ensure your child has a clearly labelled hat each day and support them in applying sunscreen when they arrive in the morning.
ELC Facebook
Holy Trinity ELC now has a Facebook page, which we encourage you to follow. We will post updates, reminders and share some of the wonderful learning experiences that our children get up to.
Click here to follow us.
Please notes dates can change
| Week 9 | |
| Friday 20th September | Grandparents Prayer Celebration |
| Saturday 21st September | Sacrament of First Eucharist 6pm |
| Sunday 22nd September | Sacrament of First Eucharist 930am and 530pm |
| Week 10 | |
| Thursday 26th September | School Disco |
| Friday 27th September | Awards Assembly 230pm |
| Term 4 | |
| Week 1 | |
| Monday October 14 | Term 4 commences |
| Friday October 18 | Colour Run (Community Council Fund Raiser) |
Students celebrating their birthday this week are: Kieran M, Cormac C, Alice B, Azen S, Owen W, Izabel L, Emma L, Allegra G, Romeo B, Cooper M, Eden B, Christian N, Seren G and Sierra J. Wishing you all a very happy birthday.
