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This week we had several visitors at Trinity in classrooms gathering data and observing students and teachers. Janet Cartwright Teaching and Learning Officer from Catholic Education Canberra and George Telford. George is the lead consultant for Challenging Learning in Australia and New Zealand. Both Janet and George were absolutely astounded at the progress that the students have made with their use of questioning, dialogue, and desire to challenge themselves. George was particularly impressed with the culture of learning that we have created at Trinity which has enabled each child to achieve above and beyond expected outcomes. We thank our Instructional Leaders-Rebecca Cooper (Numeracy) and Penny Lucas (Literacy) who have coached and mentored teachers and supported them through team teaching, rigorous data analysis and feedback. Trinity has been part of the LNAP (Literacy Numeracy Action Plan) along with 11 other country schools in the Canberra-Goulburn Diocese. Despite COVID19 and students having to work remotely, our students continued to learn and thrive in a supportive environment. Congratulations to the Trinity staff and to all our students. Well done and we can’t wait to see what unfolds in 2021, as we continue with the LNAP project.
Tonight, we will be inundated with sea creatures as the children dance the night away at the Trinity disco. The theme for the disco is ‘Under the Sea’. The disco commences at 6pm and concludes at 8:30pm. A special thank you to Rebecca Cooper and Year 6 parents for all your hard work to ensure this happens. We look forward to seeing you all here tonight! Please ensure you collect your children on time.
On Tuesday, several students who achieved 5 maroon arm bands had the privilege of celebrating in style with a ‘hot chip’ lunch with me. This was such a big achievement for the children in recognition of their positive behaviours in and out of the classroom. We are hoping to have another ‘hot chip’ lunch during the last week of term, so we encourage all the students to always model positive behaviours every day in our words and in our actions. We congratulate the following students: Ruby Lucas, Claire Corkhill, Ivy Corkhill, Phoebe Bassingthwaighte, Hamish Summerfield, Lana Sumich and Stevie Rain-Ford.
I hope to see you all at the thanksgiving Mass this Wednesday at 10:30am at St Mary’s Church. This is such a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to our parents, carers and grandparents for the many ways that they help us throughout the year.
Just a reminder that the School Counsellor is at Trinity on Monday, 30 November. Please contact the front office if you'd like to make an appointment for your child/ren.
God Bless and we hope you have a restful weekend with family and friends,
Marylou Gorham
Thanksgiving Mass
There will be a Thanksgiving Mass held at Trinity on Wednesday 2nd December at 10:30am. We warmly welcome our school community – our teachers, parents and community volunteers who have helped and supported us in any way throughout 2020. During the mass we will comply with Covid-19 restrictions and practice social distancing in the church. Unfortunately, we cannot meet for our ‘shared’ morning tea after mass however, each family/community member who attend will receive a token of our appreciation from Trinity at the end of mass.
Advent
The Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. During the First Week of Advent, we watch and pray, awaiting the Lord’s coming. As we enter the Church’s new year, Cycle B, the season of Advent reminds us that we can look forward to and prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas. It is a season of so many things: of expectation, reflection, hope and trust. We are constantly in a state of expectation, always in advent, so much so that we can miss the present moment where, inevitably, God will be. We have to wait, and Advent reminds us that we are waiting for God. How strange it is to think that in a way God also waits. He always waits for us to come to him for he never forces himself on us, and when we do come to him, he is delighted and will give us many graces.
This week, we recall the HOPE we have in Christ.
Students and staff will hold a brief prayer service on Monday morning to light the first Advent candle, beginning our journey towards Christmas with a prayer for hope.
Prayer for the First Sunday of Advent
Let your blessing come upon us this Advent. May it turn our hearts to you in the days ahead. Grant us the peace and joy we long for, as we await the coming of your Son with patient hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Graduation Mass
The Year 6 Graduation Mass will be held on Friday 11th December at 6pm. Due to the distancing restrictions and the need for extra room, the mass will take place at St. Anthony’s Church in Harden. During this special mass Year 5 and 6 students will celebrate the traditional handover of Leadership. Graduation mass will be followed by the traditional Graduation dinner held at Trinity Catholic School.
Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal
The Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal motto is:
CHRISTMAS IS NEAR,
MINI VINNIES ARE HERE
TO SPREAD SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER
This week our Mini Vinnies team officially launched their ‘Christmas Appeal’. Each classroom and the front office have a basket for donations of non-perishable food items or small gifts which may be suitable for younger children. These items will be bundled into hampers to be presented at our Thanksgiving Mass next Wednesday and then delivered to the Harden branch of St Vincent de Paul. We thank all families for your generosity and support in this Mini Vinnies initiative.
Thought of the Week
Wishing everybody a wonderful week.
God Bless,
Donna Wade
Year 2 Excursion
Year 2 are studying the safe storage of food and the processes that foods go through from paddock to plate. To deepen their learning, they spent the morning at Cooper's Butchery where they learnt about safe temperatures for foods, the stamping of meat at abbatoirs and the dissection of lambs, chicken and pork to get the cuts of meat we eat on our plates. We now know that 'chicken' comes from chicken!!! Thank you to Rod Cooper for sharing his knowledge with us.
Swimming
All children from Kinder to Year 6 will attend 4 swimming sessions at the Harden Pool this term.
The sessions will be on:
Monday 30th November 12pm-1.30pm
Monday 7 December 12pm-1.30pm
Monday 14th December 12pm-1.30pm
Tuesday 15th December (Fun Day) 11am-3pm
Please make sure your note has been returned to school (students who have not returned forms will be unable to attend).
Students will need to bring their swimmers, rashie, towel and sunscreen in a plastic bag each of these days.
Class Awards
Kinder/Year 1: Ayeisha Atallah & Jack Gadd
Year 2/3: Stevie-Rain Ford & Claire Corkhill
Year 4: Aidan Summerfield & Grace Metcalfe
Year 5/6: Archie Quinn & Poppy Lucas
MJR Awards
Kinder/Year 1: Ivy Corkhill, Marlie Oakley, Toby Stevenson
Year 2/3: Ruby Lucas, Zoe Miller, Hamish Clark, Ronnie Tanson
Year 4: Charlie Jackson, Ryan Sumich, Emerson Mann-Rea
Year 5/6: Tom Bassinhthwaighte, Angus Oldfield, Sammy Daken
This year all students from K-6 have been given a Home Reading Log where they are to record their reading each night.
It has been great to see the number of ‘Reading Nights’ children have recorded in their home reading log.
Once children reach a reading goal of nights they are rewarded with a sticker for their book from Mrs Perryman.
Keep up the great reading!!
Reading Nights |
Congratulations to…. |
25 Nights reading |
Kinder/1/2: Basil Russell, Bella Pollard Year 3/4: Toby Stevenson Year 5/6: Raph Summerfield, Spencer Betts, Shannon Kerrison, Hamish Summerfield |
50 Nights reading |
Kinder/1/2: Bella Pollard Year 3/4: Harry Edwards, Ben Pollard Year 5/6: Michael Oakley |
75 Nights reading |
Kinder/1/2: Parker Betts, Poppy Medley Year 3/4: Ayeisha Atallah Year 5/6: Thomas Edwards |
100 Nights reading |
Kinder/1/2: Monty Lucas, Keeva Mottley Year 3/4: Fletcher Betts Year 5/6: Phoebe Bassingthwaighte, Bella Betts, Charlie Jackson, Jade Mottley |
125 Nights reading |
Kinder/1/2: Ivy Corkhill Year 3/4: Marlie Oakley Year 5/6: Melanie Beal, Ryan Sumich |
150 Nights reading |
Kinder/1/2: Henry Johnson Year 3/4: Jack Gadd, Claire Corkhill, Georgia Jackson, Tilly Jackson, Lawrence Johnson, Ruby Lucas Year 5/6: Bea Lucas |
175 Nights |
Year 3/4: Lana Sumich Year 5/6: |
200 Nights |
Year 5/6: Zoe Lenehan, Billy Corkhill |
225 Nights |
Year 3/4: Dakota Medley, Tilly Olotu Year 5/6: Dara Olotu, Somer Oldfield, Zoe Lenehan |
DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
START TIME |
Tuesday 13 December |
Nativity Play Performance |
Trinity |
12.30pm |
Wednesday 14 December |
Year 6 Big Day Out |
Wagga |
All day |
Thursday 15 December |
Last day of Term 4 |
Trinity |
3.10pm |
Wednesday 1 February 2023 |
First day of Term 1 |
Trinity |
9am |