Welcome to the start of the Winter Term. My
name is Jeff Allen and I feel most privileged to be acting in the role of Principal
of Holy Cross College in Ms Mandy Connor’s absence. As you would be aware Ms
Connor is away on Long Service Leave for the first three weeks of term. She is
enjoying her well-earned break and sends her regards and best wishes for the
start of the term. I have been made to feel very welcome since my arrival at
the College and am certainly looking forward to spending time in this wonderful
community.
Staff Welcome
Back
We welcome back staff returning from Long Service
Leave this term - Mr Ian Wilson, Mr Harry
Muller and Ms Karen Taylor. We hope that they had a restful and relaxing break and
welcome them back to the College community.
The
start of a new term
As always, the start of a new term provides
students with the opportunity to reflect on their performance in the previous
term with a view to setting themselves challenging but achievable goals for the
future. After viewing their Semester 1 reports, it is hoped that students have taken
the opportunity to examine their progress and application levels and have
determined methods that they can adopt to continue to enhance their learning
this term.
As always, we strongly encourage parents/guardians
to follow the progress of their children via Parent Coneqt. As you would be
aware, Parent Coneqt provides a wide range of pastoral and academic data and is
designed to improve communication between school and home. Parents/guardians
can directly email the teaching staff via Parent Coneqt and can also follow
upcoming assessments as well as view student timetable data.
Middle
School Learning Conversations
A reminder that this semester’s Middle School
Learning Conversations will be held on Wednesday, 31 July from 12.30pm to
7.30pm in the Learning Resource Centre. It is good to see that bookings are being
made via PTO. As interview spaces are limited, it would be advisable to make it
a priority to book a time with teachers if there are any concerns with the academic
progress of your child. Information on
booking these appointments were emailed to parents at the end of last term and
can be accessed via the College website at http://web.holycross.wa.edu.au/portals/portals.html or directly at https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au?school=d7cch. Please contact the College Office if you require any
further information.
Students are required to attend the Learning Conversation
so that they can be involved in the process and contribute to the discussion. A
reminder that Year 7 – 9 students will be dismissed from school at midday.
College
Athletics Carnival
We are looking forward to the College’s annual
Athletics Carnival which is being held this Thursday, 25 July. As always, the day promises to be a very
exciting event where students are encouraged to contribute both on and off the
track. Students will be representing their Houses on the day and are invited to
enter into the spirit of the carnival through enthusiastic cheering in support
of their peers.
The Carnival will commence at 9.00am and run
for the full day. Parents and guardians are invited to attend in support of their
children.
Calendar and Upcoming Events
Please familiarise yourself with dates in the School Calendar and Upcoming Events for the term ahead. Go to http://web.holycross.wa.edu.au/news/calendarblog/calendarblog.php
Thank
You
We acknowledge the hard work of staff over the
holiday break to ensure that the College is ready for our students to return
this week. The College grounds look wonderful thanks to the hard work of Mr McKern.
The College administration team has also been working hard to make sure all
systems are ready for the return of the students. Thanks also to Mr Oxwell and
Mr Murphy for their efforts in ensuring network upgrades are up and running
ready for Day 1.
Best wishes for the start of the term.
Jeff Allen
Acting Principal
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