A DRAMATIC TRIUMPH

Last weekend was a very special one, with our recently completed performing arts facilities, New Norcia, being used for the first time for a College Production.  'An Unspeakable Triumph of Supreme Brilliance’ was indeed brilliant.  Congratulations to the students involved. The hard work of the previous months was evident in the outstanding performance.   Thanks to Mr McRae for his huge commitment in his role of Director and to Mrs Jacqui Colander, Mrs Laura Goodwin and Mr Guy Jackson for their support.   In addition thanks to Mrs Colleen Azzopardi who has been a great supporter of the College productions over the years.  Thanks to Ms Edel Maher and to all staff and students who assisted on the nights of the production.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to James McGowan  who has been awarded the Holy Cross College Middle School Academic Scholarship for 2018.  James is currently a student at St Helena’s Catholic Primary School.  We look forward to congratulating James formally at Annual Celebration Night.

 

REPORTS

Reports will be available to parents of all Junior and Middle School students  this week. Middle School parents can now access reports on Parent Coneqt  They have had the opportunity to meet with staff at learning conversations.   Junior School reports will be available to parents on Friday.  Junior School Learning Conversations will take place next term. If you have any issues accessing Parent Coneqt, please contact the College Office.

 

STAFFING

At the end of term the following staff will be commencing parental leave :

• Mrs Jacqui Collender
• Mrs Sarah Knoblauch
• Mrs Jacinta Tucker

We wish them well for the exciting journey ahead and look forward to seeing them return to Holy Cross College in the future.

 

INTER-HOUSE DANCE COMPETITION

Congratulations to all students involved in the Middle and Senior Schools Inter-House Dance Competition.  It was a great team effort on behalf of all Houses.  Well done to Ozanam who won this year’s competition.  I am looking forward to seeing the Junior School dance moves on Friday.

 

 

SENIOR GIRLS’ SOCCER VICTORY

Congratulations to the Senior Girls’ Soccer Team who won the Grand Finals of the NEAS competition.  It was a well played game against Ellenbrook Christian College and Holy Cross were happy to celebrate a 1-0 win.  The Years 8 and 9 Boys’ Soccer Team  lost to Swan Valley Anglican in an exciting match.  Well done to all students who have been involved in the NEAS competitions this term and thanks to all staff who have assisted.

 

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Autumn Term concludes at the end of classes on Friday 30 June.  Classes resume on Monday 17 July. Students should be in winter academic uniform at this time.  I hope you are able to enjoy some time with your children during the holidays.

 

 

 

LIFELINK SLEEPOUT

LIFELINK SLEEP-OUT

Last week nearly 100 students and staff ‘slept out’ to raise money for the Archbishop’s LifeLink Appeal. Some Junior School students participated in the event at the beginning of the evening, joining in activities to learn more about social justice, including eating from a ‘soup kitchen’.    Students from Years 5 – 12 participated in activities led by representatives from the Young Vinnies, learning about what it means to be homeless.  They had their dinner at the ‘soup kitchen’ before making up packages of food and toiletries to donate to people in need.   Evening prayer was held in ‘The Olive Grove’, our beautiful reflection garden.  Year 5 and 6 students slept on the floor in classrooms in the New Norcia building, while Middle and Senior School made shelters in which to sleep  in the Undercover area under San Salvador.  They woke to one of the coldest mornings of the year. Thanks to Mrs Kelly Bond for her work in organizing the Sleep-out, supported by Mr Muller and Ms Henderson.  Thanks to all staff who assisted and to the Year 12 students for making the soup.  A huge thanks to all the students who participated, raising money for the much needed services of LifeLink.

 

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST

Many of our Year Four students will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist during June.  Please keep these children in your prayers at this important time in their faith journey.

 

STAFFING

Ms Christina Davini, Frayne House Coordinator commenced commence maternity leave on Friday.  On behalf of the College community, I wish Mrs Davini  all the best at this exciting time.  Ms Laura Billington will take on the role of Frayne House Coordinator while Mrs Davini is on leave.

 

SENIOR SCHOOL SUBJECT SELECTION

Year 10 students are preparing to select subjects for Year 11.  On Wednesday parents and students gathered for an Information Evening.  They also had the opportunity, along with other students, to attend the Careers Expo at the College.  Thanks to Mrs Susan Wilson for organizing the Expo.

 

YEAR 5 ON THE BIBBULMUN TRACK

Year 5 students spent yesterday walking a section of the Bibbulmun track in Paulls Valley.  They had the opportunity to learn about the long distance track and its symbol the Wagyl, a snake or rainbow serpent in the Aboriginal dreamtime.  The students learned about the special connection of Aboriginal people to the land.  Along the track they had the opportunity to see one of the Bibbulmun Track huts.  The students rose to the challenge of hiking the track and had a wonderful day in the bush. Thanks to Ms McMahon for organizing the hike and for other staff who assisted.  In Year 6 students walk a section near the end of the Bibbulmun track in Albany.

 

PARENT CAMINO

The Friends of Holy Cross are organizing Parent Caminos on 28 June and 28 July.  This is a beautiful time of the year for the pilgrimage walks. Information has been sent out to parents, but if you require more information or another copy of the letter, please contact the College Office.

 

 

Staffing

I wish to advise you of some changes to staffing:

• Mrs Amatulli is currently taking a period of sick leave.  Italian classes will be taught by Mrs  Koren Bryan and Mrs Serena Georgiades during Signora Amatulli’s absence.  Signora Amatulli is continuing to assist with some of the language lessons. 
• Mr Gareth Elliott is taking leave until the end of 2017..  On Wednesday we will welcome ​Marnie Barrett to the College to take over Mr Elliott’s classes. 
• The following staff will be commencing maternity leave - Mrs Christina Davini (End of Week 8); Mrs Sarah Knoblauch and Mrs Jacinta Tucker (End of Autumn Term).
• Next term we will welcome Mrs Natalie Pecherczyk to take over Mrs Tucker’s classes and Mrs Kristina Crocksford to take over Mrs Knoblauch’s classes.
• The following staff will return to the College at the commencement of Winter Term – Mrs Fiona de Courcier and Mrs Orilee Ryan.  Mrs de Courcier will return as Salvado House Coordinator and will take over Mrs DaVini’s classes.  Mrs Orilee Ryan will be supporting Students With Disability.
• Miss Antonia Ravenscroft will be taking Long Service Leave next semester and we will welcome Mrs Gabrielle McKinnon to teach Year 3.

 

Cross-county

Well done to the cross-country squad for their efforts in the ACC Cross-country Carnival today.  There was a great spirit of participation among the students. Well done to Cian Guest who placed fourth in the under-19 boys and Makayla Pugliese who placed 36^th out of over 300 students in her age group.