Holy Trinity Primary Granville

Dear Parents and Carers,

Next Monday we welcome back Kindergarten and Year one students to Face to Face Learning. Years 2 to 6 have their last week of Remote Learning before returning to school on Monday 25th October. It will be great to have the students back in the classrooms and teaching Face to Face. When the students return to face to face learning the Remote Learning will stop. Our theme for the students return is "You Belong Here".

Holy Trinity has a COVID Safe Plan and will be following the "Return to School Roadmap" from Catholic Schools NSW. Unfortunately parents are not permitted on site unless for essential business in the office. Parents need to log in with the QR code and wear a mask if they must visit the office.  Only fully vaccinated visitors are permitted in the school for essential business. Primary school aged children are encouraged to wear masks, but it is not mandatory and masks need to be supplied by the families.

 The teachers will be wearing masks and constantly cleaning and sanitising during the day. It would be great if parents could talk to their children about the need for the teachers to be wearing masks and that the children will only be allowed to play with their classmates in the playground. The students return in their summer uniform.

If your child/ren contracted COVID 19, we will need to sight the 'Medical Clearance' before the children can return to school.

The school canteen will be open from next Monday. To reduce congestion around the canteen, we encourage the ordering of recess and lunch and these will be collected from canteen and delivered to the students.

The students who have borrowed computers from school need to return them back to school on their first day back and remember to bring the charger.

An update regarding the school leadership for 2022. As Principal, I will be taking Long Service Leave for term 1 and 2 next year. The recruitment process for the position of Acting Principal for Holy Trinity, Granville will begin immediately by CEDP. This process will take a couple of weeks and the community will be kept informed of the progress.

Warm regards, 

Phil Mahony

Returning to school

As announced by the NSW government the children will be returning to school over the next two weeks. Kindergarten and Year 1 will return to school next Monday (October 18). The rest of the school - Year 2 - Year 6 return on Monday October 25. All the teachers are very excited to see you all again. 

To support the children returning to school parents can help by;

* Returning to established sleeping routines for school - set a regular bedtime and wake up at the regular time for school.

* Eat a snack at 11.00am (which is recess time at school).

* Have lunch at 1.30pm (which is lunch time at school).

* Talk about returning to school in a positive way. 

* Remind the children that there are school routines and the children have to follow teacher instructions.

* Let the children know that there may be slight changes due to Covid eg teachers will be wearing masks, children will be staying in their cohort, The children will be moving straight to class in the morning to separate cohorts etc

* Remind the children that if they are unsure about anything the teachers will support them.

* When children return to school there will not be any expectation that they need to complete all the online work. We will be starting fresh. 

All the staff at Holy Trinity would like to acknowledge the efforts of the parents and carers. It has been a difficult time and you have tried your best to support the children. Thank you for your hard work.

Friday Morning Liturgies: We offer heartfelt thanks to the families who have been able to join us during our Friday morning liturgies each week. During lockdown it has been one way we can connect as a school and parish community. It has been wonderful to be able to practice our faith even during these times. Seeing parents and siblings join us, along with Father Andrew each week, reminds us of the wonderful community we are a part of.

Welcome Back - You Belong Here: It is wonderful that the students will be returning to school over the next two weeks. For the majority it will be a celebration of returning to normalcy and reconnecting with friends and the community. Others may need some help readjusting to school life. If you think your child needs assistance, please contact your child's teacher.

Prayer for these times

Dear Lord,

At this time of pandemic,

Let us foster respect and solidarity with others, especially those who are weak or poor.

Let us remain calm and ignore unsubstantiated rumours.

Let us take advantage of living together as a family.

Let us attend to moments of prayer.

Let us cultivate responsibility, patience and hope.

Amen.

Prayer adapted from a radio message from Rodolfo Valenzuela Núñez, Bishop of La Verapaz, Guatemala

Keeping active and healthy is important for our physical and mental wellbeing, particularly at this time when we are required to stay at home.To support the health and wellbeing of staff and families, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has developed a toolkit of "Healthy@Home" social media tiles and messages.

The Healthy@Home tiles provide families with practical tips and resources for:

• being active
• eating well
• staying connected
• supporting mental wellbeing.

There are a range of tiles you can choose to download including some which have been translated into other languages. We hope the practical tips and information are helpful for your families at this time.

The information is housed on the WSLHD Covid 19 Community Resourses for Western Sydney web page, where you'll find a lot of local COVID-19 related information (linked to NSW Govt sites).

Please contact WSLHD-MunchAndMove@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about the toolkit.

Cumberland Council’s priority is the health and wellbeing of our community. We provide updated COVID-19 information and resources on our website including translated materials, updates from Council and from Health NSW.  

Keep up to date with the changes to our services due to public health orders, plus the latest COVID-19 news and rules. To find out more visit the Cumberland City Council website

Supporting Communities in Need

Where to get emergency help

Schools can find information about local support services for students and families in need such as financial support, food relief, domestic and family violence help, overcoming isolation and more by visiting the Cumberland City Council website

Directory of nearby support services

Askizzy is a mobile-friendly website that connects people in crisis situations with the services they need. Using the Askizzy website, people can find shelter, food, health, and other critical support services.

COVID-19 Community Support Exchange

Cumberland City Council is running a COVID-19 Community Support Exchange where residents who need support or individuals/organisations who would like to provide support, can fill in an online form and be referred to the most appropriate service.

For more information, please visit the Cumberland City Council website

Domestic and Family Violence Video Resource

Cumberland City Council works in partnership with a range of organisations to prevent Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). Resources and support services for people experiencing DFV can be found by visiting the Cumberland City Council website

Council has also developed a series of five videos on Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). The modules aim to increase understanding of how to respond to and best support someone who is experiencing DFV. The modules have been produced in simple English, Arabic, Dari, Korean, Mandarin, Simplified Chinese, and Tamil.

 The modules include:

 1.  Understanding domestic and family violence,

2.  Supporting someone experiencing domestic and family violence,

3.  Understanding how children are affected by domestic and family violence,

4.  Safety, reporting, the court system, and domestic violence, and

5.  Support services and useful resources when dealing with domestic and family violence.

 Click on the link to view these videos.

Domestic Violence Financial Assistance Program

Australian Red Cross’ Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Financial Assistance program provides financial assistance and casework support to eligible people on temporary visas, or with uncertain visa status, experiencing family and domestic violence, and in need of financial support. 

You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:

• You are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and
• You are experiencing or at risk of family and domestic violence, and
• You are experiencing financial hardship.

For further information, please contact Sinthu Santhirasegaram on 0418 645 709 or by email

Cumberland Conversations Podcast

Listen to Cumberland City Council’s podcasts to find out the latest community news from Cumberland City.

You can listen for free on Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Anchor, or wherever you get your podcasts. Alternatively, you can listen on both the Cumberland City Council or Have Your Say websites.

Living Safely Podcast

 Cumberland City Council has launched a five-part community education podcast, available in six different languages. The podcast covers a range of “Living Safely” safety tips such as reporting a crime, safety out and about, protecting against scams, securing your vehicle, and securing your home.

“Living safely” is a community education podcast delivered by us in partnership with NSW Police’s Cumberland and Auburn Police Area Commands and funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice through their Safer Communities Fund.

The podcast is available in English, Farsi, Arabic, Tamil, Cantonese, and Simplified Chinese. Download the podcast from Google, Apple, Spotify, and the Cumberland City Council website

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Enquires

For any community safety or crime prevention related enquiries, please contact Cumberland City Council’s Crime Prevention Officer by email or phone 8757 9788.

Kindergarten 2022 Enrolment packs are available from the school office or download from our Web page. If your child turns 5 before the 31st July 2022 they are eligible to enrol for Kindergarten 2022.

Interviews for Kindergarten 2022 will continue in term 4 when restrictions allow.

If parents need the school to administer any medication to students, please see the office to fill out an authority form.

Any new asthma plans need to be handed in also.  If your child's plan has expired, please see your doctor to renew.

Thank you

10 school weeks in writing must be given to the principal before removal of a student or a full term’s fees will be payable. 

This requirement is in recognition by the family of the commitment to assist funding of the School by having their child take a place that could have been offered to another family.

Instructions for parents installing the SkoolBag app.

The SkoolBag school app is the easiest way for parents to stay up-to-date with the school events, notes, newsletters and all school communications.

Follow the instructions below to download the SkoolBag app and stay connected with what’s happening at Holy Trinity.

For iPhone and iPad users:

Click on the “Download on the App Store” button above, or go to the Apple App Store, search for “SkoolBag” and download the free SkoolBag app. After opening the app, add your school(s) and you’re ready to go!

For Google Android Users:

Click on the “Get it on Google play” button above, or go to the Google Play Store, search for “SkoolBag” and download the free SkoolBag app. After opening the app, add your school(s) and you’re ready to go!

If , at any time, you find that you have a concern with the school, you are encouraged to come to the school and speak with the teacher/s, assistant principal and/or principal, to identify your concern.

It is our aim to work with all members of our school community to ensure that we do the very best to provide a productive, safe and enjoyable learning experience for our students and professionally fulfilling experience for our staff.

If you would like to raise a concern, the Catholic Education Office has guidelines for ensuring that complaints are handled fairly. Information about how to handle complaints either informally or formally is accessed on the school website or system website. 

Please get tested if you have any COVID-19  symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of taste or smell. Self-isolate until you know your test result. Also, please do not send students to school if they are feeling unwell. 

Local Testing clinics:

Granville Laverty Pathology Pop Up Drive-through Clinic

Diamond Avenue, Granville Community Centre Carpark, Granville

Granville Clinical Labs Pathology Drive-through Clinic

110 Parramatta Road, Granville

Merrylands Stockland Walk-in Clinic

Carpark Level 1 Entry from Neal Street, Merrylands Stockland, Merrylands

Parramatta Medlab Pathology Drive-through Clinic

65 Church Street, Paramatta

Westmead Laverty Pathology

148 Great Western Hwy, Ground Floor Westmead

Auburn Central Pop-up Clinic

Queen Street, Town Square, Auburn

Parramatta Community Health Centre Pop-up Clinic

162 Marsden Street, Jeffrey House, Parramatta

Merrylands Park Drive-through clinic

Corner Burnett Street and Merrylands Road, Merrylands Park, Merrylands,

Merrylands Laverty Pathology Walk-in Clinic

417 Merrylands Road, Merrylands

Parramatta Clinical Labs Pathology Drive-through Clinic

70 Pemberton Street, University of Western Sydney North Campus, Parramatta

Auburn Drive-through clinic

48 Boorea Street, Auburn

Guildford Pool Carpark Pop Up Clinic

Tamplin Road, 2161 Guildford

Auburn Community Health Care Centre Drive-through Clinic

Norval Street, Auburn Community Health Centre, Auburn

Westmead Hospital

Corner of Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Road, Level 2 E Block, Westmead

Wentworthville 4Cyte Pathology Clinic

69 Veron Street, Wentworthville

Chester Hill Laverty Pathology

Shop 1, 159 Priam Street , Chester Hill

Smithfield Drive Through Testing Clinic

63 Long Street, Smithfield

Week Ending 8th October

Kinder    Terry

Year 1    Ozas

Year 2    Gabriel

Year 3    Leya

Year 4    Sophie

Year 5    Charles

Year 6    Ricky

Week Ending 15th October

Kinder    Anni

Year 1    Grace    

Year 2   Mikhaela

Year 3    Julie

Year 4    Benjamin    

Year 5    Aaron

Year 6    Mia

Congratulations to the following students who celebrate their Birthday in October:

Mia S, Sharon S, Lukas B, Gaelan T, Angelina T, William B, Aarya B, Gabryella A, Dinah J, Finnick E, Fenton E, Charbel A, Sharique N, Faith T , Abigal D, Jonathan P