Holy Trinity Primary Granville

Term 1 Week 4 - 18th February 2022

From the Leadership Team

Shauna Nash Acting Principal

Dear Parents, Carers and Children,

In this weeks Gospel, Jesus challenges us to Love your enemy. This is probably one of the hardest things to do, but is what is required if we are to truly be his disciples. As human beings when we are hurt by someone, either physically or verbally we tend to want to strike back and hurt them. However, Jesus says that we need to turn the other cheek and forgive. He wants us to act towards our enemies the way we would like them to act towards us, In other words we show them the way Jesus loves, which is unconditionally. In our school this message aligns with our agreements of being safe and respectful as this is a true expression of Jesus message.

Throughout the last two years there has been a lot of stress and uncertainty as a result of COVID, which can bring out less than desirable qualities in all of us. As a community I believe the families of Holy Trinity have united in the desire to work together to ensure that we face the challenges with grace, through supporting the actions of the school as it adapts and responds to these ever changing times. Thank you to each of you for your ongoing support.

Warm regards

Shauna

     

Compass Parent Portal

Dear parents we have previously sent out information regarding Compass Parent Portal which is our new way to engage with our school community .

Some parents have already confirmed their login details, but if you have not done so please login in and change your temporary password so that you will be able to .

Refer to the attached sheet.

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Jason Fisher | Assistant Principal

Missing School Equipment

There has been an increase in school equipment going missing since we have returned. Can all parents/carers return anything your child brings home that does not belong to them.

Parent Information Night

Thank you to the parents who attended the Parent Information Night via Zoom on Wednesday night. The slides from the presentation have been made available through Skool Bag.

Message from the Canteen

Leila in the canteen is quite often asked to heat students' food that has been brought in from home. Unfortunately this is not allowed due to WHS concerns. Please do not pack food for your children that requires heating, because it can not happen.

Notice required before moving students from school

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.

Religious Education News

Project Compassion (Caritas)

This year donations for Project Compassion will be done through a special Holy Trinity web page that will be created by Caritas. The link for this will be sent home in the coming weeks. As we are moving towards  becoming cashless, parents will be able to log in and make their donations directly to Caritas.


Opening School Mass

On Wednesday 9th February, the Holy Trinity school community had the opportunity to come together with Delany College to share in our Opening School Mass. Students from Kindergarten to Year 4 participated through Zoom while our Year 5 and Year 6 students attended Mass with the Stage 6 students. During the service, our Year 6 Leaders were blessed and presented with their badges. 

Please visit our Facebook page for photos of the day. 


Sacraments of Holy Communion and First Reconciliation

Important dates for the children who enrolled for first Holy Communion at Holy Trinity Church in 2021.

 

Preparation and the Sacrament of First Reconciliation:

Thursday, 24 February at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church 

 

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion: 

Saturday 26 February at Holy Trinity Church at 12:00 p.m.

 

 

Holy Trinity Church - Weekly Masses and Confessions 

Mon: No Mass 

Tues: 6:30pm 

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat: Mass 8:15am 

Saturday Vigil Mass: 6:00pm 

Sunday Mass: 10:00am & 3:00pm 


Holy Mass in Latin: 

6:00pm - First Thursday of each month 

First Friday of the Month Devotions: 

Holy Mass at 7:00pm followed by Adoration 


Confessions 

Saturday: 10:00am – 10:30am 

First Friday of the Month: 6:15pm – 6:45pm


Granville Parish Office opening hours and contact details: 

Open hours: Tuesday – Friday 9am – 4pm 

Phone: 0497 190 444 

Email: granville@parracatholic.org 

Located at 200 The Trongate, South Granville

Attendance

Parents and carers it is really important that students are at school on time.  At the moment students need to be in their classrooms and ready to begin their learning  by 9am.

Scholastic Book Club

The orders for the Scholastic Book Club Issue 1 need to be ordered online before Monday 21st February.

The Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge

The 2021/22 Executive Director’s Summer Reading Challenge (EDSRC) has officially begun! Its purpose is to encourage students across the Diocese to continue reading throughout the summer holidays and we are excited to announce that this year participants have the chance to win one of two $500 JB Hi-Fi vouchers or one of thirty gift vouchers valued at $30.

To enter, students simply read (picture book, novel, nonfiction, ebook, poetry…. just READ!) then submit a review online telling us why you love them to www.parra.catholic.edu. Multiple entries are encouraged, after all the more you read the more chances you have to win.

Entries close 5pm on 25 February 2022.

2022 Library Monitors

Congratulations to the following students:

John T                                     Precious D

Kevin T                                    Michael E

Ejaz M                                      Jessie D

Aeva M                                 Bojana N

Jasmeet B                             Christina M

Chelsea C                                Leila T

Sohie Y                                     Marielle B

Qkr! mobile phone app

Holy Trinity is going Cashless  

All schools across the Diocese are now going Cashless. For Holy Trinity this means that we will also be going cashless in 2022. Payments can still be made by Eftpos or parents can use our new cashless app Qkr.

Qkr Mobile Phone Payment App Holy Trinity are offering a new easy online payment service through Qkr by Mastercard. Qkr! (pronounced ‘quicker’) is a mobile phone application and is suitable for both iPhone and Android Smartphones. 

Our first cashless event will be our Easter Raffle. Further information will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Instructions on how to download the app were sent home via skoolbag but have been attached again.

Qkr! app Instructions

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2022 School Fees

School Fee statements for 2022 have been issued and are to be payable by 16th March. If you have any queries please contact Mrs Borg in the school office. 

School Student Travel - Term 1 2022

School student travel information for parents and students

School Travel Passes

Students who need a School Opal card or travel pass bur have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth card until they receive their valid School Opal card.

New Student Opal cards (including new Term Bus Passes) will be sent to the student’s nominated postal address within two weeks of their application being approved.

Terms of Use

Students using Opal cards must tap on and off in line with the Opal terms of use.

All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. 

Medical Information

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

HTG Facebook Page

Have you checked out the school Facebook page lately! We are constantly posting about the great things that are happening at HTG. 

Need to Know

Celebrations

Student of the Week

Week ending Friday 18th February

Kinder            James David H       

Year 1            Milan B        

Year 2            Chelton C        

Year 3            Fijo F         

Year 4            Theresa N        

Year 5            Precious D        

Year 6            Kevin Q        

Birthday Celebrations

Congratulations to the following students who celebrate their Birthday in 

February:

Josh G, Jayden R, Aanvi S, Edelina C,Theresa N,Thomas D, Philip K, Christopher A.

Before & After School Care

Parents we have a service that will now offer before & after school care, with drop off & pick up to and from school.  If you are in need of this service, please contact the office for an application form.
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Calendar Dates

Wed 2nd March - Ash Wednesday (This is the first day of Lent).

7th - 11th March - Catholic Schools Week

Thurs 17th March - Saint Patrick's Day

Mon 21st March - Harmony Day 

Fri 25th March - The Annunciation

Wed 6th April - School Photos 

Fri 8th April - Last day of Term 1

Fri 15th April - Good Friday

Sun 17th April - Easter Sunday

Tues 26th April - First day of Term 2 (All Students) 

Holy Trinity Primary Granville

WE VALUE

Our Catholic faith and tradition

The dignity of each individual

The welcoming and hospitable atmosphere in our school