Principal's Message
Dear Parents, students and staff,
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a relaxing New Year, hopefully COVID free. Thank you for your support and encouragement this year.
Thank you to the staff and students for dealing well with a challenging year.
Graduation: Congratulations to the Year 6 students who were able to celebrate their graduation last Tuesday. The students certainly appreciated the opportunity to take part in a Liturgy followed by a meal and some dancing. During the Liturgy, these awards were given to the following students:
Gisborne Gazette: Olivia Whiting and Billy Hayes
Salesian College Sunbury: Olivia Gusak
Sacred Heart College Kyneton: Finn Collins
Graduation Tree:
We have started a new tradition at Holy Cross where the year 6 class plant a tree in the school yard to commemorate their time at Holy Cross. We also have a plaque which indicates the year 2020.
Confirmation:
Congratulations to the Year 6 students who completed the Sacrament of Confirmation and thank you to Fr Vinoth, Anne-Marie Conte, Amanda Thomas and Luke Wenczel.
Elaine Plowman:
On behalf of the students, families and staff, I’d like to thank Elaine for the role she has played as Physical education teacher and sports co-ordinator. Our students have had the opportunity to develop their sporting skills and to represent Holy Cross at many district events, thanks to Elaine.
Year 6 Market:
Well done to the year 6 students for running a very successful fundraising market last week.
They raised $1734 which was donated to the Gisborne Foodbank. The food donations from families was gratefully received by Gisborne Food bank. The people were very happy to receive our generous support.
School Leaders for 2021:
Congratulations to our 2021 School Captains, Sadie Collins and Ryan Coates. Well done to Vice Captains, Abbey Keeping and Alex Kelessy.
2021 Staffing:
Prep A : Caitlyn Walsh. Prep B: Sam Ganesh.
One A: Alison McKenzie. One B: Agnes Timmins.
Two A: Mel Cardillo. Two B: Amy Cavanagh/Alice Elston.
Three A : Cathy Turner. Three B: Sharon Healy.
Four A : Emily Merrett Four B: Brian Coughlan.
Five A: Amanda Thomas.
Six A: Luke Wenczel Six B: Lisa Peake
Japanese : Yoshi Uemura. Music/Performing Arts : Helen Coughlan.
Visual Art: Kathy Shelton. Physical Education/ ICT: Corine Camilleri.
Reading Recovery: Kellie McDonald.
Learning Support Officers: Natalie Burt (Maqlit), Chelsea Tobin (Minilit), Wendy Tattersall, Maryanne Johnstone, Kath Pennisi, Leanne Wilson and Bernie Stewart.
Finally have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
Tony Falls.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a relaxing New Year, hopefully COVID free. Thank you for your support and encouragement this year.
Thank you to the staff and students for dealing well with a challenging year.
Graduation: Congratulations to the Year 6 students who were able to celebrate their graduation last Tuesday. The students certainly appreciated the opportunity to take part in a Liturgy followed by a meal and some dancing. During the Liturgy, these awards were given to the following students:
Gisborne Gazette: Olivia Whiting and Billy Hayes
Salesian College Sunbury: Olivia Gusak
Sacred Heart College Kyneton: Finn Collins
Graduation Tree:
We have started a new tradition at Holy Cross where the year 6 class plant a tree in the school yard to commemorate their time at Holy Cross. We also have a plaque which indicates the year 2020.
Confirmation:
Congratulations to the Year 6 students who completed the Sacrament of Confirmation and thank you to Fr Vinoth, Anne-Marie Conte, Amanda Thomas and Luke Wenczel.
Elaine Plowman:
On behalf of the students, families and staff, I’d like to thank Elaine for the role she has played as Physical education teacher and sports co-ordinator. Our students have had the opportunity to develop their sporting skills and to represent Holy Cross at many district events, thanks to Elaine.
Year 6 Market:
Well done to the year 6 students for running a very successful fundraising market last week.
They raised $1734 which was donated to the Gisborne Foodbank. The food donations from families was gratefully received by Gisborne Food bank. The people were very happy to receive our generous support.
School Leaders for 2021:
Congratulations to our 2021 School Captains, Sadie Collins and Ryan Coates. Well done to Vice Captains, Abbey Keeping and Alex Kelessy.
2021 Staffing:
Prep A : Caitlyn Walsh. Prep B: Sam Ganesh.
One A: Alison McKenzie. One B: Agnes Timmins.
Two A: Mel Cardillo. Two B: Amy Cavanagh/Alice Elston.
Three A : Cathy Turner. Three B: Sharon Healy.
Four A : Emily Merrett Four B: Brian Coughlan.
Five A: Amanda Thomas.
Six A: Luke Wenczel Six B: Lisa Peake
Japanese : Yoshi Uemura. Music/Performing Arts : Helen Coughlan.
Visual Art: Kathy Shelton. Physical Education/ ICT: Corine Camilleri.
Reading Recovery: Kellie McDonald.
Learning Support Officers: Natalie Burt (Maqlit), Chelsea Tobin (Minilit), Wendy Tattersall, Maryanne Johnstone, Kath Pennisi, Leanne Wilson and Bernie Stewart.
Finally have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
Tony Falls.