Principal's Message
Dear Community,
Welcome BBQ: On Friday 7th February, we held the welcome BBQ, which was well
attended by families in the Holy Cross community. It was great to see many new families
being welcomed by staff and other families. The prep students were able to introduce
their year 6 buddy to the family that helps their transition to Holy Cross. Thank you to the
Parents and Friends committee for organising the food and to Natalie Burt “MMMCoffee”.
It is one of those events that is unique to Holy Cross, which helps to build the sense of
community.
Parent Volunteer Induction Meeting: On Thursday morning this week, around 40
parents were involved in the Volunteer Induction meeting. The parents and staff are very
positive and excited about building our community to support the learning of the
students. Parents who want to help in the classroom need to attend this meeting on an
annual basis to keep their documentation (WWCC etc.) up to date. We look forward to
our volunteer parents helping in the classrooms. There are four documents that need to
be read;
Child safety Policy, Parent Code of Conduct (signed), Volunteers Policy and the Parent
Volunteer Agreement (signed).
We are offering another opportunity to attend this meeting at 5 pm on Wednesday the
19th in the prayer room.
Commissioning Mass: On Sunday the 9th February, staff from our Parish schools
attended the annual commissioning mass at St Patricks in Macedon. We were happy to,
once again commit to our ministry of caring for and educating the children in our schools.
Thank you to the community of ST Patrick’s for the BBQ and music. Thank you to the
families who choose to send their children to our school.
Parents and Friends Association: On behalf of the PFA, I would like to invite parents
to attend the first meeting on Feb 20th at 2:00 in the prayer room. Our March meeting
will be held at 7pm. Stay tuned for the date.
School Education Advisory Board Report: The School Board meet on Tuesday 11th
of February. The members include Fr Vin, Kylie Ball, Hayden Legro, Emily Kimmins,
Matthew Whiting, Anne-Marie Conte and Tony Falls. Thank you to Kylie Ball and
Hayden Legro for their service and commitment to Holy Cross Primary School.
· *Annual General Meeting 24th March 2020 at 7pm: One position is opened up
on the school board that needs to be filled. The procedure requires a parent of a
current student to be nominated and in the event that there is more than one
nominee then the community votes in a ballot system that will be completed
online via Caremonkey. Nominations close on 10th March. Nominees are asked to
supply a brief paragraph with background information for the community to read prior
to voting.
*Volunteer Parent Induction meetings to be held on Thursday 13th and Wed 19th
of Feb: reviewed relevant documents.
*Positive feedback in regards to Fr Vin and his pastoral nature with the
community and especially the students and staff.
·Emergency Management Plan: On Thursday 20th Feb we will practise an
emergency lockdown situation at 11:40. This is part of our ongoing training for
emergency management.
School Uniforms: Our school uniform Policy is available on the website so
please refer to this in regards to compliance.
Prep classes: Thank you to parents for allowing your child to enter the corridors
by themselves in the mornings as this helps to build resilience and
independence.
Child Safety: In accordance with Child Safety regulations, any visitor to the
school are to sign in at the front desk before proceeding to the classrooms.
Thank you for continuing to support the staff and programs at Holy Cross
Primary School.
·
Welcome BBQ: On Friday 7th February, we held the welcome BBQ, which was well
attended by families in the Holy Cross community. It was great to see many new families
being welcomed by staff and other families. The prep students were able to introduce
their year 6 buddy to the family that helps their transition to Holy Cross. Thank you to the
Parents and Friends committee for organising the food and to Natalie Burt “MMMCoffee”.
It is one of those events that is unique to Holy Cross, which helps to build the sense of
community.
Parent Volunteer Induction Meeting: On Thursday morning this week, around 40
parents were involved in the Volunteer Induction meeting. The parents and staff are very
positive and excited about building our community to support the learning of the
students. Parents who want to help in the classroom need to attend this meeting on an
annual basis to keep their documentation (WWCC etc.) up to date. We look forward to
our volunteer parents helping in the classrooms. There are four documents that need to
be read;
Child safety Policy, Parent Code of Conduct (signed), Volunteers Policy and the Parent
Volunteer Agreement (signed).
We are offering another opportunity to attend this meeting at 5 pm on Wednesday the
19th in the prayer room.
Commissioning Mass: On Sunday the 9th February, staff from our Parish schools
attended the annual commissioning mass at St Patricks in Macedon. We were happy to,
once again commit to our ministry of caring for and educating the children in our schools.
Thank you to the community of ST Patrick’s for the BBQ and music. Thank you to the
families who choose to send their children to our school.
Parents and Friends Association: On behalf of the PFA, I would like to invite parents
to attend the first meeting on Feb 20th at 2:00 in the prayer room. Our March meeting
will be held at 7pm. Stay tuned for the date.
School Education Advisory Board Report: The School Board meet on Tuesday 11th
of February. The members include Fr Vin, Kylie Ball, Hayden Legro, Emily Kimmins,
Matthew Whiting, Anne-Marie Conte and Tony Falls. Thank you to Kylie Ball and
Hayden Legro for their service and commitment to Holy Cross Primary School.
· *Annual General Meeting 24th March 2020 at 7pm: One position is opened up
on the school board that needs to be filled. The procedure requires a parent of a
current student to be nominated and in the event that there is more than one
nominee then the community votes in a ballot system that will be completed
online via Caremonkey. Nominations close on 10th March. Nominees are asked to
supply a brief paragraph with background information for the community to read prior
to voting.
*Volunteer Parent Induction meetings to be held on Thursday 13th and Wed 19th
of Feb: reviewed relevant documents.
*Positive feedback in regards to Fr Vin and his pastoral nature with the
community and especially the students and staff.
·Emergency Management Plan: On Thursday 20th Feb we will practise an
emergency lockdown situation at 11:40. This is part of our ongoing training for
emergency management.
School Uniforms: Our school uniform Policy is available on the website so
please refer to this in regards to compliance.
Prep classes: Thank you to parents for allowing your child to enter the corridors
by themselves in the mornings as this helps to build resilience and
independence.
Child Safety: In accordance with Child Safety regulations, any visitor to the
school are to sign in at the front desk before proceeding to the classrooms.
Thank you for continuing to support the staff and programs at Holy Cross
Primary School.
·