SPORT

NSW PSSA Swimming

Sophie Scislo (Holy Name’s own Madame Butterfly) and Hamish Carmichael (the superfish) travelled to the Sydney Olympic Pool for the NSW PSSA Swimming carnival during the last week of Term 2. Both of these students swam to the very best of their ability against the cream of the swimming crop from schools all over NSW. I am sure we will hear much more news about these talented swimmers in years to come!

The events were streamed live through Vimeo and Year 6 were able to watch Sophie swim in one of her heats which was very exciting.

Winter Sport Trials

Four of our senior students were chosen to take part in the Diocesan Touch Trials at Newcastle last week. These students were: Charlotte Cooper, Marla Coulton-Donnelly, Levi Van-Haren and Lorenzo Gray. The children tried their very best against lots of other students in the diocese and the girls made the possible and probables round, however, they were unsuccessful in making it through to the next level – Well done Children!

Liam Shanahan travelled to Bathurst last week for Dio Hockey trials. Liam said he really enjoyed his time with the squad and met some new people and learned some new skills but was unsuccessful in making it through to the next level.

Bell Times

Just a reminder that the first bell in the morning goes at 8.45. This means that we begin learning right away at 8.50. Please ensure your children are at school prior to this time so they don’t miss the valuable reading session that all classes begin their day with.

Toys

It has come to the attention of many staff that lots of children are bringing toys from home into school. This can cause lots of problems with children as those who don't have toys want to play with them and they can get lost, damaged or go home with someone else. We have plenty of equipment and alternate play spaces available at school so we ask that children do not bring in toys or sports equipment from home please.

Kickstart Guitar

We are very lucky to have some students learning guitar with Mrs Heidi Parsons. Heidi comes to school each week to work with 5 students as part of the Samuel Brett Nelson Kickstart Foundation. This is a wonderful charity in honour of an ex-student of Holy Name and his family do amazing things supporting children in our local area!