Spring Term Notes

I hope everyone has enjoyed a fun filled and restful holiday, ready to put in their best effort as we rapidly approach Christmas and the end of the 2016 school year.

As you would have noticed, the Stage 4 building project consisting mainly of Year 8 & 9 classrooms and change rooms has been completed with a small number of finishing touches to be made, along with the delivery of new furniture, before we move in. The facilities are simply awesome and we are grateful to our Principal, Ms Connor, College Board, EIW Architects, and builders, Absecon, for their hard work and foresight in making this project a reality. We are also grateful for the tireless work of Mrs Jacqui Sanders, College Business Manager, for her meticulous oversight of the project. The Stage 5 project, consisting of Years 2 to 5 classrooms and Performing Arts spaces, is progressing well and on time.

Some significant events coming up in the Spring Term include:

Day	Date	Event
Tue	11-Oct	Start of Spring Term for students - Senior School Transition
Tue	11-Oct	Year 11 exams commence
Tue	11-Oct	Year 12 Revision Seminars
Wed	12-Oct	Year 10 exams commence
Fri	14-Oct	Year 9 Camino Salvado Pilgrimage - Section 4
Mon	17-Oct	Senior School Transition continues
Mon	17-Oct	Friends of Holy Cross Meeting
Tue	18 Oct	Parent Evening with Clare Eaton – ROC Teen
Tue	18-Oct	College Board & Finance Meetings
Thu	20-Oct	Year 12 Graduation breakfast/assembly & Mass
Fri	21-Oct	Year 11 Camino Salvado Pilgrimage - Section 8
Mon	24-Oct	New Academic Year for Senior School students
Thu	27-Oct	Annual Celebration Evening
Fri	28-Oct	Staff Professional Learning/Student Home Study/Service Day
Mon	7-Nov	Year 1 - 3 Swimming lessons - Weeks 5 & 6
Wed	9-Nov	Senior School Learning Conversations with Learning Advisor
Thu	10-Nov	College Tours
Fri	11-Nov	College Remembrance Day Liturgy
Fri	11 Nov	2017 PKG students Parent Information Sessions
Mon	14-Nov	Senior School Parent Information Evening
Tue	15-Nov	College Board & Finance Meetings
Wed	16 Nov	2017 KG students Parent Information Sessions
Wed	16-Nov	Orientation for 2017 Year 7 students
Wed	16-Nov	Transition Day for 2017 PP - Year 6 classes
Wed	16-Nov	Parent Information Sessions for 2017 new students
Mon	28-Nov	PKG Christmas Concert
Tue	29-Nov	Friends Of Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Night
Tue	29-Nov	College Board & Friends Of Holy Cross AGM
Thu	1-Dec	Year 6 Transition Mass and Supper
Fri	2-Dec	Year 7 - 12 Swimming Carnival
Fri	2-Dec	PKG Christmas Concert
Wed	7-Dec	Gratitude Mass
Wed	7-Dec	Friends of Holy Cross Carols By Candlelight
Fri	9-Dec	End of Spring Term

Spring Term Uniform Requirements

Students will return in their Summer/Spring Uniform as follows:

Junior School (Boys & Girls)

• Blue College sports shorts and College polo shirt with College sports sock

Secondary School

Girls Academic Uniform

•  College dress and white College socks with the blue stripes

Boys Academic Uniform

•  College grey shorts, blue College shirt and grey College socks

Sports Uniform (all Junior School & Secondary School)

•  Blue College sports shorts, College sports shirt, College sports socks and College cap.

Please note:

• The College cap is compulsory for all outdoor activity.
• The College jumper may be worn on cold days.

The Uniform Shop will be open on Friday, 7 October from 9.00am to 12.00pm and Monday, 10 October 9.00am to 3.00pm if you need to replace any items.

Senior School Booklist Requirements – Spring Term

Booklists requirements for the start of the 2017 Senior School academic year in Spring Term have also been sent home. Please ensure you act on the requirements as soon as possible.

We look forward to your ongoing support as we continue to build a vibrant and faith filled school community.

Peter Collins

Acting Principal