Assistant Head of Gioia House

Gioia House Community Time

The Gioia students had their last buddy Community Time to connect and complete their final activity together. The Year 5 students reflected on how far they have come this year and how they have enjoyed getting to know their Year 6 buddy. Sr Sheila led the buddy activity and asked students to use their creative skills to create their own bunting piece in their House colour. The students were excited to walk through the Gioia House foyer area and see their wonderful artworks come together. Our Gioia House buddy program is a great way for our new Year 5 students to connect with someone who has been part of Gioia House and provide guidance and support, especially in the first term of a new year. It has been great to see friendships develop and we hope this special Gioia House connection continues for many years to come.

Gioia House Outreach

The students have been generously donating to our St Paul’s hampers providing grocery items for people in our community who need our help. It has been overwhelming to see how generous the students have been. This week the students also designed Christmas-themed calico bags and demonstrated their artistic talents. The Gioia students assisted Ms Sulis and the teachers to pack the items in the hamper calico bags which gave the students the opportunity to reflect on how they have helped make someone’s Christmas a little brighter and happier. Thank you to all the Gioia House students and their families for your generosity and always giving to all our outreach initiatives this year. 

It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.

Mother Teresa

I would like to personally thank all the students and their wonderful parents for your support this year. It has been wonderful getting to know you and we look forward to our Year 5 students becoming the Gioia House leaders next year and wish our Year 6 students all the best for their transition to Senior School.

Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and wonderful New Year.

Marisa Maks
Assistant Head of Gioia House