Head of Gioia House
Welcome to the Term 2 school newsletter. We had a very busy start to the term and it has been pleasing to see our students quickly settling back into the school routine.
We celebrated the Feast of St Catherine of Siena. Our students engaged in a range of activities to learn about Catherine’s life and legacy and were inspired by her courage and determination to seek and speak the truth. Through this celebration, we hope to instil in our students the values of courage, integrity, and perseverance, which are all essential for success in life.
We welcomed Jacqueline Harvey to our school in Week 1. Jacqueline is an Australian author best known for her children’s book series Alice Miranda and Clementine Rose. Students were captivated by her engaging stories and infectious enthusiasm for reading and writing. During her visit, Jacqueline shared snippets of her upcoming books and answered students’ questions. Students were inspired by Jacqueline’s passion for storytelling and left the author’s visit with a renewed sense of enthusiasm for reading and writing.
This week, Ms Maks and I met with Mr Stephenson, The Head of St Patrick’s Junior School, to start planning for the upcoming Gioia House and St Pat’s Year 6 STEM Gala Day. We are excited about the event which aims to build friendships between our girls and the boys at St Pat’s. The Gala Day will be a fantastic opportunity for students to come together and participate in a day of STEM-focused activities and work together. It promises to be fun and educational with a range of age-appropriate exciting challenges planned. As educators, we understand the importance of developing these relationships early on in life, and we are committed to providing opportunities for our students to learn how to play and work together in a collaborative and supportive environment.
In Term 3, our students will come together to celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup through mixed-team soccer games. This event will provide a unique opportunity for our students to have fun and work together as a team while celebrating the success and achievements of women in sport.
In addition to the soccer games, we will also host the Festival of Speech in Term 3, where students will have the chance to showcase their public speaking skills.
We are also excited about the Teacher Meet event later in the year which will bring teachers from Gioia House and St Pat’s to exchange teaching practices and share innovative ideas.
As always, we will keep you updated on any further development and details regarding the upcoming events, so be sure to stay tuned to the school newsletter and other communication channels.
As we move into the month of May, we take time to remember and honour a woman of profound humility – Mother Mary. Mary is an inspiring figure, and her devotion to her faith and her family serves as an example to us all. We will be celebrating Mary’s life and legacy through a range of activities and events throughout the month.
With Mother’s Day this Sunday, I would like to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to all the mothers and those who are like mothers. I wish you a wonderful and joyous Mother’s Day. May your day be filled with love, happiness and the appreciation you deserve.
CALENDAR DATES
- 24 – 26 May – Year 5 Outdoor Education Experience at Tallong
- 1 June – K-6 Athletics Carnival
- 14-15 June – Parent-Teacher-Student Online Interviews
- 19 June – Gala Concert
- 13-15 September – Year 6 Outdoor Education Experience at Tallong
We have fun while learning.
Stella Azizian
Head of Gioia House