From the Principal
Dear Parents,
As we reach the end of another term, I’d like to extend my warmest wishes to you and your family for a restful and enjoyable holiday break. I hope many of you have the chance to take some well-deserved time off to recharge together as a family.
This term has been an incredibly full one, with so much happening across the school. I’ve noticed how hard our students have worked both in and out of the classroom, and I’m sure many are feeling the effects of their efforts as we wind down this week. I’m truly proud of each of them. At the end of every term, I’m reminded that growth looks different for every child, and that’s something worth celebrating!
As we head into this two-week break, I wanted to share a brief reflection. I’ve been reading from the book of Isaiah recently, and this passage has resonated deeply with me:
“Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.”
It’s so easy for us to dwell on how things used to be, whether they were wonderful or challenging. Some of us may be walking through tough seasons right now—whether it’s the pressures of rising costs, relationship strains, or other personal hardships. Yet, we serve a God of renewal, a God who makes a way where there seems to be none. He brings streams to the wasteland, life to the dry places. I wonder, what are the wildernesses or wastelands in our lives today? Perhaps it’s the constant busyness, feelings of discouragement, financial strains, or other personal or family challenges that we face.
My prayer for our school community is that you would be uplifted and encouraged in whatever you are carrying. Ask God to make a way where it feels impossible, to bring hope and restoration where it’s needed most.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe during the upcoming break. I look forward to welcoming you back on October 14th.
My door is always open,
Joe Britton
Year 4 – 6 School Camp
Last week our Year 4 to 6 students when on our annual school camp at Wedderburn Christian Campsite. They had the most amazing time during praise and worship and group activities. Thank you to all the staff who made this possible. Here are some of their photos:
2025 Term Dates
Term 1
| Commences | ||
| Years 1-6 | Tuesday | 28 January 2025 |
| Kindergarten | Thursday | 30 January 2025 |
| Finishes | ||
| Whole school | Friday | 11 April 2025 |
| 11 weeks | ||
Easter Public Holidays: Friday 18 April – Monday 21 April (in school holidays)
Anzac Day Public Holiday: Friday 25 April (in school holidays)
Term 2
| Commences | ||
| Whole School | Monday | 28 April 2025 |
| Finishes | ||
| Whole School | Friday | 4 July 2025 |
| 10 weeks | ||
King’s Birthday Public holiday: Monday 9 June
Term 3
| Commences | ||
| Students | Monday | 28 July 2025 |
| Finishes | ||
| Whole School | Friday | 26 September 2025 |
| 9 weeks | ||
Term 4
| Commences | ||
| Whole School | Monday | 13 October 2025 |
| Finishes | ||
| Whole School | Friday | 5 December 2025 |
| 8 weeks | ||
Kids Indoor Soccer Camp.
During the second week of the school holidays, GO2 Sports will be hosting a 2 day kids indoor soccer camp, for 5 to 9 year old, in the school’s gym.
If there are any children from HopePoint that would like to join, you can receive a 10% discount by using the following code: HOPE
For additional information and registration please click here.
Musical Photos.
Thank you very much to May Bailey for taking the professional photos of the musical.
You can view all the photo’s by clicking here. You can access the gallery by using the password: JONAH_24
Students of the Week
Congratulations to the following students for receiving Merit Awards this week:
Kindergarten – S
Elizabeth A. for using mathematical language to describe volume in Maths!
Lucca R. for his beautiful book work and consistent effort in all tasks!
Kindergarten – G
Joshua H. for being kind and respectful towards his teachers and peers.
Amilia C. for being a positive role model foe her peers.
Year 1
Benjamin R. for working hard in all learning areas.
Sari T. for having a wonderful spirit of praise.
Harvey S. for brilliant Maths mental knowledge.
Ezekiel W. for being a kind and thoughtful student.
Kathlyn S. for excellent explanations about 3D objects.
Ava S. for her willingness to pray in class.
Year 2
Xavier G. for amazing effort in writing a recount.
Aleksa K. for always trying her best.
Elizabeth G. for outstanding use of dialogue in writing.
Emily P. for writing creative metaphors and similes.
Year 3
Oscar C. for demonstrating great throwing and catching skills in PE
Riley I. for working cooperatively with others in partner tasks.
Mia E. for her great effort in soundwaves lessons.
Cruz E. for praying fairly and cooperatively in PE lessons.
Erka P. for his great effort in showing multiplications in different ways.
Year 4
Emily G. for completing tasks with a spirit of excellence.
Benjamin G. for his mastery in Soundwaves challenge activities.
Guilherme M. for correctly calculating change in Maths.
Joshua D. for his amazing effort and improvement in Writing.
Marcus C. for his engagement in Reading Groups.
Year 5
Azaria A. for showing courage and growth mindset when participating in challenging activities at camp!
Meyana N. for her insightful and positive contributions to class discussions.
Maria Luiza R. for creating a impressive chance game in Maths!
Year 6
Gabriel H. for his fantastic efforts in spelling and for writing more independently.
Hannah K. for her thorough and organised research in writing.