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News from Holy Cross Catholic Primary Glenwood

Holy Cross Primary students make positive behaviour pledge

17 Sep 2014

Assistant Principal Sarah O’Rourke, Year 2 teacher Natalie Platt, students Cooper Nadwie-Smith, Alicia Hoare, Sian Maio, Talia Harb, Paige Gornall, Aiden Irving, Principal Marina Hardy and Clinical Psychologist and Leading Counsellor Anoushka Houseman
Assistant Principal Sarah O’Rourke, Year 2 teacher Natalie Platt, students Cooper Nadwie-Smith, Alicia Hoare, Sian Maio, Talia Harb, Paige Gornall, Aiden Irving, Principal Marina Hardy and Clinical Psychologist and Leading Counsellor Anoushka Houseman

 

Students at Holy Cross Primary, Glenwood joined their teachers and parents in pledging to act with respect, be safe and do their personal best at the recent launch of the Positive Behaviour Support for Learning (PBS4L) program.

Students produced a unique and entertaining video to explain the PBS4L program and help students understand what positive behaviour looks like. Students, teachers and parents pledged their commitment to positive behaviour, and received wristbands as a visible reminder to make positive choices.

The PBS4L framework is an evidence based and proactive school wide system that establishes clear behaviour expectations and explicitly teaches and re-teaches students how to enact these positive behaviours.

The framework encourages greater consistency amongst all teachers in their approach to behaviour management both in reinforcing positive behaviours and providing behaviour correction.

Research done at schools where PBS4L has been implemented shows that not only is there an improvement in student behaviour when using this framework, but there is also an increase in actual learning time for students.

PBS4L provides a common language and purpose amongst all students, teachers and parents at the school in regard to behaviour.

Year 2 Teacher, Natalie Platt says the framework will produce positive outcomes for students and teachers.

‘Across the school all teachers are using the same common language with the students and explicitly teaching, reteaching and supporting positive student behaviours that will enhance the learning of all students through our PBS4L Framework,’ said Natalie. 

Principal Marina Hardy said teachers are creating an effective environment where students are able to make positive behaviour choices that support academic success.

‘Our primary focus is our school motto and three core agreements: at Holy Cross we agree to learn together, we are safe, we are respectful and we do our personal best,’ said Marina.

The framework was introduced with assistance from Cate Munro and Anoushka Houseman, who are Leading Counsellors at Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.

Anoushka says staff at Holy Cross are an exceptional group of teachers who have worked tirelessly over the last year to establish a consistent and positive school wide approach to behaviour management. 

‘Their dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to their students throughout this process has been unwavering,’ said Anoushka. ‘I think it's clear that their students will benefit enormously from this initiative and staff will in turn experience even greater job satisfaction.’

 

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    06 May 2025

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    This afternoon we welcomed Constable Fenech our school liaison officer from Riverstone Police Station to Holy Cross to discuss cyber safety with our Stage 3 students 👮 She reiterated the message of being safe and respectful when interacting on any online device.
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    05 May 2025

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    May is the month of Mary. During this month, we honour Mary, the mother of our Saviour, and seek her prayers for the world. Today, our Year 6 iHelp students led a decade of the rosary and reflected on the Joyful Mysteries. Students asked for Mother Mary to pray for the upcoming Conclave. Students in Years 3 to 6 are welcome to join in praying the Rosary on Mondays at lunchtime, during the month of May.

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06 May 2025

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This afternoon we welcomed Constable Fenech our school liaison officer from Riverstone Police Station to Holy Cross to discuss cyber safety with our Stage 3 students 👮 She reiterated the message of being safe and respectful when interacting on any online device.

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05 May 2025

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May is the month of Mary. During this month, we honour Mary, the mother of our Saviour, and seek her prayers for the world. Today, our Year 6 iHelp students led a decade of the rosary and reflected on the Joyful Mysteries. Students asked for Mother Mary to pray for the upcoming Conclave. Students in Years 3 to 6 are welcome to join in praying the Rosary on Mondays at lunchtime, during the month of May.

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30 Apr 2025

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A huge THANK YOU to Mr Wilkinson who visited our Year 4 students today for their remembrance of ANZAC day. Mr Wilkinson shared his experiences in the Vietnam War and the students asked very thoughtful and respectful questions. He concluded with a very powerful message: to show love, respect, kindness, and empathy towards one another.

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26 Apr 2025

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Well done to Hazel from Kindergarten who enjoyed her prizes from last terms Easter colouring competition! She thoroughly enjoyed taking her family to the Royal Easter Show!

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23 Apr 2025

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Let us pray that eternal rest be granted to Pope Francis and perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

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10 Apr 2025

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Congratulations to Isaac from Year 5 on his selection into the Parramatta Diocese Softball team ⚾️ We wish him the best of luck as he now competes for a place in the Mackillop team at the end of April 👍

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10 Apr 2025

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In History lessons this term, Year 5 have been learning all about the people and events that have shaped Australia 🇦🇺 Yesterday they throughly enjoyed sharing their learning with their families 😀

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10 Apr 2025

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The Stations of the Cross is a special form of prayer which helps us reflect on Jesus’ suffering and death and ultimately his love for us ✝️ We too can carry crosses in our lives, and it is through Jesus that we find the strength to make things better for ourselves and for others ❤️

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09 Apr 2025

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This morning our students participated in a reenactment of the beginning of Holy Week ✝️ From Palm Sunday 🌴 through to the Last Supper 🥖 we listened to the story of Jesus entering into Jerusalem and spending his final days on Earth serving his disciples

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08 Apr 2025

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We are excited to announce that our small community has raised $4853 for Project Compassion the Lent! 🙌 Thank you for your efforts, generosity and support! 🫶 All glory to God for making this happen. 🙏 We pray that Caritas Australia will continue to bring HOPE to people in vulnerable communities. #projectcompassion #caritasaustralia

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07 Apr 2025

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We love highlighting the achievements of our students both inside and outside of school! Recently Charlize from Year 5 was selected for the Hills United Under 10 Girls team, who compete in the Football NSW Junior Development League ⚽️ Well done Charlize!

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07 Apr 2025

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Thank you to our Holy Cross Choir who assisted in leading the 10:30am mass yesterday at St John 23rd. You were amazing!

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