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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
NEWSLETTER
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
A Message from the Principal Dear Families,
Lord,
Help me to be grateful, for the students who like to learn, and feel challenged by those who don’t.
Help me to be thankful, for the students I love, and understand those I’m learning to love.
Help me be motivated, by the students who learn to think, and committed to those afraid to try.
Help me to be inspired, by the students who choose right over wrong, and patient with those who lack the courage.
Help me to be gentle, with the students who make mistakes, and learn to forgive a difficult child.
Help me be committed, for the students who are responsible, and be persistent with those who value nothing.
Help me be faithful in the days of discouragement, and be dedicated to making one child smile.
Amen Congratulations to all those involved in the Sacrament of Reconciliation last week. In total there were 48 candidates with many from our school community. This Sunday, we celebrate the Sacrament of First Communion. Congratulations: Laurence, Arellano, Adeline Coco, Davin Gilligan, Kayden Mendes, Karys Sheridan, Daniel Liberato, Lachlan Doherty, Johan Siby, Gianne Gaspar, William Stokes, Max and Phoebe Hennessy, Molly King, Francesca Hilario, Darius and Luca Krajsek and, Sienna and Kylie Ammerlaan. We thank Father Dave, Emma McDonald
and Steve O’Shannessy for their work in preparing all candidates from our parish. We continue to pray for Amata De Zylva who is preparing for her First Holy Communion and her brother Isidore as he prepares for his Confirmation. Both will be completing their sacraments at St Francis.
Last Friday, teaching and support staff participated in important day for Catholic Identity. Each year, the CEO provides one day a year for this purpose. Sister Nuria Miro presented to us Godly Play, with focus on the Holy Family. This was a wonderful opportunity for our staff to gather for important reflection and prayer. In addition to this, we were invited to participate in some great activities that allowed us to learn a little more about each other. Our day concluded with a liturgy presented by Bishop Charles Gauci and Father Dave Callaghan. I specially thank Mrs Emma McDonald for her work in coordinating this important day for staff.
I wish to acknowledge the work of Alicia McManus (Inclusion Support Coordinator) and Lyndell Williams (Inclusion Support Practioner) in their work this year. They continue to work closely with all families of our students requiring additional support. On Monday, both Alicia and Dell presented at their CEO Network Meeting the work and additional programs we have in place this year. Not only do Alicia and Dell work closely with our students, they support and upskill our ISA’s also. Well done to you both in your work. AFL Primary Challenge concludes tomorrow afternoon with Holy Spirit playing against Holy Family in the grand final. The grand final to be played at TIO, number two oval. No matter the result, I congratulate the entire team for their commitment and enthusiasm each and every week. To our families also for your support; greatly appreciated. I especially thank Kat Kainulainen for the great photos each week.
On Friday, our Year 6 students and staff will be travelling to Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School for Catholic Schools’ Public Speaking
Competition. Our Year 6 representative is Nyasha Mandivheyi. Nyasha will present a prepared speech and following this, an impromptu. We wish him well on Friday. While our Year 6 students are out at Mother Teresa, our Year 5 students will be participating in a retreat as coordinated by the NET Team.
Throughout this term we have been fortunate to have Lilly Jarrett and John Kensey complete their pre-service teacher placement at our school. We congratulate them both oncompleting their final placement. I thank Miss Veronica Niland and Miss Sinead Walsh in taking our pre-service teachers this year. A reminder about Crazy Hair Day tomorrow. All hair to be prepared at home as opposed to school. A gold coin donation for all participating. We look forward to seeing some amazing styles in the morning.
16 September, 2020
Week 9, Term 3
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS, 2021 Holy Spirit Community of Learners are now taking enrolments for 2021. If your child is aged between 3-5 years of age and you are
interested in starting their education in an exciting and safe environment, please collect an enrolment form from the front office
or download one from our website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au
Congratulations to the following students:
T/1, Rm.8 - Lachlan Mead & Skylette Soo Hoo
T/1, Rm.9 - Jett Herring & Avah Mendes
Year 1/2, Rm.2 - Adonis Kathopoulis-Murphy & Allegra De Zylva
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Delilah Ruane & Ellena Novak
Year 3, Rm.15 - Matteo Bernardino & Gianne Gaspar
Year 3/4, Rm.17 - Sienna A & Annan McKay
Year 4/5. Rm.12 - Francesca Hilario & Amelia Barnett
Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Ashtyn Serra & Jacinta Byrne
Year 5/6, Rm.13 - David Panatos & Isidore DeZylva
Arts Award - Sophie Hall & Anastasia Thomas
Sports Award - Kashvi Nishad & Tristan Fernandes
Indonesian Award - Zariah Chisholm
The MJR (Making Jesus Real) Award is presented to a person who puts enthusiasm, energy and happiness into our school and is a
team player. This week’s MJR Award goes to:
Matteo Bernardino & Charlotte Bush
REVISED SPORT GALA DAY PROGRAM
There has been changes to the interschool sports program for Semester 2.
Unfortunately, Darwin Region were not able to include all the original gala days given that we are now half way through the year. Below is the new revised interschool program, please take note of the changes to the sports offered and the dates.
If you have paid for your child to attend a gala day that is no longer going ahead, they can either select a new sport or we can offer you a refund. Please contact Yola in the front office or email her on [email protected] regarding any changes that you wish to make.
Please contact me if you have any questions [email protected]
We thank you for your patience and support.
Shelley Murtagh
PE Coordinator
DATE SPORT VENUE
23 October Rugby League TRLS, Marrara
13 November Basketball DBA, Marrara
CONTACT DETAILS Has your family recently changed your place of residence?
Have you changed your phone number, email, place of work or postal address?
Please contact the front office with your updated contact details.
I wish you all well for remainder of this week. I take the time to remind you all the importance of keeping cool and hydrated as the weather begins to change. It is important that our children come to school with a water bottle each day to ensure they remain hydrated. In addition, a good night’s sleep is important for us all. We thank you for your support around this. Blessings, Mrs Paula Sellars Principal
Community of Learners (fees subject to change)
One Child $415 per week $100 per day
Effective January 18, 2021
After School Care (fees subject to change)
One Child $28 - booked rate $38 - casual rate
Effective February 1, 2021
Before School Care (fees subject to change)
One Child $13 (includes Breakfast)
Effective February 1, 2021
Vacation Care (fees subject to change)
One Child $300 per week $80 per day
Effective April 2021
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) apply
2021 - COL, OSHC & VACATION CARE
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
TERM DATES 2020 Semester Two, 2020
Term 3 Tues. 21 July - Fri. 25 Sept.
Term Break Mon. 28 Sep. - Fri. 9 Oct.
Term 4 Mon. 12 Oct. - Thurs. 17 Dec.
The School, COL and Vacation Care are closed - 21/12/20 to 15/01/21 (inclusive)
Happy Birthday to the following Students who
celebrate their birthday in Week 9:
Matthea Regulano
George Andreou
Katerina Magoulias
Joanna Siby
Robyn McLaughlin
Sophie Hall
Coby Whittaker
OSHC BOOKINGS,CANCELLATIONS, CHARGES & CHANGES
Cancellations or bookings must be made in writing at least 24 hours in advance for a normal rate of $27 to apply and for
cancellations not to be charged (Before 2:30pm for ASC and before 7am for BSC the day prior of booking or required
booking). Bookings made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged $37 per child.
Vacation Care enrolment forms received after the submission date will incur an additional cost of $50 per child.
Vacation Care requires 48 hours (before 7am, two days prior) in advance written notification for cancellations.
The Change of Bookings Form can be obtained from the front office and from the OSHC building. All bookings and
cancellations must be in writing and made through the front office. Email accepted, please email: [email protected]
A $50 late fee (plus $1 per minute) per child will apply if your child is collected after 5:30pm.
As per the Terms and Conditions on the OSHC enrolment form, public holidays will be charged if the front office has not received a cancellation of booking for that date.
Students who have not been collected by 2:45pm will be sent to OSHC to ensure supervision. Once a child is signed in at OSHC the casual
rate will be charged.
Emergency contacts and people approved for collection of children must show identification when collecting students from
OSHC and be of at least 18 years of age.
PASTORAL CARE AND WELLBEING
Student, staff and family wellbeing is a focus and priority here at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School. To keep you all informed, we are providing weekly updates regarding wellbeing, including support policy and procedures that we have in place here at Holy Spirit.
In November 2018, the Australian Government, in partnership with Beyond Blue, launched Be You, an online platform that provides educators with tools and strategies to support the mental health and wellbeing in our school. More information about this will be included in our newsletter each week.
Our Vision and Mission Statement is central to our school when implementing policy and procedures.
We encourage you to take the time each week to discuss this as a family. Please do not hesitate in speaking with classroom teachers or members of our Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Team for clarification.
Kind Regards,
Sinèad, Dell, Mary, Ashe-Leigh, & Paula Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Team
Holy Spirit Vision and Mission Statement Holy Spirit Catholic community is inspired by the gift of the Catholic story and tradition, encouraging all members to live, to love and to grow in Christ.
Holy Spirit Catholic School is committed to developing the fundamental value of each person. Through sharing and living the Catholic story and tradition, we foster learning that enables students, families, school and community to engage in a collaborative partnership for a life-long journey of education.
Our students learn in an atmosphere which integrates Gospel values with their life and learning. They are valued as unique individuals working to achieve their potential - spiritually, academically and socially.
Our teachers are committed to providing a quality Catholic education based on Gospel values in partnership with the parish and parents/carers. Their priority is to support students achieving their potential.
Update 14: Making Jesus Real (MJR) Making Jesus Real is a ready-made resource that can be used across the primary grade levels. It can be used to immediately address specific issues or to allow students the ability to discuss and reflect upon values and virtues that are fundamentally based on Gospel Values. All students and staff are familiar with MJR and can speak to this. Professional development continues to take place with our staff around this. Mrs Emma McDonald, our Religious Education Coordinator works closely with us all in support of this. Making Jesus Real is a values education resource. MJR is centred on the belief that we are all God’s children and are called to try to be like Jesus Christ in the way we live. We are Jesus’ friends. He calls us into friendship with God and he calls us to imitate his way of living. Making Jesus Real is aligned with Religious Education curriculums and Values Education programmes. MJR values include respect, honesty and trustworthiness, understanding, tolerance and inclusion. They focus on the Gospel Values of compassion, justice, humility and forgiveness. These values also encourage students to do their best, treat others fairly, be responsible for their actions, and follow principles of moral and ethical conduct and stand up for others against bullying. MJR promotes positive language and actions for both the classroom and playground. You may at times here your child speak of the W.E.S.T person (Welcoming, Encouraging, Sorry and Thanks). Each week through assembly we acknowledge and identify students who display MJR qualities. We take the time at the end of each week to share ‘Where we see the Spirit of Jesus’ in our homes, school community and beyond. Please take the time to speak with your child this week about MJR to gain an insight into their thoughts and understandings about this valuable resource/program.
Next week – Reward Afternoon
SPECIALIST CLASS TIMETABLE CLASS THE ARTS INDONESIAN PE LIBRARY
Rm. 8 Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Rm. 9 Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday
Rm. 2 (4) Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Monday
Rm. 6 Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Friday
Rm. 15 Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday
Rm. 17 Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Monday
Rm. 12 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Friday
Rm. 10 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday
Rm. 13 Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
Does your child turn 5 before the 30th of June 2021? If so, they are eligible to start
Transition next year. Please contact the front office for an enrolment form or download it from the school
website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au
SAFETY - MORNING & AFTERNOON
We request your support in ensuring the safety of everyone during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School. Please ensure you take the time to read carefully. Please do not hesitate in speaking with us should clarification or details be required.
Children’s Crossing
Children’s Crossing provided on both Gsell and Angelo Street
A safe place for members of school and community to cross throughout the day
We remind our students/staff at all times to make eye contact with drivers prior to using crossing
Children’s Crossing in place during school hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm
Crossing and flags in place to identify safe area
Important to use crossing areas throughout afternoon pick-up from OSHC & COL
Yellow painted lines (to assist with safety of drivers/pedestrians)
Marked along Gsell and Angelo Street
Parking not permitted on yellow lines at any time
When parking cars on yellow lines we block visibility of any person using our Children’s Crossing or area near Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, no matter the time of day.
Please refrain from parking your car on yellow line that is against the flow of traffic along Gsell Street especially through morning drop off
Driveway Drop Off/Pick Up (Two minutes only)
No parking – please do not leave your car unattended
Where your children are not in driveway during parent pick-up in the afternoon please move directly to parent/carer carpark located near our basketball court. Alternatively you can drive through Church carpark and then proceed to drive around the block.
Parking is not permitted on student crossing at any time
Please do not honk your horn to gain the attention of your child
PLEASE DO NOT HOLD ONTO A PARKING SPOT WAITING FOR YOUR CHILD TO ARRIVE
Driveway Gates (Gsell Street): open during arrival and dismissal time
Where gates are closed during dismissal time, please drive through
to parent/carer carpark. Please do not park/sit along Gsell Street as this impacts on safety and traffic flow – for everyone’s safety it is important we allow traffic to flow along Gsell and surrounding streets
Driveway gate times:
Open 7:00 – 8:45am
Open 2:20 – 5:30pm Casuarina Pool Car Park: an area that you can utilise during morning drop off or after school dismissal
Students are able to utilise Angelo Street crossing under teacher
supervision each afternoon following dismissal. Community of Learners (driveway area)
Three parking bays available to Community of Learners parents/
carers during drop off/pick up time each day.
A reminder that bays are available for ten minutes only to assist drop off/pickup of children.
Our teachers, for morning and afternoon provide duty of care for
students of Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School. We appreciate your support and acknowledgement in this area.
SNAPPY SIX Name: Sebastian Zahnow Favourite Colour: Green Favourite Food: Hot Dogs Favourite Book: Hulk Favourite Sport: Line tag What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? I like playing with my friends.
TR, Rm. 8 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Ann Joseph Favourite Colour: Pink and dark purple Favourite Food: Ice cream and chocolate Favourite Book: The Treehouse books Favourite Sport: Basketball What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? Playing with my friends and having free time on Friday afternoon.
Year 2, Rm. 2 (4) Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Conan Gilligan Favourite Colour: Lime green Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognese Favourite Book: Wings of Fire series Favourite Sport: Outdoor Soccer - Team Azzuri What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? The Soccer field and everyone is always friendly.
Year 5, Rm. 12 Student
Book Week Parade will be held on Friday the 25th September at assembly. The theme is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds. Student who
dress up will need to have an accompanying book to show their character. There will be a prize for Best Dressed in each class.
Book Fair will be held from Wednesday 16th September – Thursday 24th September. Purchases can be made during lunchtime and after school up until 4.30pm and until 9.30am on Friday 25th September.
CRAZY HAIR DAY Thursday 17th of September.
Gold coin donation. All proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis research.
Spray cans and gel containers not permitted at school!
SNAPPY SIX Name: Lisa Ekama Favourite Colour: Pink Favourite Food: Rice Favourite Book: Unreal by Paul Jennings Favourite Sport: Swimming What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? I like the nice teachers,
Year 6, Rm. 10 Student
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
Term Three Calendar, 2020 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 9 September 14th Sunday Ordinary Time
14
P&F Meeting
15
16
17
-Awards Assembly -Crazy Hair Day
-AFL Primary Challenge -SCHOOL BOARD
18
Catholic Schools Public Speaking @ Mother
Teresa
Year 4/5, Room 12
Week 10 September 15th Sunday Ordinary Time
21
22
Pink Power AFL Challenge
- Yr.4/5/6 girls
23
24
25 Awards Assembly
Beach volleyball Gala
Book Week Parade
REWARD AFTERNOON
Mrs. Sellars & Year 6 Leadership
Made in the Image of God Programme
Term Four Calendar, 2020 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 1 October 18th Sunday Ordinary Time
12
Students resume
National Rosary Day
P&F MEETING
13
14
15
BOARD MEETING
16
Awards Assembly
Year 5/6, Room 13
Week 2 October 19th Sunday Ordinary Time
19
20
21
22
23 Year 5/6,
Room 10
Week 3 October/November 20th Sunday Ordinary Time
26
27
28
29
30
-Mission Liturgy & Markets from
11am– 12:30pm
-World Teacher’s ‘Day
Year 4/5, Room 12
Week 4 November 21st Sunday Ordinary Time
2
3
4
5
6
Awards Assembly Year 3,
Room 15
Week 5 November 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time
9
10
11
Remembrance Day Service @ 11am
12
13
Basketball gala day
REWARD AFTERNOON
Year 3/4, Room 17
Week 6 November 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time
16
P&F MEETING
17
18
19
BOARD MEETING
20
Transition Information morning & orientation
8:30am - 10:30am
Year 1/2 Room 2 (4)
Week 7 November Christ the King
23
24
25
26
Nativity Production
27
Defence Gathering @ 1:30pm
Year 1/2 Room 6
Book Week - Curious Creatures, Wild Minds
National Nutrition Week
Swimming Programme
Swimming Programme
Advent – 1st week
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
COMMUNITY NOTICES
