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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 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

Principal’s Reflection

3 April, 2019

Week 10, Term 1

Dear Families,

We pray for our students who will be making their first Reconciliation-

Charlotte Bush, Leyla McLaughlin, Matthea Regulano, Anastasia

Thomas, Leonardo Prandi, Lachlan Doherty, Peyton McMahon, Xavier

Ellis, Aidan Ellis and Zariah Chisholm.

This year Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School celebrates it’s 40-year anniversary. To

celebrate this milestone the school will be holding a special celebration on Friday 7th June, which corresponds

with our school feast day. On the day all members of the community past and present will be welcomed to enjoy

the celebrations. The day will begin with mass at the Holy Spirit Parish Church, followed by morning tea and a

display of school memorabilia, which includes every class and staff photo from 1979 to present. The day also

involves fun events for students and families. Please keep this date free so that you can be part of the

celebrations. More details will follow in coming weeks.

A reminder that next Wednesday, 10th April, we are having our “Crazy Sock

and Shoe Day” to raise money for Project Compassion. Students are

encouraged to wear their Crazy socks and Shoes and bring along a gold coin

donation. Spray cans and gel containers are not permitted at school.

We are still seeking donations for our Easter raffle. All donations can be dropped off at the office. If you would

like to assist in helping coordinate ticket selling or wrapping the Easter raffle, please let the front office know.

The raffle will be drawn next week.

God bless you all and keep you safe,

Mr. Simon Duffy

Principal

Reflection “In all truth I tell you, whoever

listens to my words, and believes

in the one who sent me, has

eternal life; without being brought to judgement such

a person has passed from death

to life.” - John 5:24

Staff and Prep photos from 1979

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au


Congratulations to the following students:

T/1, Rm.8 - Lily Miller & Pranav Velloosseril

T/1, Rm.9 - Olivia Feeney & Sam Chappell

Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Serene Javier & Tinashe Mudzingwa

Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Levi Johnson & Hannah Ellis

Year 2/3 Rm.15 - Tadiwa Mangena & Oden Ruane

Year 3/4 Rm.17 - Sofia Commons-Fidge &

Colette Caldwell

Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Magdalena Reyneke & Adrian Gardner

Year 5/6, Rm.2 - Aidan Ellis & Louis Nguyen

Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Addison Fermanis & Tasha Ullas

Indonesian Award - Xavier Ellis

Art Award - Hannah Ellis & Ethan Bush

Sport Award - Tristan Fernandes & Delilah Ruane

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:

Alexander De Zylva & Lasith De Silva

OSHC BOOKINGS,CANCELLATIONS, CHARGES & CHANGES

Cancellations or bookings must be made in writing at least 24

hours in advance for a normal rate of $25 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 $35 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.

Happy Birthday to the

following Students who

celebrate their birthday in

Week 10:

Edward Hammer

Annan McKay

Aashiya Ojha

LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW Year 3/4, Rm. 17 with Mr. O

Room 17 students are developing a sense of wonder and

appreciation of plants as they investigate the processes of

pollination and germination, the stages in a plant’s life cycle

and environmental conditions that plants need for growth.

“Pollination works when the anthers (male part of plant) has

pollen on it. First these plants are brightly coloured to attract

insects towards them. Next an insect comes along and drinks

the nectar. It rubs its wings against the anthers so pollen gets

stuck on them. When the insect moves around some of the

pollen falls on the stigma (female part of plant) and flows down

a tube called style. Finally the pollen lands in the ovary and

makes fruits or seeds.” - Francesca, Yr. 3

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VACATION CARE Vacation Care forms are now available from the front office

and OSHC Building. To secure your child's place please return

them to the front office by 3pm, Friday 5th of April.

Forms received after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child.

TERM DATES 2018 & 2019 TERM DATES

Semester One, 2019

Term 1 Thurs. 31 Jan - Fri. 12 April

Term break Mon. 15 April - Fri. 19 April

Term 2 Tues. 23 April - Fri. 28 June

Semester break Mon. 1 July - Fri. 19 July

Semester Two, 2019

Term 3 Tues. 23 July - Fri. 27 Sep

Term break Mon. 30 Sep - Fri. 11 Oct

Term 4 Mon. 14 Oct - Thurs. 12 Dec

SPECIALIST CLASS TIMETABLE CLASS THE ARTS INDONESIAN PE LIBRARY

RM 8 Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday

RM 9 Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday

RM 4 Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Monday

RM 6 Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Monday

RM 15 Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday

RM 17 Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Friday

RM 12 Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

RM 2 Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday

RM10 Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday





CRAZY SOCK & HAIR DAY Wednesday 10th of April.

Gold coin donation. All proceeds

to Project Compassion.

Spray cans and gel containers

not permitted at school!

EASTER RAFFLE HAMPER Please send your donations for the Easter Raffle

Hamper to the front office.

Tickets have been distributed

$2 for one ticket, $5 for three tickets.

Be sure to write your name and phone number on each ticket!

PASTORAL CARE & WELLBEING

Student, staff and family wellbeing is a focus and priority here

at Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School. To keep you all

informed, we have decided to include weekly updates regarding

wellbeing, as well as support policy and procedures that we

have in place here at Holy Spirit.

In November last year, the Australian Government, in

partnership with Beyond Blue, recently 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 to our school. A copy of

this statement is provided below.

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 school leadership for clarification.

Kind Regards, Kelsey, Fiona, Dell, Sinéad, Mary & 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.

PC&WB Update 6:

Blue Buddy Card

Blue Buddy Card is a process/procedure in place for all

classroom/specialist teachers to utilise when a student requires

some reflection time away from their class. Where a student

receives a Blue Buddy Card they are sent to their identified

buddy class. For students receiving a Blue Buddy Card a down

Class DoJo may be recorded. Through Blue Buddy Card

students are provided:

5- 15 minutes cool down time

An opportunity to complete school work

Time to complete Reflection Sheet

Blue Buddy Card is not available during Homework Centre

(HWC) or Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) as these sessions

take place before and after school hours. Where a student is

required to have some time to reflect on behavioural choices;

supervisors from centre/s will provide the time and space for

students to sit and reflect on their choices. Supervisors from

respective centres will keep parents/carers informed of this as

the need arises.

SNAPPY SIX Name: Mrs. Caoimhe

Favourite Colour: Blue

Favourite Food: Potato

Favourite Book: The Magic Faraway Tree Favourite Sport: Horse Racing What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

The fantastic students and amazing staff.

Curriculum Co-ord/

Teacher

BACK TO SCHOOL VOUCHER

Have you used your child’s “Back to school” voucher?

It is worth $150 and can be used against the Book and Service

Levy within the fees or uniforms. Valid till the end of Term 1,

12th of April, 2019 . Available at the Front Office.

SCHOOL, OSHC, AND COL FEES NEWS The school is changing the administration and finance systems

this year and as a result the 2019 School Fees invoices will not

be sent out to families till April/May. Families can still enquire

as to how much school fees will be to start their

payment plans.

If you would like to pay your account through internet banking

please see the school account details below:

National Australia Bank

Account Name: Holy Spirit School

BSB No. 085933

Account No. 398951673

Ref: (Child's First Initial) . (Last Name) FEES/COL/

OSHC

Example: J Smith FEES

You can also visit the front office in person or call

89 273 411 to make a payment over the phone

Please contact the Finance Officer as soon as possible if there

are any difficulties meeting payment commitments.

SNAPPY SIX Name: Mrs. Emma

Favourite Colour: Pink

Favourite Food: Italian

Favourite Book: Harry Potter series Favourite Sport: AFL/Running What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

Its wonderful community spirit. Every morning I walk into

Holy Spirit I am welcomed by friendly faces.

REC/Teacher




ABSENCES AND LATE STUDENTS Holiday?

If your child/ren are going to be away during the school term

please notify the front office by e-mail, phone, the school app,

or come in and pick up a ‘Notification of Absence’ form.

Leaving?

If your child is leaving the school, please notify the office by

completing a ‘Termination of Enrolment’ form which can be

found at the front office.

Late?

If your child arrives to school after the first bell (8:10am),

please send them to the front office to be signed in. If they are

not signed in they will be recorded as an unexplained absence.

Sick?

If your child is sick please notify the front office by e-mail,

phone or the school app. Your child’s absence will only be

recorded as a notified absence if you advise the school on the

day of absence or provide a medical certificate.

YEAR 5/6 CAMP - 2019

Year 5/6 camp is $260 per child.

Payment is due by Friday the 12th of April.

Payment can be made through the front office; EFTPOS

facilities are available, contact the front office on

[email protected] / ph. 08 8927 3411

you can also pay by internet banking :

National Australia Bank

Account Name: Holy Spirit School

BSB No. 085933

Account No. 398951673

Ref: Child's First Initial . Last Name Camp

Example: J Smith CAMP

(Email a copy of your transaction to

[email protected])

Please contact the finance team as soon as possible if you would

like to make a payment plan.






Term 1 Calendar, 2019 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 10 April 4th Sunday Lent

1

2

3

4

Reconciliation 7pm, Holy Spirit Church

5

Awards Assembly Rm 8 & 9

Transition / Yr.1

Week 11 April 5th Sunday Lent

8

Palm Sunday Celebration at morning

assembly.

9

10

Crazy Sock & Hair Day Gold coin donation.

11

Last Supper performance and shared

lunch 12:15pm

12 Awards Assembly

Stations of the Cross,

10am, MPR

REWARD AFTERNOON

Mrs Emma

Term 2 Calendar, 2019 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 1 April Easter Sunday

22

Easter Monday

23 Students & staff resume

24

Anzac Ceremony @ 11:00am

25

ANZAC DAY

26

Awards Assembly

NET @ Holy Spirit – Yr 6

Room 12 Year 4/5

Week 2 April/May 2nd Sunday Easter

29

30

1

2

3

Touch Football Gala @ Fannie Bay

School Athletics Carnival - TBC

Room 6 Year 1/2

Week 3 May 3rd Sunday Easter

6

MAY DAY HOLIDAY

7

8

9

10

Mother’s Day breakfast & liturgy

Room 10 Year 5/6

Week 4 May 4th Sunday Easter

13

14

NAPLAN TESTS G&P, Writing

15

NAPLAN - Reading

16

NAPLAN – Numeracy

Board Meeting

17

Darwin Region Track and Field nominations

due

Room 15 Year 2/3


20

21

22

Year 5/6 Camp - BOEU

23 Awards Assembly


24


Room 4 Year 1/2


27 National Reconciliation

Week Assembly Presentation

School Photos

28

29

Windows Day @ St John’s (Year 6)

30

Bishop’s visit & reconciliation

31 Awards Assembly

National Reconciliation activities @ 11:00am

Room 17 Year 3/4

Week 7 June 7th Sunday Easter

3

4

5

Zone Athletics Carnival @ Marrara

6

7

Holy Spirit Feast Day Mass & Activities – 40th birthday celebrations

Room 8 Transition / Yr.1




Community Notices



Dear Families,

RE: Parent and Friends Committee April Newsletter Edition

Welcome to the first newsletter of our newly established Parent and Friends Committee. Our committee members are Georgina Maika, Stewart Litster, Zoe Ross, Wendy Cole, Mandy Chappell and Joanne Seiler. Paula Sellars, our Deputy Principal is our teacher representative who will assist and provides support to us. We welcome all new members to our group. Your support and assistance will be greatly received by us all. At the beginning of each month we plan to produce a newsletter keeping you informed of all upcoming events. Our P&F Committee have an email which you can use to communicate with us. Please do not hesitate in making contact with us through this. Our email address is: [email protected] Events for which will be a focus in 2019:

Mother’s Day breakfast and gift stall – Friday 10th May

Holy Spirit Trivia Night at the Trailer Boat Club – Saturday 15th June

Father’s Day breakfast and gift stall – Friday 30th August

Christmas Carols barbeque at school – Thursday 28th November Upcoming events: Mother’s Day breakfast and stall – Friday 10th June from 7:00am in our school courtyard For our Mother’s Day breakfast and stall we are calling on our fathers to assist with food preparation and serving. Breakfast will take place from 7:00am in the courtyard, followed by a liturgy at 8:20am in our Multipurpose Room. Coffee van will also be on site in our carpark from 7:00 – 8:00am. For our Mother’s Day stall we are calling on donations of gifts. Suggested gifts may include soaps, frames, mugs etc. All donations can be dropped into our front office. We are calling on our parents to assist with sales at our stall. The stall will be set up in Room 1 (behind the stage) and will be open from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Holy Spirit Trivia Night at Trailer Boat Club – Saturday 15th June from 6:00pm This is our first official community event. Parents and friends of our families are welcome and encouraged to come along. This is also the one event which involves adults only, so lock the date into your calendar and book the baby sitters in advance. Raffles throughout the night with great prizes to be won. If wishing to attend, all you need do is organise your table (10-15 people), and be there. Payment can be made upon entry into trivia area. Trivia night takes place under the sails at the Trailer Boat Club. A member of our committee will be there to collect your cash, remember it is $20 per person. Complimentary Coopers on arrival from staff at the bar. The kitchen is open so you are able to order a meal also. Money raised from our trivia night will go towards new refrigerated bubblers outside classroom two. For any further details or queries, please do not hesitate in making contact with us through our email. Kind Regards,

P&F Committee Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT, 0811 | Email: [email protected]

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School



Signed: Date:

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Parent/Guardian:

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HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE – VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM

Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Vacation Care. We aim to provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment where children can enjoy their holidays.

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY 3pm Friday Week 9, 5th of April, 2019 TO CONFIRM YOUR CHILD’S PLACE Forms received after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child.

Please note: the final programme will be confirmed once we have final attendance numbers. Please make sure you check the boa rd during Vacation Care for any important notices or changes to the programme.

The Holy Spirit Vacation Care Programme The programmed activities include a variety of excursions, special theme days, arts/crafts, cooking, sports and indoor/outdoor games. Please understand that booked outings and scheduled activities may be cancelled or substituted for reasons beyond our control. Session Times The programme will be open from 7:00am – 5:30pm, 15th -18th April, 2019 . It is the responsibility of parents / care givers to ensure that their children are signed in and out daily. Bookings To enrol your child please complete and return the booking form. The programme is a registered care provider for the Child Care Cash rebate scheme. To ensure a place for your child and to assist with staffing please book your child in by 3pm Friday the 5th of April 2019. Late submissions will need to be approved by the coordinator, particularly on days we are attending excursions. Cost Vacation Care is currently charged at a daily rate of $72 per day per child, and a full time rate of $280 per child per week. All accounts must be paid up-to-date prior to attending. A $50 late fee (plus $1 per minute) per child will apply if your child is collected after 5:30pm. Forms received after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child Cancellations Any cancellations for Vacation Care must be in writing at least 48 Hours (Before 7am, 2 days) prior to the scheduled registered day your child/children has been booked into and handed to the finance/admin office; otherwise full fees will be charged (as rosters and budgets are worked out according to bookings).

Lunch The School will provide afternoon Tea most of the days except cooking day when we provide lunch. Parents will need to provide morning tea and lunch. Please DO NOT bring eggs and nuts to school. Excursion Days Children will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time. Children are not to bring money with them to Vacation Care, particularly on excursion days. Movies The movies the children may watch during Vacation Care will be rated G/PG. Please see the co-ordinator if you wish to see the title of the movie. Let the coordinator know if you do not want your child/ren to attend. Session times for the movies will be advised closer to the day. Clothing Please ensure all items of clothing are named. Please provide your child with a bucket hat, sunscreen and appropriate footwear. On WATER PLAY and swimming days children need to bring bathers, rash vest and a towel. Please note: Thongs are only allowed walking to and from the pool. ALL clothing MUST be clearly labelled with your child/ren’s name. Any clothing left unclaimed at the end of the programme will be donated to charity. We advise all parents that children are not allowed to bring valuables/toys to Vacation Care. Whilst all care is taken, we cannot be responsible for any loss or damage

I/We have read the above and agree to the terms and conditions. I/We give consent for participation in all scheduled activities, including excursions, on the days which I/We have enrolled my child/children. I/We agree that Holy Spirit Vacation Care staff is free and clear of all responsibilities for any accidents and loss of property during

participation in activities. I/We give permission in event of emergency to obtain such medical assistance as required and agree to meet any medical expenses

attached; this includes travel by private vehicle/ambulance if required. I/We give permission for my child/children to walk supervised to and from excursions on the days my child is booked in Vacation Care. I/We give permission for my child/children to travel by bus to and from excursions on the days my child is booked in Vacation Care. I/We give permission for my child/children to be transported by private vehicle should the need arise. By signing this form I/We am confirming that I/We I have informed the OSHC of any additional needs that my child may have. I/we acknowledge and agree that I/we will be responsible and I/we will reimburse the School for all costs and expenses incurred by the

school in recovering or seeking to recover all amounts payable to the School in relation to the student whether such amounts are payable under the Schedule of Fees or otherwise

VACATION CARE PROGRAMMEWEEK

VACATION CARE BOOKING FAMILY NAME:WEEK

1

No. Children

PUBLIC HOLIDAYName of

Children:

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

15-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 17-Apr-19 18-Apr-19 19-Apr-19

MONDAY

17-Apr-19 19-Apr-1915-Apr-19

Hockey/Bball & Lego

Challenge

WEDNESDAY

Movie Excursion Easter Activities PUBLIC HOLIDAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY

18-Apr-1916-Apr-19

MONDAY TUESDAY

Circus Day1

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