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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,
A prayer for holidays Thank you for all the beauty and joy and wonder of the holidays.
Bring sweet moments into the hard days. Show your fingerprints and signs of your faithfulness and goodness.
Amen
On Sunday we celebrated the Sacrament of First Eucharist in our parish with over 45 candidates. It was a beautiful celebration for all candidates and their families as well as members of our parish and school community in attendance. Congratulations and best wishes to: Laurence Areliano, 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 Luka Krajsek and, Sienna and Kylie Ammerlaan. I wish to acknowledge the work of Fathers’ Dave and Anthony, as well as Emma McDonald, our Religious Education Coordinator and, Tony O’Brien as a member of our Parish Sacramental Team. Congratulations to Nyasha Mandivheyi who represented our school
community with pride at recent Catholic Primary Schools Public Speaking
Competition. We are all very proud of his achievement. I wish to
acknowledge the work of his teachers in his preparation around this –
Sinèad Walsh, Caoimhe Kalinowsky and Matthew Kleidon. All speeches
as presented by students of our respective Catholic Schools were well
prepared and organised. Congratulations Sacred Heart Catholic Primary
School in taking the shield home for 2020.
Congratulations to Baylen Whittaker, Robert Hawes, Odin Kainulainen,
Daniel Liberato, Madison Woolley, Francesca Hilario, Tevin Ullas, John
Siby, Leo Nyugen, Isidore De Zylva, Amelia Barnett, Savannah Coco,
Annalise Nicholls and Amelia Kempster on their involvement in
Tournament of Minds (ToM) this term. ToM gave our students the
opportunity to publicly demonstrate their skills, strengths and talents in
an exciting and vibrant way. The students were invited to solve an
authentic, open-ended challenge that fostered creative, divergent think-
ing whilst developing collaborative enterprise, excellence and teamwork.
The judges provided positive feedback for the students and commended
them for their efforts and creativity in solving the super challenge. This is
the first time Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School has entered into the
competition and we are very proud of each and every student.
This week we celebrate Book Week. We have a parade scheduled this Friday from 8:10am. We look forward to our children coming to school dressed as their book character. Thanks to Mrs Chris Crimmings in her work with Book Fair which is taking place in our library. Yesterday our Year 4/5/6 girls participated in Pink Power at TIO Stadium. Thanks Shelley Murtagh in coordinating and to Makaela Hunt in going along to coach and support our players. Our students had a wonderful time.
Our Transition/Year 1 students went on excursion to Crocodylus Park during the week. Some highlights for them were the snapping crocodiles, the lions in their enclosure and watching the meerkats walk around. Thanks to Mrs Tracey Coco, Mrs Fiona Bugden and Mrs Alicia McManus in organising this great day out.
I wish to acknowledge the work of our National Evangelisation Team who continue to work closely with all students and staff of our school. On Friday they worked with our Year 5 students for purpose of retreat. The theme was ‘Stepping Up’. In addition, they came along to support our AFL team at TIO Stadium last Thursday afternoon. We congratulate Holy Family Catholic Primary School in taking the title of 2020, AFL Primary Challenge winners for school year. The team is visible to our church also in their attendance and work through our parish. We thank Kathryn Pettersen and her team in making possible.
I thank you all for your support around Crazy Hair last week. This year I believe we saw some of the best hair designs on display. Thanks to Mrs Sharon Floyd in coordinating. In total, we raised $300.00 for Cystic Fibrosis Australia. I clearly have some work to do around my hair style.
23 September, 2020
Week 10, Term 3
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
REMINDER: AWARDS ASSEMBLY This week the Awards Assembly will be held on
Thursday morning due to Book Week Parade on Friday morning.
FRONT OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS Office hours will be 9:00am - 2:30pm.
As there will be only be a small number of staff at the school during the break, we ask that you please call the office before coming in to
ensure we are open for your visit.
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 - Isaac Thomas & Eliana Arellano
T/1, Rm.9 - Christopher Blair & Kaytlyn Smith
Year 1/2, Rm.2 - Nicholas Bisset & Kashvi Nishad
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Kathleen Ndhlovu & Manoli Argyridakis
Year 3, Rm.15 - Amata De Zylva & Matia Brooks
Year 3/4, Rm.17 - Adeline Coco & Luka Krajsek
Year 4/5. Rm.12 - Darius Krajsek & Elliana Droste
Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Baylen Whittaker & Marc Tedcastle
Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Edward Hammer & Max Hennessy
Arts Award - James Dang & Miriam Kempster
Sports Award - Francesca Hilario & Lincoln Horwood
Indonesian Award - Joseph Bail
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:
Hunter Saye
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.
As holidays approach, I ask that you take the time to relax and enjoy time with each other. The weather has certainly changed and important that you remind yourself of this. Wishing COL and Vacation Care well during the next two weeks. School resumes Monday 12th October for all staff and students. We look forward to joining with you all then. 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
Happy Birthday to the following Students who
celebrate their birthday in Week 10:
Brodie Harris
Caitlin Kalinowsky
Torrae Chisholm
SNAPPY SIX Name: Eva Favourite Colour: Yellow and red Favourite Food: Steak Favourite Book: I don’t have a favourite Favourite Sport: Basketball What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? The amazing students and subjects
Year 6, Rm. 13 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Manoli Favourite Colour: Red Favourite Food: Spaghetti Favourite Book: Jack and the Beanstalk Favourite Sport: Rugby What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? I love playing two square with my friends, I like Lenny because he makes me laugh and Holy Spirit school feels like home because I get to see my mum every day
Year 2, Rm. 16 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Liam Favourite Colour: Yellow Favourite Food: Sushi Favourite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Favourite Sport: Soccer What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? I really like learning interesting facts
Year 5, Rm. 13 Student
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
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)
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 edu-cators 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: Reward Afternoon Reward Afternoon takes place on Friday of Weeks 5 and 10 of each term. Students are rewarded for positive behaviour in both the classroom and playground. Positive behaviour identified and recognised by staff for students supporting our Positive School Support Policy and Agreed Practices will participate in Reward Afternoon. Classroom teachers will negotiate with their class an activity of their choice to participate during Reward Afternoon. Parents/carers will be informed of planned activities through Class DoJo or letter. Activities/lessons that can be used for Reward Afternoon:
Watching a movie (G Rated)
Where PG, parents/carers informed of movie to be shown and written consent required)
Organised class party
Water play (slip and slide at school)
Excursion to Casuarina Pool
Sport activity
Technology afternoon (students invited to bring in devices from home)
Shared activity with Buddy Class or year level group
Other: ____________________________
Students who receive three Red Cards or more within the five weeks are not permitted to participate in Reward Afternoon. Where this occurs, Incident Report/Red Card and notification provided to parents/carers to keep all informed. During this time student’s work with Principal/Deputy Principal to complete Community Service projects around the school. Please refer previous update for further details as required. Next Term– Playground expectations
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.
COMMONWEALTH BANK- TEACHER AWARDS
Do know a Teacher that is doing a great job? How about nominating them for the Commonwealth Teacher
Awards? https://teachingawards.com.au/?SOC=FB-TeachingNominations2021-2020&fbclid=IwAR0dQ_gF_CEHGmCLmmiOsg_8gl5QcA1h3Vuj_gpA2Gun2ymKTr1toQnSmEg
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 10 September 15th Sunday Ordinary Time
21
22
Pink Power AFL Challenge
- Yr.4/5/6 girls
23
24
Awards Assembly
25
Beach volleyball Gala
Book Week Parade
REWARD AFTERNOON
Mrs. Sellars & Year 6 Leadership
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
Week 8 December 1st Sunday Advent
30
Last day – Homework Centre
1
2
3
4
Last Day of Everyone Can Read
TR/1 Room 8
Book Week - Curious Creatures, Wild Minds
National Nutrition Week
Swimming Programme
Swimming Programme
Advent – 1st week
Advent – 2nd week
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
COMMUNITY NOTICES
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
COMMUNITY NOTICES