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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 Mothers’ Day Prayer
I thank you, Creator of us all, for my mother. I thank you that she gave me life and nurtured
me all those years. She gave me my faith, helping me to know you and to know Jesus and
his ways. She taught me to love and how to sacrifice for others. She taught me that it was okay to cry
and that I should always tell the truth. Bless her with the graces she needs and which
you want to give her today. Help her to feel precious in your eyes today and to know that I love her. Give her strength
and courage, compassion and peace. Bless her this day with your love. Amen
This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day. This is an important day to thank all our mums, grandmothers, aunts and significant female carers. To acknowledge this special occasion we are holding a Mother’s Day liturgy and gift stall on Thursday. Our liturgy will be presented by Mrs. Mimi Woolley’s Year 1/2 students at 8:30am. A link will be provided to you so that you can watch from home or work. We shall take photos also and share on Class Dojo and Facebook so that you are able remain connected.
Following the liturgy, our Parents and Friends committee will be visiting classrooms to allow our children the opportunity to purchase gifts for our mums. Gifts range from a limited number of $2.00 items, with the majority ranging from $3.00 to $6.00. Please ensure that students have correct money so that we are able to limit the handling of money. Thanks to Georgina Maika, President of our Parents and Friends and to Caoimhe Kalinowsky our Acting Deputy Principal who will be facilitating visits to our classes Thursday.
Upon arrival at school on Tuesday it was lovely to hear from our children their weekend adventures to celebrate the first official dry season weekend. We are truly blessed to live and work in this tropical paradise. As I walked along the esplanade in the city on the weekend it was so lovely to see so many people out and about enjoying time with family and friends. The opening of some national parks and public spaces was a welcome return for us all.
Father Dave Callaghan celebrated outdoor mass on the weekend in our assembly area. We had a wonderful turn out both Saturday and Sunday.
Thanks to Father Dave, Father Anthony, Deacon Tony and our parishioners for making this possible. Public masses will take place again this weekend in our assembly area. Please join us for outdoor mass this weekend - Saturday at 6:00pm or Sunday at 9:30am.
While some restrictions have been lifted, it is important that we continue to be vigilant and not become complacent. It is important that as a community we continue to check on links below for updates and important information. Coronavirus – https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/ Secure NT – https://securent.nt.gov.au Diocese of Darwin – http://darwin.catholic.org.au/
Where children are unwell; please remain at home (this includes parents, visitors and volunteers)
Unless absolutely necessary, we encourage all parents/carers to utilise ‘drop and go’ both before school and at afternoon dismissal. This assists us in minimising the number of adults on school site
Please ensure our children provide their own water bottle each day
Continue to communicate regularly with us at school. It is important we maintain two-way communication between teachers and families. Continued connection between school and families is very important during this time.
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Prospectus reminds and informs us all of shared expectations and requirements of our school. This document is provided to all families prior to enrolment and is ratified by members of our School Board. From our prospectus I remind all families the requirements and agreed practices around school uniform. Our students are expected to wear full school uniform each day. Where this is not possible, a signed note from parents/carers is to be provided. Students out of uniform will be issued with a note to inform that their child is in breach of this policy. This note is to be returned to school and signed where this occurs. Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School uniform includes:
Purple polo shirt
We still await size 8 and 10 shirts and have been informed by our suppliers that they will arrive prior to end of May. Our front office will inform through dojo, the app and the newsletter when the shirts arrive.
Black shorts/skorts (correct length – above knees)
Shorts/skorts can be purchased from our front office, or alternatively at Kmart, Best and Less or Big W
Leggings are not approved as dress code for our students
School dress (optional)
We do request that during the day of Physical Education (PE) lessons that our girls wear shirt, shorts/skorts. Days of PE are provided through our newsletter to keep everyone informed
Black school hat (wide brim or bucket approved)
White or black socks
Black or brown sandals
For jewellery, a wrist watch may be worn (this does not include a Smartwatch) and, a thin gold or silver chain with a crucifix. Students who have pierced ears may wear one pair of sleepers or studs only.
It is important that hair is neat and tidy at all times. Where a student’s
6 May 2020
Week 3, Term 2
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
SPARE UNIFORM The front office has a shortage of spare clothes. If you have a child in
Transition - Year 2, we ask that you send them to school with a change of uniform (including underwear) in their school bag in case of
accidents that may occur from time to time.
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 2:15 – 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.
HATS Please label your child’s hat with a puff pen or white out on the brim
of the hat to assist the front office and teachers with the return of missing hats to their owners.
PERFORMING ARTS REQUEST Mrs. Emma is seeking costumes/dress-ups/props for Drama this term. If you have any at home that you are willing to donate to the school it
would be greatly appreciated. Please leave them at the front office.
hair is longer than their shoulders, or hangs in their face it needs to be tied back. Purple and black ribbons are permitted. In addition, nail polish is not permitted at school.
We thank you for ensuring our children come to school in their correct uniform. It is important we wear our school uniform with pride each and every day.
I thank you all for your understanding with the above. Wishing you all a wonderful week. Blessings, Mrs. Paula Sellars
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
ACADEMIC REPORTS – EMAIL Semester 1 reports will be emailed this term. If your family would
prefer to receive a hard copy instead, please collect the “Opt out of Emailing Academic Reports” Form from the front office or download it
from the school website:
Opt out of Emailing Academic Report form
Please return this form by the 22nd of May, 2020.
SPECIALIST CLASS TIMETABLE CLASS THE ARTS INDONESIAN PE LIBRARY
Rm. 8 Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Rm. 9 Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday
Rm. 2 (4) Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Monday
Rm. 6 Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday
Rm. 15 Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday
Rm. 17 Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Monday
Rm. 12 Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Friday
Rm. 10 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday
Rm. 13 Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday
TERM DATES 2020 Semester One, 2020
Term 2 Mon. 20 April - Fri. 26 June
Semester break Mon. 29 June - Mon. 20 July
Semester Two, 2020
Term 3 Tues. 21 July - Fri. 25 Sept.
Term 4 Mon. 12 Oct. - Thurs. 17 Dec.
SNAPPY SIX Name: Amelia Kempster Favourite Colour: Red Favourite Food: Sushi Favourite Book: Waltzing Australia by Tim Borthwick Favourite Sport: Cricket What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? The teachers are always enthusiastic about learning.
Yr.4, Rm 12 Student
Congratulations to the following students:
T/1, Rm. 8 - Jack Hancroft & Annette Joseph
T/1, Rm. 9 - Christopher Blair & Elsie Burton
Year 1/2, Rm.2 - Ann Joseph & Billy Hancroft
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Miguel Buhatin & Delilah Ruane
Year 3, Rm.15 - Rishym Pandey & Aanya Shetty
Year 3/4, Rm. 17 - Laurence Arellano & Tadiwa Mangena
Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Amali Sweet & Renae Miller
Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Anna Furstner & Robert Hawes
Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Tadgh Maika & Lachlan Ammerlaan
Arts Award - Harriet Flack & Sophie Matejic
Sports Award - Laura Hallett & Lachlan Mead
Indonesian Award - Allegra De Zylva
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:
Nikita Woolley & Baylen Whittaker
Happy Birthday to the following Students who
celebrate their birthday in Week 3:
Gabriella Kariotis
Eden Harris
Hannah Franklin
Avah Mendes
Kayla Panatos
Max Gardner
Ashtyn Serra
Isaac Thomas
Isaac Matejic
SNAPPY SIX Name: Laura Hallett Favourite Colour: Blue Favourite Food: Mango Favourite Book: Harry Potter series Favourite Sport: Swimming What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? Everyone is friendly
Yr.5, Rm 10 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Lincoln Horwood Favourite Colour: Blue Favourite Food: Lasagne and Chicken Kiev Favourite Book: Giant from the Fire Sea by J Himmelman Favourite Sport: Soccer, basketball and handball What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? Maths
Yr.5, Rm 13 Student
OSHC NEWS... As you are aware, we have been required to cap our numbers to 65
children per day.
It is important that our families who work in essential services are able to access ASC and go to work each day. We have many children
on a waiting list at present and it is important that we provide them a spot when available. We ask please that where you have made a
booking and it is no longer required please contact our front office through the normal channels of email or the app to cancel. This then opens a space to a family who requires this service and assists us with
staffing.
If we are at capacity and your child turns up to ASC without a booking they will be taken to the front office for a family member to collect
immediately.
Additional bookings will not be accepted where families have overdue fees. If assistance is required, please speak with our staff in finance so
that a payment plan can be put into place.
While we have capped numbers at OSHC, bookings made through the app and email from Friday 2:30pm to Monday 7:30am requesting Before School Care or After School care for a Monday (or Tuesday
after a Monday public holiday) will not be honoured as availability for places cannot be confirmed.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB In these unprecedented times we’re all being asked to change the
way we work and live. The tradition of putting books into the hands of kids isn’t going to change, but for Term 2,
Scholastic are doing things a little differently.
This term the Book Club catalogue and ordering is only available online. Items will be delivered to the school and
distributed to your children.
Please follow the link below to access the book club catalogue and create your order.
https://scholastic.com.au/book-club/virtual-catalogue-1/
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
Term 2 Calendar, 2020 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 3 May 4th Sunday Easter
4
MAY DAY HOLIDAY
5
6
Windows into St John’s – Year 5/6 - TBC
7
Mothers Day Liturgy & Stall
8
Awards Assembly
Year 3/4, Room 17
Week 4 May 5th Sunday Easter
11
12
13
14
15
Awards Assembly REWARD AFTERNOON
Year 1/2, Room 6
Week 5 May 6th Sunday Easter
18
P&F MEETING
19
20
21
Ascension
BOARD MEETING
22
Awards Assembly
T/1, Room 8 & 9
Week 6 May 7th Sunday Easter
25
26
National Sorry Day
27
28
29
Awards Assembly
Holy Spirit Feast Day Mass
Year 5/6, Room 13
Week 7 June 7th Sunday Easter
1
2
3
4
5
Awards Assembly
Defence Family gathering
Year 3, Room 15
Week 8 June Pentecost Sunday
8
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
9
10
11
School Athletic Carnival chants @ 2:00pm
12
Athletics Carnival 8:30am -12:45pm @ HS Year 5/6,
Room 10
Week 9 June Trinity Sunday
15
P&F MEETING
16
17
18
Academic Reports emailed
BOARD MEETING
19
Awards Assembly
Year 4/5, Room 12
Week 10 June 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
22
23
24
25
REWARD AFTERNOON
26 Awards Assembly
Whole school colour
run from 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Year 6, Leadership
NAPLAN Tests - Cancelled
NAPLAN Tests - Cancelled
National Reconciliation Week - (27/5/20 -3/6/20)
Year 5/6 Camp – Batchelor Outdoor Education Unit—TBC
Term 3 Calendar, 2020 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 1 July 6th Sunday Ordinary Time
20
Staff Professional Development Day
21
STUDENTS RESUME
No HWC
22
23
24
Darwin Show Day TBA
