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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,
National Reconciliation Prayer Creator Spirit,
All creation once declared your glory, Your laws were honoured and trusted,
Forgive us our neglect as our country approaches the most critical moment in its history.
Listen to our prayer as we turn to you, Hear the cry of our land and its people.
Just as you heard the cry of Jesus, your Son, on the Cross. Help us to replace our national shame with true national pride by
restoring the dignity of our First People whose antiquity is unsurpassed. May our faith and trust in you increase.
Only then will our nation grow strong and be a worthy place for all who wish to make their home in our land.
Amen. © Elizabeth Pike, September 1997
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Melbourne.
Last week, we celebrated Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Feast Day. Our students and staff joined together Friday morning for a beautiful mass officiated by Bishop Charles Gauci, with the support of Father Dave Callaghan and Deacon Tony. Thanks to Mrs. Emma McDonald and our Mini Vinnies team for leading us in the mass. Following mass, students and staff joined together in a water slide and sausage sizzle.
To continue in the celebration of our feast day, Bishop Charles joined us at Sunday evening mass in our church. During mass, Bishop Charles invited us to pray the Lord’s Prayer in the language we first learnt. He shared afterwards that while we have many languages amongst us, we come together in one faith.
I wish to thank all those involved with National Reconciliation Week. An important time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Special thanks to Jessica Musgrave, Maree Yoelu, Kerry McCarthy, Dean Chisolm and, Nova and Destiny Peris who took the time to share their stories through art, music and readings.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome and introduce to you Mrs. Ashe-Leigh Arrowsmith to the Holy Spirit teaching team. Ashe-Leigh will be teaching in Year 3/4, Room 17 for the remainder of the school year. Ashe-Leigh comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge and is looking forward to her time here with us. I know you will join me in welcoming Ashe-Leigh to the community of Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School is recognised as an exceptional school when it comes to pre-service teachers completing work placements. We welcome to our school community Kate Gonano, Bijou Daniels and Elle Rose Jarman who are currently completing their placement. Special thanks to Mrs. Mimi Woolley and Mrs. Fiona Bugden who have taken on the role of mentor to our student teachers. School Sport NT are hosting a Virtual Challenge for students in Years 4, 5 and 6 to find the quickest kilometre runners. The aims is for students to be active. While this is not compulsory we encourage all those interested to take part. Parents and staff are encouraged also to participate. Mrs. Shelley Murtagh is coordinating this great challenge so please do not hesitate in making contact with her as required. Each morning from 8:00am our school oval closest to the basketball court is open for students to train. With COVID and protocols in place we have had many events that we were required to postpone. In light of restrictions being lifted, events we hope can take place in Term Three. Please lock these dates into your calendar.
Year 5/6 Camp to BOEU – Monday 27th – Wednesday 29th July
Holy Spirit Athletics Carnival and Colour Run – Friday 31st July
School Photos – Monday 31st August We have decided to combine both colour run and athletics carnival into one day. Details around how this will look will be sent out shortly. Ms. Sinead Walsh will be coordinating the colour run and Mrs. Shelley Murtagh our athletics carnival. Wishing you all a wonderful remainder to the week. As the long weekend approaches, please be sure to keep safe. Blessings, Mrs. Paula Sellars Principal
3 June, 2020
Week 7, Term 2
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
Congratulations to the following students:
T/1, Rm. 8 - Skylette Soo Hoo & Penelope Kempster
T/1, Rm. 9 - Avah Mendes & Solomon Thomas
Year 1/2, Rm.2 - Tinashe Mudzingwa & Pranav Velloosseril
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Athanasia Rigas & Koby Walsh
Year 3, Rm.15 - Maddison Blakey & Hugo Commons-Fidge
Year 3/4, Rm. 17 - Anthony John Kariotis & Charlotte Bush
Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Kayden Mendes & Matthea Regulano
Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Tevin Ullas & Baylen Whittaker
Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Madison Woolley & Jayda Romano
Arts Award - Ari Sefton & Francesca Hilario
Sports Award - Caitlin Kalinowsky & Davin Gilligan
Indonesian Award - Anastasia Thomas
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: Brandon Seiler & Eva Andreou
SNAPPY SIX Name: Brodie Harris Favourite Colour: Black Favourite Food: Sushi Favourite Book: The Harry Potter series Favourite Sport: AFL What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? Having free time!
Yr. 4, Rm. 17 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Ari Sefton Favourite Colour: Red Favourite Food: Apples Favourite Book: Books by Steve Backshall Favourite Sport: AFL What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? The kind people.
Yr. 3, Rm. 15 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Antonio Galouzis Favourite Colour: Blue Favourite Food: Chicken soup Favourite Book: Fiona the Pig by Leigh Hobbs Favourite Sport: Parachute What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? The school’s Feast Day fun games
Yr. 2, Rm. 6 Student
PASTORAL CARE AND WELLBEING
Dear Families,
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, Brittany & 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 3: Class Dojo Class Dojo is a resource used in all our classes to encourage and inform parent/carers of positive student behaviours. Through Class Dojo teachers are able to:
Acknowledge and encourage positive behaviour of students in their learning
Keep parents/carers informed and updated throughout the day
Provide a way for students to feel recognised and engaged in their learning
Communicate positive stories to parents/carers While Class Dojo focuses on acknowledging positive behaviour, there are occasions where this is used to remind and redirect students to make better choices. Classroom teachers will provide information as required regarding this. A copy of Holy Spirit Class Dojo Policy we have attached with our newsletter for you to read and be familiar. This has been ratified by our school board. We thank our parents/carers for positive communication in place with Class Dojo with our teachers. We remind our parents/carers that Class Dojo is a positive communication resource used by our teachers in our school. It is an opportunity to share good news stories. There are occasions where teachers and parents can communicate through Dojo, we remind that this is positive communication, or just to check-in for reminders or updates. A few reminders to assist when using this great resource:
Class Dojo is used to communicate to parents/carers
It is not used as a means of communication when sharing concerns or organising meeting times with teachers
Where you would like to meet with your child’s
classroom teacher we ask that you make an appointment to discuss. This can be arranged by calling or emailing your child’s class teacher.
Our staff will not respond to Class Dojo that does not support positive communication
A policy to support and identify how to be used will be sent to parents/carers early in the new term
In addition, we have provided through staff bulletin and school newsletter Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers.
We encourage all parent/carers to sign up for Class Dojo if yet to do so.
Next week – Class Buddy Program
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
CHILD SAFETY AND WELLBEING Parents are reminded that staff supervision commences at 7:45am
each morning prior to school commencing at 8:10am. Parents who require care before this time are asked to book their child into the ‘Before School Care Programme’ at a cost of $60/week or $12 per day.
Parent pick up– Parents are reminded that the Parent pick up is for a drop off in the morning and collection in the afternoon. It is not a designated parking area.
Please do not park on the yellow lines outside the front office entrance. This area is monitored and you may be fined.
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.
The School, COL and Vacation Care are closed - 21/12/20 to 01/01/21 (inclusive)
Happy Birthday to the following Students who
celebrate their birthday in Week 7:
Johan Siby
Nyasha Mandivheyi
Anthony Kariotis
Madison Woolley
Mackenzie Gillon
Siddhartha Gurung
VACATION CARE
The Vacation Care form is now available from the front office, the OSHC building and on the school website. Download a copy here
This form is due back to the front office by 3pm, Friday the 12th of June.
Please note that the Australian Government’s Early Childhood and Education Care Relief Package (ECEC Relief Package) ends on Sunday 28th June 2020. From Monday 29th June 2020, Child Care Subsidy payment will resume.
Please be aware that when our Vacation Care service begins on Monday 29th June 2020, parents must pay gap fees for this service.
If you are eligible to receive payments from Centrelink, such as Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Family Tax Benefit (FTB), you may be asked to provide your family income estimate for the 2020-21 financial year to Services Australia.
You will need to do this even though you aren’t currently paying child care fees. This is because Centrelink will use this estimate to work out how much CCS and FTB you will be entitled to.
To update your family income to ensure you receive Child Care Subsidy, please go to Services Australia website and update here .
OSHC NOTICE
After School Care is reaching full student capacity levels. If capacity levels are reached and you book your child into ASC, we
will notify you by email that a position isn’t available and you booking will be put on a waitlist. We apologise for the inconvenience,
however, OSHC is required to function within adult to child ratios during this period.
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.
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
Term Two Calendar, 2020 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 7 June 7th Sunday Easter
1
2
National Reconciliation Week Assembly, 8:10am
3
4
5
Awards Assembly
Defence Family gathering
Year 3, Room 15
Week 8 June Pentecost Sunday
8
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
9
10
11
12
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
REWARD AFTERNOON
Year 4/5, Room 12
Week 10 June 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
22
23
24
25
26
Awards Assembly
Year 6, Leadership
Year 5/6 Camp – rescheduled to Term Three
Term Three 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 Mrs. Sellars
Week 2 July/August 7th Sunday Ordinary Time
27
Everyone Can Read resumes
HWC Resumes
28
29
30
31 School Athletics
Carnival
Whole school colour run from 1:00pm –
2:30pm
Year 3, Room 15
Week 3 August 8th Sunday Ordinary Time
3
Picnic Day
4
5
St. Johns Windows Open Day (Yr.5/6)
6
Awards Assembly
AFL Primary Challenge
7
St Mary of the Cross Liturgy @ 8:30am –
MPR
Year 1/2, Room 2
Week 4 August 9th Sunday Ordinary Time
10
11
12
13
Awards Assembly
AFL Primary Challenge
SCHOOL BOARD
14
Feast of the Assumption – Mass @
8:30am, Church
Year 5/6, Room 13
Week 5 August 10th Sunday Ordinary Time
17
18
19
20
Awards Assembly
AFL Primary Challenge
21
Book Week Parade
REWARD AFTERNOON
TR / Year 1, Rooms 8 & 9
National Science Week
Student Led Conferences—3pm to 6pm
Year 5/6 Camp – Batchelor Outdoor Education Unit
Book Week & Migrant and Refugee 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
PO Box 40030, CASUARINA, NT 0811| Phone (08) 89273411| ABN: 49 758 636 720 | Email: [email protected]
Wednesday 3rd of June, 2020
Dear Families,
RE: Holy Spirit Colour Run We have postponed the Holy Spirit Colour Run and it will now be held on Friday 31st of July from 12:30pm on our school oval. This event is a major fundraiser for our school. All money raised from the colour run will be used towards our new bike racks and new taps and wash stations for our students. For every dollar raised the Catholic Education Office will match dollar for dollar up to $9,000. Children are to collect donations from friends and family members, as well as members of the wider community with your permission and consent. Your child today will receive a sponsorship form in week 8 which will provide all necessary details. We will begin fundraising for the event on Monday the 15th of June and the fundraising will remain open until July 31st. Once you receive your sponsorship form, go to schoolfundraising.com.au and create a student profile page. Everything to do with your fundraising revolves around this page. Once you have completed this, read through your sponsorship form, which has instructions on how to raise money as well as ordering prizes. If you have any questions, please contact the School Colour Run team on 1800 FUN RUN and they will gladly assist. Alternatively, please contact a member of our Wellbeing team. All staff will be present on the day to provide duty of care throughout the colour run. Families are welcome and encouraged to come along on the day. Thank you for your support and generosity. We look forward to this fun event. Kind Regards,
Mary Wilson Lyndell Williams Sinèad Walsh Paula Sellars Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Team
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The Holy Spirit Vacation Care ProgrammeThe programmed activities include a variety of excursions, specialtheme days, arts/crafts, cooking, sports and indoor/outdoor games.Please understand that booked outings and scheduled activities may becancelled or substituted for reasons beyond our control.
Session TimesThe programme will be open from 7:00am – 5:30pm, 29 June - 20 July,2020. It is the responsibility of parents / care givers to ensure that theirchildren are signed in and out daily.
BookingsTo enrol your child please complete and return the booking form. Theprogramme is a registered care provider for the Child Care Cash rebatescheme. To ensure a place for your child and to assist with staffingplease book your child in by 3pm, Friday the 12th of June, 2020. Latesubmissions will need to be approved by the coordinator, particularly ondays we are attending excursions.
CostVacation Care is currently charged at a daily rate of $77 per day perchild, and a full time rate of $295 per child per week. All accounts mustbe paid up-to-date prior to attending. A $50 late fee (plus $1 perminute) per child will apply if your child is collected after 5:30pm. Formsreceived after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50per child.
CancellationsAny 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).
LunchThe School will provide afternoon Tea most of the days except cookingday when we provide lunch. Parents will need to provide morning teaand lunch. Please DO NOT bring eggs and nuts to school.
Excursion DaysChildren will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time. Childrenare not to bring money with them to Vacation Care, particularly onexcursion days.
MoviesThe movies the children may watch during Vacation Care will be ratedG/PG. Please see the co-ordinator if you wish to see the title of themovie. Let the coordinator know if you do not want your child/ren toattend. Session times for the movies will be advised closer to the day.
ClothingPlease ensure all items of clothing are named. Please provide your childwith a bucket hat, sunscreen and appropriate footwear. On WATER PLAYand swimming days children need to bring bathers, rash vest and atowel. Please note: Thongs are only allowed walking to and from thepool. ALL clothing MUST be clearly labelled with your child/ren’s name.Any clothing left unclaimed at the end of the programme will be donatedto 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 BOOKING FORMWe aim to provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment where children can enjoy their holidays.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY 3pm, Friday Week 8, 12th of June, 2020 TO CONFIRM YOUR CHILD’S PLACEForms 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.
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Wk. 3
Wk. 4
10-Jul-20
Incursion:
Silent Disco
Lunch Provided
Cooking: Pizza
15-Jul-20 16-Jul-20 17-Jul-2013-Jul-20 14-Jul-20
Excursion:
Flip Out
Making Playdough
and Slime
30-Jun-20
MONDAY TUESDAY
Jewellery Making and
Soccer Tournament
07-Jul-20
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Talent Show
VACATION CARE PROGRAMME AND BOOKING FORMTHURSDAY FRIDAY
02-Jul-2001-Jul-20 03-Jul-2029-Jun-20
Incursion:
Gymnastics
WEDNESDAY
Lunch Provided: Build
your own Hot DogsTerritory Wildlife ParkPrg.
Prg.
Treasure Hunt
Lunch Provided
Cooking: Fried Rice
and Spring Rolls
Movies at SchoolNinja Warrior &
Baking cookies
Art and Craft Day and
Hockey
Incursion:
Jumping CastlePrg.
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SCHOOL DAYSports Day - running
races SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY
20-Jul-20 21-Jul-20
