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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 1
Principal’s Reflection
04 January, 2016
Week 2, Term 1
Dear Families,
Welcome back to the first full school week for the 2016. It has been fan-
tastic to see the Transition students and our new students across the school
find their feet and become part of Holy Spirit school community. This
week I have been lucky enough to spend time in each of the classes assist-
ing with academic work and taking physical education lessons with some
of the junior classes. I‘m reminded each day of the vibrant and Christ
filled community that is Holy Spirit.
This Friday night families are all welcome to come to Casuarina Pool and
bring along a picnic dinner between 5:30pm and 7pm. This is our first
family event for the year. This is a great way for new families to become
involved with our school community. Don’t forget to bring your bathers.
Entry is at pool prices.
Staffing arrangements for 2016:
Principal -Simon Duffy
Deputy Principal / Physical Education-Paula Sellars
Religious Education Coordinator-Emma Marshall
COL- Assistant Director-Adam Darcey
Curriculum Coordinators-Tracey Coco and Meg Irwin
Special Education / Inclusion Support -Alicia McManus
Performance Arts Teacher, Rm.2-Lourdes Valles
Indonesian, Rm.11-Kirsty Boath
Transition / Year 1, Rm. 8-Emma Marshall and Kate Seery
Transition / Year 1, Rm. 9-Kelsey Crowe
Year 1/2, Rm. 4-Tracey Coco and Kate Seery
Year 1/2, Rm. 6-Mimi Woolley
Year 3 /4, Rm. 10-Lyndell Williams
Year 3 /4, Rm. 12-Orla Kitt
Year 3 /4, Rm. 13-Shannon Lea
Year 4/5, Rm. 17-Stephen O’Shannessy
Year 5/6, Rm. 14-Meg Irwin
Year 5 /6, Rm. 15-Caoimhe Kalinowsky
COL-Bronwyn Tranter, Wati Salam, Cherry Valenzuela, Itabo
Boitshwarelo, Luzia Oliveira Murdock, Honghua Liu, Ayak James Ma-
gok , Virginia Bakundukize
OSHC Coordinator-Cherry Valenzuela
Library Assistant-Kath Baylis
Finance Officer-Lee Mian Chong & Tammy Richards
Admin Officer-Yolanda Gray
Grounds Person-Yin Jongue
School based officer –Indigenous Students Support-Jenny Kuhl
School Counsellor - Melissa Lowe
Transition Defence Aide-Christine Crimmings
Literacy Support / ISA-Christine Crimmings, Wendy Manolis, Faye
Ciubal, Maria Pereria, Lori Short , Monica Cole and Kylie Ammerlaan
Canteen-Janine Wetherall & Tammy Richards
The Parent Information Night will be held
on Tuesday 9th February. Teachers will
provide an overview of the curriculum for
the year, homework and behavior expecta-
tions, class routines and events for each
year level at these sessions. It is vital that
at least one parent attends these sessions.
Transition/1 & Grade 1/2 meeting will be held from 4.30pm – 5.30pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Grade 3/4 meeting will be held from 5.30pm – 6.00pm in room 13
Grade 5/6 meeting will be held from 6.00pm – 6.30pm in room 14
Parent Involvement
Holy Spirit Primary school has a number of very dedicated parents who
contribute in many ways to the life of our school community. We are
always seeking new parents to contribute in some way and to be actively
involved in the education of children. Children take great delight in seeing
their parents help out and having them take an interest in their learning.
You may like to consider contributing in some of the following are- as:
Please fill in the tear-off slip on page 4 in this week’s newsletter if you
can help in any way-big or small. We welcome and encourage your sup-
port.
Opening School Mass
We look forward to celebrating the beginning of our school year with our
first school Mass that will take place next Friday 12th February morning
at 8.30am. I encourage all members of our community to join us for this
special celebration as we join with Fr. Joseph, our new parish priest, and
the Parish to welcome new families, students and staff to Holy Spirit
school and to welcome back those returning. This Mass will also include
the commissioning and blessing of our 2016 staff and student leadership
group.
God bless and keep you safe.
Simon Duffy
Principal
Reflection ““The heavens praise your
wonders, Yahweh, your
constancy in the
gathering of your faithful” -Psalms 89:5
Classroom Support
School Board Committee
OHS Committee
Parents and Friends Committee
Physical Educatiom Group
Grounds and maintenance com-
mittee
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791 2
Congratulations to the following students:
T/1, Rm.8 - Nicholas Craig
Asha Drummond
T/1, Rm. 9 - Amali Sweet
Kingston Casimiro
Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Izaiah Fermanis
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Arwen Craig
Year 3/4, Rm.10 - William Bool
Year 3/4, Rm.12 - Ella Johnstone
Year 3/4, Rm.13 - Elie Balu
Year 4/5, Rm.17 - Joshua Altaras
Year 5/6, Rm.14 - Maryanne Kariotis
Year 5/6, Rm.15- Blake Barrett
Sport Award - Dylan Vong
A W.E.S.T Award is presented to a person who is
Welcoming, Encouraging, says Sorry and is Thankful.
This week’s W.E.S.T Award goes to :
Xavier Seabrook
Happy Birthday to the
following Students who
celebrate their birthday in
week 2:
Alexsander Cubillo
Danielle Krongold
Shallen Hart
CANTEEN NEWS... All canteen lunch orders are to be place online at
www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au
Registration is easy. Just follow the instructions on the website
to register your account, add credit and you can start placing
orders. The cutoff time for orders is 9am on the day the order is
required. Orders must be placed before this time to ensure your
child receives their order for the day. Orders can even be placed
two weeks in advance. Recess orders can also be done online.
Canteen is available Wednesday - Friday only.
NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION If you would like to receive the newsletter by e-mail please
contact the front office with your preferred e-mail address.
You can also access the newsletter through the School App and
on our website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au
If you are receiving and do not require a hard copy of the
newsletter because you access it through e-mail and/or the
school app please notify the office.
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 or uniforms. Valid till the end of Term 1. Available at the
Front Office.
OSHC—IMPORTANT NOTICE It is a requirement that All children attending Holy Spirit Cath-
olic Primary School complete a 2016 enrolment form for Holy
Spirit Out of School Hours Care – regardless of whether they
are a current user of this service or not. Families not using Holy
Spirit Out of School Hours Care will not be charged.
A casual rate of $33 per child will apply if your child/children
attend Holy Spirit Out of School Hours Care without giving 24
hours’ notice. This may include but is not limited to children
that have not been collected from parent pick-up by 3:00pm or
bookings made on the same day.
A copy of the enrolment paperwork for Holy Spirit Out of
School Hours Care was been sent home to each family last
week. Forms are also available from the OSCH building, the
front office and the school website:
www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au
Completed forms must be returned to the front office no later
than Friday the 12th of February, 2016. Families will be charged
the normal rate of $22 per child per day until the 12th of Febru-
ary, 2016 and the casual rate of $33 thereafter if forms are not
completed and returned to the front office. Children who return
the form by the 12th of February will receive a ticket for a free
ice cup from Mrs. Baylis.
SPORTS VOUCHERS Please collect your child’s sport voucher from the front office.
If your child has not received one please visit
www.sportvoucher.nt.gov.au or call 1800 817 860 to request a
new or replacement voucher for your child.
PARENT HELPERS NEEDED On Shrove Tuesday ( Pancake Tuesday) 9th February we are
looking for parent helpers from 9 – 10.30am to assist with pre-
paring pancakes and serving them to students. If
you are able to assist please contact the office.
PIANO 2016
Lessons commenced for current students in week 2, Wednesday
3 February. Parents will be notified of lesson day and time.
There are lesson times available for new students.
Enrolment formS are available from the Front Office.
Thank you
-Carolyn Gray (piano teacher)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION First Reconciliation Preparation Dates for 2016 February 14th – First Lesson after 9:30 Sunday Mass
February 28th – Second Lesson after 9:30 Sunday Mass
March 13th – Practice for Reconciliation after 9:30 Sunday Mass
Thursday 17th March – Sacrament of RECONCILIATION ceremony
It is important that all candidates make a commitment to
attend all lessons and Sunday Mass.
Candidates should be in year 3 or older
You must prepare a photocopy of your Baptismal certificate
with completed registration form.
Preparation booklets will be available from the Parish
Please return the completed form to Fr. Joseph
Neonbasu, MGL or Holy Spirit School office
before 7th February.
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE
FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791 3
Term 1 Calendar, 2016 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly Week 2
February
4th Sunday Ordinary Time
1
2
3 MultiLit resumes
4
5 Joffa’s toon school– whole school
Family night at Casuarina Pool
5:30 -7pm
Year 5/6 Room 14 – Meg Irwin
Week 3
February
5th Sunday Ordinary Time
8 Homework Centre begins
MiniLit resumes
9 Parent information night
4-6:30pm
10 Ash Wednesday
11 12 Whole School Opening &
Commissioning Mass @8:30am
Year 3/4 Room 10 – Dell Williams
Week 4
February
1st Sunday Lent
15 Life Education Van
Basketball Gala day
16 17 18 Board Meeting
19 Bombing of Darwin
ceremony @ cenotaph
Year 1/2 Room 4 – Tracey Coco
Week 5
February
2nd Sunday Lent
22 23 Parent/Teacher Goal Setting
3-6pm
24 25 26 Reward Afternoon
Year 5/6 Room 13 – Shannon Lea
Week 6
March
3rd Sunday Lent
29 1 2 3 AFL Gala day
4
Year 3/4 Room 15 – Caoimhe Kalinowsky
Week 7
March
4th Sunday Lent
7 8 9 10 11 Indoor Cricket Gala day
Year 1/2 Room 6 – Mimi Woolley
Week 8
March
5th Sunday Lent
14 15 16 17 Board Meeting
Reconciliation Ceremony
18 Rugby League Gala
Harmony Day Dinner @ 5:30pm
Year 4/5 Room 17 – Steve O’Shannessy
Week 9
March
Palm Sunday
21 Holy Week
22 23 Easter Raffle Drawn @
2:30pm
24 25 Good Friday
Holy Week (whole school)
Week 10
March/April Easter Sunday
28 Easter Monday Holiday
29 30 31 1 Netball Gala Day
Reward Afternoon
Transition/Year 1 – Kelsey Crowe
UNIFORM NEWS... There will be a 5 - 6 week wait for the new polo shirt in sizes 6,
8, 10 and 14. The office will send out notification of their
arrival through the school app and the newsletter.
Size 6, 8 and 10 dresses are now available for purchase.
Limited stock available.
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
Did you know that Holy Spirit has a new school counsellor? We
welcome Melissa Lowe to our school as she starts this week.
She works at Holy Spirit each Monday
There are many reasons why parents access counselling for their
children, some may be;
Parents are very welcome to speak to the counselor at any time,
whether face to face or over the phone. After a referral is made,
the counsellor will contact you prior to meeting your child, to
discuss any issues. The counsellor will also contact you after
counseling starts, to update you on how things are going. Confidentiality: A good counselling relationship is always
based on trust, so all of the information you or your child share
with the counsellor is of course, strictly confidential. There are a
couple of duty of care situations where a counsellor would be
obliged to contact a third par ty, but these only involve extreme
situations where it is disclosed that a person may harm them-
selves or others.
The Counselling Session: During counselling sessions, the coun-
sellor uses child-focused activities such as play, stories and re-
sources to help children express their feelings and experiences.
The counsellor can also assist with referral to other agencies if
required. The sessions usually range in time from 15 – 30
minutes and children generally find them a positive and enjoya-
ble experience.
Accessing the Counselling Service: Parents can speak to a teach-
er, principal or the counsellor about their concerns and the refer-
ral forms are located at the Holy Spirit school reception.Melissa can be contacted at CatholicCare NT on 08 8944 2000
or leave a message at the school office.
Family relationships
Separation and divorce issues
Changes in children’s behav-
iour
Social skills
Stress and anxiety
Bullying or friendship issues
Anger or violence
Problems at school,
or any other issues affecting
your child’s wellbeing.
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791 4
Community Notices Krav Kickboxing Youth Program
Krav Kickboxing is an exciting, high energy
sports program that develops discipline, phys-
ical fitness, co-ordination and strong self-
defence ability. Delivering a core program of combat
sports skills and street defensive tactics, it provides kids
and teens with a no-nonsense grounding in both striking
(Muay Thai, Boxing, Krav Maga) and grappling
(Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Russian Sambo, Judo). The pro-
gram is designed to build strong skill sets in preparation
for the sporting competitive arena (Kickboxing/MMA)
as well preparation for the real life situations we all
hope our loved ones never have to face.
Krav Kickboxing is ideal for girls and boys with class
age groups set at 5-8 years, 9-12 years and 13-16 years.
All of our senior Instructional team are either Military
or Law Enforcement members who promote responsible
behaviour and appropriate use of practical skills, and
have “Working with Children” clearance (Ochre Card).
Located in Pinelands, a few minutes from the Palmer-
ston CBD, The Progressive Combat Centre is a world
class training facility that will most certainly impress.
Discounts are offered for second and third children and
places are limited. Family memberships are also availa-
ble.
School vouchers accepted for uniform/equipment.
For enrolments or further information please contact
[email protected] , check our
Progressive Combat Centre Facebook page, or phone
0401 877 223.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT REPLY NOTE Holy Spirit Primary school has a number of very dedicated parents who contribute in many ways to the life of our school communi-
ty. We are always seeking new parents to contribute in some way and to be actively involved in the education of children. Children
take great delight in seeing their parents help out and having them take an interest in their learning.
You may like to consider contributing in some of the following are- as: (Please tick)
Classroom support
Membership of our Parents and Friends committee,
School Board Committee
Physical Education program
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Grounds and Maintenance committee
Other?_________________________________________________
Name:______________________________________ Contact No.________________________________
Please return this form to the front office.
Holy Spir i t Cathol ic Primary School
Out of School Hours Care Staff would like to Welcome all the families and children to
this wonderful year.
We are so delighted to meet our new students specially the transitions children to our
Service. The programme for this Term is now available on our notice board. The programme is
made by the children with the help of our Educators.
The new OSHC and COL parent handbooks are now available on the School App. There
is lots of information that is very useful for parents especially regarding the programmme, activi-
ties, pick up , absences and late notices. We are also happy to announce that we will start using
an online portfolio for the children attending OSHC. Using this program you will be able to see all
the photos and activities that the children participated in the centre. If you have any queries
Please do not hesitate to ask our staff members.
OSHC Staff
Mr. Simon Duffy—Director /Nominated Supervisor
Mr. Adam Darcey—Assistant Director / Certified Supervisor
Mrs. Cherry Valenzuela— OSHC Coordinator /Educational Leader/Certified Supervisor
Mrs. Faye Ciubal— Assistant Educator
Miss Zara Geraghty—Assistant Educator
Miss Kani Rasas—Assistant Educator
Miss Monica Cole—Assistant Educator
Miss Lori Short—Assistant Educator
Miss Caitlin Lawless—Assistant Educator
Volume 1 , Issue 1
WEL C OM E T O TERM 1 2016
February 3 , 2016
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE
A C T I V I T I E S F O R T E R M 1 2 0 1 6
February—Chinese New Year Arts and Craft
Valentine’s Day ( Dress up and Games)
March— Harmony Day activities
Easter Egg hunt
- Swimming activity will commence on week 7 and 8
Home work Club will still run every Monday and Tuesday from 2:45 to 3:15pm in the little kids
room. If you wish to use this programme please let the Educators know to remind your children
to do their homework. Mrs. Cherry will teach Basic guitar every Thursday afternoon. The chil-
dren will need to bring their own guitar if they wish to join this activity. We will do a performance
at the end of Term 1.
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, Casuarina
Registration for the Sacrament of Reconciliation 2016
Candidates should be in year 3 or older
You must prepare a photocopy of your Baptismal certificate with this form
completed
Preparation booklets will be available from the Parish
Please return the completed form to Fr. Joseph Neonbasu, MGL or Holy Spirit
School office before 7th
February.
First Reconciliation Preparation Dates for 2016
February 14th
– First Lesson after 9:30 Sunday Mass
February 28th
– Second Lesson after 9:30 Sunday Mass
March 13th
– Practice for Reconciliation after 9:30 Sunday Mass
Thursday 17th
March – Sacrament of RECONCILIATION ceremony
It is important that all candidates make a commitment to attend all lessons and Sunday
Mass.
Candidate’s Name:
Date of Birth:
Mother’s Name:
Father’s Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
School: Year Level:
Place of Baptism: Date of Baptism:
Please attach a photocopy of your Baptismal certificate with this form.
INVITATION/PERMISSION TO ATTEND DARWIN REGION
TRIALS – 12 & Under AFL Championship
Ages 10 - 12 Primary & Middle School Students
Players must be a minimum of 10 years – i.e. born no later than 2006, and a maximum of 12 years – i.e. born no earlier than 2004.)
You are invited to attend the 2016 12 & Under AFL Selection Trials for Darwin Region. To be eligible for selection in the Darwin Region Team students MUST attend 2 out of the 3 trial days. At the end of the 3 trial days, selectors will identify the students that will make up the Darwin Region Team or Squad. Darwin Region Team members will compete at the School Sport NT 12 & Under AFL Championships being held in Alice Springs from 18 – 20 April. Students will be selected based on their ability to participate as a team member, attend training, meet game specific criteria and agree to meet cost. Please remember it is your responsibility to get to and from training, if are unable to attend training, you must notify your coach/Manager or the Darwin Region office.
TRIALS
Day Date Time Venue
Wednesday 10th February 3.30 – 5.00pm
Sanderson Middle School Oval - TBC
Thursday 11th February 3.30 – 5.00pm
Friday 12th February 3.30 – 5.00pm
If you are selected in the Darwin Region team, your coach or Manager will notify you of training dates and venues. More details will be provided by team managers after team selections have been made. This will include information on permission notes, codes of behavior, levy payments and uniforms.
IF SELECTED – SCHOOL SPORT NT EVENT DETAILS
Date Host Venue Travel & Levies Costs (ESTIMATE ONLY)
18 - 20 April Alice Springs
$1075.00
ALL LEVIES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY 1st April 2016
Please complete the permission note below and hand in to the coach/manager or School Sport Coordinator at the trials.
STUDENT CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE AT DARWIN REGION 12 & UNDER AFL TRIALS – GIVE TO MANAGER or SSC
Given Name: Family Name:
Date of Birth: Age on 31st Dec 2016
Male Female School
CONTACT DETAILS
Parent/Guardian Given Name: Parent/Guardian Family Name:
Residential Address:
Postal Address:
Mobile Phone: Phone (AH)”
Email:
Does your child suffer from any medical condition? If yes, please list
Signed: (Parent/Guardian) Date: / /
INVITATION/PERMISSION TO ATTEND DARWIN REGION
TRIALS – 12/13 & Under Basketball Championship
Ages 10 - 13 Primary & Middle School Students
Players must be a minimum of 10 years – i.e. born no later than 2006, and a maximum of 13 years – i.e. born no earlier than 2003.)
You are invited to attend the 2016 12/13 & Under Basketball Selection Trials for Darwin Region. To be eligible for selection in the Darwin Region Team students MUST attend 2 out of the 3 trial days. At the end of the 3 trial days, selectors will identify the students that will make up the Darwin Region Team or Squad. Darwin Region will select 3 girls and 3 boys teams. Darwin Region Team members will compete at the School Sport NT 12/13 & Under Basketball Championships being held in Tennant Creek from 13 – 15 April. Students will be selected based on their ability to participate as a team member, attend training, meet game specific criteria and agree to meet cost. Please remember it is your responsibility to get to and from training, if are unable to attend training, you must notify your coach/Manager or the Darwin Region office.
TRIALS
Day Date Time Venue
Wednesday 17th February 3.30 – 5.00pm
Marrara Basketball Stadium
Thursday 18th February 3.30 – 5.00pm
Friday 19th February 3.30 – 5.00pm
If you are selected in the Darwin Region team, your coach or Manager will notify you of training dates and venues. More details will be provided by team managers after team selections have been made. This will include information on permission notes, codes of behavior, levy payments and uniforms.
IF SELECTED – SCHOOL SPORT NT EVENT DETAILS
Date Host Venue Travel & Levies Costs (ESTIMATE ONLY)
13 - 15 April Tennant Creek – Barkly Region
$770.00
ALL LEVIES MUST BE PAID BY 1st April 2016
Please complete the permission note below and hand in to the coach/manager or School Sport Coordinator at the trials.
STUDENT CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE AT DARWIN REGION 12/13 & UNDER BASKETBALL TRIALS – GIVE TO MANAGER or SSC
Given Name: Family Name:
Date of Birth: Age on 31st Dec 2016 Male Female School
CONTACT DETAILS
Parent/Guardian Given Name: Parent/Guardian Family Name:
Residential Address:
Postal Address:
Mobile Phone: Phone (AH)
Does your child suffer from any medical condition? I f yes, please list
Signed: (Parent/Guardian) Date: / /
