Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

NEWSLETTER

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411

A Message from the Principal Dear Families,

A prayer to the Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.

And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.

And you will renew the face of the earth. Lord,

By the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your

consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

This week at our school we have much to acknowledge with National Reconciliation Week and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Feast Day. We have had many great activities in place as organised by the students and staff of our school, and have many more to come. National Reconciliation Week, is a time for all Australians to learn about

our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, as well as explore how

each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Thanks

to Jessica Musgrave, our AIEW who has been instrumental in organising

some great activities for all students this week. Thanks to Maree Yoelu,

Kerry McCarthy, Dean Chisolm and, Nova and Destiny Peris who took the

time this week to engage our students in art, music and readings, while

sharing their story. We are truly blessed to have you at Holy Spirit. Next

Tuesday, 2nd June we shall be hosting a special assembly for all students

and staff to acknowledge this important event, as well as celebrate the

work of all those involved in reconciliation.

This Friday, we will be celebrating Holy Spirit Feast Day through liturgy and planned activities. Our feast day coincides with Pentecost Sunday which is to be celebrated this weekend. Bishop Charles Gauci will be officiating our liturgy for which we look forward. Our liturgy will take place on our basketball court for all students and staff. We shall zoom liturgy to all families of Holy Spirit so that you can be connected. Following the liturgy, students and staff will be involved in a waterslide

and sausage sizzle. There is no cost to the day. Thanks to Emma McDonald, our REC who is coordinating this important celebration.

This week we farewell Miss Brittany Lawler as she

begins her maternity leave. I am sure you will join me

in wishing both Brittany and Mitchell well as they

prepare for parenthood. We thank Brittany for her

work in teaching our Year 3/4 students this year.

Next week we welcome Mrs. Ashe-Leigh Arrowsmith as she joins the teaching staff of Holy Spirit. Ashe-Leigh is well known to our school community as a regular relief teacher. She will be teaching the students of Year 3/4 in room 17. Wishing you all a wonderful remainder to the week. Continue to enjoy this beautiful weather that Darwin has to offer. Blessings, Mrs. Paula Sellars Principal

27 May 2020

Week 6, Term 2

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411

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

Congratulations to the following students:

T/1, Rm. 8 - Eliana Arellano & Isaac Thomas

T/1, Rm. 9 - Peyton Barkley & Samantha Ong

Year 1/2, Rm.2 - Audrey Wilson & Francis Williams

Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Ella Bledsoe-Richter & Antonio Galouzis

Year 3, Rm.15 - Jake Brown & Charlize Chin-Salandanan

Year 3/4, Rm. 17 - Oden Ruane & Sienna Ammerlaan

Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Arthur Merton & Amelia Kempster

Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Deba Yoelu & Magdalena Reyneke

Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Colette Caldwell & Leo Nguyen

Arts Award - Adrian Gardner & Phoebe Hennessy

Sports Award - Leo Nguyen & Ameya Nishad

Indonesian Award - Max Hennessy

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:

Minh Kha (James) Dang

SNAPPY SIX Name: Daniel Liberato Favourite Colour: Orange Favourite Food: Kiev Favourite Book: Books by John Flanagan Favourite Sport: Soccer What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? The welcoming attitude that everyone has with new people.

Yr.5, Rm. 10 Student

SNAPPY SIX Name: Hunter Saye Favourite Colour: Gold and blue Favourite Food: Watermelon Favourite Book: Books by Matt Cosgrove Favourite Sport: Soccer What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? I like the playground.

Yr.1, Rm. 6 Student

SNAPPY SIX Name: Nathan Loding Favourite Colour: Gold Favourite Food: Mangoes Favourite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Favourite Sport: Basketball and Hockey What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? I like studying Religion and playing with my friends.

Yr., Rm. 12 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 2:

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Action Team Action Teams are a central part of Be You. They help to build momentum and enthusiasm in our learning community, bringing people together to create meaningful and long-lasting change for children and young people.

All staff at Holy Spirit are encouraged to register for Be You. It is completely free, and available to every educator, early learning service and school in Australia. Our action team members are all registered in Be You and are currently working through the framework, identifying the needs of our school at present.

Very soon our action team will be inviting staff, families and children to participate in a Be You Survey. Be You Surveys allow us to ask educators, families, children and young people to share their voice about mental health and wellbeing, and their understanding of our approach to building a mentally healthy learning community. All survey responses are confidential with no names appearing.

Be You surveys also provide important information to inform and support whole-setting continuous improvement frameworks and to help with strategic planning.

All staff are actively involved in supporting our and fostering wellbeing across the school. Our action team, meet twice a term to discuss and provide direction to our school community.

More information about this will be provided next week. Thanks for taking the time to read

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411

PARENT PICK UP & DROP OFF AREA We have been experiencing a number of traffic flow issues with our Parent Pick Up and Drop off area at afternoon dismissal. These issues are currently leading to traffic congestion on Gsell street, traffic jams in the Parent Pick Up area and dangerous collection of students.

In order to assist with overcoming these issues you can help in the following ways:

Do not park in front of the school automatic gate prior to the opening of the gates of an afternoon.

Do not park your car in the parent pick up area and leave your vehicle there.

Do not park or sit idle on the road that runs through our parent pick up area

If all the waiting bays are full please drive through and park in the visitor car park or drive around again.

Thank you for your cooperation with this important issue that relates to the work health and safety of the children and staff here at Holy Spirit.

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.

Happy Birthday to the following Students who

celebrate their birthday in Week 6:

Samantha Ong

Lisa Ekama

Luka Krajsek

Jonathan Caldwell

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: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411

Term Two Calendar, 2020 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 6 May 7th Sunday Easter

25

26

National Sorry Day

27

28

29

Awards Assembly

Holy Spirit Feast Day Mass, 8:30am

Year 5/6, Room 13

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

National Reconciliation Week - (27/5/20 -3/6/20)

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 TBA

Week 2 July/August 7th Sunday Ordinary Time

27

Everyone Can Read resumes

HWC Resumes

28

29

30

31

Whole school colour run from 1:00pm –

2:30pm TBA

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

TBA

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

TBA

National Science Week

Student Led Conferences—3pm to 6pm

Year 5/6 Camp – Batchelor Outdoor Education Unit

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | 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: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au

Wednesday 20th May, 2020

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

RE: Feast Day celebrations –Friday 29th May To celebrate our Feast Day, we will be holding a number of different activities for students to be involved in, one of which includes water play. Each class will have a designated time to access a water slide which will be set up on the soccer field. On this day, please ensure students bring their bathers, sunscreen, sandals/thongs and a towel. Please remind students to bring along clean underwear to change into afterwards. Students are encouraged to dress in their best sun smart gear while participating in water play. Students must wear their school uniform to school and change back into it after water play. Lunch will be provided to all students on Feast Day. Students will receive a sausage in bread followed by an Icy Pole. Gluten free options will be available to those who identify as gluten free. If you wish for your child to have additional food for lunch please ensure this is packed in their bag. There is no cost involved for this celebration, however completion of permission required. Please do not hesitate in speaking with myself or your child’s classroom teacher should clarification be required.

Kind Regards, Emma McDonald Religious Education Coordinator

Feast Day Celebrations – Water Play

I, ________________________________ give permission for my child ________________, of class ____________ to participate in ‘Feast Day Water Play activities’ at school. Any allergies/asthma/medical information relevant to your child should be clearly explained below. _______________________________________________________________________________ Signed: ________________________________ Contact Number: _____________________________

Signed: Date:

Signed: Date:

Parent/Guardian:

Parent/Guardian:

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. 2

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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06-Jul-20

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08-Jul-20 09-Jul-20

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22-Jul-20 23-Jul-20 24-Jul-20

SCHOOL DAYSports Day - running

races SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY

20-Jul-20 21-Jul-20