20 may 2020 newsletter · school mass next friday at 8:30am. ishop harles gauci will be officiating...
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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 to the Holy Spirit
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe. Spirit of right judgement
and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal promise to follow Jesus’ love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to
see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday life.
May we respect life as we work together in our life, family and community.
Spirit of God, activate our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence.
Amen
Holy Spirit Feast Day will be celebrated Friday 29th May. Our feast day coincides with Pentecost Sunday, the church’s birthday (31st May), which is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday. To celebrate and acknowledge our special day we shall have a whole school mass next Friday at 8:30am. Bishop Charles Gauci will be officiating our feast day mass. Following mass we have planned special activities for our students. We shall keep you informed how this day will look for our school community in light of restrictions and protocols.
Next week marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. This is an important week for not only Holy Spirit, but for all Australians. National Reconciliation Week is a 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. The theme this year, In this Together, 2020. Jessica Musgrave, our Aboriginal Islander Education Worker (AIEW) and Emma McDonald, our Religious Education Coordinator (REC) will be providing further details around how we will be acknowledging this important week. With COVID and protocols in place we have had many events in Tern Two that we were required to postpone. In light of
restrictions being lifted, the following events are now scheduled to take place. Please lock these dates into your calendar.
Whole School Colour Run – Friday 31st July
Holy Spirit Athletics Carnival – Friday 26th June
School Photos – Monday 31st August
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be held in September as part of the preparation for First Holy Communion. Father Dave shall provide us more details as they come to hand. Confirmation is scheduled to take place Sunday 8th November.
Regarding gala sports, Hannah Roll from Darwin Region shall keep us informed of how these may look beginning Term Three. Please do not hesitate in speaking with Mrs. Shelley Murtagh, our Physical Education teacher should you require further details or clarification.
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. Shelley Murtagh will be 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 basketball court will be open for students to train.
A few additional reminders to assist our students when at school. We ask that students do not bring their own toys to school. Toys can get lost or damaged so it is best to keep them at home. A reminder also about wearing correct school uniform. Please ensure your child is wearing our school hat, purple polo shirt, black shorts/skorts or dress for the girls. Socks can be black or white and shoes black only. On the day of PE, children are permitted to wear their runners. Your support in ensuring our students are wearing correct school uniform is appreciated.
Wishing you all a wonderful remainder to the week.
Blessings, Mrs. Paula Sellars Principal
20 May 2020
Week 5, Term 2
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
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.
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.
INTRODUCING… THE ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE TEAM
Ms. Yola, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Tammy make up the administration and finance team at Holy Spirit. Mrs. Lee started working in the finance office in 2007, Mrs. Tammy in 2015, and Ms. Yola at the front desk since 2008. The front office staff perform a myriad of roles, from uniform coordinator, first aid officer to stage manager for some of the school’s performance art productions. Sometimes you will see Mrs. Crimmings in the front office as well. Mrs. Crimmings wears many hats, she is the school librarian, book club coordinator, Defence School Mentor and an Inclusion Support Assistant. Mrs. Crimmings has been working at Holy spirit School since 2008. Ms. Yola’s, Mrs. Lee’s, and Mrs. Crimmings’ children attended Holy Spirit from Community of Learners through to Year 6 and remember their time at Holy Spirit School with fondness. The front office team love when former students come to visit and let them know what they are doing and how well they remember their time at Holy Spirit. You can contact Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Tammy, Mrs. Crimmings, and Ms. Yola on the following emails: Lee Chong : [email protected] [email protected] Tammy Richards: [email protected] Christine Crimmings: [email protected] Yola Gray: [email protected] [email protected]
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. A copy of this statement is provided below.
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 1: Be You (formally Kidsmatter) and the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework Be You is a national mental health initiative for educators which aims to promote and protect positive mental health in children and young people in every learning service and school in Australia. This includes our children from our Community of Learners right through to our primary aged children.
Be You has a vision, which is to build an education system in which every learning community is positive, inclusive and resilient.
Be You is for all Australian educators across early learning, primary and secondary schools (early to 18 years of age).
Be You offers a range of online, evidence-based tools, resources and professional learning aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of educators to support mental health and wellbeing in children and young people.
Be You is led by Beyond Blue with delivery partners Early Childhood Australia and headspace. It builds on the successes and learnings from:
Kidsmatter Early Childhood
Kidsmatter Primary
MindMatters
Response Ability
Headspace School Support
More information to follow next week.
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HATS It is compulsory for students to wear their school hat during PE
lessons. If your child does not have a school hat they will not be able to participate in the lesson.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS 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.
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.
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 5:
Jacinta Byrne
Xavier Matejic
Francis Williams
Matthew Hughes
Bernadette Miller
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 - Lucais Piper & Xavier Matejic
T/1, Rm. 9 - Kayla Panatos & Tristan Krajsek
Year 1/2, Rm.2 - Kashvi Nishad & Lucas Winman
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Ellena Novak & Jonathan Caldwell
Year 3, Rm.15 - Matteo Bernardino & Matia Brooks
Year 3/4, Rm. 17 - Larona Boitshwarelo & Anthony John Kariotis
Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Leyla McLaughlin & Charlie Llewellyn
Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Mihaelia Kurnoth & Ashtyn Serra
Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Tobias Thomas & Calum Navin
Arts Award - Bryan Ekama & Amelia Kempster
Sports Award - Odin Kainulainen & Kayla Panatos
Indonesian Award - Tristan Krajsek
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: Senan Cooney & Cooper Hayes
SNAPPY SIX Name: Kashvi Nishad Favourite Colour: Pink Favourite Food: Ice-cream Favourite Book: Wombat Stew Favourite Sport: Red Red Rover What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? Playing on the playground
Yr.1, Rm. 4 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Zahra Sefton Favourite Colour: Purple Favourite Food: Cucumber Favourite Book: Pig the Grub Favourite Sport: Football What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? We have loads of celebrations!
Yr.1, Rm. 8 Student
SNAPPY SIX Name: Anett Biju Favourite Colour: Light blue and light pink Favourite Food: Chocolate Favourite Book: Goosebumps series Favourite Sport: Football What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? You can find friends easily and fast.
Yr.6, Rm. 13 Student
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 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, 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
School Athletic Carnival chants @ 2:00pm
26 Awards Assembly
Athletics Carnival
8:30am -12:45pm @ HS
Year 6, Leadership
NAPLAN Tests - Cancelled
National Reconciliation Week - (27/5/20 -3/6/20)
Year 5/6 Camp – Batchelor Outdoor Education Unit—TBC
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.6 only)
6
Awards Assembly
AFL Primary Challenge - PS
7
St Mary of the Cross Liturgy @ 8:30am –
MPR
TBA
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 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: _____________________________