Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
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
Principal’s Reflection
12 September, 2018
Week 8, Term 3
Reflection Dear Families,
Catholic Education Week is currently being celebrated across all eighteen Catholic schools in the Northern
Territory. It is an opportunity for all Catholic schools to celebrate and promote their distinctive mission and
ethos. Yesterday our Yr. 6 students, along with primary and secondary students
from other Catholic schools attended a concert and mass by Fr. Rob Galea at the
Marrara Sports Stadium. He was very inspiring and created a terrific uplifting event
for our youth.
This Friday the Catholic Primary School Public Speaking Competition will be
held at Holy Family. Over the last weeks our year 6 students have been competing
to represent Holy Spirit at the event. I am proud to announce that representing the
Yr. 6 students will be Chelsea Biddlecombe speaking on the topic “Should fireworks be banned in the Northern Territory?” I wish Chelsea and our Yr.6
students all the best on the day.
Every parent wants the best for their children, especially at school. Schools are generally safe places, staffed by teachers who have the best
interests of the students at heart. However, things do go wrong from time to time. Difficulties with learning, conflict and peer rejection can
be a part of school life for some children, particularly at this time of the year as we enter into the ‘build up’.
If your child has a problem at school, it is really important that you communicate your concerns with your child’s teacher, myself or a
member of the leadership team as soon as possible. Dealing with the problem promptly and in a positive way makes a huge difference to
your child’s resilience, self-esteem and future relationships with teachers and peers. Older children often express concerns that they will
be teased if parents speak with the teacher. They prefer that parents don’t speak with anyone at all. It has been my experience both
personally and professionally that when the matter is not addressed, things don’t improve; in fact they often get worse. Please be assured
that staff at Holy Spirit will always deal with your concerns confidentially and sensitively to ensure problems are resolved.
Our goal is to work in partnership with families to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students.
Michael Grose provides some excellent suggestions for parents in helping children take responsibility for their problems without excuses.
1. Stay calm and rational. It’s natural as a parent to protect or defend your children, particularly when you think that they’ve been
treated unfairly. But it is best not to act when you are full of emotion. Take your time to think about how you can help your child.
2. Get all the facts. Kids are faulty observers and often only see one side of a story. They sometimes can’t see that they may have
contributed to a dispute or said something that may have upset a teacher. It’s the parent’s job to help kids process what happened so
that they understand their role in a situation. Ask good questions to help the full story emerge.
3. Assess whether to go to school or not. Kids, like adults, benefit from telling their story to a trusted source. Problems can often be dealt with by talking through an issue, and giving kids some coping tips. If your child has a problem that they can’t solve themselves,
or you think adult intervention may be needed, please consider the following:
Going through the right channels. Approach the school calmly, going through the school office, or directly to your child’s teacher.
4. Looking for solutions rather than blame. Keep the discussion focused on what’s best for your child. Listen to your teacher’s
viewpoint and value their perspective.
5. Staying in touch. Be realistic and remember that some problems can’t be solved to your satisfaction and won’t be resolved straight
away. Be prepared to work with your child’s teacher for the long-term. Parenting is easy when things are going well, but testing when
children experience difficulty. Taking a long-term, reflective view is often the best approach when your child experiences difficulty at
school.
God bless you all and keep you safe,
Mr. Simon Duffy
Principal
“ But I say this to you who are listening: Love your enemies,
do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you, pray for those who treat you badly.
To anyone who slaps you on one
cheek, present the other cheek as well; to anyone who takes your
cloak from you, do not refuse
your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for
your property back from
someone who takes it. Treat others as you would like people
to treat you.”
- Luke 6:27-31
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
Congratulations to the following students:
T/1, Rm.8 - Aiden Ferreira & Ella Cowan
T/1, Rm. 9 - Kai Johnson & Huon Livesley
Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Brianna Sedgman & Bryan Ekama
Year 1/2, Rm.6 - George Andreou & Leonardo Prandi
Year 3/4, Rm.14 - Xavier Ellis & Grace McMahon
Year 3/4, Rm.15 - Leo Nguyen & Renae Miller
Year 3/4, Rm.17 - Jayda Romano & Grace Okere
Year 5/6, Rm.2 - Ella Johnstone & Enrico Santos
Year 5/6, Rm.12 - Jaia-Maree Reid & Shallen Hart
Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Louis Nguyen & Saraya Mitchell
Music Award - Addison Fermanis & Alice Stieber
Indonesian Award - Willow Johnstone
Holy Star Award - Paddy McAuliffe-Smith, Eli Ruane
Anastasia Thomas, Michael Kariotis
& George Andreou
Sport Award - Leyla McLaughlin, Renae Miller
& Suwa Adakpoku
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 :
Hollie Lawlor & Phoebe Hennessy
OSHC BOOKINGS,CANCELLATIONS, CHARGES & CHANGES
Cancellations or bookings must be made in writing at least 24
hours in advance for a normal rate of $25 to apply and for
cancellations not to be charged (Before 2:30pm for ASC and
before 7am for BSC the day prior of booking or required
booking). Bookings made less than 24 hours in advance will
be charged $35 per child.
Vacation Care enrolment forms received after the submission
date will incur an additional cost of $50 per child.
Vacation Care requires 2 days in advance written
notification for cancellations.
The Change of Bookings Form can be obtained from the front
office and from the OSHC building. All bookings and
cancellations must be in writing and made through the front
office. Email accepted, please email:
A $50 late fee (plus $1 per minute) per child will apply if your
child is collected after 5:30pm.
As per the Terms and Conditions on the OSHC enrolment form,
public holidays will be charged if the front office has not
received a cancellation of booking for that date.
Students who have not been collected by 2:45pm will be sent to
OSHC to ensure supervision. Once a child is signed in at OSHC
the casual rate will be charged.
Emergency contacts and people approved for collection of
children must show identification when collecting students
from OSHC and be of at least 18 years of age.
Happy Birthday to the
following Students who
celebrate their birthday in
Week 8:
Marc Tedcastle
Matthea Regulano
Joanna Siby
George Andreou
Please do not park in the Disabled Car Park without a
permit. This area is monitored and you may be fined.
SNAPPY SIX Name: Kieron Scott Piper
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Food: Roast chicken
Favourite Book: Books about soccer
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?
Playing with my friends and learning new things. My favourite
subject is Maths.
SNAPPY SIX Name: Michaelene Ferber-Tomlins Favourite Colour: Purple
Favourite Food: Chicken pasta
Favourite Book: Sleeping Beauty Favourite Sport: Tennis
What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?
Reading and playing with my friends
INTENTION TO RETURN 2019 Intention to return 2019 forms have been distributed to the
eldest child in each family. Children of families that return the
comment page by Friday 28th of September will receive a free
icy pole at recess on Thursdays and Fridays.
LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW TR/1, Rm. 9, with Mrs. Tracey
In Room 9, Transition and Year 1 students have been working
very hard in all areas of their learning. Our recent trip to the
Territory Wildlife Park has been a highlight this term. We loved
visiting the Nocturnal House, Aquarium and the Birds of Prey
Show. We also have been practising a special dance for the
‘Around the World’ production with Mrs Emma. In Technology
& Art, our class has been designing and making musical
instruments that we will be playing during this performance.
We hope that you can all come along and watch us at the
Entertainment Centre!
PIANO LESSON CHANGE Please note a change of days in week 9 piano lessons. Due to
the "Around the World" Production rehearsal at the Darwin
Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 19 Sep. (week 9), piano
lessons for that day will be moved to Friday 21 Sep of the same
week. Thank you.
-Carolyn Gray (piano teacher)
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
VACATION CARE Vacation Care forms are now available from the front office
and OSHC Building. To secure your child's place please return
them to the front office by Friday 14th of September
Forms received after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child.
GET INVOLVED IN THE SCHOOL BANKING PROGRAMME
Holy Spirit is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School
Banking programme to all students.
School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young
Australians to learn about money and develop good savings
habits. Children who deposit money into their Youthsaver
account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which
they can save up and redeem for exciting rewards.
The rewards available during 2018 are:
Twister Power Handball
Secret Scratch Pad
Sparkle Glitter Pens
Glow Light
Mighty Boom Handball
Heat Reactor Pencils
Slushie Maker Cup
Zoom Flying Disc
School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our
school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10
deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution
which is based on the number of students who made at least one
School Banking deposit in the prior year.
Getting involved in School Banking is easy!
All you need to get involved in the School Banking programme
is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. You can open
an account for your child in one of two ways:
Online
Visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the
link to open a Youthsaver account.
In branch
Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for
yourself and your child, like a driver’s licence and birth
certificate.
If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver
account they can start banking straight away. They just need to
bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using
their Dollarmites deposit wallet.
School Banking day is Thursday. Each week you need to
Give your school banking to the front office.
If you would like to know more about School Banking, please
ask for a 2018 School Banking programme information pack
from the school office or visit www.commbank.com.au/
SCHOOL, OSHC, AND COL FEES If you would like to pay your account through internet banking
please see the school account details below:
National Australia Bank
Account Name: Holy Spirit School
BSB No. 085933
Account No. 398951673
Ref: (Child's First Initial) . (Last Name) FEES/COL/OSHC
Example: J Smith FEES
You can also visit the front office in person or call
89 273 411 to make a payment over the phone
Please contact the Finance Officer as soon as possible if there
are any difficulties meeting payment commitments.
Does your child turn 5 before the 30th of June 2019? if so, they are eligible to start
Transition next year. Please contact the front office for
an enrolment form or download it from the school
website:
www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
Term 3 Calendar, 2018 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 8 September 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time
10
Catholic Education Week
MITIOG
11
Rob Galea – Year 6 Marrara
12
Maths Olympiad
13
Orienteering Gala Day
AFL Primary Challenge - PS
14
Catholic Schools Public Speaking @ Holy Family
(Year 6 only)
Year 1/2 Room 6
Week 9 September 24th Sunday Ordinary Time
17
MITIIOG
18
19
Enrichment Production ‘Around the World’
20 School Board
Eucharist – Retreat
AFL Primary Challenge - PS
21
Transition/Year 1 Rooms 8 & 9
Week 10 September 25th Sunday Ordinary Time
24 MITIOG
25
26
Episcopal Ordination of Father Charles Gauci – new
Bishop of Darwin – 7pm @ St Mary’s Cathedral
27 *Scientatsic – School Performance Tours @
1:30pm *Mrs Valles- Farewell Liturgy *AFL Primary Challenge - PS
28
Hockey & Tennis Gala
FOOTY FRIDAY
Year 3/4 Room 17
Term 4 Calendar, 2018 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly
Week 1 October 28th Sunday Ordinary Time
15 Students & Staff resume
16
71
Swimming Training 2:30 (PS) @ Casuarina Pool
18
BOARD MEETING
19
Plenary, 7pm in MPR Year 3/4 Room 14
Week 2 October 29th Sunday Ordinary Time
22
23
24 Swimming Training 2:30 (PS) @ Casuarina Pool
25
26 World Teacher’s Day
School Board Zone Swimming @ Parap
Year 1/2 Room 4
Week 3 October/November 30th Sunday Ordinary Time
29 Swimming Programme
30
31
1
2
Mission Liturgy & Markets
Beach Volleyball Gala
Transition/Year 1 Room 8
Week 4 November 31st Sunday Ordinary Time
5 Swimming Programme
6
Melbourne Cup
7
All Saints
8
All Souls
9 Remembrance Day
Service @ 11am
Year 3/4 Room 17
Week 5 November 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time
12
13
14
15
BOARD MEETING
16 REWARD AFTERNOON
Year 1/2
Room 6
Week 6 November 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time
19
Advent – 1st week
20
21
22
23 Transition Information
morning & orientation from 8:30am
Table Tennis Gala
Year 3/4, Room 15
Week 7 November Christ the King
26
Advent – 2nd week
27
28
29
30
Last Day of Everyone Can Read
Transition/Year 1 Room 9
Week 8 December 1st Sunday Advent
3 Advent – 3rd week
Year 6 Captains 2019 speeches and voting
4
5
Academic Reports go home
6 Awards Assembly
Christmas Concert – Whole school
7 Whole School Mass
Student Awards
Year 6 Leadership (2018)
Week 9 December 2nd Sunday Advent
10 Advent 4th week
Year 6 Orientation @ O’Loughlin
11 Everyone Can Read
Graduation
Christmas Raffle
12 Graduation Mass,
awards and shared meal from 6:00pm
13 Water Activities T-5 Giggling Geckos &
Casuarina Pool Students finish
14
NO SCHOOL Mr. Duffy & Mrs. Sellars
PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791
Community Notices
5 September 2018 Dear Parents/Carers At this time of year we are establishing class groupings for 2019. We are also in negotiations with the Catholic Education Office in regard to our staffing for next year. It is important that we have correct data to inform this process. Staff put many hours into ensuring that class groupings are balanced in terms of the academic and social needs of our students. This initial process began last term. It is important that you complete this form to communicate with us your needs for 2019. Class groupings may undertake some change into the New Year as enrolment figures can change over the next weeks with new enrolments from interstate. A request for a specific teacher is not something we can accommodate. Each of our teachers bring different qualities to the learning environment and it is important that our students develop strategies to work with these differences. However families know their children well, so if there is any consideration that will inform class groupings it is important that you let us know as soon as possible so that class cohorts can be finalised. In 2019 we will need to establish a number of classroom structures that may include single class groupings as well as composite groupings. These various structures allow us to spread our students into groupings that meet the needs of all of our learners. Children of families that return the comment page by Friday 28th of September will receive a free icy pole. Kind regards Yours sincerely Mr. Simon Duffy Principal
PO Box 40030, CASUARINA, NT 0811| Phone (08) 89273411 | Fax (08) 89279971| ABN: 49 758 636 720 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Please turn overleaf to complete form
Family Name:
Student Name/s:
Will be returning in 2019
Will not be returning in 2019
If you are not returning in 2019 please advise as to the school your child/ren will be attending (particularly for our Year 6 students going to Middle School) so that we can ensure student files are transferred. Additional comments in regard to placements for 2019: E.g. importance of placement with peers
PO Box 40030, CASUARINA, NT 0811| Phone (08) 89273411 | Fax (08) 89279971| ABN: 49 758 636 720 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Signed: Date:
Signed: Date:
Parent/Guardian:
Parent/Guardian:
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE – VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM
Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Vacation Care. We aim to provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment where children can enjoy their holidays.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY 3pm, Friday Week 8, 14th of Sep, 2018 TO CONFIRM YOUR CHILD’S PLACE Forms 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 board during Vacation Care for any important notices or changes to the programme.
The Holy Spirit Vacation Care Programme The programmed activities include a variety of excursions, special theme days, arts/crafts, cooking, sports and indoor/outdoor games. Please understand that booked outings and scheduled activities may be cancelled or substituted for reasons beyond our control. Session Times The programme will be open from 7:00am – 5:30pm, 01 Oct - 12 Oct, 2018. It is the responsibility of parents / care givers to ensure that their children are signed in and out daily. Bookings To enrol your child please complete and return the booking form. The programme is a registered care provider for the Child Care Cash rebate scheme. To ensure a place for your child and to assist with staffing please book your child in by 3pm, Friday the 14 September, 2018. Late submissions will need to be approved by the coordinator, particularly on days we are attending excursions. Cost Vacation Care is currently charged at a daily rate of $72 per day per child, and a full time rate of $280 per child per week. All accounts must be paid up-to-date prior to attending. A $50 late fee (plus $1 per minute) per child will apply if your child is collected after 5:30pm. Forms received after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child Cancellations Any cancellations for Vacation Care must be in writing at least 2 (two) 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).
Lunch The School will provide afternoon Tea most of the days except cooking day when we provide lunch. Parents will need to provide morning tea and lunch. Please DO NOT bring eggs and nuts to school. Excursion Days Children will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time. Children are not to bring money with them to Vacation Care, particularly on excursion days. Movies The movies the children may watch during Vacation Care will be rated G/PG. Please see the co-ordinator if you wish to see the title of the movie. Let the coordinator know if you do not want your child/ren to attend. Session times for the movies will be advised closer to the day. Clothing Please ensure all items of clothing are named. Please provide your child with a bucket hat, sunscreen and appropriate footwear. On WATER PLAY and swimming days children need to bring bathers, rash vest and a towel. Please note: Thongs are only allowed walking to and from the pool. ALL clothing MUST be clearly labelled with your child/ren’s name. Any clothing left unclaimed at the end of the programme will be donated to 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 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTSWEEK
VACATION CARE BOOKING FAMILY NAME:WEEK
1
No. Children
Name of
Children:
2
No. Children
Name of
Children:
08-Oct-18 09-Oct-18 10-Oct-18 11-Oct-18 12-Oct-18
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
01-Oct-18 02-Oct-18 03-Oct-18 04-Oct-18 05-Oct-18
10-Oct-18 11-Oct-18 12-Oct-18
Trivia Day Movie Excursion Spaghetti Making Silent Disco Talent Show
Obstacle Course Tug-of-War1
THURSDAY FRIDAY
04-Oct-1803-Oct-18 05-Oct-1801-Oct-18
Basketball Comp.
WEDNESDAY
Crocodylus Park
Excusion
2
08-Oct-18
MONDAY
02-Oct-18
MONDAY TUESDAY
Sandcastle Comp.
09-Oct-18
Bikes and scooters are permitted each day, helmets must be worn.
A FULL PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE AT THE OSHC BUILDING
