27 November 2019 NEWSLETTER · PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791 Congratulations to

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

27 November 2019

Week 7, Term 4

Reflection Dear Families,

This week at school we continue our celebration of Advent. We light our second purple

candle, this candle is the "Candle of Preparation," reminding us to get

ready to receive God. In Advent we keep thinking about how we can

show God we are getting ready for Jesus. When we reach out to those

in need, in the way we speak to other people, and in the way we share

our gifts, we show our readiness for Jesus. A practical way of assisting others is through acts

such as food donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal.

Tomorrow night we celebrate as a school community with our Christmas Carols Concert. The BBQ will

commence at 5pm and the concert at 5:30pm. The concert involves all of our students from the Community of

Learners through to our senior students. A big thanks to Mr. O’Shannessy, Ms. Helen, Mrs. Crimmings, and Mr.

Yin for all their hard word in preparing the students and backdrops for the event. Families are encouraged to

purchase a sausage in bread and drink before the Carols. Please bring along chairs for the Carols, some chairs will

be provided on the night.

Amongst the activity with Christmas preparation there is the serious business of issuing student academic reports

to families. We anticipate that these will be sent out before the end of next week. Teachers at Holy Spirit School

collect a range of data over the year to inform results for specific subjects. Transition reports are in a slightly

different format. It is important that you as parents are aware of the data that you can access to monitor your child’s

progress at school. Data is a way of monitoring what your child has achieved and supports teacher planning

documents as to what needs to be focused on in the next teaching and learning cycle.

Data varies at different year levels but includes - Letter identification records, Magic 100 and 200 Words,

Mathematics Assessment interviews, South Australian Spelling, PAT-R Comprehension, PAT Mathematics,

Moderated Writing tasks, PM and Lexile reading levels, classroom observations and NAPLAN (Years 3 and 5).

Parents are always welcome to contact the school so that they are regularly informed of their child’s progress.

This year we are conducting the Christmas Raffle online. Area9 have kindly donated

an iPad for our first prize and there are $50 vouchers to be won for 2nd, 3rd and 4th

prizes. Please use the following link to purchase your tickets.

https://www.rafflelink.com.au/hscpsxmas19.

A reminder that our school end of year Mass is on Friday 6th December at 8:30am and our Year 6 Graduation

evening on Wednesday 12th December at 6pm. Parents and friends are encouraged to come along to these

celebrations.

God bless you all and keep you safe,

Mr. Simon Duffy

Principal

Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your

kingdom.' He answered him,

'In truth I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.'

- Luke 23:42-43

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au

https://www.rafflelink.com.au/hscpsxmas19


Congratulations to the following students:

T/1, Rm. 8 - Sophia White & Tafara Magodora

T/1, Rm. 9 - Lito Neto & Gabriella Kariotis

Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Siobhan Cooney

& Ariyan Hussain Rahiman

Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Matteo Bernardino

& Kathleen Ndhlovu

Year 2/3, Rm.15 - Anastasia Thomas & Kailum Walsh

Year 3/4, Rm.17 - Alphonsa Dinu & Tobias Thomas

Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Sebastian Bourke & Anna Furstner

Year 5/6, Rm.2 - Taluga Adakpoku & Taylia Sheridan

Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Shaun Mathews & Sophia Callera

Indonesian Award - Levi Johnson

Art Award- Kieron Piper & Matia Brooks

Sport Award - Deklan O’Donnell, Bridie Toon

& Aanya Shetty

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:

Miss Helen & Sienna Ammerlaan

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 48 hours (before 7am, two days prior) 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:

[email protected]

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.

LIBRARY BOOKS Please check for any library books that might be ‘hiding’ at

home or in bags and return them to Mrs. Crimmings in the

Library or to the front office before the end of the school year.

Happy Birthday to the

following Students who

celebrate their birthday in

Week 7:

Vy Nguyen

Lucylla Cameron

Mihaelia Kurnoth

Ameya Nishad

Cooper Hayes

Ariyan Hussain Rahiman

Damien Marriner

Weston Tedcastle

David Panatos

Does your child turn 5 before the 30th of June 2020? 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

TERM DATES 2019 & 2020 TERM DATES

Semester Two, 2019

Term 4 Mon. 14 Oct - Thurs. 12 Dec

COL & VACATION CARE CLOSED: 23/12/2019 - 03/01/2020

Semester One, 2020

Term 1 Thurs. 30 Jan - Thurs. 09 April

Term Break Mon. 13 April - Fri. 17 April

Term 2 Tues. 20 April– Fri. 26 June

Semester break Mon. 29 June - Mon. 20 July

SNAPPY SIX Name: Tadhg Maika

Favourite Colour: Red

Favourite Food: There is so much good food, I

can't choose one! Favourite Book: Animal Books

Favourite Sport: Rugby Union

What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

Seeing my friends everyday

Rm. 2 Student

SNAPPY SIX Name: Sophie Matejic

Favourite Colour: Black

Favourite Food: Chocolate

Favourite Book: Goosebumps

Favourite Sport: Hockey

What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

We learn something new every day and I have made so many

friends.

Rm. 2 Student

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE This year the Christmas raffle will be conducted online.

1st prize this year is an iPad!

(kindly donated by Area9)

Tickets can be purchased using the link below:


PIANO NEWS...

AMEB PIANO EXAMS

Congratulations to Jose Soares (Room 2) who successfully

passed his AMEB piano exam.

PIANO DATES

Please note that piano lessons will finish this year in Week 7-

Friday, 29 November. There won't be piano lessons in Weeks 8

and 9.In 2020, piano lessons will resume in Term 1, Week 2 -

Wednesday, 5 February. 2020 piano enrolment forms are now

available from the Front Office. Thank you. -Carolyn Gray




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OSHC FORMS, 2020 It is a requirement that all children attending Holy Spirit

Catholic Primary School complete a 2020 enrolment form for

Holy Spirit Out of School Hours Care – regardless of whether

they are a current user of this service or not.

Bookings from 2019 are not carried over, as of the 10th of

February, 2020 if your child attends OSHC and a 2020 OSHC

form has not been submitted to the front office you will be

charged the casual rate until a form has been submitted.

Collect a form from OSHC building, the front office or

download one from our website:

http://www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au/enrolment-and-fees/

outside-hours-school-care

SCHOOL FEES Families are advised the following school fees for 2020 apply.

These fees have been recommended by the CEC

Finance, Facilities & Resources Committee and endorsed by the

Bishop. If the level of increase creates any hardship for you

please make an appointment with the Principal to discuss the

circumstances.

Levies break down (these are included in the amounts of table above)

$368.00 Books & Services (per child/per year)

$128.00 Excursion (per child/per year)

$236.00 Operational (per child/per year)

Community of Learners (fees subject to change)

One Child $405 per week $100 per day

Effective January 2020

After School Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $27 - booked rate $37 - casual rate

Before School Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $12 (includes Breakfast)

Vacation Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $295 per week $77 per day

Effective April 2020

Child Care Benefits (CCB) apply

Family Per Term

(Inc. levies)

Per Year

(Inc. levies)

1 child $500.75 $2003.00

2 children $969.75 $3879.00

3 children $1406.95 $5627.80

4 children $1583.60 $6334.40

LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW OSHC, with Mrs. Sharon & Mrs. Faye

This term the after school care children have been working

collaboratively to build castles, moats and bridges in the

sandpit. The children are exploring the properties of sand

through the use of wet and dry sand. Children are using problem

solving skills and are working together as a team to turn their

vision into reality.

Inside the children have a variety of experiences that they can

engage with such as art and craft, construction items with lego

and zoob pieces and we have a small quiet area for children to

relax and read or look at books. The room has a variety of art

work on display as the children are very proud of what they

have done.

The children will often provide feedback on what they like to

engage with both indoors and outdoors. In the outdoor

environment is where we see children being physically active

through using the big kids playground, little kids playground,

the soccer field or the basketball court.

Each day children will ask the educators if they can help with

the serving of afternoon tea. This provides the children an

opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to their peers.

Our indoor environment has recently been upgraded with new

floors and fresh paint and it has certainly made the little room

feel bigger and brighter.

Our Vacation care program is out and we look forward to

sharing our journey during the vacation care period.

CANTEEN NEWS

There are only 5 more open canteen days. Due to the long

holiday break, stock will not be replenished and may be limited

as we near the end of the school year. It is advised that you

place online orders for recess and lunch in advance. If an item is

not appearing in the menu, it may be because the

item has sold out. The last day for canteen for

2019 is Thursday 12th December.

OUTSTANDING SCHOOL FEES Thank you to the many families who have already finalised

their school accounts for 2019. To those families who still have

fees outstanding please be aware that payment is now overdue

and fees need to be paid as soon as possible.

If you believe that that you will not be able to pay your school

fees account by the end of the school year (12th Dec, 2019) or

are having difficulties making payments, please contact the

office and make an appointment to arrange a payment plan.

Payments can be made at the School office

between 7:30am and 3:30pm Monday to Friday,

by cash, cheque or EFT. Credit Card payments

can be made over the phone or electronic

payments can be made directly to the school.

Our account details are as follows:

Account Name: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Branch Number: 08 5933

Account Number: 39 895 1673

Reference: (Child’s initial). (Child’s Surname) FEES



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Term 4 Calendar, 2019 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 7 November Christ the King

25 Advent – 2nd week

Last day – Homework

Centre

26

27

28

Christmas Carols & BBQ from 5:00pm

29 Last Day of Everyone

Can Read

Defence Gathering @ 1:30pm

Room 6 Year 1/2

Week 8 December 1st Sunday Advent

2 Advent – 3rd week

Year 6 Captains 2020 speeches and voting

3

4

Academic Reports emailed to families

5

Awards Assembly

School Board Meeting

6

Whole School Mass Student Awards

Room 12 Year 4/5

Week 9 December 2nd Sunday Advent

9

Advent - 4th week

10

Everyone Can Read Graduation

Christmas Raffle drawn

11

Graduation Mass, awards and shared meal

from 6pm

12

Water activities T-5

Last day of school

13

NO SCHOOL

Mr. Duffy, Mrs. Sellars &

2020 Year 6 Leadership team

Term 1 Calendar, 2020 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 1 Jan/Feb 4th Sunday Ordinary Time

27

Australia Day Holiday

28

29

30 Students first day school

31

No Assembly

Week 2 February 5th Sunday Ordinary Time

3

Everyone Can Read Programme Begins

4

5

6

Awards Assembly

7 Opening &

Commissioning Mass @ 8:30am

Parent Information & Family gathering from

4:30pm

TBA


10

HWC begins

Parent/Teacher Goal

Setting 3-6pm

11

Safer Internet Day (Together for a better

internet)

12

13

14

Awards Assembly

Defence Gathering @ 1:30pm

TBA


17

18 19

20

BOARD MEETING

21

Awards Assembly

TBA

Week 5 February/March 8th Sunday Ordinary Time

24

Life Education Van

25

Shrove Tuesday

26

Ash Wednesday (service @ 11am)

27

28 Awards Assembly

Netball Gala Day @

Sitzler

REWARD AFTERNOON

TBA











Community Notices




mailto:[email protected]?subject=Registration%20for%202020

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Enrolments%20and%20Enquiries

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 7, 29th of November, 2019 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 boa rd 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, 13-20 Dec, 2019 and 6-29th Jan, 2020. 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 29th of Nov, 2019. 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 $75 per day per child, and a full time rate of $290 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 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).

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 PROGRAMMEWEEK

VACATION CARE BOOKING FAMILY NAME:WEEK

9

No. Children

Name of

Children:

1

No. Children

2

No. Children

3

No. Children

4

No. Children

1

No. Children

Incursion:

WaterslideBaking Cupcakes

Excursion: Fresh Food

Discovery Tour at

Woolworths

Excursion:

King Pin

Lunch: Spaghetti &

Badminton

SCHOOL DAY

13-Jan-20 14-Jan-20

11-Dec-19 12-Dec-19 13-Dec-19

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

SCHOOL DAY

16-Dec-19 17-Dec-19 18-Dec-19 19-Dec-19 20-Dec-19

Name of

Children:

SCHOOL DAY

27-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 29-Jan-20 30-Jan-20

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Name of

Children:

20-Jan-20 21-Jan-20 22-Jan-20 23-Jan-20 24-Jan-20

Name of

Children:

31-Jan-20

Name of

Children:

Name of

Children:

22-Jan-20 23-Jan-20 24-Jan-20

FRIDAY

Disco Day & 4 square

ball comp

Excursion:

Movies

Incursion: St Johns - learn

about first aid

BBQ Lunch - Australia

Day Celebrations

Slime Making &

Craft Day

SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY

09-Dec-19 10-Dec-19

29-Jan-20 30-Jan-20 31-Jan-20

Zumba, Soccer &

Loom BandsSCHOOL DAY

SCHOOL DAY

School wk

9

THURSDAY FRIDAY

12-Dec-1911-Dec-19 13-Dec-1909-Dec-19

SCHOOL DAY

WEDNESDAY

SCHOOL DAYFace Painting & Sand

Castle Competition

18-Dec-19 19-Dec-19 20-Dec-19

Excursion:

Movies

Soccer & Christmas

Song Competition

Incursion:

Silent Disco

Gingerbread House

Competition

Christmas Party

Lunch provided

15-Jan-20 16-Jan-20


Making Playdough &

Soccer

Incursion:

Petting Zoo

Messy Play Day &

Dance CompetitionPizza Making

Excursion:

Crocosurus Cove

17-Jan-2013-Jan-20 14-Jan-20

Holiday

wk 1

16-Dec-19

MONDAY

10-Dec-19

MONDAY TUESDAY

SCHOOL DAY

17-Dec-19

Holiday

wk 4

20-Jan-20 21-Jan-20

Holiday

wk 3

TUESDAY

School wk

1

27-Jan-20 28-Jan-20

Holiday

wk 2

Trivia, Tug of War &

HockeyPUBLIC HOLIDAY

15-Jan-20 16-Jan-20 17-Jan-20


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27 November 2019 NEWSLETTER · PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: [email protected] | website: | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791 Congratulations to