27 October, 2021 NEWSLETTER

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

A prayer to our teachers Thank you for the gift of good teachers. Thank you for our teachers who are willing to take on the responsibility of

shaping the next generation of thinkers and achievers. As the school year draws to a close, grant them the strength and courage to face what lies ahead through this busy term.

Spark their imagination with ways to reach every learner in their class. When the days are long and the challenges seem too many, grant them peace. When things go smoothly, let them see your guiding hand and give you thanks.

When they’re spending their money to make my child’s learning environment more successful and enjoyable, grant them treasures in Heaven.

Please, Lord, give them the grace they need to see you in every aspect and time of your schooling. Help them respond to the individual needs of each child to the best of their ability.

Protect them from harm, but make them brave and knowledgeable in times of crisis. May they find strength for the journey in each smile, hug, high five, and newly learned skill.

I know that their job is an incredibly demanding one. Help me to support them the best that I can so that my child will know how much I value their education and hard work of others.

Please bless the vocations of my child’s teachers, coaches, administrators, and school staff. Help them truly know what a difference they make in the lives of each child they encounter.

And at the end of each day, may they find rest and replenishment to rise and do it all again tomorrow. Amen

Dear Families, Darwin City Council has provided to each of our Catholic schools a tree to plant in our school grounds. This tree has been gifted to the community of Holy Spirit to commemorate 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia and Faith in the Future. We pray that this tree be a symbol of our shared story and ‘Care for our Common Home’ as we are encouraged by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’. With the wet season approaching we will be sure to plant this tree in the best location possible ensure it reaches its full potential.

This Friday we celebrate ‘World Teachers’ Day’. Please join us at assembly this Friday morning in our Multipurpose Room where we will have a special presentation for our teachers. Bel Sheridan (Chairperson of our School Board) and Maria Rigas (P&F Representative) will be coming along to presentation. In addition, our local member, MLA Nicole Manison will be providing lovely treats for our teachers. The AITSL website has a number of suggestions in how you can thank our teachers. Please take the time to thank our teachers in the work they do each day for the students of Holy Spirit.

During this time we shall acknowledge those of our teachers being recognised as Advanced Skills Teacher, Level 1 (AST 1). Recipients of AST1 are recognised for excellence in teaching practice and contribution to the educational tone of the workplace. We congratulate Kirsty Boath, Mimi Woolley and Tracey Coco.

27 October, 2021

Week 4, Term 4

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Yesterday, students from Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (MCPS) visited our school to join in activities with our Year 5/6 students. This was a great opportunity for our students to showcase our school. Our visitors participated in sporting activities, robotics and art. A great afternoon for everyone. A reminder this Friday is Mission Liturgy and Markets. Liturgy begins at 11:00am in our Multipurpose Room followed by markets in our courtyard. Details have been provided through newsletter, Class Dojo and Operoo. The theme this year is: ‘We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard’ (Acts 4:20). The celebration of World Mission Month is an occasion for reaffirming prayer and reflection in the mission of Jesus in his Church. We continue to take enrolments for 2022 across all year levels, including Community of Learners (3-5 years). Over the past few weeks Mrs Sharon and I have been meeting with many new families coming to our school. If you know of anyone who is looking at enrolling their child for next year please be sure to let them know we are available for interview or a tour of our school. All information about our school can be found on our school website. If your circumstances have changed and you will not be returning to Holy Spirit in 2022, please notify us by completing the form on Operoo or in writing (email accepted). This assists us in preparation of 2022 when confirming staffing and number of classes. In Term Three families were invited to inform us of intentions for next year. This allows us to move through the next phase of class groupings and teacher allocations. Our teachers know their students well, particularly in the learning context so careful decisions are made to ensure that classes are created with a good balance of learning needs. Once decisions are made about placement we will be reluctant to make changes as this can upset the carefully arranged dynamics and affect the learning environment for all children. An invitation was extended to parents to discuss their child’s needs for 2022 with their teacher. A request for a specific teacher cannot be accommodated as we encourage children to develop strategies for working with a range of teachers who each bring individual strengths to the learning environment. We congratulate Miss Veronica Niland who has accepted a full time teaching position at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School beginning 2022 school year. Miss Niland has been a valued teacher at our school since 2019 and we thank her for her many contributions to the school. While the decision for her was difficult to make, the move will shorten her commute to and from school each day. Miss Niland remains with us until the end of the school year. A rigorous recruitment process has begun for a Transition teacher for 2022. Last week, staff from across all schools in the Northern Territory received a circular from the Catholic Education Office NT, regarding mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations. For all of our staff in order to continue working in the same role, they must have their first dose of the C – 19 vaccine by Friday 12th November and be fully vaccinated by 24th December this year. This directive is from the Chief Health Officer and NT Government. For our families (parents/carers) of our schools we await instructions from NT Government about requirements around vaccinations. At this time of year the weather is warm and it is important we take care of ourselves and each other. We remind ourselves the importance of keeping hydrated, playing in the shade and having a good night’s sleep. During lunch we will provide some indoor activities for our students as required. As the term progresses we will look at making our Multipurpose available during lunch. Take care everyone. Enjoy the remainder of our week. We hope to see you Friday at our Mission Day Liturgy and Markets. Blessings, Mrs Paula Sellars Principal





Term Four Calendar, 2021 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 1 October 18th Sunday Ordinary Time

11

Students & Staff resume

Homework Centre begins

P&F Meeting

12

13

14

Awards Assembly

15

Bernadette Morriss—Memorial Garden Opening, 8:10am

Mini Vinnies


18

19

20 Footsteps in Faith &

Learning, Parent Information Session

5-6pm, Multipurpose Room

21

BOARD MEETING

22

Awards Assembly Room 12


25

26

27

Yr 6 Graduation Sausage sizzle

fundraiser

28

29 Awards Assembly

Mission Liturgy &

Markets

World Teachers‘ Day

Room 6

Week 4 November 21st Sunday Ordinary Time

1

All Saints/All Souls Day

2

3

Yr 6 Graduation Butter chicken

fundraiser

4

5

Awards Assembly

Gymnastics gala day

Rooms 13

Week 5 November 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time

8

St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal

9

Footsteps in Faith & Learning, Session 1

-8:30 - 10:15am, Rm 9

10

11

Remembrance Day Service @ 11am

23 Awards Assembly

Basketball gala @ Marrara

REWARD AFTERNOON

Room 14

Week 6 November Christ the King

15


16


-8:30 - 10:15am, Rm 9

17

Yr 6 Graduation Sausage sizzle

fundraiser

18

BOARD MEETING

19

Awards Assembly

Room 2

Week 7 November 2nd Sunday Advent

22


Advent – 1st week

23


-8:30 - 10:15am, Rm 9

24

25

26

Awards Assembly

Rooms 17

Week 8 November/December 2nd Sunday Advent

29 St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal

Last Day HW Centre

Advent – 2nd week

30


-8:30 - 10:15am, Rm 9

1

2

3

Awards Assembly

Last Day of Everyone Can Read

Room 10

Week 9 December 3rd Sunday Advent

6

Advent - 3rd Week

Year 6 Captains 2022 speeches and voting

7 8

Academic Reports emailed to families

9

Awards Assembly

Christmas Concert- 5:45pm

10

Whole School Mass Student Awards

St Vincent de Paul

Appeal presentation

Room 15

Week 10 December 4th Sunday Advent

13 Advent 4th Week

Everyone Can Read

Graduation

Christmas Raffle

14

15 Graduation Breakfast -

Yr. 6 Flip out for Year 6

Excursion

Year 6 Graduation & Awards @ 5:30 pm

16 Assembly

Casuarina Pool - Yrs. 3-5

Water Slide at School -

Tr. – Yr.2

17

NO SCHOOL Mrs Sellars

& Year 6 Leadership, 2022




Optimistic October, 2021




COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS, 2022 Holy Spirit Community of Learners are now taking enrolments for 2022. If your child is aged between

3-5 years of age and you are interested in starting their education in an exciting and

safe environment, please collect an enrolment form from the front office or download one from our website:

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OUTSTANDING SCHOOL FEES Thank you to the many families who have already finalised their school accounts for 2021. To those families who still have fees outstanding please be aware that payment is now due 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 (16th Dec, 2021) 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

SCHOOL FEES 2022 Families are advised the following school fees for 2022 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 in table below) $392.00 Books & Services (per child/per year) $128.00 Excursion (per child/per year) $250.00 Operational (per child/per year)

Family Per Term (Inc. levies) Per Year (Inc. levies)

1 child $524.50 $2098.00

2 children $1015.80 $4063.20

3 children $1473.90 $5895.60

4 children $1666.40 $6665.60

Community of Learners (fees subject to change)

One Child $425.00 per week $105.00 per day

Effective January 10, 2022

After School Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $30.00 - booked rate $40.00 - casual rate

Effective February 2, 2022

Before School Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $13 (includes Breakfast)

Effective February 2, 2022

Vacation Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $305.00 per week $82 per day

Effective April 2022

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) apply

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. 085 933 Account No. 39 895 1673 Ref: (Child's First Initial) . (Last Name) FEES/COL/OSHC Example: J Smith FEES

Please contact the Finance Officer as soon as possible if there are any difficulties meeting payment commitments.

TERM DATES 2021 & 2022 Semester Two, 2021

Term 4 Mon. 11 Oct - Thurs. 16 Dec

Semester One, 2022

Term 1 Wed. 2 Feb - Fri. 8 April

Term break Mon. 11 April - Thurs. 14 April

Term 2 Tues. 19 April– Fri. 24 June

Semester break Mon. 27 June - Fri. 15 July

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SNAPPY SIX Name: Avryl Sheridan Favourite Colour: Gold Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognese Favourite Book: Elsa and Anna books Favourite Sport: Gymnastics What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? We get to learn Indonesian

Transition, Room 8

SNAPPY SIX Name: Devna Jibish Favourite Colour: Light blue Favourite Food: Noodles Favourite Book: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Favourite Sport: Line tag What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? Learning about Jesus and doing Maths

Yr.1, Room 2

SNAPPY SIX Name: Francesca Hilario Favourite Colour: Purple Favourite Food: Sushi Favourite Book: The Hungry Caterpillar Favourite Sport: Gymnastics What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? It feels more like a family than a school

Yr.5, Room 12

SNAPPY SIX Name: Isaac Peris Favourite Colour: Blue Favourite Food: Teriyaki Chicken Favourite Book: Books about Soccer Favourite Sport: Rugby What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? My friends

Yr.6, Room 12

SNAPPY SIX Name: Tristan Fernandes Favourite Colour: Purple Favourite Food: Pizza Favourite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Favourite Sport: Trampolining What do you like best about Holy Spirit School? Technology class

Yr.4, Room 10



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RM. Stall activity Cost Items Required:

COL Playdoh 50c Flour, salt and oil

2 Fish Cup TBA Party favours and small

prizes

6 Bean Bag Toss

50c for 3 throws

Small bean bags, small hula hoops, small prize items (Kmart, Dollars & Sense)

8 Zooper Doopers

50c Zooper Doopers

9

Lucky Dip Prizes

50c per guess. $1 for three guesses.

Small prize items - Kmart, Dollars & Sense Brown paper bags

10

*Marshmallow pops/ ice cups *Sponge the teacher *Sliding coin prize game *Guessing competition

Marshmallow pops 50c each Ice cups $1 each Sponges 3 for $2 sliding coin game 50c a turn guessing comp 50c per guess

marshmallows, chocolate for melting, asst sprinkles, paddlepop sticks, plastic cups, cordial 3 x Jar of lollies (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) Asst prizes, chocolates, packets of chips, erasers/pencils/gel pens/ handballs ect

12

Nail polish & hairspray

50c for hairspray $1 for nail polish

Nail polish and hairspray

13 Pan for Gold 50c a dig Chip Prizes, Spray painted

rocks

14 Popcorn and Tattoos

Popcorn 50c each 2 for $1.00

Popcorn and Tattoos

15 Jelly cups & Chocolate

2x chocolates for $1 Jelly cups $1

plastic cups, plastic spoons, jelly crystals, variety of chocolates

17 Bowling ping pong balls, cups, table

(after school care), Small prize items- Kmart

3 throws -50c

MISSION MARKET DAY

Students are eagerly preparing for our Holy Spirit Mission Market Day, to be held on Friday 29th October from 11:30am – 12.30pm. Each class is responsible for running their chosen stall and students can pay a small fee to participate in each of the activities. For a gold coin donation, they may also dress in casual clothes for the day.

This is a fundraiser as part of World Mission Month and an excellent way for students to reach out to others in need. All money raised will go directly to Catholic Mission, who work with children in over 160 countries worldwide. This year all money raised will support children in Thailand giving them the gift of early years education. To find out more visit: https://www.catholicmission.org.au/see-our-work-in-action/kusa

Below is a list of the exciting activities that we have in store! We are

asking for your help by donating any items that your child’s class may

require on the day:

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BOOK CLUB Book club has been distributed.

Issue #7 closes Friday, 29th of October.

Congratulations to the following students:

T/1, Rm.8 - Lily Newton & Avryl Sheridan

T/1, Rm.9 - Anahera McLean & Stella Rigas

Year 1/2, Rm.2 - Elsie Burton & Winston Bond

Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Edward Aberdeen & Annabel Webb

Year 2/3, Rm.15 - Eden Harris & Haydon Burton

Year 3/4, Rm.14 - Manoli Argyridakis & William Hughes

Year 3/4. Rm. 17 - Johnny Panagopoulos & Laurence Arellano

Year 4/5. Rm.10 - Zariah Chisholm & Gianne Gaspar

Year 5/6. Rm.12 - Adrian Gardner & Renae Miller

Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Johan Siby & Macey Sheridan

Sport Award - Elena Karpasitis

Art Award - Kystal Gino & Kayla Panatos

Indonesian - Robyn McLaughlin

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:

Isabella Floyd

OSHC BOOKINGS,CANCELLATIONS, CHARGES & CHANGES

Cancellations or bookings must be made in writing at least 24 hours in advance for a normal rate of $28 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 $38 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.

All bookings and cancellations must be in writing and made through the front office/ operoo /website or the app. 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.

Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthday in Week 3:

Serafim Galouzis

Daniella Denoy



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