14 november, 2018 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 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

Principal’s Reflection

14 November, 2018

Week 5, Term 4

Reflection Dear Families,

We congratulate Chelsea Biddlecombe, who made the Sacrament of Confirmation over the weekend at

St. Martin De Porres. We pray the Holy Spirit continues guides her on her faith journey.

Last Friday we celebrated Remembrance Day with a special service that was led by our Room 14 stu-

dents. During the moving service we all observed one-minute silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and

armed conflicts. We were fortunate to have Squadron Leader Craig Sedgman speak to us about his involvement in the Air Force and

what Remembrance Day means to him. Lest we forget.

We congratulate our students who participated in the Australian Maths Competition. Distinctions were achieved by Joshua Altaras

and Amy Harris and a High Distinction was achieved by Tasha Ullas. Tasha will attend Charles Darwin University to receive a special

award later this term for achieving in the top 10% of students Australia wide. Well done Tasha and to all who participated, we are very

proud of you.

This week also marks the half way point of our final term for the year. With end of year business upon us, I would like to bring families

attention to a number of whole school community events that are upcoming in December so families can book them into their

calendars. We will be holding our school End of Year Mass, on Friday 7th, at 8:30am and our Family Christmas Gathering at Casuarina

Pool from 5 – 7pm later that evening. Our Year 6 Graduation mass and dinner is on the evening of Wednesday 12 th December. Parents

and friends are encouraged to come along to these celebrations.

Next Friday we welcome the newest members of our school community with our 2019 Transition students orientation morning. This

morning will provide a fantastic opportunity for the students to experience a little of what next year will be like for them. We are

currently still accepting enrolments for 2019 across all year levels, please enquire through the front office.

As part of our KidsMatter programme and encouraging positive behaviour at school we hold Reward Afternoons, every 5 weeks.

Students who have been displaying positive attributes over the last 5 weeks are rewarded with a special activity or event to

acknowledge this behaviour. You could ask your child what is their class doing on Friday.

God bless you all and keep you safe,

Mr. Simon Duffy

Principal

“Yahweh gives sight to the blind, lifts up those who are bowed

down.”

- Psalms 146:8

mailto:[email protected]

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


Congratulations to the following students:

T/1, Rm.8 - Max Gardner & Maddison Blakey

T/1, Rm. 9 - Whole Class Award

Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Aashiya Ojha & Ella Mawby

Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Kruze Mitchell & Olivia Wilson

Year 3/4, Rm.14 - Leah Sedgman & Anna Furstner

Year 3/4, Rm.15 - Annalise Nicholls & Alicia Feeney

Year 3/4, Rm.17 - Tadhg Maika & Maria Andreou

Year 5/6, Rm.2 - Kalan Brooks & Kosta Kariotis

Year 5/6, Rm.12 - Tasha Ullas & Antonis Michael

Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Sophia Callera & Ethan Brooks

Indonesian Award - Tinashe Mudzingwa

STEM Award - Kevin Jimmy

Sport Award - Joseph Bail, Hannah Ellis

& Enrico Santos

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 :

Caitlin Kalinowsky

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:

[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 5:

Karys Sheridan

Taine Withers

Tevin Ullas

Tadhg Maika

Macey Sheridan

Leonardo Prandi

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 3pm, Friday 30th of November.

Forms received after the submission date will incur an additional fee of $50 per child.

LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW TR/1, Rm. 8, with Mrs. Shelley

In Room 8, we have been participating in the swimming

program for the last 2 weeks at Casuarina pool. Students were

placed in groups and learnt how to stay safe in and around the

water. The lessons taught students vital skills and knowledge to

enable them to be more confident when swimming.

As part of our writing, students kept a daily swimming journal

to describe what they had been practising each day. Some

students wrote about learning the Aqua Code, how to safely

rescue people, as well as swimming techniques, such as

motorbikes to help with kicking and blowing bubbles.

The students thought the instructors were very friendly and did

lots of fun activities with them.

TERM DATES 2018 & 2019 TERM DATES

Semester Two, 2018

Term 3 Tues. 24 July - Fri. 28 Sep

Term break Mon. 1 Oct - Fri. 12 Oct

Term 4 Mon. 15 Oct - Thurs. 13 Dec

Semester One, 2019

Term 1 Thurs. 31 Jan - Fri. 12 April

Term break Mon. 15 April - Fri. 18 April

Term 2 Tues. 23 April - Fri. 28 June

Semester break Mon. 1 July - Fri. 19 July

Semester Two, 2019

Term 3 Tues. 23 July - Fri. 27 Sep

Term break Mon. 30 Sep - Fri. 11 Oct

Term 4 Mon. 14 Oct - Thurs. 12 Dec





SPARE UNIFORM The front office has a shortage of spare clothes. If you have a

child in Transition - Year 2, we ask that you send them to

school with a change of uniform (including underwear) in their

school bag in case of accidents that occur from time to time.

IN THE EVENT OF A CYCLONE As we are now in the cyclone season in the Top End, families

are reminded of our school procedures in the event of a

cyclone. School closures are announced by the Department of

Education and are broadcast to the public on the local TV and

radio stations. In the event that government schools are closed,

Catholic schools will also be closed. Please listen to the radio or

TV for updates in relation to school closures and re-opening.

We will endeavour to keep families informed via our school

app, class dojo and email, but this will be dependent on the

availability of power and personnel.

Visit www.securent.nt.gov.au for more information or visit the

app. Store and download the SecureNT app.

For up to date weather alerts please refer to TIO Weather

Alerts. A free service for all Territorians. Log into

https://www.tiofi.com.au/alerts and register. Information can

be received directly to your phone or email. CHRISTMAS HAMPER RAFFLE Please send your donations for the Christmas Hamper

Raffle to the front office.

Tickets will be distributed soon!

$2 for one ticket, $5 for three tickets.

Be sure to write your name and phone number on each ticket!

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.

SCHOOL COUNSELLING PROGRAMME Hi, my name is Sarah and I am the School Counsellor from

CatholicCare NT. I am located Holy Spirit Catholic Primary

School one day a week on Thursdays and I'm here to provide

students with support and emotional well-being. Through the

School Counselling Program during a counselling session I con-

duct Child Centred Play Therapy modality which is a develop-

mentally appropriate, evidenced based, therapeutic intervention

for school aged children from 3-11 years old. This approach is

based on the belief that "play is therapy" for children, like when

adults talk through their problems to solve them, here children

play through their problems to solve them.

What is Play Therapy?

Play therapy builds on the child’s inner resources and strengths,

which are supported by the therapeutic relationship to bring

about growth, development and healing in the child. Play thera-

py helps children develop confidence and positive self esteem,

find healthier ways of communicating and can promote resili-

ence and coping, in ways that are appropriate to their develop-

mental stage.

Here are some of the following referral reasons that your child

may be struggling with and that Play Therapy can be an effec-

tive therapeutic approach by referring to the School Counselling

Program;

- Divorce & separation of parents

- Anxiety & depression

- Low self esteem & self confidence

- Social difficulties

- Angry & aggressive behaviour

- Trauma & abuse

- Grief & loss

- Autism spectrum disorder

- Attachment issues… and more…

Play therapy is a gentle intervention that provides a safe and

secure space for children to process their thoughts, feelings, and

experiences through their first and most natural language; play!

Referrals can be made through contacting the school’s front

office, principal, teachers, and or School Counsellor.

SCHOOL FEES - 2019 Families are advised the following school fees for 2019 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.

1st Child $310.00 + levies = $478.00 per term $310.00+ $80 + $57 + $31 = $478.00 2nd Child $279.00+ levies = $447.00 per term

$447.00 + $478.00 = $925.00 per term – total of 2

3rd Child $248.00 + levies = $416.00 per term $416.00 + $925.00 = $1341 per term – total of 3

4th Child levies only = $168.00 term $168.00 + $1341.00 = $1509.00 per term – total of 4

Levies

$80.00 Books & Services (per child/per term)

$31.00 Excursion (per child/per term)

$57.00 Operational (per child/per term)

$26.00 B&S extra for Years 3 & 4 (per child/per year)

$62.00 B&S extra for Years 5 & 6 (per child/per year)

Community of Learners (fees subject to change)

One Child $395 per week $95 per day

Effective January 2019

After School Care (fees subject to change)


Before School Care (fees subject to change)

Vacation Care (fees subject to change)


Effective April 2019

Child Care Benefits (CCB) apply

One Child $10 per morning (includes breakfast)

The school is changing our administration and finance systems

early next year and as a result the 2019 School Fees invoices

will not sent out to families till April/May. Families can still

enquire as to how much school fees will be to start their

payment plans.



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Term 4 Calendar, 2018 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 5 November 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time

12

13

14

Beach Volleyball Gala

15

16

REWARD AFTERNOON

Transition/ Year 1

Room 8

Week 6 November 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time

19 Advent – 1st week

20

21

22

23

Transition Information morning & orientation from

8:30am

Year 3/4, Room 15

Week 7 November Christ the King

26 Advent – 2nd week

Last day – HWC

Year 6 Captains 2019 speeches and voting

27

28

29

BOARD MEETING

30 Last Day of Everyone

Can Read

Year 6 Orientation @ O’Loughlin

Transition/Year 1 Room 9

Week 8 December 1st Sunday Advent

3 Advent – 3rd week

4

5

Academic Reports go home

6

Awards Assembly

7 Whole School Mass

Student Awards

Family Night @ Casuarina Pool

Year 6 Leadership (2018)

Week 9 December 2nd Sunday Advent

10

Advent 4th week

11

Everyone Can Read Graduation

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

Term 1 Calendar, 2019

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 1 Jan/Feb 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time

28

Australia Day Holiday

29

Vacation Care

30

Vacation Care

31 Students Resume school

1 No Assembly

TBA

Week 2 February 4th Sunday Ordinary Time

4 Everyone Can Read Programme begins

House speech and voting @

1:30pm

5

6

7

Awards Assembly

8 Opening & Commissioning

Mass @ 8:30am Parent Information & Family gathering from

4:30pm

TBA


11 HWC begins

Parent/Teacher Goal Setting

3-6pm

12

Parent/Teacher Goal Setting 3-6pm

13

14

15 Awards Assembly

Defence Gathering @

1:30pm

TBA


18

19

20

21

BOARD MEETING

22

Awards Assembly

TBA

Week 5 February/March 7th Sunday Ordinary Time

25

Life Education Van

26

27

28

1 Awards Assembly

REWARD AFTERNOON

TBA

Week 6 March 8th Sunday Ordinary Time

4

5

Shrove Tuesday

6

Ash Wednesday

7

8

Awards Assembly

TBA

Week 7 March 1st Sunday Lent

11

12

13

14

BOARD MEETING

15

Awards Assembly

TBA

Week 8 March 2nd Sunday Lent

18

Dancify (T-6)

19

20

21

22 Awards Assembly

Harmony Day Dinner @

5:30pm (courtyard)




Community Notices



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, 30th of NOVEMBER, 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, 14th -21st December, 2018 to the 7th - 30th of January, 2019. 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 30th of November, 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 recieved 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 m y child/children. I/We agree that Holy Spirit Vacation Care staff is free and clear of all responsibilities for any accidents and loss of prope rty 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 expens es

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 Vacati on 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 incurr ed 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

1

No. Children

2

No. Children

3

No. Children

4

No. Children

5

No. Children

6

No. Children

2

17-Dec-18

MONDAY

11-Dec-18

MONDAY TUESDAY

SCHOOL DAY

18-Dec-18

3 Talent show & Circus

TricksCooking & Water play

5

21-Jan-19

Water Sports

22-Jan-19

1

Puzzle games &

colouring comp.Lego Comp.

5

28-Jan-19 29-Jan-19

12-Dec-18 14-Dec-1810-Dec-18

SCHOOL DAY

WEDNESDAY

SCHOOL DAY

19-Dec-18 20-Dec-18 21-Dec-18

SCHOOL DAYXmas Decoration &

Sport Challenge

THURSDAY FRIDAY

13-Dec-18

Xmas dress up parade &

partyExcursion: Movies Zumba with Santa

09-Jan-19 10-Jan-19 11-Jan-1907-Jan-19 08-Jan-19

Silent disco Excursion: Flip OutScience & Sand castle

building comp.

16-Jan-19 17-Jan-19 18-Jan-19

4

14-Jan-19 15-Jan-19

Triva Day Archery & Frisbee golf Excursion: Movie Dance Comp. & Karaoke Crazy hair day

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

10-Dec-18 11-Dec-18 12-Dec-18 13-Dec-18 14-Dec-18

SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAYName of

Children:

Name of

Children:

07-Jan-19 08-Jan-19 09-Jan-19 10-Jan-19 11-Jan-19

17-Dec-18 18-Dec-18 19-Dec-18 20-Dec-18 21-Dec-18

Name of

Children:

23-Jan-19 24-Jan-19 25-Jan-19

Excursion: King PinDance & Singing Comp.

& Gymnastics

Spaghetti making & Face

paintingAustralia Day BBQ

Name of

Children:


Name of

Children:

30-Jan-19 31-Jan-19 01-Feb-19

PUBLIC HOLIDAYPetting Zoo & Ninja

Warrior

Jumping castle & Water

playSCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY


01-Feb-19

SCHOOL DAYPUBLIC HOLIDAYName of

Children:

SCHOOL DAY

28-Jan-19 29-Jan-19 30-Jan-19 31-Jan-19

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