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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 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

Principal’s Reflection

21 November, 2018

Week 6, Term 4

Reflection Dear Families,

This week our school began our celebration of Advent. At school we start the

celebration early to allow our children to fully experience this four

weeks of preparation. We remind students that Advent is not a time of

counting down the weeks until holidays, but rather, counting down

until Jesus’ birth at Christmas. The word “Advent” means ‘coming’ or

‘arrival’. In Advent we thank God for coming into our world as Jesus

and for what His life brings to us. Advent gives us time to get ready for Jesus so that our lives

can reflect the love and joy that we feel at Christmas. This week we are filled with HOPE as

we wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We prepare our hearts and think about where Jesus is

present in our lives.

At this time of year we support St Vincent de Paul with a Christmas food collection to support families in

need over the Christmas holiday period. Each class will be collecting food to be donated beginning this week.

Donations can be sent along to school with your child.

Our final Parents and Friends fundraiser for the year is the Christmas raffle. If you

have any donations to add please send then into the front office. We Thank Area9 IT

solutions for the donation of an iPad Mini as the major prize. Tickets will be

distributed this week and are $2 each or 3 for $5.

I would like to remind parents that 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. Please be assured that staff at Holy

Spirit will always deal with your concerns confidentially and sensitively to ensure problems are resolved.

This week we farewell Luzia Oliveira, who has worked in our Early Learning Centre for the last four years.

We wish Luzia all the best in her new endeavour as a small business owner.

This Friday we welcome the newest members of our school community, our 2019 Transition students with an

orientation morning. This morning provides 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.

God bless you all and keep you safe,

Mr. Simon Duffy

Principal

“And Jesus said to him, 'Today salvation has come to this

house, because this man too is a

son of Abraham; for the Son of man has come to

seek out and save what was

lost.” - Luke 19:9-10

mailto:[email protected]

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


Congratulations to the following students:

T/1, Rm.8 - Caitlin Kalinowsky & James Repine

T/1, Rm. 9 - Isabelle Mead & Aiden Mawby

Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Jarrah Livesley & Oden Ruane

Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Hannah Franklin & Kailum Walsh

Year 3/4, Rm.14 - Brandon Seiler & Grace McMahon

Year 3/4, Rm.15 - Brandon Seabrook & Izaiah Fermanis

Year 3/4, Rm.17 - Ursula Hall & Isidore De Zylva

Year 5/6, Rm.2 - Marc Genebraldo & Lucylla Cameron

Year 5/6, Rm.12 - Shallen Hart & Kostandinos Kariotis

Year 5/6, Rm.13 - Kevin Jimmy & Michael Copley

Indonesian Award - Aiden Mawby

STEM Award - Taine Withers

Sport Award - Aavyan Adhikari, Peyton McMahon

& Leah Sedgman

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 :

Brendan 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 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 6:

Louis Nguyen

Vy Nguyen

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 Year 1/2, Rm. 4, with Miss Coughlan

In Week 5, we had some wonderful visitors from O'Loughlin

Senior College come to our school for a couple of hours to

teach us some games and activities. These included Uno, Bop

It, Hula Hoops, Connect Four, Snap with extra large cards,

colouring in and reading. At the end of the session we were

lucky enough to keep some of the games and activities to use in

our class. We all had a wonderful time and loved having them

come and spend some time with us.

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.

PIANO LESSON NEWS PIANO RECITALS

End of Year Piano Recitals will be held on Sunday 25

November and 2 December at 2.00pm in the Multipurpose

Room.

ENROLMENTS

2019 Piano Enrolment Forms are now available from the

School Office.

END OF YEAR BREAK

Last piano lessons for the year will be in week 8 on Wednesday

5/12/18 and will resume in Term 1, Week 2, Wednesday 6/2/19.

-Carolyn Gray (piano teacher)

SNAPPY SIX Name: Ibu Kirsty Favourite Colour: Purple

Favourite Food: Soto Ayam

Favourite Book: I don't have a favourite but I

like reading lots of books! Favourite Sport: Martial Arts; Rugby Union and Football. What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

The wonderful students and friendly staff.

SNAPPY SIX Name: Emma McDonald (Mrs. Emma) Favourite Colour: Pink Favourite Food: Black Forest Chocolate Favourite Book: Harry Potter series Favourite Sport: AFL What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

I love being welcomed by smiling, friendly faces every morning

when I walk into school.

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 be sent out to families till April/May. Families can still

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

payment plans.

CANTEEN NEWS...

There are only 7 open canteen days left and Mrs Tammy is

running stock down for the end of year.

Stock levels are automatically adjusted on the online canteen

site when items are ordered. So if you are trying to order

Something and it does not appear, this means that the stock has

run out so you cannot order it.



http://www.securent.nt.gov.au

https://www.tiofi.com.au/alerts

Vinnies Christmas Appeal 2018

With Christmas fast approaching our minds may well be turning to thoughts of holidays,

family time, feasts and presents. It is worth taking the time to consider that there are

families in our community that do not look forward to Christmas, as it highlights the

hardships that they experience. Some families can't afford presents for their children or

yummy Christmas food. Each year the Holy Spirit community participates in the St Vinnies

Christmas Appeal. This is a fundraiser that assists families in our community by providing all

the "trimmings" that a family would require for Christmas.

Students at Holy Spirit are encouraged to bring in items such as food and presents that can

be distributed to people in need.

Important Information:

Please donate and send in items before Thursday 6th December 2018.

Each class room has a box for donated food and gift items.

A representative from St Vincent De Paul will be present at Friday 7th December

2018 morning assembly to receive the hampers.

Christmas Food Hamper: To uphold the dignity of those receiving the hampers, please ensure

that all food items are not due to expire for another six months. It’s important to remember the

hamper must contain non-perishable food items.

Christmas Gift/Present Hamper: When choosing a gift please consider gender and age

appropriate gifts. Please attach a note/tag in relation to age and gender that the gift is appropriate.

Food Hamper Suggestions: Christmas pudding Custard Tinned fruit Bon bons Tea

Coffee Sugar Milo Long life milk Jelly

Sweet or savoury biscuits Candy canes Jams Long life juices Lollies

Christmas cake Pancake mix Cordial Couscous Cereal

Dried fruit Frit mince pies Muesli bars Pasta & Pasta sauce

Gift Hamper Suggestions: Musical toys Stackable blocks soft toys Lego Games

Sports equipment swimming items stationary books DVD

Robots dinosaurs dress up costumes board games

Thank you for your generosity and kindness. Help us regain hope this Christmas

and bring joy to those who need it most by donating to the Vinnies Christmas appeal.

For more information please see a member of the Mini Vinnies Leadership Team or

Mr.Brett Wilson. [email protected]



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

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

6 Awards Assembly

Academic Reports go home

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)

TBA

Week 9 March 3rd Sunday Lent

25 26 27 28

29

Awards Assembly TBA




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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