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Holy Spirit School NEWSLETTER Volume 12 30 April 2014
Phone: 4779 4255 Fax: 4779 7580 Web: www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au Email: [email protected]
Holy Spirit School would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people, and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hope of Indigenous Australia.
Townsville Catholic Education Office Website: www.tsv.catholic.edu.au Now there are many ways to keep up to date with Catholic Education on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleCEO Twitter: www.twitter.com/tceo Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tceo/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/ TownsvilleCEO
Principal’s Corner FINDING THE JOYS OF PARENTHOOD Have you noticed that sometimes when you ask a friend or colleague 'How was your weekend?' Their response is often 'What week-end, we had a soccer carnival!' Soccer Carnival can be substituted with any activity that involves the children. Parents live busy lives helping children to enjoy and make the most of what life has to offer. Raising children is hard work, often thankless and mind-numbing and yet often the most rapturous experience available to adults. Most parenting stresses its participants to their limits, no matter how much they love their children. Children upstage all the other components of their parents’ lives, and good parenting involves both helicoptering and disengagement. One parent said, “I have never quite sorted out the conundrum of how I could be distracted into thinking about something as tiresome as e-mail when I was with my beloved kids. If I lost all my e-mails, I’d manage, but if I lost my children, I’d never recover; yet still I sometimes find it hard to stay in the moment with them”. There is no contradiction in this seeming paradox; tolerating our children is the cornerstone of loving them. Children may complicate our lives but they also make them simpler. Children’s needs are so overwhelming, and their dependence on us so absolute, that it’s impossible to misread our moral obligation to them. We bind ourselves to those who need us most, and through caring for them, grow to love them, grow to delight in them, grow to marvel at who they are. Acknowledgement: “Under Pressure” by Andrew Sullivan – a review of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior (HarperCollins, 2013) in The New York Times, Feb 2, 2014 This past week we were delighted to see the number of students participating in the ANZAC Day March and even more delighted with their behaviour. For more than an hour, students waited without complaint. Congratulations boys and girls we are very proud of you! Thank you parents for allowing your child to participate in the march.
www.facebook.com/ HSSTownsville Geraldine Egelton Principal.
DIARY DATES
DIARY DATES
Bits and Pieces NAPLAN Years 3, 5 & 7 will sit the NAPLAN tests on 13-15 May. Tips for helping children with NAPLAN Nourishment & sleep. Make sure children are eating well and having a good night's sleep. As adults we know how an empty stomach and lack of sleep can affect our concentration. Don’t add to children’s anxiety by excessive talking about NAPLAN testing. Reassure them that they will have lots of practices.
Holy Spirit Fete This year Melissa Bonner has kindly stepped up (under the guidance of Felicity Alsemgeest) to take on the role of fete convenor. This is not an easy role, but one that Mel has taken on with great energy and enthusiasm and just a tiny amount of fear and trepidation! It's really not a role that many of us would want so I am asking you to support Mel in this role so hopefully she will continue as fete convenor in future years to come! The biggest tasks and majority of planning is completed, it is in the 'other' detail that we require your support. We have a well resourced school due to parent generosity so if you are unable to assist in any other way this year then please try to commit by donating just one hour of time to work at the fete.
Assemblies will be held in the Lynch Family Hall. Yrs P - 3 commencing 8.35am Yrs 4 - 7 at 9.00am Whole school assemblies commence 8.45am
Term 2 May Fri 2 Mon 5 Tues 6 Wed 7 Thurs 8 Fri 9 Mon 12 Tues 13 Wed 14 Fri 16 Wed 21 Fri 23 Wed 28
Coloured Clothes Day—Trash & Treasure P&F Meeting 7.30pm Interschool Cross Country Assembly—whole school Mother’s Day Stall CCC Meeting 8.30am School Board Meeting 6.30pm Thurs 15 NAPLAN No Assembly Coloured Clothes Day— Chocolates/Groceries Assembly 1B/6D Fete Assembly 1A/6C
Year 6 Camp Dates in May
How can you help?
Mon 5— Wed 7 Yr 6D Camp Wed 7— Fri 9 Yr 6C Camp Mon 12—Wed 14 Yr 6E Camp Wed 14—Fri 16 Yr 6A Camp Mon 19—Wed 21 Yr 6B Camp
Return dodgers - sold or unsold Volunteer for just one hour to work at the fete Cook a slice, cake, chocolate crackle etc. for the Cake Stall.
FETE UPDATE Sacramental Dates
COLOURED CLOTHES DAY Friday 2 May—Trash & Treasure Make sure your outfit is SUNSAFE To one and all, A special invitation to clean out your house. You have to do the cleaning out but at Holy Spirit School we are happy to take all of your treasures. What you think might be trash, could quite possibly make someone's night on the 23 May - Fete Day at the TRASH N TREASURE stall. On coloured clothes day this Friday the 2nd May please bring in any books, toys, clothes, shoes, linen, kitchenware, pictures, baby goods, computer games, sporting goods, electrical equipment or almost anything you can think of that could be sold on the night. Please bring to the hall on Friday morning and look for the relevant labelled table to deposit your goods. Thanks for your help. Kathy Morris
DON’T FORGET TO RETURN YOUR DODGERS
Sun 18 May—Confirmation/Eucharist Workshop 1 Sun 25 May—Confirmation/Eucharist Workshop 2 Sun 1 June—Confirmation/Eucharist Workshop 3 Mon 2 & Tues 3 June—Confirmation Sun 15 & 22 June—First Eucharist Masses
TERM DATES 2014 Term 2: Tues 22 April - Fri 27 June Term 3: Mon 14 July - Fri 19 Sept Term 4: Tues 7 Oct - Fri 5 Dec Pupil Free Day: Mon 20 Oct
Uniform Shop—Change of Hours Please note that the Uniform Shop will only be open Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8.00—9.30am until the end of May. We wish Joan a speedy recovery. Thank you to Cherrie Pierce for her assistance in Joan’s absence.
Mother's Day Stall Thursday 8 May 8.30am—1.30pm at Bibi Goo Yumba. Children can buy that special gift at prices ranging from $1 - $6.
Helpers are required for either the full day or just an hour, all help is greatly appreciated.
Chaplain’s Corner
A me to reflect…. ANZAC Day Dawn Service Townsville and Magne c Island 2014
The Mar n family—Josh and Mr Mar n
Dawn Service at Galipoli
Clay and Tyren Myers, Carly Johnson, Chloe and Lucy Cur s
A big thank you to Darren Randall for organising such a special opportunity for our school to be part of the ANZAC tradition on the shores of Gallipoli.
A picture of the wreath placed on behalf of Holy Spirit school in Gallipoli.
Mini Vinnies
P&F Fundraiser Entertainment Book Only $60!!! Remember the school receives $12 per book so the more books we can sell the better. If you have already ordered a book they are being sent home this week. If you haven’t already purchased a book you can still do so by either returning your form to the school or ordering online.
Instrumental Vacancies - Term 2 There are two vacancies in the Brass Program. School instruments (trumpets) are available. There is one vacancy in the Woodwind Program. A school clarinet is available. Please see Mrs Laing if interested.
Last Thursday, we went to visit our friends at Brooklea Retirement Village and had a wonderful time. It was an extra special day because not only did we have one of our students turn 11 on that day but it was also the birthday of a very special lady named Ellen who turned 89, pictured here with Grace Treveton 6C.
Mulkadee 2014 Grade 7 students have the opportunity to participate in dance, drama, string orchestra, concert band and guitar ensemble workshops and tutorials. Grade 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to participate in choral, string orchestra, concert band and guitar ensemble workshops and tutorials. Tutorials and the final concert will be held at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. The date for this year’s Mulkadee in July 21—July 25. Children who did not receive a form should contact the office or Mrs Laing. NB: The last day for returning the forms is this FRIDAY 2 May.
Growing healthy minds Childhood is a crucial time for growing healthy minds. All children need care and support to develop and learn. Some children need additional help to reach their potential. KidsMatter is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools and early childhood education and care services, and is proven to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian children www.kidsmatter.edu.au
Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme Semester One 2014 online applications for the NonGovernment Schools Transport Assistance Scheme will open by 1 May 2014. Parents can apply for assistance via the SchoolTransport.com.au website, as applications for this round will close on 31 May 2014. Two options are available: 1. The Bus Fare Assistance rebate assists those families whose children catch public transport to attend a nongovernment school outside the Brisbane City Council boundary, within Queensland. 2. The Students with Disabilities rebate assists those families whose child/children are driven or catch public transport to attend a non-government school within Queensland. Parents must apply online (schools can assist them to apply online) and parents can be reimbursed for transport costs if eligible. Refer to website: www.SchoolTransport.com.au for details re guidelines for funding/applications. Applications for Semester 1 funding must be received by 31st May 2014.
TUCKSHOP Please Note: The new Tuckshop Menu was sent home this week. There are only a few price increases and a few new items added. Thanks, Gayle TUCKSHOP ROSTER May Thurs Fri Mon Tues
1 2 5 6
Bonnie McDonald, John Trewern, Rebecca Lulham Kim Leinster Andrew Lyon, Di Lee, Maletino Lafoga, Kevin Sajeeve Cheri Warren, Bonnie McDonald, Maletino Lafoga, Kevin Sajeeve Wed 7 Gemma Curtis, Kim Leinster, Lynn Pery, Maletino Lafoga, Kevin Sajeeve, Virginia Novinetz
CAKE ROSTER May Fri Mon
2 Priscilla Rasmussen 5 Amy Babbage, Belinda Tuckett, Heather D’mello, Kirsten Palmer, Lucy Di Bartolo, Rachael Turner, Susana Smith Tues 6 Lynette D’alton Wed 7 Erina Chin, Kylie Van Krieken
FRUIT ROSTER May Mon
5 Fiona Kerr, Marina Buchanan, Robyn Copley, Tracey Schmid Tues 6 Bernardine Wilshere, Tracey McCarron Wed 7 Erina Chin, Lisa O’Donoghue
HELP HELP HELP
Congratula ons
BINGO ROSTER
To the following students who participated in the NQ Primary School Trials:
Support your school’s P&F every Thurs Night 7.30pm Ignatius Park Hall Jackpots 4 x $500 (90 calls) 1 x $2500 (limited calls) This is the school’s major fundraiser for the year and we need your help. Contact the school office if you can help.
Hockey—Lachlan Tronson, Sebastian Petrie Basketball—Alexander Jumeau Netball— Emily Prescott
Lost and Found Do any of these glasses belong to your child? If so please collect from the office.
Kirwan Guides Are looking for new members— Girls 5yrs plus & Leaders 18yrs plus Wednesday nights during Term Time 6pm - 7:30pm Guide Hut Bamford Lane Contact Carol on 0437 733 756 for further details
HSS Breakfast Program Our Breakfast program is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings before school. "Breakfast provides children with the energy and essential nutrients they need to concentrate on school work and learn." (www.mealsmatter.org)
Phone: 4779 4255 Fax: 4779 7580 Web: www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au Email: [email protected]
Holy Spirit School would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people, and pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hope of Indigenous Australia.
Townsville Catholic Education Office Website: www.tsv.catholic.edu.au Now there are many ways to keep up to date with Catholic Education on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ TownsvilleCEO Twitter: www.twitter.com/tceo Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tceo/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/ TownsvilleCEO
Principal’s Corner FINDING THE JOYS OF PARENTHOOD Have you noticed that sometimes when you ask a friend or colleague 'How was your weekend?' Their response is often 'What week-end, we had a soccer carnival!' Soccer Carnival can be substituted with any activity that involves the children. Parents live busy lives helping children to enjoy and make the most of what life has to offer. Raising children is hard work, often thankless and mind-numbing and yet often the most rapturous experience available to adults. Most parenting stresses its participants to their limits, no matter how much they love their children. Children upstage all the other components of their parents’ lives, and good parenting involves both helicoptering and disengagement. One parent said, “I have never quite sorted out the conundrum of how I could be distracted into thinking about something as tiresome as e-mail when I was with my beloved kids. If I lost all my e-mails, I’d manage, but if I lost my children, I’d never recover; yet still I sometimes find it hard to stay in the moment with them”. There is no contradiction in this seeming paradox; tolerating our children is the cornerstone of loving them. Children may complicate our lives but they also make them simpler. Children’s needs are so overwhelming, and their dependence on us so absolute, that it’s impossible to misread our moral obligation to them. We bind ourselves to those who need us most, and through caring for them, grow to love them, grow to delight in them, grow to marvel at who they are. Acknowledgement: “Under Pressure” by Andrew Sullivan – a review of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior (HarperCollins, 2013) in The New York Times, Feb 2, 2014 This past week we were delighted to see the number of students participating in the ANZAC Day March and even more delighted with their behaviour. For more than an hour, students waited without complaint. Congratulations boys and girls we are very proud of you! Thank you parents for allowing your child to participate in the march.
www.facebook.com/ HSSTownsville Geraldine Egelton Principal.
DIARY DATES
DIARY DATES
Bits and Pieces NAPLAN Years 3, 5 & 7 will sit the NAPLAN tests on 13-15 May. Tips for helping children with NAPLAN Nourishment & sleep. Make sure children are eating well and having a good night's sleep. As adults we know how an empty stomach and lack of sleep can affect our concentration. Don’t add to children’s anxiety by excessive talking about NAPLAN testing. Reassure them that they will have lots of practices.
Holy Spirit Fete This year Melissa Bonner has kindly stepped up (under the guidance of Felicity Alsemgeest) to take on the role of fete convenor. This is not an easy role, but one that Mel has taken on with great energy and enthusiasm and just a tiny amount of fear and trepidation! It's really not a role that many of us would want so I am asking you to support Mel in this role so hopefully she will continue as fete convenor in future years to come! The biggest tasks and majority of planning is completed, it is in the 'other' detail that we require your support. We have a well resourced school due to parent generosity so if you are unable to assist in any other way this year then please try to commit by donating just one hour of time to work at the fete.
Assemblies will be held in the Lynch Family Hall. Yrs P - 3 commencing 8.35am Yrs 4 - 7 at 9.00am Whole school assemblies commence 8.45am
Term 2 May Fri 2 Mon 5 Tues 6 Wed 7 Thurs 8 Fri 9 Mon 12 Tues 13 Wed 14 Fri 16 Wed 21 Fri 23 Wed 28
Coloured Clothes Day—Trash & Treasure P&F Meeting 7.30pm Interschool Cross Country Assembly—whole school Mother’s Day Stall CCC Meeting 8.30am School Board Meeting 6.30pm Thurs 15 NAPLAN No Assembly Coloured Clothes Day— Chocolates/Groceries Assembly 1B/6D Fete Assembly 1A/6C
Year 6 Camp Dates in May
How can you help?
Mon 5— Wed 7 Yr 6D Camp Wed 7— Fri 9 Yr 6C Camp Mon 12—Wed 14 Yr 6E Camp Wed 14—Fri 16 Yr 6A Camp Mon 19—Wed 21 Yr 6B Camp
Return dodgers - sold or unsold Volunteer for just one hour to work at the fete Cook a slice, cake, chocolate crackle etc. for the Cake Stall.
FETE UPDATE Sacramental Dates
COLOURED CLOTHES DAY Friday 2 May—Trash & Treasure Make sure your outfit is SUNSAFE To one and all, A special invitation to clean out your house. You have to do the cleaning out but at Holy Spirit School we are happy to take all of your treasures. What you think might be trash, could quite possibly make someone's night on the 23 May - Fete Day at the TRASH N TREASURE stall. On coloured clothes day this Friday the 2nd May please bring in any books, toys, clothes, shoes, linen, kitchenware, pictures, baby goods, computer games, sporting goods, electrical equipment or almost anything you can think of that could be sold on the night. Please bring to the hall on Friday morning and look for the relevant labelled table to deposit your goods. Thanks for your help. Kathy Morris
DON’T FORGET TO RETURN YOUR DODGERS
Sun 18 May—Confirmation/Eucharist Workshop 1 Sun 25 May—Confirmation/Eucharist Workshop 2 Sun 1 June—Confirmation/Eucharist Workshop 3 Mon 2 & Tues 3 June—Confirmation Sun 15 & 22 June—First Eucharist Masses
TERM DATES 2014 Term 2: Tues 22 April - Fri 27 June Term 3: Mon 14 July - Fri 19 Sept Term 4: Tues 7 Oct - Fri 5 Dec Pupil Free Day: Mon 20 Oct
Uniform Shop—Change of Hours Please note that the Uniform Shop will only be open Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8.00—9.30am until the end of May. We wish Joan a speedy recovery. Thank you to Cherrie Pierce for her assistance in Joan’s absence.
Mother's Day Stall Thursday 8 May 8.30am—1.30pm at Bibi Goo Yumba. Children can buy that special gift at prices ranging from $1 - $6.
Helpers are required for either the full day or just an hour, all help is greatly appreciated.
Chaplain’s Corner
A me to reflect…. ANZAC Day Dawn Service Townsville and Magne c Island 2014
The Mar n family—Josh and Mr Mar n
Dawn Service at Galipoli
Clay and Tyren Myers, Carly Johnson, Chloe and Lucy Cur s
A big thank you to Darren Randall for organising such a special opportunity for our school to be part of the ANZAC tradition on the shores of Gallipoli.
A picture of the wreath placed on behalf of Holy Spirit school in Gallipoli.
Mini Vinnies
P&F Fundraiser Entertainment Book Only $60!!! Remember the school receives $12 per book so the more books we can sell the better. If you have already ordered a book they are being sent home this week. If you haven’t already purchased a book you can still do so by either returning your form to the school or ordering online.
Instrumental Vacancies - Term 2 There are two vacancies in the Brass Program. School instruments (trumpets) are available. There is one vacancy in the Woodwind Program. A school clarinet is available. Please see Mrs Laing if interested.
Last Thursday, we went to visit our friends at Brooklea Retirement Village and had a wonderful time. It was an extra special day because not only did we have one of our students turn 11 on that day but it was also the birthday of a very special lady named Ellen who turned 89, pictured here with Grace Treveton 6C.
Mulkadee 2014 Grade 7 students have the opportunity to participate in dance, drama, string orchestra, concert band and guitar ensemble workshops and tutorials. Grade 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to participate in choral, string orchestra, concert band and guitar ensemble workshops and tutorials. Tutorials and the final concert will be held at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre. The date for this year’s Mulkadee in July 21—July 25. Children who did not receive a form should contact the office or Mrs Laing. NB: The last day for returning the forms is this FRIDAY 2 May.
Growing healthy minds Childhood is a crucial time for growing healthy minds. All children need care and support to develop and learn. Some children need additional help to reach their potential. KidsMatter is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools and early childhood education and care services, and is proven to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian children www.kidsmatter.edu.au
Non-Government Schools Transport Assistance Scheme Semester One 2014 online applications for the NonGovernment Schools Transport Assistance Scheme will open by 1 May 2014. Parents can apply for assistance via the SchoolTransport.com.au website, as applications for this round will close on 31 May 2014. Two options are available: 1. The Bus Fare Assistance rebate assists those families whose children catch public transport to attend a nongovernment school outside the Brisbane City Council boundary, within Queensland. 2. The Students with Disabilities rebate assists those families whose child/children are driven or catch public transport to attend a non-government school within Queensland. Parents must apply online (schools can assist them to apply online) and parents can be reimbursed for transport costs if eligible. Refer to website: www.SchoolTransport.com.au for details re guidelines for funding/applications. Applications for Semester 1 funding must be received by 31st May 2014.
TUCKSHOP Please Note: The new Tuckshop Menu was sent home this week. There are only a few price increases and a few new items added. Thanks, Gayle TUCKSHOP ROSTER May Thurs Fri Mon Tues
1 2 5 6
Bonnie McDonald, John Trewern, Rebecca Lulham Kim Leinster Andrew Lyon, Di Lee, Maletino Lafoga, Kevin Sajeeve Cheri Warren, Bonnie McDonald, Maletino Lafoga, Kevin Sajeeve Wed 7 Gemma Curtis, Kim Leinster, Lynn Pery, Maletino Lafoga, Kevin Sajeeve, Virginia Novinetz
CAKE ROSTER May Fri Mon
2 Priscilla Rasmussen 5 Amy Babbage, Belinda Tuckett, Heather D’mello, Kirsten Palmer, Lucy Di Bartolo, Rachael Turner, Susana Smith Tues 6 Lynette D’alton Wed 7 Erina Chin, Kylie Van Krieken
FRUIT ROSTER May Mon
5 Fiona Kerr, Marina Buchanan, Robyn Copley, Tracey Schmid Tues 6 Bernardine Wilshere, Tracey McCarron Wed 7 Erina Chin, Lisa O’Donoghue
HELP HELP HELP
Congratula ons
BINGO ROSTER
To the following students who participated in the NQ Primary School Trials:
Support your school’s P&F every Thurs Night 7.30pm Ignatius Park Hall Jackpots 4 x $500 (90 calls) 1 x $2500 (limited calls) This is the school’s major fundraiser for the year and we need your help. Contact the school office if you can help.
Hockey—Lachlan Tronson, Sebastian Petrie Basketball—Alexander Jumeau Netball— Emily Prescott
Lost and Found Do any of these glasses belong to your child? If so please collect from the office.
Kirwan Guides Are looking for new members— Girls 5yrs plus & Leaders 18yrs plus Wednesday nights during Term Time 6pm - 7:30pm Guide Hut Bamford Lane Contact Carol on 0437 733 756 for further details
HSS Breakfast Program Our Breakfast program is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings before school. "Breakfast provides children with the energy and essential nutrients they need to concentrate on school work and learn." (www.mealsmatter.org)
