Holy Spirit School Holy Spirit School NEWSLETTER - AWS
Holy Spirit School NEWSLETTER Volume 11 23 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
www.facebook.com/ HSSTownsville
Principal’s Corner Welcome to Term 2, we especially welcome the new families joining the Holy Spirit School community. Term 2 is a term filled with Fete Fever, NAPLAN and Year 6 Camps just to name a few of the items on the calendar. To keep you informed of current events and activities we have posted a Term 2 calendar on our website. Today we celebrated a liturgy of remembrance in honour of ANZAC Day. In our liturgy we acknowledged the sacrifice of others so that we may live in a free and peaceful country. This week is an extraordinary one. We commenced the week with the joy of Easter Sunday and conclude with ANZAC Day. The story of the Resurrection and the story of the ANZACS are great examples of sacrificial love. Both stories have the same simple message of 'love' and 'sacrifice'. This message for most of us is not lived to the same extreme as Jesus or the ANZACS, it is however evident in our daily actions. Whether you go that extra mile for the elderly relative or neighbour, work longer hours to provide for your family or get up early to take a child to swimming training, each sacrifice is a sign of love even though it may not always feel like an act of love! While these daily actions do not generally require the same bravery and courage as that of the ANZACS they are great reminders of putting others first. On Friday, a small group of students and staff will attend the Dawn Service and our Year 4-7 students will march proudly to pay tribute to our defence force - past and present. Congratulations to all students involved in these events. Thank you for being a sign of love.
Geraldine Egelton Principal.
God of love and liberty, We give thanks today for the freedom we enjoy in this land. We remember those who in time of war faithfully serve our country. We pray that we and all the people of Australia, gratefully remember their courage and their sacrifice, We pray for their families, and for ourselves whose freedom was won at such a cost. May we have the grace to live in a spirit of justice, of generosity, and of peace This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world: Jesus Christ. Amen.
DIARY DATES
DIARY DATES
Bits and Pieces
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
ANZAC Day March Year 4—7 students will participate in the ANZAC Day March along the Strand. Children are to assemble in Strand Park at 9.30am. Please bring a disposable water bottle.
Term 2 Calendar A calendar of HSS events for Term 2 is available on the school website under the News & Events tab. Please note that Assembly dates are subject to change.
Student Safety For the safety of all students please do not carry hot drinks whilst on school grounds.
School Uniform Well done to all students wearing correct school uniform. When purchasing new shoes for students please follow the uniform policy Formal: Black shoes or black joggers. Sports: Joggers—black or coloured to compliment the uniform suggested white or black with grey or blue trim. No fluro colours please.
EASTER RAFFLE WINNERS!!!!! Thank you to all who bought tickets to support the school’s Easter Raffle, over $620 was raised towards Project Compassion. The Winners were: 1st Prize—Ken Archer (Grandfather of Madalyn Mears 7C) 2nd Prize—The Buchanan Family 3rd Prize— The Hope Family
Term 2 April Fri
25
Public Holiday for ANZAC Day
May Fri 2 Mon 5 Thurs 8 Mon 12 Tues 13 Fri 16 Fri
23
Coloured Clothes Day—Trash & Treasure P&F Meeting 7.30pm Mother’s Day Stall School Board Meeting 6.30pm Thurs 15 NAPLAN Coloured Clothes Day— Chocolates/Groceries Fete
Year 6 Camp Dates May 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
Sacramental Dates
FETE UPDATE Don’t forget to return your COLOURED CLOTHES DAY
DODGERS Friday 2 May
these required Trashare & Treasure URGENTLY. Make sure your outfit is If you haven’t been able to sell all dodgers SUNSAFE please return them sold or unsold. We have families waiting to sell more tickets.
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
Thank you to the students who represented the school at Bishop Michael’s funeral on Monday 7 April. There were a total of 31 students who either attended the funeral service or were a part of the guard of honour. Thank you also to the staff and families involved, your assistance was appreciated.
Cent Sale — We are looking for ice cream buckets with lids to be used at the cent sale at the fete. If anyone has any can they please drop them off to the office.
After 22 years, our groundsman, Ray Garlic is on the move to Brisbane. Ray, while not always ready to admit it, could be observed in the playground doing up the shoelaces of a small child or retrieving a ball from a roof! We thank Ray for his contribution to our school - especially the maintenance of the grounds. We wish Ray and his partner Judy all the best for the future.
2014 School Fees – Term 2 Thank you to those families who have brought their fees up to date. Any families with fees owing from Term 1 and/or the previous year are now advised that it is URGENT for these fees to be paid, or an appointment made with Coralie to discuss payment options. Term 2 school fee invoices will be posted to families early in Week 2.
Unknown Fees A payment was made via internet banking over the Easter holiday break. The amount paid was for a whole term fees. The identification on this deposit into the Bank account was given as a number and no name was recorded. If you made a full-term school fee payment during the past week and did not receive a receipt for this, please contact Coralie.
Mulkadee 2014 Mulkadee 2014 will be a great experience for all and is a significant event in the life of our Diocese. Mulkadee has a particular focus on the Arts, giving our students the opportunity to be involved with great tutors and work with other students from the diocese. 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. Students wishing to participate in Mulkadee were given an enrolment form in week 8. The date for returning these forms has been extended until Friday 2 May. Children who did not receive a form should contact the office or Mrs Laing.
FUN RUN DAY WITH JAVID BOWEN Javid Bowen, our Adopt a Cowboy, had a great morning watching and encouraging all of the students running in the Fun Run. He was most impressed with the team spirit, war cries and dancing. Javid helped Mr Docherty with the presentation of medals to the Age Champions and the overall trophy to the Brannigan BLUES.
Javid visited Prep B to say hello and see the fantastic wall display of the Cowboys. The Prep children had written sentences on the beautifully coloured footballs. Prep B had been learning about the letter and sound “J”. Javid can jump. Javid can jet ski. Javid can juggle. Javid can jive. The Preps did such a good job, Javid has promised to spend a lot longer with them on his next visit to Holy Spirit. (He was going home to practise his juggling and jiving). Maybe we will see these skills on the footy field.
FUN RUN DAY WAS SUCH A GREAT DAY!
Chaplain’s Corner Care for one another. Only act with positive words and actions. Make friends. Mistakes happen, and we learn from them. Understand routines, rituals, responses, goals & expectations. Need to know? Ask questions. Individual ideas, needs and interest matter. Together we collaborate to learn and support each other. You matter to this COMMUNITY!
Chaplain’s Corner Defence
"Lest We Forget" Earth Day—22 April 2014
Every day is Earth Day
TUCKSHOP TUCKSHOP ROSTER April Thurs Mon Tues Wed
24 John Trewern, Annabelle Foster, Jo Dwyer 28 Dianne Lee, Jodi Cronk, Tanya Newcombe 29 Angela Wenta 30 Andrew Pacey, Tricia McCormick, Gemma Curtis
St Patrick’s College Past Students’ Association Annual Mass and Luncheon DATE CLAIMER: St Patrick’s College Past Students’ Association will celebrate our Annual Mass on Sunday, 29th June with a Luncheon to follow at The Pier Restaurant. Further details to follow. Any enquiries phone Carolyn on 4775 5245 or 0417 009 518.
CAKE ROSTER April Mon 28 Rachael Turner, Tues 29 Lynette D’alton Wed 30 Erina Chin
FRUIT ROSTER April Thurs Mon Tues Wed
24 28 29 30
Clarisa Marrinan, Sharon Douglas Tracey Schmid Tracey McCarron Erina Chin
HELP HELP HELP
BINGO ROSTER 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.
Defence News There is Defence Transition Aide services available to those families requiring support while they are at Holy Spirit School so for more information please contact Kerry Lowth or Haylie Stanhope via email, [email protected] or [email protected] or the School Office.
MAJELLAN PLAYGROUP WHEN: Mondays only TIME: 8.30– 10.30 am (Excluding pupil free & school holidays) WHERE: Spirit Centre (next to Holy Spirit Church) Contact: Rachael (0409485270) or Richard (0404546581).
Uniform Shop Hours Mon / Wed / Fri 8.00—9.30am Thurs 2.30pm—3.30pm
DONT FORGET YOUR DODGERS
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
www.facebook.com/ HSSTownsville
Principal’s Corner Welcome to Term 2, we especially welcome the new families joining the Holy Spirit School community. Term 2 is a term filled with Fete Fever, NAPLAN and Year 6 Camps just to name a few of the items on the calendar. To keep you informed of current events and activities we have posted a Term 2 calendar on our website. Today we celebrated a liturgy of remembrance in honour of ANZAC Day. In our liturgy we acknowledged the sacrifice of others so that we may live in a free and peaceful country. This week is an extraordinary one. We commenced the week with the joy of Easter Sunday and conclude with ANZAC Day. The story of the Resurrection and the story of the ANZACS are great examples of sacrificial love. Both stories have the same simple message of 'love' and 'sacrifice'. This message for most of us is not lived to the same extreme as Jesus or the ANZACS, it is however evident in our daily actions. Whether you go that extra mile for the elderly relative or neighbour, work longer hours to provide for your family or get up early to take a child to swimming training, each sacrifice is a sign of love even though it may not always feel like an act of love! While these daily actions do not generally require the same bravery and courage as that of the ANZACS they are great reminders of putting others first. On Friday, a small group of students and staff will attend the Dawn Service and our Year 4-7 students will march proudly to pay tribute to our defence force - past and present. Congratulations to all students involved in these events. Thank you for being a sign of love.
Geraldine Egelton Principal.
God of love and liberty, We give thanks today for the freedom we enjoy in this land. We remember those who in time of war faithfully serve our country. We pray that we and all the people of Australia, gratefully remember their courage and their sacrifice, We pray for their families, and for ourselves whose freedom was won at such a cost. May we have the grace to live in a spirit of justice, of generosity, and of peace This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world: Jesus Christ. Amen.
DIARY DATES
DIARY DATES
Bits and Pieces
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
ANZAC Day March Year 4—7 students will participate in the ANZAC Day March along the Strand. Children are to assemble in Strand Park at 9.30am. Please bring a disposable water bottle.
Term 2 Calendar A calendar of HSS events for Term 2 is available on the school website under the News & Events tab. Please note that Assembly dates are subject to change.
Student Safety For the safety of all students please do not carry hot drinks whilst on school grounds.
School Uniform Well done to all students wearing correct school uniform. When purchasing new shoes for students please follow the uniform policy Formal: Black shoes or black joggers. Sports: Joggers—black or coloured to compliment the uniform suggested white or black with grey or blue trim. No fluro colours please.
EASTER RAFFLE WINNERS!!!!! Thank you to all who bought tickets to support the school’s Easter Raffle, over $620 was raised towards Project Compassion. The Winners were: 1st Prize—Ken Archer (Grandfather of Madalyn Mears 7C) 2nd Prize—The Buchanan Family 3rd Prize— The Hope Family
Term 2 April Fri
25
Public Holiday for ANZAC Day
May Fri 2 Mon 5 Thurs 8 Mon 12 Tues 13 Fri 16 Fri
23
Coloured Clothes Day—Trash & Treasure P&F Meeting 7.30pm Mother’s Day Stall School Board Meeting 6.30pm Thurs 15 NAPLAN Coloured Clothes Day— Chocolates/Groceries Fete
Year 6 Camp Dates May 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
Sacramental Dates
FETE UPDATE Don’t forget to return your COLOURED CLOTHES DAY
DODGERS Friday 2 May
these required Trashare & Treasure URGENTLY. Make sure your outfit is If you haven’t been able to sell all dodgers SUNSAFE please return them sold or unsold. We have families waiting to sell more tickets.
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
Thank you to the students who represented the school at Bishop Michael’s funeral on Monday 7 April. There were a total of 31 students who either attended the funeral service or were a part of the guard of honour. Thank you also to the staff and families involved, your assistance was appreciated.
Cent Sale — We are looking for ice cream buckets with lids to be used at the cent sale at the fete. If anyone has any can they please drop them off to the office.
After 22 years, our groundsman, Ray Garlic is on the move to Brisbane. Ray, while not always ready to admit it, could be observed in the playground doing up the shoelaces of a small child or retrieving a ball from a roof! We thank Ray for his contribution to our school - especially the maintenance of the grounds. We wish Ray and his partner Judy all the best for the future.
2014 School Fees – Term 2 Thank you to those families who have brought their fees up to date. Any families with fees owing from Term 1 and/or the previous year are now advised that it is URGENT for these fees to be paid, or an appointment made with Coralie to discuss payment options. Term 2 school fee invoices will be posted to families early in Week 2.
Unknown Fees A payment was made via internet banking over the Easter holiday break. The amount paid was for a whole term fees. The identification on this deposit into the Bank account was given as a number and no name was recorded. If you made a full-term school fee payment during the past week and did not receive a receipt for this, please contact Coralie.
Mulkadee 2014 Mulkadee 2014 will be a great experience for all and is a significant event in the life of our Diocese. Mulkadee has a particular focus on the Arts, giving our students the opportunity to be involved with great tutors and work with other students from the diocese. 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. Students wishing to participate in Mulkadee were given an enrolment form in week 8. The date for returning these forms has been extended until Friday 2 May. Children who did not receive a form should contact the office or Mrs Laing.
FUN RUN DAY WITH JAVID BOWEN Javid Bowen, our Adopt a Cowboy, had a great morning watching and encouraging all of the students running in the Fun Run. He was most impressed with the team spirit, war cries and dancing. Javid helped Mr Docherty with the presentation of medals to the Age Champions and the overall trophy to the Brannigan BLUES.
Javid visited Prep B to say hello and see the fantastic wall display of the Cowboys. The Prep children had written sentences on the beautifully coloured footballs. Prep B had been learning about the letter and sound “J”. Javid can jump. Javid can jet ski. Javid can juggle. Javid can jive. The Preps did such a good job, Javid has promised to spend a lot longer with them on his next visit to Holy Spirit. (He was going home to practise his juggling and jiving). Maybe we will see these skills on the footy field.
FUN RUN DAY WAS SUCH A GREAT DAY!
Chaplain’s Corner Care for one another. Only act with positive words and actions. Make friends. Mistakes happen, and we learn from them. Understand routines, rituals, responses, goals & expectations. Need to know? Ask questions. Individual ideas, needs and interest matter. Together we collaborate to learn and support each other. You matter to this COMMUNITY!
Chaplain’s Corner Defence
"Lest We Forget" Earth Day—22 April 2014
Every day is Earth Day
TUCKSHOP TUCKSHOP ROSTER April Thurs Mon Tues Wed
24 John Trewern, Annabelle Foster, Jo Dwyer 28 Dianne Lee, Jodi Cronk, Tanya Newcombe 29 Angela Wenta 30 Andrew Pacey, Tricia McCormick, Gemma Curtis
St Patrick’s College Past Students’ Association Annual Mass and Luncheon DATE CLAIMER: St Patrick’s College Past Students’ Association will celebrate our Annual Mass on Sunday, 29th June with a Luncheon to follow at The Pier Restaurant. Further details to follow. Any enquiries phone Carolyn on 4775 5245 or 0417 009 518.
CAKE ROSTER April Mon 28 Rachael Turner, Tues 29 Lynette D’alton Wed 30 Erina Chin
FRUIT ROSTER April Thurs Mon Tues Wed
24 28 29 30
Clarisa Marrinan, Sharon Douglas Tracey Schmid Tracey McCarron Erina Chin
HELP HELP HELP
BINGO ROSTER 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.
Defence News There is Defence Transition Aide services available to those families requiring support while they are at Holy Spirit School so for more information please contact Kerry Lowth or Haylie Stanhope via email, [email protected] or [email protected] or the School Office.
MAJELLAN PLAYGROUP WHEN: Mondays only TIME: 8.30– 10.30 am (Excluding pupil free & school holidays) WHERE: Spirit Centre (next to Holy Spirit Church) Contact: Rachael (0409485270) or Richard (0404546581).
Uniform Shop Hours Mon / Wed / Fri 8.00—9.30am Thurs 2.30pm—3.30pm
DONT FORGET YOUR DODGERS
