Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

NEWSLETTER

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

Principal’s Reflection

13 November 2019

Week 5, Term 4

Reflection Dear Families,

On Monday we celebrated Remembrance Day with a special service that was led by our students. 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. Lest we forget.

I would like to inform the school community that we will be saying farewell to some staff over the coming weeks. This week we

farewell Wendy Manolis who has worked as an ISA at Holy Spirit for 14 years, we wish her well in her retirement. Next week we

farewell Tammy McMahon, an ISA at our school over the last two years. Tammy and her family will be relocating to USA. Our year

4/5 teacher, Ms. Kelsey Crowe, will be departing at the end of the school year to move interstate. We wish Wendy, Tammy and Kelsey

all the best on their new adventures. I would also like to announce that Ms. Brittany Lawler has been appointment as a classroom

teacher in 2020. Brittany will be visiting Holy Spirit later this term to meet the staff and students.

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

families attention to a number of whole school community events that are upcoming up so families can book them into their calendars.

We will be holding our school Christmas Carols night on 28th November, our School End of Year Mass, on Friday 6th, at 8:30am. Our

Year 6 Graduation mass and dinner in on the evening of Wednesday 11th 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 2020 Transition students having 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 2020 across all year levels and Community of Learners, please enquire through the front

office.

As part of 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 their class is doing on Friday.

God bless you all and keep you safe,

Mr. Simon Duffy

Principal

“Keep watch on yourselves! 'If your brother does something

wrong, rebuke him and, if he is

sorry, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times

a day and seven times comes

back to you and says, "I am sorry, you must forgive him.''

- Luke 17: 3-4

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

Congratulations to the following students:

T/1, Rm. 8 - Xavier Matejic & Winston Bond

T/1, Rm. 9 - Olivia Feeney & Huon Livesley

Year 1/2, Rm.4 - Tristan Fernandes & Anthony Kariotis

Year 1/2, Rm.6 - Agna Rubin & Alice Stieber

Year 2/3, Rm.15 - Tadiwa Mangena & Oden Ruane

Year 3/4, Rm.17 - Leonardo Prandi & Francesca Hilario

Year 4/5, Rm.12 - Jacinta Byrne & Izaiah Fermanis

Year 5/6, Rm.2 - Antonis Michael & Weston Tedcastle

Year 5/6, Rm.10 - Ethan Bush & Deklan O’Donnell

Indonesian Award - Marc Tedcastle

Art Award- Renae Miller & Alphonsa Dinu

Sport Award - Daisy McKay & Pranav Velloosseril

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:

Allegra De Zylva

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 48 hours (before 7am, two days prior) 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:

admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au

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:

Aanya Shetty

Jasmine Brown

Karys Sheridan

Tadhg Maika

Tevin Ullas

Macey Sheridan

ABSENCES AND LATE STUDENTS Holiday?

If your child/ren are going to be away during the school term

please notify the front office by e-mail, phone, the school app,

or come in and pick up a ‘Notification of Absence’ form.

Leaving?

If your child is leaving the school, please notify the office by

completing a ‘Termination of Enrolment’ form which can be

found at the front office.

Late?

If your child arrives to school after the first bell (8:10am),

please send them to the front office to be signed in. If they are

not signed in they will be recorded as an unexplained absence.

Sick?

If your child is sick please notify the front office by e-mail,

phone or the school app. Your child’s absence will only be

recorded as a notified absence if you advise the school on the

day of absence or provide a medical certificate.

Does your child turn 5 before the 30th of June 2020? If so, they are eligible to start Transition next year. Please

contact the front office for an enrolment form or

download it from the school website:

www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au

TERM DATES 2019 & 2020 TERM DATES

Semester Two, 2019

Term 4 Mon. 14 Oct - Thurs. 12 Dec

COL & VACATION CARE CLOSED: 23/12/2019 - 03/01/2020

Semester One, 2020

Term 1 Thurs. 30 Jan - Thurs. 09 April

Term Break Mon. 13 April - Fri. 17 April

Term 2 Tues. 20 April– Fri. 26 June

Semester break Mon. 29 June - Mon. 20 July

SNAPPY SIX Name: Leonardo Prandi

Favourite Colour: Green, White & Red

Favourite Food: Tortellini

Favourite Book: All of the Story Tree House Series

Favourite Sport: BMX Racing

What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

Sports and Gala days

Rm. 17 Student

SNAPPY SIX Name: Matthea Regulano

Favourite Colour: Baby Blue

Favourite Food: Spaghetti

Favourite Book: The Teacher’s Pet

Favourite Sport: Art and Design

What do you like best about Holy Spirit School?

I like taking part in all the liturgies

Rm. 17 Student

COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS, 2020 Holy Spirit Community of Learners are now taking enrolments

for 2020. If your child is aged between 3-5 years of age and you

are interested in starting their life-long learning in an exciting

and safe environment, please collect an enrolment form from

the front office or download one from our website:

www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

OSHC FORMS, 2020 It is a requirement that all children attending Holy Spirit

Catholic Primary School complete a 2020 enrolment form for

Holy Spirit Out of School Hours Care – regardless of whether

they are a current user of this service or not.

Bookings from 2019 are not carried over, as of the 10th of

February, 2020 if your child has attended OSHC and has not

submitted a 2020 OSHC form to the office, you will be charged

the casual rate until a form has been submitted.

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.

PARENT PICK UP & DROP OFF AREA We are currently experiencing a number of traffic flow issues

with our Parent Pick Up and Drop off area at afternoon

dismissal. These issues are currently leading to traffic

congestion on Gsell street, traffic jams in the Parent Pick Up

area and dangerous collection of students.

In order to assist with overcoming these issues you can help in

the following ways:

Do not park in front of the school automatic gate prior to

the opening of the gates of an afternoon.

Do not park your car in the parent pick up

area and leave your vehicle there.

Do not park or sit idle on the road that runs

through our parent pick up area

If all the waiting bays are full please drive

through and park in the visitor car park or

drive around again.

Thank you for your cooperation with this im-

portant issue that relates to the work health and safety of the

children and staff here at Holy Spirit.

HATS Please label your child’s hat with a puff pen or white out on the

brim of the hat to assist the front office and teachers with the

return of missing hats to their owners.

SCHOOL FEES - 2020 Families are advised the following school fees for 2020 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 of table above)

$368.00 Books & Services (per child/per year)

$128.00 Excursion (per child/per year)

$236.00 Operational (per child/per year)

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.

Community of Learners (fees subject to change)

One Child $405 per week $100 per day

Effective January 2020

After School Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $27 - booked rate $37 - casual rate

Before School Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $12 (includes Breakfast)

Vacation Care (fees subject to change)

One Child $295 per week $77 per day

Effective April 2020

Child Care Benefits (CCB) apply

Family Per Term

(Inc. levies)

Per Year

(Inc. levies)

1 child $500.75 $2003.00

2 children $969.75 $3879.00

3 children $1406.95 $5627.80

4 children $1583.60 $6334.40

LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW Indonesian with Ibu Kirsty

This term in Indonesian; the year 5/6 classes have been learning

about fashion and clothing. We have explored how fashion can

reflect the social and cultural norms of a community and the

impact of modern-day influences. Students also investigated the

diversity of traditional dress in regions throughout Indonesia.

Everyone also did a great job role playing bargaining for clothes

at the markets!

In year 3/4 and 4/5; we have been learning about the names of

body parts and how to describe an injury or illness. Again,

students did a wonderful job role playing a visit to the doctors

using their Indonesian language!

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

Term 4 Calendar, 2019

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Assembly

Week 5 November 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time

11

Remembrance Day Service @ 11am

12

13

14

REWARD AFTERNOON

15 Room 9

T/1

Week 6 November 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time

18

Advent – 1st week

19

20

21

22

Transition Information morning & orientation from 8:30 –10:30am

Room 17 Year 3/4

Week 7 November Christ the King

25 Advent – 2nd week

Last day – Homework

Centre

26

27

28

Christmas Carols & BBQ from 5:00pm

29 Last Day of Everyone

Can Read

Defence Gathering @ 1:30pm

Room 6 Year 1/2

Week 8 December 1st Sunday Advent

2 Advent – 3rd week

Year 6 Captains 2020 speeches and voting

3

4

Academic Reports emailed to families

5

Awards Assembly

School Board Meeting

6

Whole School Mass Student Awards

Room 12 Year 4/5

Week 9 December 2nd Sunday Advent

9

Advent - 4th week

10

Everyone Can Read Graduation

Christmas Raffle drawn

11

Graduation Mass, awards and shared meal

from 6pm

12

Water activities T-5

Last day of school

13

NO SCHOOL

Mr. Duffy, Mrs. Sellars &

2020 Year 6 Leadership team

PO Box 40030, Casuarina, NT. 0811 | email: admin.holyspirit@nt.catholic.edu.au | website: www.holyspiritnt.catholic.edu.au | Ph. 08 8927 3411 | Fax: 08 8927 9791

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, 29th of November, 2019 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 boa rd 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, 13-20 Dec, 2019 and 6-29th Jan, 2020. 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 29th of Nov, 2019. 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 $75 per day per child, and a full time rate of $290 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 received 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 48 Hours (Before 7am, 2 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 my child/children. I/We agree that Holy Spirit Vacation Care staff is free and clear of all responsibilities for any accidents and loss of property 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 expenses 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 Vacation 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 incurred 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

9

No. Children

Name of

Children:

1

No. Children

2

No. Children

3

No. Children

4

No. Children

1

No. Children

Incursion:

WaterslideBaking Cupcakes

Excursion: Fresh Food

Discovery Tour at

Woolworths

Excursion:

King Pin

Lunch: Spaghetti &

Badminton

SCHOOL DAY

13-Jan-20 14-Jan-20

11-Dec-19 12-Dec-19 13-Dec-19

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

SCHOOL DAY

16-Dec-19 17-Dec-19 18-Dec-19 19-Dec-19 20-Dec-19

Name of

Children:

SCHOOL DAY

27-Jan-20 28-Jan-20 29-Jan-20 30-Jan-20

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Name of

Children:

20-Jan-20 21-Jan-20 22-Jan-20 23-Jan-20 24-Jan-20

Name of

Children:

31-Jan-20

Name of

Children:

Name of

Children:

22-Jan-20 23-Jan-20 24-Jan-20

FRIDAY

Disco Day & 4 square

ball comp

Excursion:

Movies

Incursion: St Johns - learn

about first aid

BBQ Lunch - Australia

Day Celebrations

Slime Making &

Craft Day

SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY SCHOOL DAY

09-Dec-19 10-Dec-19

29-Jan-20 30-Jan-20 31-Jan-20

Zumba, Soccer &

Loom BandsSCHOOL DAY

SCHOOL DAY

School wk

9

THURSDAY FRIDAY

12-Dec-1911-Dec-19 13-Dec-1909-Dec-19

SCHOOL DAY

WEDNESDAY

SCHOOL DAYFace Painting & Sand

Castle Competition

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

Excursion:

Movies

Soccer & Christmas

Song Competition

Incursion:

Silent Disco

Gingerbread House

Competition

Christmas Party

Lunch provided

15-Jan-20 16-Jan-20

06-Jan-20 07-Jan-20 08-Jan-20 09-Jan-20 10-Jan-20

Making Playdough &

Soccer

Incursion:

Petting Zoo

Messy Play Day &

Dance CompetitionPizza Making

Excursion:

Crocosurus Cove

17-Jan-2013-Jan-20 14-Jan-20

Holiday

wk 1

16-Dec-19

MONDAY

10-Dec-19

MONDAY TUESDAY

SCHOOL DAY

17-Dec-19

Holiday

wk 4

20-Jan-20 21-Jan-20

Holiday

wk 3

TUESDAY

School wk

1

27-Jan-20 28-Jan-20

Holiday

wk 2

Trivia, Tug of War &

HockeyPUBLIC HOLIDAY

15-Jan-20 16-Jan-20 17-Jan-20

06-Jan-20 07-Jan-20 08-Jan-20 09-Jan-20 10-Jan-20