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Our shopping centres and local businesses are decorated mostly in maroon and gold with the occasional flourishes of blue to avoid complete bias and perhaps keep in favour with some customers. Even our youngest students are aware that something special is taking place in Townsville.
The excitement and enthusiasm are tangible as our city prepares for the spectacle and thrill of hosting the State of Origin. The chatter about this well publicised event, has for many, replaced the safe banter of topics such as the weather.
Regardless of the result of the match, the players like our students require a skill set. Education today has more in common with elite sport than perhaps we realise. What will today’s students require for their future employment?
21st Century Skills include the ability to think critically, work collaboratively and think creatively. Personal, social and communication skills too, are critical for success. I am sure for those who attend the match or watch it from the comfort of their home, there will be an exhibition of 21st Century Skills.
God bless
Geraldine
It is nearly that time of the term where report cards will be made available through Compass. Please ensure you have your passwords to access Compass. If you need assistance, please see the lovely ladies in our office.
Once again, Holy Spirit Catholic School is holding its "Colour Me Crazy" event in July. It will be the beginning of Catholic Education Week on Sunday July 25. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date.. Mark it in your calendar for a morning of colour and fun as we join together as a school community once again.
In the Gospel on Sunday, Jesus tells the parable of the mustard seed.
In the parable, Jesus talked about the tiny mustard seed and the way it grows into a large and sturdy plant, to explain how the Kingdom of God can grow. To live in the Kingdom and be part of it is to live as Jesus taught us. Showing respect, kindness, love, understanding and forgiveness towards others, helps God’s Kingdom grow on earth. We encourage our students to respect others and make good choices in their behaviour to build positive relationships.
This week at Holy Spirit Catholic School, our value aligns well with the Gospel reading this Sunday. The value for this week is respect. Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. You show respect by being polite and kind. For a lot of people, taking your hat off is a show of respect. When people are insulted or treated badly, they feel they haven't been treated with respect. You can respect things as well as people. This week we pray that our students show respect by thinking and acting in a way that shows others they care about their feelings and their well-being, not calling others names, treating each other with courtesy and being respectful of others things.
This Friday, 11th June, is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion dates back to the Middle Ages and recalls the mystery of God who is love and honours the heart of Jesus as the source and center of the incarnate love of God. Jesus’ sacred heart is often portrayed as a flaming heart, shining with divine light, reminding us of the incredible fire of Christ’s love for us.
God bless.
Caroline Fuller
Congratulations to our students who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist on Sunday with the Holy Spirit Parish. It was lovely to see our students supported in their faith by their families for this special occasion.
Sunday, June 20th , 2021
Dear Parents/Caregiver’s,
Holy Spirit School will be hosting a ‘Festival of the Arts’ morning on Sunday 20th June in the Lynch Family Hall.
We would like to invite all instrumental, vocal and drama students to take part in this ‘Celebration of the Arts’.
Throughout the morning children will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the areas of Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Guitar, Orchestral Strings, Voice and Drama.
The morning’s entertainment will commence at 10.00am with Session 1 comprising children in the Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Vocal and Drama Program.
Children in this session are to arrive at the hall at 9.45am.
Session 2 will commence at 11.30 am comprising students in the Guitar and Orchestral Strings Program.
Childen in this session are to arrive at the hall at 11.15am.
Can you please complete and return the form which was distributed to students to Mrs Laing by Friday 11th June.
Forms may also be left at the school office.
Due to popular demand, we are once again taking orders for our HSCS Indigenous shirt.
Orders will be taken until Wednesday 23rd June close of business, 4.30pm. Ordered shirts will be delivered to the school in early August.
To order visit:
https://blackchrome.com.au/shop/holy-spirit-catholic-school/
We’re using the new Check In Qld app to help keep you COVID safe the next time you visit.
All you need to do is:
✔ download the app www.covid19.qld.gov.au/check-
✔ enter your details once
✔ open the app when you next visit us at school
✔ select ‘Check in Now’ and hover your smartphone over our QR code
Done!
Using this digital check-in means your details are stored securely by the Queensland Government for fast COVID-19 contact tracing if needed. #CheckInQld
The 2nd Pre-Mulkadee Band workshop is this Saturday, 12th June!
This workshop will again be led by the Mulkadee Band Specialist, Wyana O'Keeffe.
Workshop Details for 2nd Workshop:
Date: Saturday 12th May 2021
Time: 9am to 12pm
Venue: Southern Cross Catholic College, Gartrell Drive, Annandale.
Students will need to bring the following:
*Instrument (Percussionists - please bring your own sticks and mallets)
*Pencil
*Music Stand
*Plastic Sleeve Display Folder,
*Water Bottle
*A snack for morning tea.
TRIPLE P – POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
WHAT IS TRIPLE P?
Triple P is a parenting program, but it doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you.
WHAT DOES TRIPLE P DO?
The three Ps in ‘Triple P’ stand for ‘Positive Parenting Program’ which means your family life is going to be much more enjoyable.
Triple P helps you:
- Raise happy, confident kids
- Manage misbehaviour so everyone in the family enjoys life more
- Set rules and routines that everyone respects and follows
- Encourage behaviour you like
- Take care of yourself as a parent
- Feel confident you’re doing the right thing
HOW DO YOU DO TRIPLE P’S POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM?
Because all families are different, Triple P has a range of ways to get your positive parenting program. Choose anything from single visit consultations to public seminars; group courses to private sessions. You can even do Triple P Online, at home or wherever you like!
Here’s something for those who with fur-babies!
Bring your four-legged furry friends and a coffee and join us for a social morning in the Council’s dog park alongside the picturesque Ross River.
This dog park has the added benefit of having the river beside it so the dogs can have a swim!
*Please note – members, partners and families attend with their pets at their own risk. Please refrain from attending if your pet has aggressive tendencies. Please obtain tickets for humans AND dogs attending*
Where Gleeson’s Weir Park, at the end of Arinya St Cranbrook
When 9.00am - 11.00am Sunday 13th June
Register DCO Townsville - Dogs Day Out - Eventbrite
Wednesday June 16th - Wellbeing Wednesday
ADF partners in Townsville are invited to join us for our next Wellbeing Wednesday session. Take the opportunity to connect with other Defence partners in a relaxed atmosphere, and explore ways to incorporate self-care and self-reflection into your day to day life. The theme for our June session is: Bringing Mindfulness to Life.
This is a free event and light refreshments will be provided.
Where DCO Office, Nathan St, Aitkenvale
When 5.30pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 16th June
Registrations open soon @ DCO Townsville Eventbrite
Keep an eye out for an e-Newsflash with more details and the ticket registration link.
Saturday June 26th - My Dad & Me – Mini Chefs!
ADF dads and their kids are invited to a morning that's all about dad and the kids. Each month offers different themed activities that allow dads and their kids to connect through fun. This month our theme will be 'mini chefs'. Keep an eye out on DCO social media for monthly details and remember, this is a mum free zone, so let her enjoy the morning off!
Where Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks
When 9.30am - 11.00am Saturday 26th June
Registrations open soon @ DCO Townsville Eventbrite
Keep an eye out for an e-Newsflash with more details and the ticket registration link later in the month.
Defence Biz Network - 10am Wednesday June 2nd, 16th, 30th
Defence Biz Network invites Defence members, partners, and veterans who have their own small business (or are looking to start one!), to join a networking group that understands the unique challenges that Defence partners' businesses face and is there to support each other through it all. Not everyone understands these challenges, however the members of this group do!
For more information, contact Bonnie on 0475 444 159, or Emma on 0451 794 221, or email tsvdefencebiznetwork@gmail.com
Where DCO Townsville Conference Room
Nathan Business Centre, 340 Nathan St Aitkenvale
Defence Families of Australia (DFA)
Defence Families of Australia (DFA) is the official body appointed by the Government to represent the views of Defence Families.
What we do:
· Inform the Government and Defence on the needs of ADF families (DFA team members are partners of current serving members)
· Advocate on behalf of families across a range of issues
· Provide a forum for families to raise issues and concerns
· Inform families on assistance and services available.
Do you need someone to advocate for you? Reach out to the Northern Queensland delegate:
Larissa Ostermann
T: 0418 796 561
Facebook: DFA Northern Queensland
ADF Family Health Program
The ADF Family Health Program has your family covered.
Did you know that the Department of Defence offers ADF families full reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for a number of Medicare recognised services?
The ADF Family Health Program makes healthcare more affordable and accessible for recognised dependants of full-time ADF Members and Reservists on Continuous Full-time Service. Families can claim unlimited reimbursement of gap fees for Medicare recognised GP visits, and also receive a financial allocation (up to $400 per dependant) for use towards allied health and medical specialist services.
East registration and electronic claiming make the Program extremely user friendly.
For more details go to ADF Family Health Program or phone 1300 561 454.
Bring Wellbeing into your everyday parenting – Wednesday 16th June
Denise Svane (Principal Advisor- Mental Health) of the Department of Education and Lee Town from Child & Youth Mental Health Services, are facilitating a free course titled `Wellbeing in Transitions - bringing the Wheel of Wellbeing into your home’.
The Wheel of Wellbeing is a simple, easy to use framework to enhance wellbeing in your life and the life of your family. Together we will explore how you can use this framework to bring wellbeing into your everyday parenting. For more information about this amazing framework please go to Wheel of Well-being.
Date and time: Wednesday 16 June 2021, 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Townsville Community Learning Centre, 78 Thompson Street
Mundingburra, QLD 4812
To register please access this link:
Defence Family Helpline
The helpline is available 24/7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.
We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am in the Hall.
Your support with donations of bread, spreads, vegemite, jam etc. (excluding peanut based spreads) would be appreciated.
Breakfast Club for Thursday (tomorrow) June 10 has been cancelled.
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June |
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15.06.21 |
Board Meeting |
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21.06.21-25.06.21 |
NAIDOC Week |
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23.06.21 |
HSCS Athletics Carnival |
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25.06.21 |
Naidoc Liturgy - Indigenous Shirts |
Holy Spirit Catholic School uses Flexischools ordering system. To register, login or to place orders, please click this link:
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ROSTER |
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10.06.21 |
John Edwards, Rose McSherry |
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11.06.21 |
Jeena Philips-Koshy, Tim Marrinan, Virginia Novinetz |
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14.06.21 |
Anita Coggiola, Nicole Boon, Brook Vass | ||
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15.06.21 |
Leigh Robertson, Sue Viviers, Thiru Sasi Emmanuel, Tina McDonough | ||
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16.06.21 |
Christine Nash | ||
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10.06.21 |
Cathy Duvel | ||
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11.06.21 |
Mayleen Nona | ||
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14.06.21 |
Majella Purcell, Melissa Smith | ||
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15.06.21 |
Leigh Robertson | ||
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16.06.21 |
Kat Harrington, Taane Morris | ||
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FRUIT |
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14.06.21 |
Martina Mylrea | ||
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15.06.21 |
Bernadette Bryant | ||
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16.06.21 |
Kat Harrington, Taane Morris | ||
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Term Dates 2021 |
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Term 2 |
Monday 19 April 2021 |
Friday 25 June 2021 |
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Term 3 |
Monday 12 July 2021 |
Friday 17 September 2021 |
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Term 4 |
Tuesday 5 October 2021 |
Friday 3 December 2021 |
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Pupil Free Day: Friday 3 September 2021 |
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Schools, Teachers and Students - This is for you
Come be part of the Sports Festivities
Don't miss your chance to be part of history with the inaugural Festival of Athletics - one of the largest and premier community athletics event in Australia. With so much to do and see there is something for everyone.
The Festival of Athletics will involve three events all located at the Townsville Sports Reserve. This includes the 5km and 9km Fun Run, the Team Challenge for schools and corporate bodies, and an athletics championship targeting regional to Olympic athletes.
To provide further enticement, the day will include entertainment on the fun run course, sponsor activations and a range of innovative attractions and stalls that promote healthy living and increases community engagement.
All of this and more. Lock in your calendars now the 18-20 June 2021.
Latest News
Entries are now open for the Community Fun Run. Run, walk or roll around a course that showcases the best of North Ward. There is a range of courses, including a team run, that is perfect for all fitness levels. Make sure you register early so you can get a limited edition participation medal. This event is perfect to end the school terms Cross Country program.
Team Challenge entry portal is now live. Sign your team up now to compete in a fun, innovative challenge to see who will be rewarded with the golden cup.
- School Challenge – compete with your classmates, teachers and/or family members to see which school comes out on top. We want to know who will be the champion school for 2021.
Track and Field event portal is now live. Students, parents and teachers can sign up to compete in a range of track and field events - open to all ages and abilities. No membership requirements required - reducing the barriers to compete in sport. We have confirmed that over 20 Olympic / Olympic hopefuls will be present - how cool would it be to watch and compete with them.
We're celebrating 23 YEARS of the
McDonald's Townsville Running Festival in 2021.
Register now and get ready to #makememories
www.townsvillerunningfestival.com
1st of August 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia are an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing vital programs for families with seriously ill children.
Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia opened our, state-of-the-art Ronald McDonald House adjacent to Townsville Hospital in 2004, offering a safe place to stay for over 100 people a night. Through our accommodation and support services, we strive to keep families together when life gets turned upside down due to a child's illness.
We are happy to announce $2 of the McDonald's Townsville Running Festival 2021 ENTRY FEE will go towards the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
All uniform supplies are available at The School Locker, Domain Central (close to Bunnings).
Phone 1800 826 155
Uniform days for students:
Monday and Wednesday - Formal uniform
Tuesday and Thursday - Sports uniform
Friday - own choice
Senior shirts may be worn on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Wednesday Assemblies |
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Prep – Year 2 |
8.40am |
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Years 3 – 6 |
2.10pm |
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Whole School Assemblies |
8.45am |
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Daily Bell Times |
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8.15 am |
Students are allowed to move to class |
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8.30 am |
School day commences |
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10.30 am |
Morning tea bell |
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10.55 am |
Five minute warning bell |
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11.00 am |
School day resumes |
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1.00 pm |
Lunch bell |
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1.30 pm |
Five minute warning bell |
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1.35 pm |
School day resumes. |
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2.50 pm |
School day concludes |
If your child is going to be absent, please enter the details through Compass, as this is the most efficient way to inform the school.
