Some of the shoes that will not be acceptable are the following     

Please check shoes so we can start the term ....on the right foot.

The Sea of Galilee is a large freshwater lake and sometimes its calm blue waters are 

whipped into violent storms by sudden strong winds.  In Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples became afraid and ran to waken Jesus before they were all drowned.  Jesus calmed the storm that had suddenly blown up.  In their time of fear and trouble, the disciples immediately turned to Jesus for help.  We too learn to turn to Jesus, because he is the Son of God and ask for his help in time of trouble.  Our students get a little tired and relationships become strained as the term nears the end.  We are encouraging our students to STOP and think and make good choices in their behaviour in the last weeks of term so we can end on a peaceful and happy note, treating each other with kindness and respect.

This week at Holy Spirit we value justice.  Justice, for many people, refers to fairness.  We should always be looking to discover ways in which we are called to be people for others.  We are called to:  show dignity to others; help those in need with the essentials required for a decent life (food, clothing and shelter); pay special attention to the needs of those who are poor; care for one another; care for all that God has made.   This week we pray that our students pay attention to those around them and be examples of showing justice to others.

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe.  It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.  World Refugee Day 2021 focuses on the power of inclusion.  The shared experience of COVID-19 has showed us that we only succeed if we stand together.  We have all had to do our part to keep each other safe and despite the challenges, refugees and displaced people have stepped up.  Given the chance, refugees will continue to contribute to a stronger, safer and more vibrant world.  This year, they call for greater inclusion of refugees in health systems, schools and sport. Only by working together can we recover from the pandemic.  For more information, visit https://www.unhcr.org/en-au/world-refugee-day.html 

Grade 2 have been writing Haiku Poems.  Thank you, Jackson, for sharing your lovely poem with me.

God bless.

Caroline Fuller

This year the Holy Spirit School Athletics Carnival will be held at the Sports Reserve in Bourke St, North Ward on Wednesday 23 June, 2021 for Prep - Year 6 students. Children may be taken directly to the Sports Reserve; the entry point will be through the Bourke Street gate.

When: Wednesday, 23 June 2021 from 9am - 2pm  

Transport:  Children will be transported to and from the carnival by bus. 

Should a student arrive late to school, parents will be required to transport their child to the Sports Reserve. 

What to wear:  Students are to wear their Sports Uniform. Students may choose to wear a coloured t-shirt to represent their House colour. Students must wear a school hat and covered footwear to and from school.

What to bring: Sufficient water and food for the day, there is no access to the canteen or school tuck-shop. For convenience, some students may prefer to bring their own sunscreen.

Tomorrow (Thursday, 17 June) is the final day for permission notes to be returned to school. 

A coffee van will be onsite serving drinks and light snack for spectators only. 

Please see the program below for approximate event times:

Supervision before school begins at 8am in Bibi Goo Yumba (Prep-Yr3) and the Hall (Yr4-6). Gates are opened from 7.45 as we are aware some parents are on their way to work. These students must be seated in Bibi Goo Yumba waiting for the staff on duty from 8am. There are no staff members supervising before 8am.

When the 8.15am bell goes, students make their way to the classrooms to prepare for the day. Learning starts at 8.30am.

After school, staff are on duty in 3 areas: Hall for cars to do pick up at Hatchett St; Albert St and students wait inside the double gates with a teacher; and the Church pick up zone. Staff are on duty until 3.10pm.  Please ensure all road users abide by traffic signage and keep everybody safe.

The tuckshop will be closed next Wednesday 23rd June, due to the athletics carnival.

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/

There is a make-up woodwind lesson on Friday 18th June.

Students were given a timetable last Friday.

Please see Mrs Laing if you are unsure of your lesson time.

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.  

Our next meeting is Monday 21st June!

Holy Spirit Catholic School uses Flexischools ordering system.  To register, login or to place orders, please click this link:  

Flexischools

YOU ARE WELCOME!

 Thank you for the note of appreciation and donating to the Breakfast Program!

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. 

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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.

All uniform supplies are available at The School Locker, Domain Central (close to Bunnings).

Phone 1800 826 155

The School Locker

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.

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.