“COLOUR ME CRAZY 2021”

The second running of our school community event, “COLOUR ME CRAZY” (fun run/obstacle course),  will be held on August 1st from 10am. Registrations for this event will take place on the day from 9.30am (after Mass).

The course will begin in the small oval close to OSHC and travel around the school finishing back on the small oval. This is a fun event and no champions are crowned. You may walk, run, jog or skip your way around the course to celebrate our Catholic community that is Holy Spirit Catholic School. You do not need to be a ‘gladiator’ to complete our course. A sense of fun and enjoyment is the aim of this event.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ROUTINES:

As we begin our new term, it is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the routines to and from the school.

Gates open to the school at 7.45. There is no access into the school grounds before this time (not even through OSHC). If students arrive between 7.45 & 8am, they are to gather outside the Hall near the new administration building. At 8am, staff will supervise students in 2 areas: Bibi Goo for Prep-Yr 3 and the Hall for Yr4-6. At 8.15, students are dismissed from these areas to prepare for their day of learning opportunities. Gates are closed at 8.45am for the safety of our students and staff. Any visitors must now go through the front office to enter our school. 

At the end of the day, students are encouraged to move promptly to the waiting areas: Hatchett St , Church pick up and Albert St. These 3 areas are supervised by staff to ensure a safe departure through the pick up zones. Staff are on hand to call family names at Hatchett St and the Church to make for a smooth transition through the pick up area. If you have lost your laminated sign, please contact the office for a new one. 

Pick Up Areas

Our pick up areas in the afternoon are busy yet working well. This only happens when a few key areas are adhered to. 

1. Please stay in your vehicle and move up in the lines. Students need to get themselves in the car. If they need assistance, please park and come to the waiting area to collect them.
2. Students need to enter the car via the door closest to the sidewalk and not walk around the car into the line of traffic
3. Please discuss with your child the need to be prompt to the waiting areas when released from class. Staff are dismissing students at 2.50pm and students should immediately move to the waiting areas.
4. Albert Street is still a fantastic option. Staff are on duty at the end of the service road and supervise students inside the double gates. Great option to think about.

Thank you for assisting to keep our students safe.

Get in the spirit

Paul Martin 

Jesus says:  “I am the living bread.  And this bread comes to us by way of sacrifice. 

The bread which I will give is my flesh, given for the life of the world.”   In Sunday’s Gospel, the crowds approach Jesus asking how they can do the works of God.  Jesus impresses upon them that the food that will give them eternal life is their belief in God, the gift of Jesus which empowers them to do the work of God through their generosity and good works.  Each Sunday, we come together to listen to the Word of God in scripture and share the Eucharistic meal so we are strengthened and nourished to go out and do our best to live as God desires us to.  

This week at Holy Spirit we value excellence.    Having excellence means having high standards for yourself and having pride in what you do.  As you all know, this week is Catholic Education Week.  On Monday, our student leaders as well as 2 students who were altar servers, attended the Diocesan Mass presided by Bishop Tim.  This morning at our Catholic Education Week Liturgy, we acknowledged a number of people from our school community who give so much helping students in their endeavour to achieve excellence.  Happy Catholic Education Week everyone!

Thank you God for our minds.

May our minds understand and know.
May they help us learn and grow.
Thank you God for our minds. 

Thank you God for our hearts.
May they be filled with love for all.
May they listen for your call.
Thank you God for our hearts. 

Thank you God for our hands.
May our hands show love and care.
May they welcome, serve and share.
Thank you God for our hands.
We make this prayer in the name of Jesus our friend.
Amen
(Catholic Education Week Prayer for Early Years Students)

God bless

Caroline Fuller

Children from Holy Spirit School will compete in the Townsville Eisteddfod in September.

The program schedule is listed below.

Please note that start times are approximate.

Parents & friends are able to watch performances. Under the current Covid restrictions, the theatre is allowed 100% ticketed audience capacity.

Tickets will be available to purchase on-line or in person from the Townsville Civic Theatre Ticket Shop.
Cost for Day or Evening Session is $11 per adult, $5.50 per Concession, $2 per child age 3 to Year 12.

The Eisteddfod committee strongly advise pre-booking to ensure a seat and will advise as soon as bookings are open.

Defence Member and Family Support

On 1 July our name changed from Defence Community Organisation (DCO) to Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS).

Our new name reflects our vision, what we do and who we do it for. While our name has changed, there will be no changes to any of the services or programs offered to ADF members and their families.

Find us online at www.defence.gov.au/members-families  

Parent Course: Engaging Adolescents – Tuesday August 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th

Open Arms is presenting a three session program for parents and carers of adolescents aged 11 and up which will help you to develop a new understanding of adolescents and give you the skills to build a positive and respectful relationship with your teenager, assist your teenager to determine appropriate and inappropriate behaviour, and develop strategies for dealing with unacceptable behaviour.

The program is free for current and ex-serving ADF members and their partners.

Sessions run from 9am – 11.30am on Tuesday August 3, 10 and 17.

To register, contact Open Arms ASAP on 1800 011 046 or email openarms.northqld@dva.gov.au

Defence Member and Family Helpline

For advice, support or local community information, contact our all-hours Defence Member and Family Helpline. Run by Defence Member and Family Support, the Helpline is the best way to access the programs and services that we offer to help Defence families manage the military way of life.

The helpline is available 24/7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.

Phone 1800 624 608, or email memberandfamilyhelpline@defence.gov.au

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.  

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

Flexischools

This is the final call for anyone who would like a paver such as the ones near the hall.

Pavers were ordered as part of our 50 year celebrations and have been placed in front  of the new Admin block.

The cost is $25. 

Please click - HERE for paver order form.

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.

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.