This Thursday will see the annual Carols by Torchlight continue but on a different night. Santa will arrive at 6pm for Carols to begin at 6.30pm. It is a great family event and would love to see you there. It will be held outside the new OSHC building on the small oval. Warm up the tonsils as it is time to sing.

Next week is the Rite of Passage and awards night.  This is a night to celebrate our achievements and to send our Year 6 students on their next adventure in their academic career. Students in the Year 4 and 5 choir have been invited to be part of the proceedings. A note was sent home from Mrs Laing about this. Parents of Year 4 and 5 award winners will be notified this week. It is a wonderful occasion and all are welcome to attend.

Preparations are underway for 2019 – our 50 Year anniversary.  You can access booklists on our website which is linked here.

As part of our uniform policy, black shoes are required for all days including sports days. Black joggers are the way to go as they can be worn every day. Some examples of acceptable shoes are pictured below

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

Please consider this when purchasing for 2019.

Get in the Spirit

Thursday 29^th November

 Children in the HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL ORCHESTRA need to assemble in the Quadrangle at 6.15pm. Their performance will commence at 6.30pm.

Children in the GRADE 4, 5 & 6 CHOIR need to assemble in the Quadrangle at 6.30pm for their performance at 6.45pm.

Children in the Recorder Ensemble need to assemble in the Quadrangle at 6.45pm for their performance at 7.00pm.

Children are not required to wear school uniform. 

Please wear smart casual or Christmas clothes!

Order of Events

Holy Spirit School Orchestra

Choir

Recorder Ensemble

Prep

Grades 4 & 1

Grades 6 & 3

Grades 5 & 2

Amelia McGuire was one of twenty five state winners in the NAIDOC colouring in competition. Amelia received a gold medal for this wonderful achievement.

Due to the present weather conditions, we have cancelled TOMORROW'S (Thursday) visit to Brooklea Retirement Village for Year 6 Mini Vinnies and Mrs. Crimeen's Year 3 Recorder students. 

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Knowing how to manage strong emotions, cope with stress, problem-solve and keep a positive attitude can be an emotional umbrella to help weather life’s storms.

“Children look to the adults in their life for cues on how to respond to difficult situations,” says Professor Sanders.

“The good news is resilience is a life skill that can be taught.”

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More info at www.triplep-parenting.net

    by Michael Grose

Many young teens like to distance themselves from their families. Not quite teenagers in the real sense of the term and no longer children, they are stuck in the middle of two stages. It can be a struggle for many parents.

Teenagers need to be cut some latitude and not be expected to do the same things as they did when kids. As parents we need to make some adjustments.

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The Christmas decorations are out in the shops and it is a very busy time of year for many families as they prepare for posting, the end of school and the Christmas rush. If you can, make some time to check out some of the wonderful activities and events in and around Townsville during November and December. To get you started with some ideas, we have included a snapshot of events coming up in the next few months. For details of these events and more activities happening in the Townsville region, visit  whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/

Dates for your Diary – November/ December

1 December                  Christmas in the City

6 December                  Coffee Connections       

8 & 15 December          Come & Try Dragon Boat racing 

9 December                  # Check your Mates BBQ Breakfast 

18 December                Stable on the Strand 

21 December                Riverway Movie Night- Sherlock Gnomes

Geckos Family Centre

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We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am at Tuckshop.

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

Flexischools

A full calendar of events is available for viewing on the school’s website.

Holy Spirit Catholic School Calendar

Parents, it is essential that you advise the office if your child is going to be absent. This can be done by emailing absent@hsstsv.catholic.edu.au or via the skoolbag app.

Natalie Arnel

(Provisional Psychologist)

narnel4@hsstsv.catholic.edu.au

Last Chance for Early Bird Offer

Early Bird Offer Ends this Friday- 30th November!

This is the last chance for those who wish to receive the early bird offer- your time is running out!


January Holiday Program from 7th- 25th January 2019

For the January School Holiday Program click HERE

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