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On Sunday we commenced the Church season of Advent. Last week, our students in Prep to Year 2 reminded us through their liturgies that Advent is a time of waiting.
Recently, I gathered with friends for a pre-Christmas catch up, as we waited for our meal, we shared information about family members and our plans for Christmas. At a nearby table, sat a young couple also waiting for their meal but heavily focused on their phones.
It has become common for many of us that while we wait we use our phones to catch up on emails, check diaries and the like. I am often appreciative of the waiting time to do just that, but what do we miss? Sometimes it is the opportunity to engage with someone nearby and perhaps even learn something new.
I once was waiting in Grand Central Station in New York. While my fellow traveller checked in on Facebook, I chatted to a woman who informed me that for $5 we could be escorted to our train, board and be seated, prior to other passengers boarding the train – money well spent!
Advent is an opportunity to wait, reflect on the coming of the Christ child and engage with God through those around us.
Each year, the school historian collects the stories of the school year to capture our history. This year we will have an electronic version which we will make available to families. Perhaps if you have some waiting time you might like to reflect on the past twelve months.
Thank you for your contribution to our school community throughout 2018, if you have shared some good news about our school or promoted us through Facebook or helped us in any aspect of school life your effort is appreciated.
Wishing you joy and peace this Christmas, God bless!
Geraldine
Just a reminder, 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.
Wishing all of our families a very Merry Christmas and a Hapy New Year.
May you all enjoy your holidays and be renewed for another year of learning in 2019.
Get in the Spirit
This year we farewell Mrs Leanne Rowbotham, school officer, Mr Scott Hunter, 5B, Miss Hannah Muguira 6D and PE and Mrs Kathy Morris Prep C.
We also lose our Trash n Treasure and Show Bags convenors for the fete. Thank you to Leanne and Kathy for their great generosity over many years of fetes!
Our Pastoral Chaplain, Mrs Kerry Donlan is taking 12 months leave to join her husband Patrick in Tasmania. We wish them all the best and look forward to Kerry returning to our community in 2020.
Mrs Donna Muguira will take up the role of Pastoral Chaplain in 2019.
Tonight we will formally farewell our Year 6 students at our Awards Night.
Students are required to wear their academic uniform and be in attendance by 6.45pm.
Year 6 students are invited to bring a plate to share.
Any Year 5 parents who can assist with the supervising of supper please contact Mrs Noye via the school office 4779 4255 or email cnoye@hsstsv.catholic.edu.au.
Students in the Holy Spirit School Orchestra (Concert Band and String Ensemble) and Grade 4 and 5 Choir are invited to perform for this special school event.
Holy Spirit School Orchestra
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Grade 4 and 5 Choir |
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Performance Time: 6.30pm |
Performance Time: 7.00pm
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Please assemble at: 6.15pm |
Please assemble at: 6.45pm
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Dress: Formal uniform |
Dress: Formal uniform
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Thank you for your support at our end of year Carols by Torchlight. Our students were in fine voice under the guidance of music teachers, Mrs Sue Laing and Mrs Maureen Crimeen. Even the very warm weather couldn’t dampen the smiles as our students shared with Santa their Christmas list.
Well done to our staff members who supervised and corralled the very excited students as they prepared for their items. It was wonderful to see so many families relaxing and enjoying the evening!
Lost Property will be cleared out over the holidays so please come in to check for anything you have lost.
A Jupiter trumpet has been found and handed in at the office.
Term 4 fees due
Term 4 fees were due 15 November, unless you are paying by direct debits or have an agreed a payment plan. If you need to discuss your fee balance, please contact Allison as soon as possible.
2019 Direct Debits
If you are currently taking advantage of direct debits and would like to continue, or you would like to commence direct debits in 2019, forms are now available via the link below.
https://www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au/about/school-fees/
Please note that direct debits do not continue into the next year. A new arrangement is required each year as the fee schedule is set.
Year 6 Camp Fees
If you haven't paid your child's camp fees, please do so immediately.
The school office will be open Monday 10 December to Thursday 13 December - 9am to 3pm.
January 2019 -
The office will be open from 14th January 2019 – 9am to 3pm.
Normal office hours resume from 29nd January 2019 – 8am to 4pm.
Any enquiries can be emailed to crnbrk@tsv.catholic.edu.au
The Tuckshop will continue trading until tomorrow Thursday 6 December and will be closed for Friday 7 December, the last day of the school year.
A special thank you to all of our volunteers who have supported the tuckshop all year - your help is very much appreciated.
Merry Christmas from Gayle and Linda
A full calendar of events is available for viewing on the school’s website.
Holy Spirit Catholic School Calendar
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December |
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05.12.18 |
Rite of Passage & Awards Night |
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07.12.18 |
Last day of school - 12.30pm finish |
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There are plenty of fantastic family events in the lead up to Christmas. With so much to do, the kids won’t have time to be bored. Don’t forget the School Holiday Guide will be out in the next week. Keep checking this website so you don’t miss it https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/community-support/services-and-community-development/young-people/school-holiday-guide
To get you started with some ideas, we have included a snapshot of events in December. For details of these events and more activities happening in the Townsville region, visit whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/
The DCO Townsville team wishes all families a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. Farewell to those families heading off to their next posting and we look forward to welcoming new families to our region in 2019.
Dates for your Diary – December
1-21 December North Pole at Northtown https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/north-pole-at-northtown
6 December Coffee Connections
8 & 15 December Come & Try Dragon Boat racing
9 December Carols by Candlelight https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/carols-by-candlelight
14 December Festive Friday https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/festive-friday
15-24 December Imagine Play Create https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/imagine-play-create
8-22 December Stable on the Strand https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/community-events/stable-on-the-strand
21 December Riverway Movie Night- Sherlock Gnomes https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/riverway-movie-night-sherlock-gnomes
To all the families leaving us this year,
thank you for your contribution to life at Holy Spirit Catholic School!
Holidays are here again so please have a safe journey, if you are travelling anywhere. Christmas and New Year blessings to everyone!
We would like to thank everyone who answered the call for donations of breakfast spreads this year.
We would also like to give thanks for the fresh bread from Baker’s Delight Stockland (K-Mart) each week.
Finally, we would like to say thank you to the students and staff who helped slice and toast bread, spread, serve and clean up with a smile.
The students and staff at
Holy Spirit Catholic School say
Christmas Eve 6pm Mass To make this year's Holy Spirit Christmas Eve Mass special for our children and families, we invite every child to come to the Mass dressed as an angel, shepherd, wise men or indeed anything that depicts the joy and beauty of the birth of Jesus Christ. Children will be invited to sing special Carols before Mass then join the entrance procession with Father John. At the end of Mass, Father will be delighted to present to each child a candy cane in celebration
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.
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Term Dates 2019 |
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Term 1 |
Tuesday 29 January 2019 |
Friday 5 April 2019 |
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Term 2 |
Tuesday 23 April 2019 |
Friday 28 June 2019 |
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Term 3 |
Monday 15 July 2019 |
Friday 20 September 2019 |
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Term 4 |
Tuesday 8 October 2019 |
Friday 6 December 2019 |
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Pupil Free Day: Monday 21 October 2019 |
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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 |
Pray and Reflect this Advent
During Advent we wait in trust and prepare in hope to be surprised by joy at the celebration of coming of Christ. You are invited to use our Townsville Diocesan Advent resource to reflect on these themes inspired by the prophet Isaiah, John the Baptist and Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is available from your parish office or can be accessed via the link on our website as a PDF or PowerPoint presentation which includes a music sound file.
The Advent resource is suitable for use by individuals, families or group use.
Charismatic Healing Mass
Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Yona Shalom invite you to their Healing Mass on Monday 3rd December, 7pm at Ryan Community Centre, Morindo Drive Kirwan.
Praise and Worship at 6.30pm. Celebrant: Fr Steve Fletcher mgl.
Experience the healing love of God through the Eucharist, prayer, laying of hands, and beautiful worship music. Everyone is welcome to attend. Enquiries: Donna 0411 689 471
FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
The Hour Of Grace - The Feast Day of The Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church, Cranbrook on Saturday 8th December. Prayers start at 12pm to 1pm. For more info Contact: Mary Tonner: 0408 126 025 or Goggle: Hour of Grace December 8th – Luisa Piccarreta
Carols at The Cathedral
The 11th annual ‘Carols at the Cathedral’ will take place on Friday, the 14th of December starting at 7:00pm with a candlelight procession.
This beautiful event is based on the traditional ceremony of carols and readings telling the story of Christ’s coming into the world. Bishop Tim will give a short homily during the evening and a collection will be taken (this year’s collection goes to the drought appeal). The evening concludes with supper.
The Diocesan Choir made up of singers from all the Townsville parishes will lead the congregation’s singing of much-loved carols as well as presenting special choral pieces.
