Time to polish those shoes and brush the hair as it is photo time. Next week, MSP Photography will be taking our school photos. Students will be required to wear their formal uniform for their class photo. A copy of the timetable and code of dress are attached.

In Jesus’ ministry, meals shared with friends and followers often formed the backdrop to some important teachings of Jesus about the values of the Kingdom of God. Jesus showed no favouritism but welcomed all in the community, particularly the needy, to share the meal. This is a practice which is carried on today when we join together around the altar to listen to God’s words and share the Eucharistic meal at Sunday Mass. In Luke’s Gospel (Luke 14: 1.7-14), Jesus reminds His listeners that everyone must act with humility and see themselves as the servants of the community rather than those whom the community might feel honoured to serve. Around the Lord’s Table, there is a state of equality, for all are equally there by God’s invitation, grace, and mercy.

This week at Holy Spirit Catholic School, we value respect. Having respect for someone means you think good things about who a person is or how he or she acts. We reinforce that showing respect to someone is to act in a way that shows they care about others feelings and well-being. This week we pray that our students show respect for others by thinking and acting in a way that shows others they care about their feelings and their well-being, to see a need and do something about it.

God bless.
Caroline Fuller

Congratulations to Liam H (4B) and Lachlan H (6B) for their selection in the Townsville School Cricket Team. Special mention to Liam as he is 10y.o trialling in the U12’s.

Congratulations to Lachlan for achieving further honours being selected in the Northern Region School Cricket Team. Lachlan will now travel to Rockhampton to participate in the State Championships from the 16th – 20th October. Best of luck at the trials!

Yours faithfully, and in sport
Mr Brenton Place
HPE Specialist

Holy Spirit recently competed in the ‘B’ Schools Interschool Athletics Carnival at the Townsville Sports Reserve. Congratulations to all of our students who competed. We are extremely proud of the entire team for their outstanding efforts and for demonstrating perseverance. Holy Spirit performed strongly and finished 4th Overall.

Some individual and team exceptional performances are featured below:

• Jakob F and Ruby L were outstanding leaders, with Jakob winning his 100m, 200m and 2nd in High Jump and Ruby winning her 100m and 2nd in the 200m.
• Jemma C was amazing, winning her 100m, 200m and 800m with a time of 2.46min
• 8y.o. Boys 4x 80m (55.14) Zac N, Mason G, Landyn R and Rocco C were brilliant coming first and provide an exciting future for our Athletics Team.
• 12y.o. Girls 4x 100m were lightning, narrowly missed the record with a time of 1.00.54, featuring Ruby L, Jemma C, Mia T and Esther D.

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to trial for the North Queensland Team: Jaxon L - 3D (Shot Put), Braith P – 5C (Shot Put), Shay-Lee W – 5C (Shot Put), Max I – 4B (100m), Aden G – 5B (100m), Noah B – 4D (800m), Jemma C – 6A (800m), Ruby L – 6D (100m & 200m) and Jakob F – 6B (200m and High Jump).

A huge thank you to our cheer squad and reserves who happily cheered for Holy Spirit throughout the day. A special thank you to our staff who gave up their time to train our athletes and to the many parents for supporting our team on the day. Follow the link to the gallery of photos.

Well done Team!

Mr Place

It’s the last few days of our Book Fair!

You have until Friday 26th August to make your purchases.

We will be holding the annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday, 1st September between 8:30 - 12:30pm.

If you can assist with the stall even for an hour please contact Kristy Bates, kbates@hsstsv.catholic.edu.au. 

This is a great opportunity for children to select that special present. 

     Prices range from $1 - $6    

Our groundsmen have put in a gate along the service road to enable parents to access extra carparks at pick up and drop off times.  Entry is via Albert Street.

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

Flexischools

Mini Vinnies Making a Difference.....

Brooklea Retirement Village

Breakfast Program

Lunchtime Activities 

Mini Vinnies 

Thursday 1st September

Each year, the Year 6 Mini Vinnies students are given the opportunity to participate in activities that highlight the fact of homelessness in the community. 

This year, to comply with COVID-19 regulations and ensure this event retains its significance, students will be given the opportunity to engage their individual perspective from a position of opportunity.  They will be invited to consider the issues of homelessness and associated stigma, as they participate in practical activities that prompt discernible conversation around possible scenarios and thinking laterally, outside of their own personal experience and what is considered the norm in society.

While this event will not require students to stay overnight, it will create an experience that will inform and direct learning, outside the classroom context.  There will be a representative from St. Vincent De Paul directing activities that provoke students to consider homelessness as a reality.   Raising awareness is a tangible voice for homelessness and generates compassion and understanding towards those who are less fortunate in society.

In previous years, children have been asked to donate items that are needed in our own community.  This year, we have been advised that personal care products such as deodorant, soap, razors, toothpaste, tooth brush, small nail clippers, short comb  and hair brushes are in demand at present.  

In response to this need, we ask that students donate at least one toiletry item and would also like to extend this invitation to the wider school community, as an action of collective outreach to others. To support this event, please place your donations into the blue box, which can be located in the administration office or alternatively bring them to the classroom for collection.

Please note that the pictures below are only examples of what is needed.  Thank you in advance for supporting the collective outreach efforts of the Year 6 students and the Holy Spirit school community.

Coffee Connections - Thursday 1 September

ADF members and families in Townsville, we’d love to see you at Grandmas, North Ward for this month’s Coffee Connections. Whether you’ve been in Townville for a while now, or have just arrived, everyone’s welcome.

This is a self-funded activity. Attendees are responsible for the cost of purchasing/providing their own food and drinks. Children are welcome under parent/guardian supervision.

Where: Grandmas, North Ward

When: Thursday 1 September from 9:30am - 11:30am

Registration: Eventbrite - Coffee Connections

Tropical Fridays, Barefoot Bowls (adults-only) - Friday 2 September

Couples and singles, mums and dads, and other adult family members are invited to join us at barefoot bowling adults-only fun night out.

Enjoy a social evening with barefoot bowls and a BBQ on us. While the name of the game is barefoot bowls, socks / thongs / completely flat soled shoes are permitted on the green. While we’d love to see your brightest tropical themed outfits, please keep in mind that the bowls club dress rules require neat casual clothing and no singlets.

Where: Cutheringa Bowls Club, West End

When: Friday 2 September from 6:30pm

Registration: Eventbrite - Barefoot Bowls

National Welfare Coordination Centre (NWCC) Update

The National Welfare Coordination Centre (NWCC) phone number 1800 801 026 is to be de-commissioned on 01 September 2022.

From 30 June 2022, calls to the NWCC 1800 number will no longer be automatically diverted to the DMFH and instead callers will hear a recorded message that communicates the change and provides advice to call the DMFH on 1800 624 608.

Calls to the NWCC 1800 number from 01 September 2022 will not be connected. Callers to the NWCC 1800 number from 01 September 2022 will hear the standard public telephone network message advising that their call could not be connected.

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.

We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am-8.25am in the hall.

Your support with donations of spreads (not nut based) and bread are needed and appreciated, due to the increase in children accessing the program.

Donations can be dropped off at Tuckshop.

Thank you to those who continue to support the program.

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.