If we are really determined to do something, even though it might be difficult, then we can succeed.  It is not easy to live as a Christian.  In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus gives examples where wise men and leaders think about the ‘cost’ of their actions before they actually proceed with a decision.  For us this means he wants us to think carefully about what is expected of us if we are to be his disciples:  to love one another; to keep God’s rules;  to be kind and forgiving and all the other qualities of being truly Christian. 

This week at Holy Spirit, we value humility.  Humility is the quality of having a modest or low view of our own importance.  It is the ability to be humble, to take care of others and not putting yourself first.  This week we pray that our students show humility by:  being silent, being in control, serving others happily, learning from mistakes and having a gentle heart.  We are continually reminding student’s to think before they act and to always act when there is a need and what better way to do this than with humility.

“Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent. If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are. If you are blamed you will not be discouraged. If they call you a saint you will not put yourself on a pedestal.”  - Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Clergy Foundation Appeal

Thank you to those families for your generosity and support of last week’s annual Clergy Foundation Appeal.  The Clergy Foundation currently support six retired Priests in the Townsville Diocese and they thank you for your support.  Your donations will allow the Diocese to provide for a basic lifestyle for these Priests who have ministered across the Diocese over many years and some still do.  You can still donate by collecting an envelope from the Parish Office or contact the Diocesan Office.   

God bless.

Caroline Fuller

Here at HSCS we love looking after the environment!

4B have been collecting bottle tops for the program 'Lids 4 Kids'.

The bottle tops will be donated to Envision an Australian non-for-profit organisation who trains disadvantaged people to use 3D printers to make mobility aids for child amputees.

So far the children have washed, sorted and counted over 4000 bottle tops! Wow!

Special thanks to Cooper Duvel for his enormous donation of lids. Please bring your washed bottle tops to 4B to be donated to 'Lids 4 Kids'.

New Childcare Agency for the Townsville Diocese

Most Rev. Timothy Harris, Bishop of Townsville has announced a new Diocesan Agency to stand alongside its other agencies such as Townsville Catholic Education and Centacare. 

The new agency is likely to be called Mary MacKillop Childcare N.Q and will be responsible for the governance and administration of Outside School Hours Care, Kindergartens and Long Day Care Centres.

For the children and their families using these services, the high quality childcare services will continue and it will be business as usual at all the various centres.

Bishop Tim noted the capacity to provide an effective childcare service will now transfer seamlessly to one overall diocesan childcare entity. 

Bishop Tim also announced the appointment of Mrs Alana Crouch as the interim agency head, and said the change would come in to effect from early 2020.

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

Flexischools

 For the new Tuckshop Menu please Click HERE!

Once again, one of the P and F fundraisers is the 2019/20 Entertainment Book. This year, no hard copies will be sent home. Families are asked to use the following link to purchase a digital or hard copy of the Book. Books can still be collected from the school after you have purchased them online. The P and F thank everyone in advance for supporting this fundraiser.

Go to https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/27151x3

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

Your support with donations of spreads (not nut based) would be appreciated.  Donations can be dropped off at Tuckshop.

Spring 2019 School Holiday Guide

 My Dad & Me: Bear Hunt

Townsville Dads and their kids(toddlers to teens) are invited to attend our “Teddy Bear Adventure”. We will go on a bear hunt in search of the DCO bear, create tiny teddy racers and have a picnic with tasty honey joys.

There will be lots to keep families busy. Please remember to bring your hat, sunscreen, water bottle and of course, your favourite teddy bear. Grandads are welcome but this is strictly a “mum free” zone. 

Where: Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks

When: Saturday 28 September from 9.30 – 11.00am

Click here to RSVP

Have you signed up for these great events at Geckos?

School Holiday FUN Geckos will be running a number of fantastic sessions during the school holidays. To find out what’s on, visit their Facebook page. These activities are always popular and book out quickly so register early to secure your spot.

Geckos has a jam packed program of activities for everyone from single members to families. If you haven’t visited the Centre lately, head down and check out the great work happening there. From Boot Camps to Date Nights, there are some fantastic events planned. So you don’t miss out on any of their upcoming events.

Natalie Arnel

(School Psychologist)

narnel4@hsstsv.catholic.edu.au

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.

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 compass app.

Round 1 of FairPlay vouchers is opens 

Previously Get Started Vouchers. There have been a few changes to the voucher program with the release of Queensland Government's new sport and active recreation strategy - Activate! Queensland 2019-2029.

Activate! Queensland is the new strategy to ensure physical activity can be prioritised in the lives of all Queenslanders, providing quality infrastructure and increasing opportunities to participate and collaborate in local communities where it is needed most.

Over the next 10 years, Activate! Queensland will assist individuals and communities to address the barriers that prevent or limit participation. The strategy aims to achieve lifelong participation through improving physical literacy in the early years and promoting more opportunities to be physically active within communities. 

FairPlay vouchers is one of the initiatives of Activate! Queensland. FairPlay replaces the program formerly known as Get Started Vouchers.

Round 1 of FairPlay vouchers opened on Wednesday 31 July 2019.

What is the program about?
Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child or young person, which can be used towards membership, registration or participation fees with registered Activity Providers which Tennis Townsville is one.

There is a limit of one voucher per child/young person per calendar year. If a child received a voucher in Round 13 of Get Started Vouchers (February 2019) they will not be eligible for another voucher until Round 2 of FairPlay vouchers in January 2020.

Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are Queensland children and young people aged 5 to 17 (inclusive) who either:

• hold or whose parent/carer/guardian holds a valid Department of Human Services Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it; or
• are identified by a registered referral agent; or
• as part of a limited trial, families with a combined household annual income of less than $55,000, who do not hold a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, can register an expression of interest for a FairPlay voucher from 31 July 2019.

What has changed? 
Clubs are now being referred to as 'Activity Providers' as the eligibility has opened up to not-for-profit community organisations, like Tennis a Townsville, who provide structured physical activity as part of their programs. This means that the club locator will now be referred to as the Activity Provider directory AYou may also want to ‘like’ the Queensland Sport and Recreation Facebook page

If you have any queries please email us at fairplayvouchers@npsr.qld.gov.au.

Thank you for your involvement in the FairPlay vouchers program, empowering Queenslanders to get moving, more often.
 

Yours sincerely
 
The FairPlay vouchers Team
Sport and Recreation | Department of Housing and Public Works
Level 6 | 400 George Street | Brisbane
ph 13 QGOV (13 74 68) | email fairplayvouchers@npsr.qld.gov.au
More info: www.qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers