On the last day of term 3, Holy Spirit competed in the Blackhawks Challenge held at Brothers Leagues Club.  A GREAT DAY! Thank you to the many families that cheered and supported our players throughout the day. We had some wins and losses but showed true Holy Spirit grit right to the end. We even had Blackhawks player, Kalifa Fai Fai Loa run water for the team for the day. Also a special mention to Fraser for his assistance. Bring on 2020. A few future stars in the making

Holy Spirit continues to spread the recycling message to our school community. How good are we I hear you ask?

In this week’s Gospel reading, there was a judge who was often unjust and unfair who was asked by a widow to help her settle a quarrel with her neighbour.  The judge was not interested and each time she came sent her away.  But the woman kept pestering the judge, determined that he would hear her request, listen carefully to what she wanted and help her resolve the quarrel.  Often when students are angry, they find it difficult to resolve their quarrels peacefully.  An important strategy at Holy Spirit, is to bring the students together to listen to each other and talk through their differences and resolve the matter to the satisfaction of everyone. 

This week at Holy Spirit we value reliability.  Reliability is the quality of being trustworthy and being consistently good.  The benefits of being reliable are that people trust you and feel they can count on you.  People inherently value reliability.  Every day we place enormous value on things such as reliable internet connectivity, mobile phone service, planes taking off on time, our cars getting us from A to B and our family, friends and family doing what they say they will do.  When these things are reliable, they not only afford us greater efficiency and peace of mind but also help us forge stronger relationships and deliver greater results.  This week we pray that our students at Holy Spirit be reliable people who can be counted on and trusted.

Next Friday our Mini Fete will be held.  In the month of October, we as a Catholic Church in Australia focus on supporting missions throughout the world.  In our school community we will raise funds to support the Missions with our MINI FETE.  Children are encouraged to bring a small amount of money to participate, have fun and support the Missions.  Class teachers are organising stalls.  If you are able to assist, contact your child’s teachers.

Well done to our Year 6 students who participated in the Vinnies Sleepout on Friday night.  Thank you to all our families who made a donation of linen, towels or pillows that will go to people in need in our community.    The students participated in a number of activities that raised awareness on the plight of the homeless.

God bless.

Caroline Fuller

Thank You Liturgy

An invitation is extended to all who assist in our school. There will be a Thank You Liturgy followed by morning tea at 8.45 am, Wednesday 6th November.

An invitation is extended to all students in years 4, 5 & 6 to enter the above competition.

1. Students entering the unison section and the duet section (choral) must choose a song that they have worked on in choir. This includes songs from our 50^th birthday celebration concert, Christmas songs or Graduation songs. Please see Mrs Laing if your song selection does not fit the criteria.
2. Students entering the unison section (instrumental) may select their own music.
3. Students entering the duet section (instrumental) may select their own music.

The competition will be held in the Music Room on Friday 22nd November.

Entries close on Monday 18th November.

A copy of the song or instrumental piece being performed must accompany the ENTRY FORM.          

Please return entry forms to the school office or Mrs Laing. 

Winners to be announced at the Grade 6 Rite of Passage.

Thank you to all the mini vinnie students and support staff for the very successful Mini Vinnie Sleep Out last Friday night. Special thanks to Mary McAuliffe who attended the evening representing St Vincent de Paul.

Thank you to the parents/carers who supported their children in this important event and for the donations. The donations collected will be presented to St Vincent de Paul at our next whole school assembly.

Coming up on the calendar is .....

Let's celebrate the amazing job our teachers do for our children. 

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.

MWD(U) Information Sessions

ADF families in Townsville, you are invited to join us for one of two MWD(U) information sessions. We are co-hosting these along with Headquarters 3 Bde for Townsville ADF members and their partners posting, or considering posting as a member with dependants (unaccompanied), or MWD(U). Each session will look at the opportunities and challenges of MWD(U), common issues and experiences, and the support and resources available to members and their families in their respective locations. Partners are strongly encouraged to attend.

Where: Geckos Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks

When: Monday 28 October        Session 1: 1.30 – 2.30pm

                                                Session 2: 6.00 – 7.00pm

No registrations are required for these events - just head along to the session that best suits your schedule.

Mates4Mates – Who can access and what services do they provide

Current or ex-serving members of the Army, Air Force or Navy who have experienced a physical injury or mental health issue

As a direct result of their service can access services from Mates4Mates to assist with recovery. Immediate family members

Can also access a wide range of support services.

The services we provide are:

-          Physical Rehabilitation,

-          Psychological Services,

-          Social Connection Activities,

-          (RAC) Rehabilitation Adventure Challenges, and,

-          Employment and Education Support Services.

Email: townsville@mates4mates.org or call the Townsville FRC on 4771 9600

Trivia Night – Thursday 31 October

ADF members and their partners are invited to join us for an evening of fun, food and trivia as we head to the Townsville RSL Club. Join us from 5:00pm for a meal, before registering at 6:00pm for a trivia team. Register your own team or join another and get to know some new people. Trivia is free of charge but you must be a member of the RSL, this is a $5 fee per family. This event is a self-funded activity with attendees purchasing their own food and drinks. This is a child free activity.

Click here to register

The (almost) Amazing Race is back

Same fantastic venue but brand new clues and challenges

ADF members and families are invited to join us for our version of the Amazing Race. Jog, walk or sprint your way through a series of checkpoints and challenges in a race against the clock to find the most clues. Enter a team (2-5 people), test your skill and have some fun. We will be looking for the most original team name and the best dressed team. The event is suitable for everyone from families with prams through to teens, couples and single members. Sausage sizzle provided. We’ll be doing a free sausage sizzle with refreshments provided.

Where: Jezzine Barracks, cnr Cook & Isley Sts, North Ward

When: Friday 8 November 4.30 – 6.30pm

Click here to register

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

Flexischools

Sunbus would like to remind parents/guardians that the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Sunbus remove any student who has moved address or school during 2019 and  will therefore not automatically receive a 2020 bus pass.

You will also need to reapply if the student is moving from year 6 to a separate High School.

To re-register students in 2020 please either:

• Contact Sunbus – 4771 9802
• Download an application from the website – http://www.sunbus.com.au/townsville/school-bus/#application-information
• Ask your school bus driver for an application form
• Come into the Sunbus depot at 451-459 Woolcock Street – take the service road to the left of the Welcome to Townsville sign (heading into town). Just past Hastings Deering, take the first long driveway on the left

Forms can be returned as follows:

• Sunbus PO Box 546 Aitkenvale QLD 4814
• Handed to school bus driver
• Scanned or photographed (pages 1-3 only) and emailed: tsvschoolsadmin@tagroup.net.au
• Safety Net forms must have copy of CURRENT signed Health Care, Pension, Veterans Affairs Card – front and back attached.

NOT DISTANCE ELIGIBLE?

If your address is ineligible for a distance bus and you have either a Health Care, Pension or Veterans Affairs Pensioner card you may be eligible under the Safety Net scheme. Please contact Sunbus to discuss.

Don’t have a concession card? Students can still be issued with a part bus pass – just download a bus Travel Assistance form as above. 

PREPAYING PART PASSES

For students who pay a fare to travel to and from school Parents/Guardians can now prepay fares for a minimum of ten weeks. Only weekly fares are eligible as this is not a tap and go system.

Parents are advised that should a student misplace a topped-up bus pass Sunbus are unable to provide a replacement card or refund any outstanding monies loaded onto the bus pass, unless the student is either changing schools, address or leaving Townsville. In which case, the card must be returned to Sunbus.

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.