This Thursday will see the annual Carols by Torchlight continue. Santa will arrive and be available for photos from 5pm for Carols to begin at 6.30pm. It is a great family event and would love to see you there. 

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.  It is a wonderful occasion and all are welcome to attend.

You can access booklists for 2020 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 2020.

Get in the Spirit

Paul

Next Wednesday night 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. 

All school instruments must be returned to Mrs Laing or the School Office by Thursday 28th November. Students who have an instrumental lesson in week 9 must hand their instrument in after their last lesson.

Please note, there will be NO breakfast program this Friday (29th November) due to the swimming carnival.  

Next week it will only be provided on Tuesday 3rd December.

Thank you.

The Christmas Eve Parish Mass will be held in The Lynch Family Hall this year.  Once again, the parish is inviting our students to sing carols before the 6pm Mass.  If you would like your child to participate, please send an email  or call the office. 

Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration.

Thursday 28^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!

The Lions van will be selling food and drink.

Santa will be available from 5pm for photos!

Order of Events

Holy Spirit School Orchestra

Choir

Recorder Ensemble

Prep

Grades 4 & 1

Grades 6 & 3

Grades 5 & 2

The Mini Vinnies students took their last visit to Brooklea Retirement Village last Thursday.  The year 3 recorder ensemble came along as well with Mrs Crimeen to play Christmas carols.  

The residents were very happy to see us and a great afternoon was enjoyed by everyone.  There was plenty of chatting and games to play along with some yummy afternoon tea.  

It has been a wonderful year as it has been 10 years that our Mini Vinnies have been visiting, that would be over 70 visits!!!!  With each visit our Mini Vinnie students bring joy and worth to each resident and that means our Mini Vinnies are making a difference. 

Congratulations Mini Vinnies students and we hope you will continue your contributions to the community in a compassionate manner as you have done this year.  All the very best for the new chapter in your lives.

Save the Date: Welcome to Townsville Expo 2020

Defence Community Organisation invites Townsville families to join us to find out about the services available in the region. Visit information stalls for community agencies, sports and recreation groups, employment and recruiting agencies. There will be plenty of free activities for the children.

Where: Townsville Stadium

When: Saturday 9 February 2020 from 10.00am – 1.00pm

Is your family on the move to your next posting? Stay connected with DCO

The best way to connect with your new community is to link with your local DCO office. Visit the DCO website to access local area information and services available in your new locality.

To keep up to date with events and activities in your region, contact your local office and request to be added to their mailing list. Follow the link below, to get in touch with your local DCO office.

More info: http://www.defence.gov.au/DCO/Community/default.asp

Contact DCO

If you need support, help, or advice at any time, the Defence Family Helpline operates 24-7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.

The best way to access any of these services is to contact the all-hours Defence Family Helpline on DefenceFamilyHelpline@defence.gov.au or 1800 624 608.

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

Flexischools

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.