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Geraldine Egelton, our school Principal, is currently away on carer's leave with her mum. During her absence, I will be sitting in the 'big chair'. Thank you to Mr Brenton Place who will take on the role of APA for the time being.
Over the past few weeks, much has been happening at Holy Spirit Catholic School. During the holidays, Bibi Goo Yumba's ceiling had a 'face lift' to freshen up. The ceiling was checked and re-painted and we are currently in the process of re-locating our solar inverters from J block. We have had our scheduled checks of safety switches, pest control have monitored our buildings, some of our classrooms had carpets cleaned, dead trees removed, final adjustments from our building project and our fantastic grounds staff continue to keep our school looking tremendous. All this happened as Holy Spirit families enjoyed their holidays together.
Can I also congratulate our families for the way in which you continue to use our pick up and drop off zones around the school. We are trying a new system in the Church area and the students and families are responding beautifully and traffic is flowing. I would still encourage the use of Albert Street as this is a much quieter area. One way in to assist would be to have a card with your family name on the dash so this name can be called through the microphone and students can move promptly. A suggestion has been to have this name on the sun visor and this then can be turned down when arriving. What a fantastic idea.
Have a fantastic week everybody.
Paul Martin
Firstly, may I say thank you to my colleagues for accepting me into the Acting APA role while Paul Martin is in the ‘Principal chair’. It really is testament to the relationships between staff here at Holy Spirit, that structural changes like these can take place with minimal disruption to the running of the school.
McAuley Shield:
Congratulations to the Arnold Reds who are the winners of the Semester 1 McAuley Shield. Students from the 3 house teams received tokens for following ‘The Spirit Way’. Well done, everyone!
Enrolments:
We have recently had a number of new enrolments. “Word-of mouth” has been the number one response to the question we ask, “Why are you choosing Holy Spirit for your child?” We would like to thank our past and present parents, carers, staff and students who share our values and experiences with others. Whether it be at a gathering with friends, sporting fixtures, grocery store or chatting with your neighbours over the fence, thank you for promoting our school in a positive light.
Strength in the Spirit,
Brenton Place
Acting Assistant to the Principal – Admin
A weekend experience for married couples, daytime, going home on the Saturday evening – away from the distractions of everyday living. Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset . . . your Marriage! This is a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh your relationship.
Our next COVID-SAFE live-out weekend will be held from 24-25 October 2020 at Hendra (Brisbane inner suburb) from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon (including Mass).
Watch our video – https://drive.google.com/
For bookings/details contact: Maria and David Murphy, ph (07) 3342 1456, dandmmurphy@optusnet.com.au Information website: www.wwme.org.au
Holy Spirit Catholic School uses Flexischools ordering system. To register, login or to place orders, please click this link:
ROSTER |
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23.07.20 |
John Edwards, Louise Daley, Rose McSherry |
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24.07.20 |
Jeena Philips-Koshy, Tim Marrinan, Virginia Novinetz |
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27.07.20 |
Brook Vass, Paula Luke | ||
28.07.20 |
Sue Viviers, Thiru Sasi Emmanuel, Tina McDonough | ||
29.07.20 |
Christine Nash, Natalie Neucom |
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CAKE (We are kindly accepting donations of packet cakes only at this time) | |||
23.07.20 |
Kathryn Cripps |
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24.07.20 |
Mayleen Nona | ||
27.07.20 |
Kat Harrington | ||
28.07.20 |
Helen Spagnol, Petrece Dwyer-Sayers | ||
FRUIT |
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27.07.20 |
Kat Harrington | ||
28.07.20 |
Bernadette Bryant, Petrece Dwyer-Sayers |
We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am in the Hall.
Your support with donations of spreads (not nut based) would be appreciated.
Save the date: Dr Seuss Picnic
Who doesn't love Dr Seuss! It has been a part of all our childhoods and the whacky author with his famous tongue twisters can bring a smile to the faces of both adults & children. Join us for a Dr Seuss themed picnic in the park. Come dressed as your favourite Dr Seuss character & BYO picnic. There will be lots of fun activities for the young & the young at heart. Pop Tuesday 18 August in your diaries and watch this space for further details.
Returning the end of July: My Dad & Me
Kids of all ages love spending time with their dads. Our monthly My Dad & Me program will return on Saturday 25 July. Get your running shoes on for some Backyard Olympics fun. ADF kids & their dads from toddlers to tweens can join in the fun. Remember: This is a Mum free zone so give her the morning off. More info will be posted to Eventbrite in coming weeks.
The calm after COVID - stepping out of isolation
For many we are entering a new phase of COVID-19 which is stepping out of isolation and re-integrating into post isolation life. Isolation may have been a period that allowed you time to develop a new skill, bake some bread and reflect on what you want your life and relationship to look like moving forward. For others it may have been a challenging time for you and your family.
Therefore moving into this next phase may leave you experiencing feelings of uncertainty, confusion, fear, grief or apprehension. Given the diverse range of experiences people have been through during this time, it is important to consider how you are feeling now and what you can do to keep yourself and your family strong moving into the next phase. Whatever your experience it is completely normal and it is important to know that there are strategies for you and your family as you step out of isolation. The four C’s were established to help cope with the stepping out phase of isolation.
Four Cs for Coping With Post-Isolation
- Control. Focus on what you can control versus what you can't. For example, you can wear a mask when you leave your home and bring sanitizer wherever you go. Also, you can rearrange your work environment to make you feel more comfortable such as moving desks apart or creating a policy or routine for sanitizing. Make a plan of action steps that will help you to feel safer and more secure when outside of your home. Follow all state and Fed health advice and policies.
- Clarify. Before you see friends, family or co-workers be clear with yourself and others about what your boundaries are. Let them know how often or in what context you feel comfortable seeing them. Be specific. A hug is not OK but 6 feet apart is alright.
- Calm. Before you leave the house, do some deep breathing exercises to reduce your anxiety level. Deep breathing is important for reducing your blood pressure and creating a sense of calm.
- Choose. Choose your pace. You don't have to jump back in fully. Take your time. Pace yourself. Go out for short amounts of time to habituate to being back in public places.
If this has raised any questions or concerns for you, DCO provides free confidential counselling to member’s and their families. If you would like support, please phone the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 and asked to referred to the Townsville office.
Exploring Townsville: Magnetic Island
You don't have to travel far to enjoy a holiday at home. There is so much to see & do on Maggie and it is only a short ferry ride away. Be prepared to set your watch to island time. Plan a day trip or a weekend stay. Your visit can be as relaxed or adrenaline filled as you like or maybe a bit of both. Jump on a jet ski, cuddle a koala, visit the day spa, go horse riding or eat out at one of the many restaurants. Relax and swim in the bays or take a hike on one of the Fort walks. The possibilities are endless.
Defence Family Helpline
For advice, support or local community information, contact our all-hours Defence Family Helpline. Run by the Defence Community Organisation, 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.
The battles you have with your children reveal a great deal about your parenting values. We tend to fight hard for the values that we hold dearly, and become upset when our kids don’t follow suit.
You can easily wear yourself out and damage your relationship by fighting over every single issue. In this article, Parenting Ideas founder Michael Grose gives expert guidance to help navigate this tricky parenting terrain.
Webinar: 21 days to a happier family
Everyone wants their family to be happy, but so many things get in the way. This webinar equips parents with a fresh way of proactively developing the habits that will strengthen their family. It combines cutting-edge insights from the positive psychology arena with classic psychological research underpinning relationships, parenting and personal choices.
Book: One step ahead
Good parenting isn't instinctive. It's something you learn by trial and error. But a little guidance on what to expect from your children goes a long way to helping you be confident and effective.
This book provides helpful and practical advice on all sorts of specific problems, from fussy eaters, to swearing and tantrums to making friends. It outlines the various stages and ages at which these problems are likely to occur and shows you how to keep your cool by staying one step ahead.
Term Dates 2020 |
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Term 3 |
Monday 13 July 2020 |
Friday 18 September 2020 |
Term 4 |
Tuesday 6 October 2020 |
Friday 4 December 2020 |
Pupil Free Day: Friday 4 September 2020 |
All uniform supplies are available at The School Locker, Domain Central (close to Bunnings).
Phone 1800 826 155
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.
Wednesday Assemblies |
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Prep – Year 2 |
8.40am |
Years 3 – 6 |
2.10pm |
Whole School Assemblies |
8.45am |
Daily Bell Times |
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8.15 am |
Students are allowed to move to class |
8.30 am |
School day commences |
10.30 am |
Morning tea bell |
10.55 am |
Five minute warning bell |
11.00 am |
School day resumes |
1.00 pm |
Lunch bell |
1.30 pm |
Five minute warning bell |
1.35 pm |
School day resumes. |
2.50 pm |
School day concludes |
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.