What a fantastic way to finish our week last week than with our Athletics carnival. I know this was not our usual style of carnival but the positive responses from our students was amazing. They still had the opportunity to throw, jump and run for their House and everybody had the chance to earn points. Congratulations to the Mighty Mighty Stephen Whites for their come from behind win. Thank you to Mr Place and Mrs Downie and the organising committee for their patience, persistence and ingenuity to make this happen in difficult circumstances. Outstanding!

We recently received a letter from the Main Roads department advising us to remind our parents not to create a line while trying to enter the Church car park. As much as our parents have done an amazing job in all areas of our waiting zones, we must please ask you to park, ‘do a lap, come 5 minutes later or even utilise the Albert Street pick up zone. Please, in the interest of road safety, don’t create a lineup on Ross River Road. Thank you for your assistance with this.

A reminder that this Friday is a Pupil Free Day. Staff will be participating in a variety of professional development options and all are aimed at working towards the best learning opportunities for our students. All schools across Queensland will be participating in this pupil free day. 

If you are looking for some furniture to do a renovation of your home office, look no further than the offerings from Holy Spirit. With our new classrooms , we currently have some student desks, teacher desks, tidy trays available . If you are interested, please pop into the office. First in first served.

Happy Days,

Paul Martin

Holy Spirit Athletics Carnival: 

Congratulations to the Stephen Whites for winning this year’s Athletics Carnival. While our carnival was modified, the participation, competition and House spirit was strong among the students. Thank you kindly to our parents/caregivers for adhering to our no spectator’s Covid-19 policy. Many thanks to all of our staff who contributed to the success of the carnival.

Please note that the Interschool Athletics Carnival has been cancelled. Therefore, no selection process was involved at our school carnival, rather an opportunity for students to achieve the best they can do for pride and a sense of accomplishment.

Father’s Day 

Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how men shape the lives of children. It’s a very personal reflection as each man’s experience of fatherhood is as unique as the children they are raising. Fathers always play a special role in the life of a child. Superhero, guide, friend or role model, a father stands by their kids through all difficulties and helps them sail through. Happy Father’s Day to all our Fathers and to all who take on the fatherly role. 

The Father’s Day Stall in on Thursday, 3 September in the Lynch Family Hall.  Classes will have an opportunity to visit the stall, which has a range of gifts that the children can purchase. 

Pupil Free Day – Friday, 4 September

Friday 4, September is a Pupil Free Day to enable staff to engage in professional development. 

Strength in the Spirit,

Brenton Place

Acting Assistant to the Principal – Admin

No one likes to do something difficult when there is an easier way!   Sometimes it is hard to do what is right but in Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus told us that we should not try to take the easy way out but follow his way.   Jesus leaves his followers in no doubt that there are three elements for the disciple: he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Christ.  How many of us pretend we don’t see things that need doing because we are too busy or feel it is someone else’s responsibility?   We continually encourage and congratulate those students who respect their environment and pick up any litter they see even if they did not put it there so as to keep our school clean and green.

This week at Holy Spirit, we value kindness.  We define kindness as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.  In simple terms, it means being good to people around us.  We can do this by being polite to them, offering them emotional support, helping them in any way or by being supportive to them.  This week we pray for our students to think about their actions and how they can be kind to others.  We can share with them that kindness is such a simple thing to achieve and can be spread by each and every one of us.  By telling someone they look nice today, holding the door open or by saying hello to someone they walk past to let them know that they have thought about them.

Congratulations to those students who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist on Sunday with the Holy Spirit Parish.  Despite being restricted by COVID-19 regulations, it was lovely to see families and friends support the children on their faith journey.  We keep all those remaining students who will receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist next weekend with the Holy Spirit Parish in our prayers this week. 

God bless.

Caroline Fuller

Please note that students competed in their Year Levels, although results for students were calculated by year of birth as per Qld School Sport. Students in Prep to Year 2 participated in track and novelty events with an emphasis on both fun and participation. Students in Year 3-6 participated in track and field events. Age champions were awarded to 9-12 years as full cohorts participated. Year 3 - 8 years is a half cohort, as Year 2 - 8 years did not take part in field events. 

Recycling is important to make the world a better place so please help the

Eco Council recycle these things at home and school.

Plastic lids for kids 

Drink containers in the yellow bins around the school

Batteries in the Battery bin (near the office)

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

Flexischools

We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am in the Hall.

Your support with donations of spreads (not nut based) would be appreciated.  

RSL Scholarships – applications open 18 August

The RSL Queensland Scholarship program aims to empower ex-Defence personnel, Defence partners and veteran dependants by supporting them through tertiary study.

Visit the RSL Queensland website for full scholarship eligibility details, application processes and scholarship terms and conditions.

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.

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.

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.