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WOW! What a fantastic start we have had to begin Term 4. The Qld Fire brigade
visited Year 1, we have had Prep Vision Testing for Prep, Tropical Friday for Catholic Missions, C.A.F.E and Board Meetings with our parent body, and now we celebrate our love of books. Our Library has been promoting our “Curious Creatures, Wild Minds” theme with photos with favourite books, treasure hunts, craft activities, staff reading their favourite books during lunch times and obviously our dress up as a favourite book character. Thank you to the many parents who spend time with their children promoting their love of reading. I hope you get a chance to sit and read during Book Week.
This week, an email was sent to families around what Term 4 looks like for our key events. It is great to be able to provide so many activities for our students but equally important that we can involve our families in some of these. Much discussion was had with the Public Health Unit to ensure we comply with current restrictions and how we can provide a safe environment for our families. At last week’s Principal’s Meetings, there were many discussions around how schools were adjusting to restrictions and how their modified events were taking shape. Obviously, the size of the schools, traditions and cleaning protocols were factors in how each school could manage such events. We are proud of the fact that our Rite of Passage for our departing Year 6 can still go ahead in a similar fashion. Many schools have moved to an in school assembly with 1 parent invited. We are blessed to have such a wonderful Hall and caring staff to form a plan to keep our tradition alive.
Thank you also to the many families for completing the RADII survey last term. Information gathered from parents, students and staff help to guide our planning for the future of Holy Spirit Catholic School. We take on board the positives so we can continue to do these well and the constructive feedback to keep us improving. We appreciate that time is valuable and know that people have taken the time to give feedback. Feedback over recent years has guided some of the decisions that the Leadership Team have made for the continual improvements in our school.
Looking forward to celebrating Socktober on Friday and NAIDOC next week.
Happy Days
Paul Martin
Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 will be attending swimming lessons later this term. Permission notes and swimming ability forms will be sent home today. Can they please be returned by Monday 26th October. The staff are super excited about this next adventure and we love the opportunity to demonstrate to our little ones the importance of water safety, particularly in NQ. Thank you for your support with this program.
Have a great week.
Kristy Bates
Acting Assistant to the Principal - Admin
When asked which of the commandments was the greatest, Jesus answered; “You must love God with all your might; this is the first and most important commandment. The second greatest commandment is that you should love your neighbour as yourself. All the other rules are based on these two commandments.” Jesus was making a significant change in linking these two commandments together as one and inseparable. While we cannot love God without loving others, we also cannot love others just for God’s sake or to please God or observe a commandment. We are called to find and love God IN others. Jesus taught us to treat all with love and respect.
This week at Holy Spirit we value service. Service is giving to others, or to a larger purpose, or to life. You serve with a giving attitude, without selfishness and self-interest. The attitude and virtue of service is motivated by love, caring and goodwill. It is when we have an unselfish desire to help others or to help in a larger purpose. This week we pray for our students and family members to continue their kind acts towards others to have a positive influence on those around them. One kind act is to support our Socktober Day this Friday and make a gold coin donation that will go to Catholic Mission.
SOCKTOBER DAY: This Friday, 23 rd October we will have a casual day where students can use their imagination to make crazy accessories using socks so their outfits are fashionably chic. A reminder that outfits should be sun smart and footwear suitable for playing in the playgrounds. If students are in casual clothes they must bring a gold coin which will go to Catholic Children’s Mission.
God bless.
Caroline Fuller
Holy Spirit Catholic School uses Flexischools ordering system. To register, login or to place orders, please click this link:
ROSTER |
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22.10.20 |
John Edwards |
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23.10.20 |
Jeena Philips-Koshy, Tim Marrinan, Virginia Novinetz |
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26.10.20 |
Kate Smith, Paula Luke | ||
20.10.20 |
Sue Viviers, Thiru Sasi Emmanuel, Tina McDonough | ||
28.10.20 |
Christine Nash, Kerri Player | ||
CAKE (We are kindly accepting donations of packet cakes only at this time) | |||
26.10.20 |
Lanie Hedger | ||
27.10.20 |
Helen Spagnol, Petrece Dwyer-Sayers | ||
FRUIT |
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26.10.20 |
Allyce Rawnsley |
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27.10.20 |
Bernadette Bryant, Louise Sutton, Petrece Dwyer-Sayers |
We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am in the Hall.
Your support with donations of spreads, vegemite, jam etc. (excluding peanut based spreads) would be appreciated.
Women's Wellness: Nourish your mind, body & soul - 9 November
Registrations for this event will open at 3.30pm on Thursday 15 October. You will not be able to register before this time.
The DCO and Geckos community invites partners to come together for a relaxing morning of food, conversation and companionship. For centuries, preparing and sharing food has connected communities. Learn to prepare simple, nutritious and delicious food that nourishes the body and the soul. We will make lunch together and then enjoy the meal we have prepared together. Relax after lunch with a wellness session. Children are welcome and will be supervised while we are cooking. Spaces are limited. Book early.
Save the date: National Brick Masters Competition - 30 Oct - 1 Nov
North Queensland pride is on the line as Defence families from all around Australia battle it out for Lego supremacy. It’s almost time to grab out those trusty plastic building bricks. DCO are holding a National competition to see who the best brick builder of all is.
The build will need to reflect the theme of the competition. To keep it fair for everyone, details of the theme will be emailed to entrants at 9.00am on Friday 30 October. You will then have the whole weekend to create your masterpiece before emailing photos to your local DCO office. There are 6 age categories from toddlers - adults. Be the first to know when registrations open by following us on Eventbrite
Op Homefront- supporting families during absence
With many Defence members deployed or deploying over coming months, families are experiencing absence and the challenges that go along with it. Did you know that you can access a range of pre deployment and deployment support through DCO? From welfare planning to social connection and absence support calls, we are here to assist you. You will need to contact us to register. For more information, click here or contact us on 4753 6539.
#VHW2020 - Virtual Trivia Night - Friday 30 October @ 7.30pm
Defence Health will be hosting a FREE Virtual Trivia Night on Friday 30 October at 7.30pm with some great prizes to give away – including lucky door prizes, so just being online gives you the chance to win!
Please register your email at this link to receive details about all the QLD Veterans’ Health Week activities then you will be able to register for the Trivia Night through the Eventbrite link (and receive the all-important instructions).
Date |
Event |
October |
23.10.20 |
Socktober - gold coin donation for Missions |
30.10.20 |
World Teacher's Day |
Date |
Event |
November |
10.11.20 |
Prep Orientation Day for 2021 |
Term Dates 2020 |
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Term 4 |
Tuesday 6 October 2020 |
Friday 4 December 2020 |
Term Dates 2021 |
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Term 1 |
Wednesday 27 January 2021 |
Thursday 1 April 2021 |
Term 2 |
Monday 19 April 2021 |
Friday 25 June 2021 |
Term 3 |
Monday 12 July 2021 |
Friday 17 September 2021 |
Term 4 |
Tuesday 5 October 2021 |
Friday 3 December 2021 |
Pupil Free Day: Friday 3 September 2021 |
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.